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BAD LUCK TO US.
Savannah, Not. 8tb.—Hilton Island has
been abandoned by our troops for want of am
munition. Our batteries all taken—our troops
gone on the main land.
Private Dispatch.
Savannah, Not. 8.—Our oity is greatly ex
cited—no business doing—our forces were com
pletely routed at Port Royal.
Urcat Victory at Columbus, Ky.
CottHBis, 7th.—A great battle commenced
here to-day at 11 o'clock in the morning and
lasted till 6 o'clock this afternoon.
Gen. Pillow, with Tappan’s, Wright’s, Pick
ett’s and Russell's Regiments, numbering 2.-
600 men, was attacked by eight thousand Fed-
ends under Generals McClemard and Bradford,
until one o’olock, with alternate successes and
reverses. The Confederates were then rein
forced successively by Walker’s,. Carroll's and
Martin’s Regiments, under Gen. Cheatham.
Gen. Pillow then ordered a flank movement
which was made, supported by Smith's -and
Blythe’s Regiments under the immediate com
mand of Gen. Polk.
The enemy fled and was hotly pursued to
their gun boats. A complete route followed.
The woods wore filled with the desd and
wounded, guns, ammunition, and knapsacks for
the distance of seven miles;
The transports and gunboats were attacked
l>y our sharpshooters when their cables were
cut and a precipitate embarkation followed.
Watson’s battery under Bolltzhover immor
talized itself. It was captured and then retaken.
Our loss is heavy, but less than the enemy’s,
which is supposed to be front four to five hun
dred.
Gen. Grant is reported killed. We recap
tured most of our men who hrd been taken
prisoners. Every officer behaved most gal
lantly and displayed prodigious valor. Gen.
('hcathain outshone the rest in deeds of brave
ry-
Private despatches say it was a bloody battle,
but a brdliant victory.
tion. The flag acknowledged a loss of 800. We
captured 200 prisoners; they captured twenty*
j six Confederates, most of them being sick. The
gunboats were badly damaged by our batteries.
: Gens. Polk, Pillow and Cheatham participated.
Another attack is anticipated on the Kentucky
side. Memphis, to-day, is like Rachael mourning
for her children, all business beine suspended,
excepting arrangements for the wounded who
re expected to-morrow. It is impossible to
send you a list of the killed and wounded, as
the Commander at Columbus unaccountably
interdicts its transmission. We will telegraph
the list as early as possible. Marks suffered
but little. The steamer Hill will arrive to-mor
row with the wounded. Wc have no correct
information. Hardly any names have been giv
en of the killed and wounded. We will give
you the list as soon as it is received.
Robert Johnston and C. B. Mitchell have
been elected Confederate Senators from Arkan
sas.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
MiixrBia, 8th, via Mobile, 8th.—The Appeal
extra of to day contains full accounts ofa bloody
and hard fought battle near Columbus, yester
day. Pillow’s Brigade, 2500 strong, composed
ot Tappan’s Arkansas Regiment, Freeman’s,
Wright’s, and Pickett’s Tennessee Repiments,
encountered the enemy on the Missouri side,
opposite Columbus, early in the morning, 7000
strong, under Gen. McClcrnand, assisted by
Gen. Bowlin. Pillow’s Brigade fought gallant
ly until their ammunition became exhausted;
then they were overwhelmed-and retreated back
to the river, with a heavy loss, where they
made a stand, lighting with their bayonets.—
Capt Watson’s battery was temporarily lost
in the retreat
At this critical moment, Gen. Cheatham’s
Brigade, composed oi Smith’s and Russell’s
Tennessee Regiments and Col. Marks’ Louisi
ana Regiment, assisted by Gen. H. Polk’s anil
Blythe’s Mississippi Regiment, arrived and car
ried the fortunes of the day, retaking Watson’s
battery, routing the enemy and pursuing them
seven miles to their boats, when their rout end
ed in an ignominious flight.
Isirgo quantities of arms and ammunitions
was captured. The road was strewn with
coats, knapsacks, guns, etc.
Gen. Bowlin was captured by Rev. James
Rogers, of Tennessee, who also took a stand of
colors.
Col. Dougherty and t'oL Beaufort are among
the Federal prisoners.
Our lass, less than 200. Federal loss, from
5oO to 800. The battle lasted nearly all day,
and was terrific throughout.
The gun boats made a simultaneous attack
<>n the Columbus batteries. We lost several
gallant company officers.
FURTHER FRJM PORT ROYAL.
Sa vannaii. 8th.—Fort Walker and Bay Point
batteries were evacuated yesterday afternoon
after a terrible contest. Twelvo were killed and
forty wounded. Our troops retreated after ex
hausting their ammunition. We lost no pris
oners. All the guns at the forts were lost and
the Federal flag is flying over the forts. Will
send you further particular^ in an hour.
H. L. B.
STI 1.1. LATBR.
t Savannah, 8th.—The Steamer Sampson has
wrind from Port Royal with the wounded in
the engagement of yesterday. Sho was botween
Fort Walker and Bay Point Fifteen vessels
Vero inside, and several outside. 500 men are
at Fort Walker, and 1800 men outside on Hil
ton Head Island. The Steamship Minnesota
»as the first to enter, and was rapidly followed
by others. The attack was made from three
sides. After the second round from the fleet, |
the principal gun on tho battery was tlis
Mounted.
The engagement lasted for five hours. All
the guns of the fort were dismounted, except
t*o, when being no longer tenable, they were
Amounted. The magazine was arranged to be
Mowed up, when the Hessians enter. The Con
federate loss is about 100. Scrg*t F. Parker-
•w and private Hciss, of the Berry Infantry,
tlightiy wounded. Of tho Georgia Foresters
>*o are missing. Thomas county Volunteers
®- IV. Fontaine, missing; 17th Patritos; Priv-
Amas Thompson missing. C’apt Rad-
diffes' Company, two missing; Dessaussure’s
fesgiinent, fifteen missing from one Company.
hr. Buist was killed while dressing a wound,
broatch was wounded in the leg. Capt
firid’s Company of Regulars, sixteen killed,
*»unded and missing. One of Gen. Drayton’s
was shot from his horse. Gen, Drayton
**• slightly wounded. Despatches to the
Charleston papers say that our batteries work-
* badly, whilo those of the enemy worked
The Charleston Steamer Aid, yester-
few
Tho Fronch Frigate Prony Wrecked.
Richmond, Va., 10th.—The Dispatch has a
special telcgaam from Norfolk on Saturday,
stating that the French frigate Prony, from
Charleston-bound for New York, went ashore
on Sunday morning last, near Ocracoke. The
crew and officers, numbering one hundred and
forty, together with tho baggage, arms, etc,
were saved by Confederate steamers. The
frigate was subsequently set on fire and blown
up. The Confederate steamer Winslow, while
engaged in relieving the Prony, ran aground,
and was then fired and abandoned Four Fed
eral steamers passed the Prony before the arri
val of the Confederate steamers, disregarding
the Prony’s signal of distress.
Three fashionable gambling houses were
broken up last night by tho police, and the
dealers arrested and banks secured. This has
created considerable commotion among sports
men.
Nothing of interest-publicly known from
the camps or Southern coast.
INTERESTING NEWS.
Richmond, 11th.—Intelligence from Wash
ington city states that the canal has been bro
ken so extensively as to bo unrepairable until
spring. This, with the blockade of the Poto
mac, and interruptions to the railways, will
cause a heavy advance is provisions, fuel, etc.
Coal is now $20 per ton, wood $12 per cord,
and other things in proportion.
A Federal steamer threw one hundred and
thirty shells into Urbana in Middlesex county
on Friday, seriously damaging a Church and
several dwellings. The Confederates killed 2
Federals and wounded several others who were
abducting slaves.
In Richmond, on Thursday, Col. Corcorc£b
three Captains, and ten Lieutenants, from
among the Federal prisoners, were chosen by
lot to be hung in place of Baker and the crew
of the Savannah convicted of piracy. Con
gressman Ely drew for Corcoran, now absent
at Charleston.
Voluntary contributions from the people of
the South continue to be received here in large
amounts. For the past few days $20,000 in
value have boen received for the 2d, 8 th aud
10th Georgia Regiments, not sent through the
Association at Augusta, but directly throngh
to the regiments; $27,000 in value to the Mis
sissippi regiments; $83,000 in value to Ala
bama regiments, and smaller values to the reg
iments from other States.
A skirmish occurred on Saturday night
about fifteen miles from Bristol, on the East
Tennessee Road, between Confederate scouts
and Unionists, in which two of the latter were
killed, and nine taken prisoners. The Union
ists are said to be at two points, both number
ing nine hundred men with tho prospect of be
ing reinforced to three thousand. Rather stir
ring and exterminating scenes expected in that
neighborhood.
same as those taken on land. He could not
understand the policy of hanging the first
and holding the latter as prisoners or releasing
them.
Albany, N. Y. 4th.—Thurlow Weed and
Archbishop Hughes are about starting to Eu
rope to endeavor to counteract the operations
of the Confederate Commissioners and prevent
the recognition of Independence by France
and England.
BURNING OF RAILROAD BRIDGES.
Nashville, 11th Via Mobile, 12th.—Five
Railroad Bridges were burned in East Tennes
see on Friday night last by the Union men,
two on the Georgia State Road over Cbickatnau-
ga Creek in Hamilton county, heretofore re
ported, one on the East Tennessee and Georgia
Road, over the Iliwassio River in Bradley
county, (fire minutes after the guard passed
through the whole bridge was in flames show
ing that combustibles were used} and two on
the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail Road,
one at Lick Creek in Green county and one over
the Holston River in Sullivan county. The
latter was referred to in despatches as Lynch
burg. The guard at Lick Creek were unarm
ed, overwhelmed, tied, carried away and kept
till during the day on Saturday. Three men,
since arrested, have been identified by the
guard. The bridge over Holston river was not
guarded, Sullivan county being strongly South
ern in feeling.
The bridge over Holston river, at Strawber
ry Plains in Jefferson county, was fired, but
put out by the people. The guard had one
hand cut off and his skull fractured. The in
dications are that one of tho incendiaries was
killed.
A gentleman just from East Tennessee re
ports great excitement in that section. It was
evidently a preconcerted plan. The loss m
very heavy and causes much inconvenience and
delay. Matters in East Tennessee are regarded
as being in a very critical condition. Much
anxiety is felt here for Gen Zollicoffer and his
command.
approached the blockadero, fired
‘ h# * »r-d retired.
Bridge
Burned m»d Telegraph
Wires Itemovcd;
ucuhond, 9th.—Reliable intelligence has
^ rtT ^iv«l that several bridges on the Rail-
*> (Bt-steru A Atlantic) from Atlanta to
’-laimoga, Tcnn., and also on tho East Tenn-
**<■ Hoad, has been burned. It was evident-
^ * preconcerted movement. The telegraph
r " have been removed at several points.
^"•mxosd, 9th.—The Lynchburg bridge,
J,"!,"' 200 fwt epan, on the East Tennessee
ten miles beyond Bristol, was burn-
,, "'wiling at 4 o’clock, by tho Unionists.
, t ' * m >le ol N* 0 h*ck was Uso de-
It is algo reported that several other
, *we burnt on the Road south of Knox-
f - X d trains are arriving, and the wires be-
5 '"•‘troyed, makes it difficult to ascertain
**•« of the damage.
I HE NQhTnEAR COLUMBUS, KY.
“‘'■•us, Tens., via Mobile, 10th.—The cor-
^'"‘dtntof the Appeal, says that Gen. Grant
^ J Kagof truce yesterday to Columbus, for
,c “»»«eof prisoners. Gen. Polk refused,
Avgusta, 11th.—Vice President Stephens
arrived here yesterday in good health and hope
ful spirits.
The Charleston Courier of this morning
says that the loss at Fort Walker is supposed
to be about one hundred killed and wounded.
The defence of Fort Walker and Bay Point
was gallantly executed. The fire of the ene
my was terriffic.
One of the large steamers was struck twice,
injured, and towed off. Another was fired and
supposed to have been destroyed. Only two
men were wounded at Bay Point Part of the
time the enemy's shot and shell equalled one
hundred per minute.
Georgetown, 11th.—The wrecked Federal
steamer Oceola, has been overhauled, and sev
eral hundred barrels of potatoes and other val
uables secured. Tho machinery will probably
also be secured.
The Mercury says that it is reported that
the enemy now occupy Beaufort, but it is
doubtful. The planters are destroying Urge
quantities of cotton to prevent its falling into
the hands of the enemy.
MORE NEWS.
Nashville; via Mobile 11th.—Washington
4th. On Friday, Gen. Scott sent a flag of truce
to Gen. Evans at Leesburg to enquire into the
disposition made of prisoners taken at the bat
tle at the bluff. Gen. Evans replied that they
were confined in Richmond, and he would com
municate with his government relative to an
exchange of prisoners.
The news from Europe by the Inst steamer
shows that the Rebel Commissioners in Lon
don and Paris are very confident in the belief
that the necessities of the manufacturers will
lead to a breaking of the blockade to procure
supplies of cotton.
The London Post deprecates any interference
with the blockade, and shows that tho recog
nition of the Southern Confederacy will not
rc-open the cotton trade, but that, on the con
trary, recognition will only increase the vigor
of the blockade, and any interference will be
actual war.
The Shipping Gazette continues to denounce
the conduct of the blockade and the wrongs
done to British ships, and says that some ac
tion on the part of the British government is
indispensable. The Times thinks it not un
likely that the momeiU the drain of specie
commences, the financial community would
bavo its Bull Run.
A special despatch to the St. Louis Republi
can, from Springfield, 81st, says that a good
deal of excitement has preveiled for some days
respecting the report of Fremont’s rein oral.—
Washington advices from headquarters men
tion nothing of the kind. Fremont’s removal
would causo no little trouble in camp.
A number of officers declare, in that event,
they will resign or insist upon creating him
Dictator, ‘and the southwest independent of
the administration, whichnu Jiitterly denounc
ed in camp as vacillating and injudicious in its
policy to tho western department.
Phila delphia, 4th.—In the Circuit Court,
to-day, Judge Grier said that it seemed like a
farce to try the privateers at this time. The
dictates ol humanity should counsel the gov-
AFFA1RS IN TENNESSEE.
Nashville, 12th Via Mobile 13th. The Un
ion & American publishes tomorrow an ad
dress to the people of Tennessee uy Gov. Har
ris, calling upon them to furnish every double
barrel shot gun and rifle they may have to
arm the troops now offering their services, and
says that the State must, and to the full extent
of her resources shall be protected, and declares
that he is resolved to exliaust every resource
of the State before the foot of the invader sha’l
pollute the soil of Tennessee.
Parties who arrived today from East Tenncs
see report great excitement prevailing in that
section, and a general outbreak is feared. Five
have been arrested charged with being concern
ed in the burning of the bridge over Hiwas& e
River.
FEDERAL OFFICERS RESIGNED.
Gen. Mitchell, in command of the Depart
nic-nt of Kentucky and Ohio, has resigned, be
cause of unsatisfactory relations with Gen.
Sherman. Gen. Rousseau has resigned, assign
ing ill-health as the cause.
Serious Accident at Columbus, Ky.
Columbus, Ky., 11th, via Mobile, 12th.—A
large Dahlgren gun bursted at this place to
day, killing Capt Keiter, Lieut Snowden, aid
to Gen. Polk, Corporal Ilollings and six pri
vates, and wounding severaL Gen. Polk was
stunned, and his clothes torn off
Memphis, Tenn., 12th.—The correspondent
of the Memphis Appeal says tliat over 500 of
the enemy were killed at the battle of Belmont.
Two hundred prisoners are at ColumbdS, oue
half of them wounded. Nearly one hundred
of our wounded arrived here to day. Lieut
Bob Alexander and Major Butler, of Marks’
La. Regiment have died of their wounds.—
Charles Gibson, formerly of Vicksburg, was
killed.
Two Texans, captured on Galveston Island
two months ago, and carried to New York, ar
rived here to-day from Cairo, and report that
the Cairoitcs say that we were badly whipped,
and it was believed that Gen. Grant was killed.
The gun boat Lexington was sunk.
The St Louis Republican of the 7th says
that Senator J. D. Bright had joined the South,
and will be made a Brigadier General.
Mathew V. Maury, of New Orleans, arrived
at Cleveland on the 7th.
Fremont had arrived at St Louis.
Gen. Hunter Issued an order on the 4th, as
suming command at Springfield. The Ger
mans in the army are much dissatisfied. .
Killed and Wounded at Belmont, Missouri.
Memphis, Tenn., 12.—The official report of
the killed and wounded in Mark’s, La., Regi
ment, at the battle of Belmont, Mo., opposite
Columbus, Ky., is as follows:
Killed.—Major Butler, Serg’t Kelly, Lieut
Rogers, Lieut Alexander. Privates Bard, Low-
dy, Vinson, Cannon, Sprow, Horn, Williams,
Edgar, Conway.
Wounded.—Lieuts. Miller, Dennison. Pri
vates Murphy, Stanton, Dunn, Barnes, Moody,
Kassiraan, McChell, Barn, Pratt, Myers, Horn,
Hussy, Sergeant Weaver, J. Weaver, Stubbill,
Neff, Smith, Harman, Serg’t McKnight, Stallo,
Serg’t Sheffield, Bostick, Crowley, Delaney,
Ettinger, Maher, Hurringer, Filliand, Donnel
ly, McMullen, Carroll, Winreyer, Walsh, Muse,
Brown, Magard, Blaton. Burke.
Stewart Artillery—Killed— Corp’ls Wall,
Madclon. Wounded—Dossatt
Watson's Battery.—A7W«7-McCune, Clark.
Wounded—Orai, Steiner, Auburton, Lieuten
ant Ball.
Miller Cavalry— Wounded—Hcnrieks.
ENGLAND AND THE BLOCKADE.
The Washington Republican (Lincoln or
gan) of the 29th ult, publishes a private letter
written by a gentleman in London to a gentle
man in that city, from which wc extract the
following:
The news of tho disaster at Lexington has
just reached us. I will not stop to say what
vou know already—that it has deeply afflicted
me. I send you the Times, Chronicle and Tel
egraph, with leaders on tho subject, that will
let you know what is thought of that defeat
over here. But now, I must tell you what
will be the effect of it Unless the next few
days brings over the news of a brilliant and
decisive victory gained by the Federal Govern
ment over tho Confederates, England will Cer- | uultal . luu „ lu
tainly at once try to raise the blockade of the | Quarter beg leave to make the following
Southern ports. I told you she was on the ’ ° b
You will seo it announced in the Times
EXTORTION.
To the Georgia Legislature:—The peculiar
condition of the country demands that the
Legislative wisdom of the State should be sum
moned to the careful investigation of a new
and experimental subject It is the misfortune
of all wars, in all ages and among all people,
that they breed swarms of speculators who
prey upon the government and upon the peo
pie. It is with them a time of harvest, and
they reap untold profits unless put under the
ban of public authority. Our short, but suc
cessful war with the wicked Northern dynasty,
has hatched out a host of this class of vain
pires, in every State. A monopoly in the hands
of selfish men creates a despotism; and no des
potism is more galling and oppressive than
that of the heartless speculator in the necessa
ries of life, in a time of great want and scarci
ty-
All governments of a century’s growth, have
had to interpose, to protect societv from specu
lators in previsions. In times of scarcity, the
price of bread has to be regulated by law to
keep down bread riots, and the consequen'
depredations upon the rights of property. So
ciety is never safe, the rights of property are
never secure, the sanctions of law are power
less, in communities aud States given over to
the lawless reign of the mob.
There is every reason to believe, that, unless
the Legislature, by the most stringent prohib
itory enactments, interpose its authority, that
articles of prime necessity will reach starva
tion prices. Salt, which cost the owner $1,
will reach $25 a sack before three months. Ba
con, which cost 10 to 15c. per lb., will advance
from its present unknown price of 35 to 40 and
46c. per lb. It is said that the speculators,
flushed with enormous profits on these articles,
are about turning their attention to wheat ant
flour. Although there is an abundant supply*
of wheat in the country, more perbaps thr i
enough to feed the people, yet it needs no spi
rit of prophecy to foresee the time when, un
der a monopolizing and grasping system of
speculation, flour will advance from $7 and $8
to $20 per bbL The same degree of specula
tion and extortion will follow in corn and meaL
Where it wiil end no man can tell. How far
the safety and permanency of society may be
endangered is a subject that may well excite
the fears of law-loving and law-abiding citi
zens ; and deeply anil seriously engage tho at
tention of the Legislature. The mutterings of
discontent heard all over the country arc but
the ground swell of a popular discontent that
may lay the foundation of society in ruins.
Can the Legislature reach the evil with a
proper and judicious remedy t The writer is
frank to admit that he does not clearly discern
the power. But his views of .he powers of
the Legislator differ from 99-100ths of his fel
low-citizens, and from the adjudication of the
Courts. He, however, lives under a State gov
ernment that has exercised similar powers for
years. It is alone on the principle of extortion
that the rate of loaned money has been regula
ted by law. The wisdom of the Legislature
conceived that money lenders could oppress
the needy class of the community, unless
the price of the loon was regulated, by law.
The exercise of this power has never been se
riously called into question. In fact, the judg
ment of the country and the decisions of the
Courts have sustained the action of the Legis
lature with singular uniformity. The writer
does coll it in question, but he bows gracefully
to the public voice, and the authorized expo
nents of the question. Now this is directly
and forcibly interfering with the sanctity of
contracts. If A loons B $100 at I2J per cent,
the act works a forfeiture of the excess over 7
per cent—in some States a forfeiture of the
amount loaned; in others, a forfeiture of all
interest Now if the Legislature can, as it has
ever done, regulate the price of $100 for one
year, in order to protect the needy against the
extortioner, why can it not, now, with even a
greater show of right, interpose and save the
country from the ruinous extortion of proviso
ion dealers, and thereby protect the people
from the apprehended disgrace and dangers of
mob violence.
It is true there arc extortioners in other
things as well os provisions. But the country
can live in spite of this latter class. It may
be well to let them alone in order to stimulate
a diversity of industry and capital in the State.
The want of food is a pressing, immediate
want, and cannot abide future events. The
hungry man obeys an impulse from within that
drives him to disregard all laws human and di
vine.
Let the Legislature meet the public exigen
cy, and at once refer this question to an able
committee of both Houses, for investigation.—
It the committee agree in favor of the measure,
a bill with a maximum price, allowing full room
for liberal profits could be introduced. The
details might and doubtless would prove vexa
tious, but then the wisdom and patience of the
Legislature could surmount all obstacles. Of
course there would bqve to be discrimination
between articles produced at home and those
brought into the State from abroad; else in
time of scarcity, the maximum rate imposed
might restrict importation! from other places.
The writer begs to call the attention of the
able and indefatigable Senator l.-om Thomas,
especially, to the subject in all its magnitude
and details: and would respectfully commend
this article to the attention of every member
of the General Assembly. J. M. CLARK.
Lumpkin, Stewart Co., Go.
But hitherto they have been supine and indif
ferent As the difficulties with which we have
had to contend heretofore are to be greatly
augmented, may we not indulge the hope that
planters generally will arouse to the fact and
determine that their interests shall at least
have fair play.
The committee submit the following Resolu
tions:
1st, Resolved, That we adopt the sentiments
and views—with the above specified exception,
of the President’s Annual Communication, and
recommend them to the consideration of the
people at large.
2d, Resolved, That the defensive position as
sumed by our Government, in prosecuting the
war, has our approbation and concurrence.
3d, Resolved, That in any intercourse here
after to be adopted between the Confederate
Government and the “United States,” a dis
criminating duty of 20 per cent be levied on
productions of the said United States greater
than that levied on the productions of other
nations.
4th, Rosolved, That we disapprove of the
plan of advance on cotton, as published by Mr.
Hiram Roberts, President of the Mechanics’
Saving Loan Association, of Savannah, and we
approve of the suggestion made in one of the
Columbus papers, of advancing 7 cts. per lb,
on cotton, requiring nothing more than lawful
interest
5th, Resolved, That the Chair appoint t
committee of five to urge before the Legists
ture now in session, the passage of the charter
of the “Cotton Planters’ Bank of the State of
Georgia."
6th, Resolved, That the practice of specula
tion which is to be seen evtrywhers, at tnis
time, callsforand has the full measure of oar
unqualified disapprobation. We trust that
these flagrant evils will be remedied by proper
and timely Legislative enactments.
7th, Resolved, That the Stay law should, in
our opinion, be re-enacted and continued in
force as long as the reasons for its original
adoption may continue to exist
8th, Resolved, That cotton planters be re
commended and advised that, should the war
continue and the present crop remain in their
hands, undisposed of, not to plant cotton next
Spring beyond the extent of home consump
tion. Adopted.
Mr. Isaac West moved that the committee
appointed to go to Milledgeville, to solicit the
passage of the Bank Charter, be authorized to
till out the blanks and do all other matters ne
cessary to properly present the document be
fore the Legislature.
Resolution by Mr. Mpses West:
Resolved, That this Convention adjourn to
meet in Americus, on the 2d Tuesday in May
next
The Convention then adjourned pursuant to
the above Resolution, to meet in Americus, on
the 2d Tuesday in May next
HOWELL COBB, President.
S. H. J. Sistrunk.
The Herald upon the Southern Force-
The New York Herald of the 3d last makes
the following estimate of the strength of the
“rebels” in men and arms. That paper is bent
upon raising a sensation one way or the other
Department of tbs Potomac ...150,003
Department of Chesapeake and West of Virginia, 90,000
Total in Virginia . 210,000
Department of Kentucky and Tennessee.... 117,0C<
Department of Missouri 00,000
Line of the Mississippi 1... 39.000
Charleston, Savannah, Mobile and Galveston.... 40,000
Total rebel force in the field 493,000
Arms sens by Floyd 578,000
finalMtaatrInfisathem itranntln • ..100,000
Anna mode by Stolen Machinery. 20,000
Arms shipped from Europe 203,000
Total..* 896,000
The supply of cannon (says the Herald)
represented as enormous, and the supply of
lead is also said to be ample.
The Board of Aldermen of New Orleans
have appropriated $500,000 to fit out more
“turtles” and fireships.
Boll of the Lamar Infantry.
commissioned officers.
Captain—T W Brantley.
1st Lieut—F W Johnson.
2d “ J H Dunlap.
3d “ J A McManus.
non-commissioned officers.
1st Serg’t—W E Jenkins.
2d “ U L Williams.
3d “ J F Beasley.
4th “ EH Beasloy.
5th “ W H Ashley.
1st Corp’l—James Railey.
2d ■
3d “
4th ‘
5th ‘
Robert Burkett,
Wm Brice,
James A Bowers,
Benj Bowers,
Charles Blaker,
W J W Brantley,
P R Bird,
J B Bailey,
Wm Cunningham,
S T Campbell,
Joseph Davidson,
James Dougherty,
Wm Dunlap,
J M Davis,
A C Dennis,
H C Davis,
J B M Ellison,
J D Fuller,
J F Courson,
Henry Faulk,
Wm Flowers,
John Gafney,
John Herrington,
W M Heath,
W R Heath,
Thomas Freeny.
J J Harris.
George Knight
Wm W Wrye.
PRIVATES
Riley Herrington,
Wm Hoyt,
Richard Jordan,
S A Johnson,
Benj Kimbrew,
John Kirby,
Daniel Mason,
M G Rittenberry,
T J Raino,
W J Ragg,
J J Skinner,
Geo Sizemore,
Wm Simmons,
H J Sharpe,
W B Scott
A P Simmons,
R W Smith,
J W Thurman,
Moses Tucker,
Wiley Vann,
Archibald Vann,
J Woodson,
Samuel Wynn,
Benj Downs,
1 Musician.
Cotton Planters* Convention,
Macon, Ga., Nov. 12th, 1861
The Annual meeting of the Cotton Planters’
Convention met to-day, at 10 o’clock A. M., in
the Council Chamber, New City Hall, Colonel
Howell Cobb, presiding.
The meeting was not largely attended by
reason of the distracted state of the country,
caused by the unnatural and cruel war which
is upon us, and especially tho recent inva
sion of our coast by the great Lincoln Ar
mada, and the present menacing attitude which
it has assumed towards Savannah, the Com
mercial metropolis of the Empire State of the
South.
After the usual privilege being extended for
membership, George Slappy, Joseph Tooke,
Elijah Butts, and CoL Benj. Jordan, had their
names enrolled.
The Chairman read his Annual Communica
tion, and closed by requesting the Secretary to
read before the Convention a Bonk Charter of
the “Cotton Planters’ Bank of tho State of
Georgia,” both of which documents wero refer
red, to be reported on this afternoon, to the fol
lowing committee—Isaac West, Avner Burn
ham, Joseph Tooke, Elijah Butts, George Slap-
py.
Adjourned to meet at 2 o’clock P. M.
ELECTION RETURNS.
Baldwin—Presidential Electors /. .744
For Congress—A. H. Kenan..
H. Cobb
J. W. Trawick
Bryan—Presidential Electors
for Congress—Julian Hartridge...
T. M. Foreman.... .j
Chatham—Presidential Electors....
For Congress—Julian
T. M. Fo:
Bibb—Presidential Elec
For Congress—L. J.
Floyd—Presidential Elect
For Congress—A. R.
L. W.
Fulton—Presidential E.
For Congress—I
J,
Mon roe—Presidi
For Congress—fR.JP. Trip
Doya 1
Muscogee—Presidential Electors.
For Congress—M. J. Craji-ford
Hines Holt...
Libertg—Presidential Electora...
For Congress—Julian Hartridge.
T. M. Foreman
'Gar
nerlyn.
i Davis..
Aftersoon Session.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment'
The committee’s report was then called for,
when they presented tho following
The Committee, to whom was referred the
President’s Annual Communication and Bank
fence.
of this day, which I send you, that Lord John
Russell has said that be “will consider of the
propriety of sending out ships of war to raise
the blockade.” But do you know I think that
this is partly insincere V Ships of war have
already left, these ports, sailing westward un
der sealed orders. From all that \ can gather
between the half confidences of the press, and
tho cautious gossip of John Bull it his dinner
table, I think that there is no doubt that the
destination ol those ships is'tothe Soutlu-rn
ports, where they will cruise to wait further
orders, to be carried out to them by some fast
sailing war steamer. II hat those “further or
ders” will be, you may easily imagine. I tell
you, if we do not astonish England by such a
decisive victory as shall entirely destroy the
Confederate army now on the Potomac, we
shall have her down upon us in aid of the
South.
They have read and analyzed it, and cordial
ly endorse and approve the viejvs therein ex
pressed, in relation to the state of the country,
and the Agricultural interests in particufar—
'except so much of the communication as is
suggestive of aid and relief to planters and
others, from the Confederate Government, by
asking the Government to issue Bonds and
Treasury notes, and thereby create a currency
adapted to present financial emergencies. The
committee doubt the expediency and practica
bility of such measures of relief under pres
ent circumstances. The efforts to arouse plant
ers to the protection of their interest have, by
the Convention, been long and faithfully, would
tii.it ucniuM Miy—Micocs.-fully, urged. Had ’
planters heeded the voice of the Convention,
instead of having their interest ignored, they
might now even be in a condition to demand
and enforce the recognition of their rights.—
Spalding—Presidential
For Congress—L. T.
R. P.
Fort Gaines—Presidcn
For Congress—R. H
C. J.
Jona 1
Burke—Electors, 325! For Congress)
Fulton/ 779; Dr. Lewis, 139.
Moijgan—For Congress, Thomas P. Saffo
270;/M. C. M. Hyfimond, 59; W. W. Clarke,
ectors, 6uy. I or Congress—T.
P. Sa'fialdf'164; M. C. M. Hammond, 263; W.
W. Clarke 160.
Troup.—Electors 671. For Congress, Trippe
613, Doyal 58, Chambers 1.
Stewart.—Electors 410. Wimberly 420.—
For Congress—Holt 462, Crawford 408.
Webster.—Reported majority for Holt 25 or
30.
Carroll—Electors 760. Congress—L. J.
Gartrell 605, J. A. Jones 131.
Hines Holt, for Congress in the 3rd District,
has reported majorities of 175 in Taylor, 95 in
Talbot, 130 in Harris, and one in Stewart.
In the Seventh District. Col. R. P. Trippe,
for Congress, is reported to havo obtained ma
jorities in Butts, Pike and Clayton counties—
Henry being doubtful.
From the Memphis Argus.
The Battle near Coluiubus, Ky.
Col. Tappan’s Arkansas Regiment, which
has been for some time stationed on the Mis
souri shore, opposite Columbus, received two
days since orders to move to day. This order
is supposed to have, by some means, reached
the Federal leaders, and with tho hope of crush
ing it, they forwarded from Cairo a force esti
timtited at from eight to ten thousand men.
These were landed in the woods at 7 A. M., yes
terday, while the gunboats played on Colum
bus itself, to distract attention and “cover the
movement.”
Tiae Federal corps poured its volleys on the
isolated regiment, which being unsheltered in
the open field, suffered severely.
S<a*e had the firing begun than Gen. Pil
low, to whose division the suffering regiment
belonged, crossed over with the regiments
commanded by Cols. Russell, Wright and Pick
ett
This reinforcement afforded relief to Tappan,
but was yet irsufficient to equalize the contest,
which, at these fearful odds, continued to rage
to the enemy’s advantage, up to half past one
o’clock, at which time their wearing spirits
were cheered and renewed by shouts of “Cheat
ham ! Cheatham 1” and by the sight of that
brave General’s brigade, consisting of Carroll’s,
Knox Walker’s and Martin’s Tennessee Regi
ments;
It seemed as if the solitary presence of Cheat
ham would have been sufficient to secure the
victory, so great was the confidence his words
and presence inspired. The covered position
of the Federals, and their yet slightly superior
numbers, prolonged the fight till between tho
hours of five and six P. M., at which time they
were seen to waver, their fire slackened, their
lines broken, and finally they fled to their gun
boats, which bore them off but not without
great loss on their part, during the fight, the
rout, and the embarkation.
In the earlier part of the fight Watson’s bat
tery was taken by the Federals; but was after
wards retaken, as were also several prisoners
whom they had succeeded in securing.
There was but one company of cavalry on
the ground, the Confederate company of Capt
Taylor, known as the Memphis Light Dra
goons. These are reported to have done most
excellent service, and yet to have escaped with
out the loss of a single man.
Such was tbe fight and victory, which is
supposed to have cost no less than ninety, and
perhaps more than one hundred men, dead on
the field, besides wounded yet unnumbered.—
Very many of the slain were from Shelby coun
ty, many from Memphis; and we sorrow to
state that among the latter are citizens of no
litHe prominence in this city.
John L. Saffarans is killed.
John G. Finnic is supposed dying from a se
vere wound.
Captain J. Welby Armstrong is dead.
The trophies of the victory are some two
hundred prisoners, the corpses of probably as
many of the foe, and the moral effect of a vic
tory, due to a Waterloo tenacity of courage in
the troops engaged during the forenoon and
the bravery and skill of Gen. Cheatham.
After the contest had been favorably decided,
and when the foe was in retreat, the baffled
forces were attacked in flank by Preston
Smith’s Tennessee and Blythe’s Mississippi reg
iments. These two last regiments suffered
comparatively little, the brunt of the fray hav
ing fallen first on Tappan’s men, and subse
quently on Pickett’s. The latter suffered most
The estimate of the enemy’s forces, as well
as of his intents, is based on the reports of
Federal prisoners, who added that seventeen
iments had lett Paducah with the intention,
supposed, of making an attack on Colum-
simultaneous with that on Tappan in Mis
i, and the bombardment from the gunboats
on the river.
If this was their plan, it was most bungling-
ly executed; but it renders it not improbable
that! a severe fight is now being waged against
these seventeen regiments for the possession of
Columbus itself.
During the battle on the Missouri shore, the
gunboats were well responded to by sharp
shooters of ours from this side; and tho 128
pounder constantly vomited its iron hail and
Alid most terrible execution. It is claimed that
'its first shot levelled no less than twenty>two
men and one horse.
The foregoing sketch is based on the report
of Mr. J. H. Barton, sutler to Pickett’s regi
ment, and on that of John T. Flynn, conductor
on the road, who obtained his information from
passengers who left Columbus with him for
Memphis.
LATER.
Since tho foregoing was written intelligence
has reached the city of the wounding (supposed
to be. mortally) of Capt. Nat. Taylor, of the
Advance Guard. His company was attached
to Colonel Knox Walker’s regiment.
Captain Irby and Lieutenant William Cole
man, of the Cuba Guards are reported killed.
Colonel Preston Smith had his horse killed
under hifii while in pursuit of the flying Hes-
.-ian-;/
Sergeant Samuel Croft, Robert Riley, John
g, George Frazier, of Co. G. (Capt. Whit-
| Wrenty-first regiment, were wounded
said to be mortally.
■. Barton also reports the death of Major
as Stokes, of/the Second (Col. Walker’s)
The New York Herald’s Washington corres
pondent, of Sunday, the 3d instant, communi
cates the following :
The Naval Fleet—Eighteen Reported Wreck
ed.—-A rumor has been prevalent here this
evening that tho recent storm had fallen with
great fuiy upon the great naval expedition off
Cape Hatteras, scattering the vessels in every
direction, and swamping or wrecking eighteen
of them. This rumor is not, however, credited
in official circles. The Government has no such
intelligence. The latest dispatch received by
the Government from the fleet were from off
Cape Henry, describing the progress and the
mode ofsailing of the vessels. They were close
together, and moving at the rate of seven miles
an hour. Expert navigators have calculated that
at the rato the fleet must have passed beyond
the known range of the storm before it com
menced. No later authentic advices have been
received here. The reputed dispatches since
then are unquestionably only opinions or con
jectures.
The Memphis Avalanche, of tho 8th, says
the stock of salt in that city is variously esti-
rneted at from 20,000 to40,900 sacks.
PrW
i same
privates were,
pany.
• Dunn and John Bennett, of
liy, were also wounded. Three
filled in Capt. Whitsett’s com-
Axother Savannah Gun.—Another new ten
inch mortar, cast at the foundry of Mr. A. N.
Miller, was tested on Saturday afternoon, and
gave entire satisfaction/ At an elevation of
about 30 degrees, a solid ball was thrown fou
miles.
What could Savannah not havo done fo.
coast defences if sho had had an opportunity ?-
Sav. Republican.
GEN. FREMONT’S WHEREABOUTS.
Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 10.—Gen. Fremont
was at Springfield with 40,000 m en. A great
fight was impending.
fling, captured by the Rev. James
Somerville, and Colonel Dougherty,
the prisoners. Two stand of colors
were taken, one of them by the same gentle
man who captured Gen. Bowling.
Captain Tobin’s artillery company, which
was engaged with tho gunboats, escaped with
out having a single -one of its members even
wounded.
I Rumors.—It was reported throughout the
city this morning that Col. John V. Wright
had been killed at the battle of Columbus yes
terday ; but telegrams contradict the assertion.
Rumora of all sorts and shades are flying
through the air; but we implore our readers to
check their doubts and dreads as much as hu
man nature can. Believe nothing, but hope all
things. We have telegraphed to our corres
pondent for full reports of killed and wounded;
and all that can be known we trust to know
and tell by to-morrow.
The Negro Thieves at Work.—After tak
ing possession of Fort Walker, the Lincoln
fleet sent out a detachment who plundered
General Grayson’s plantation of every negro
on it, amounting to a considerable number.—
Thero are others on Hilton Head and the neigh
boring islands who preferred to remain, and
these, we presume, will share the same fate.
Sam. Republican.
Sappers and Miners.—A detachment of the
Gray Sappers and Miners, from Atlanta, num
bering about 40 men, arrived here on Friday
night They constitute mechanics of every
description, and are to be engaged in throwing
up-fortifications around the city. They are
nnder command of Captain Grady and Lieut,
Crussell.—Republican.
Revised and Corrected DaUy.
Commercial Intelligence.
MACON MARKET
Office Dailt Telegraph, >
Macon, Nov. 13th, 1861. (
' * GROCERIES.
Bacon.—The market has been stationary. Clear
sides held firm at 28-930. Hams 24c. to 26c. and
Shoulders 24925c. The stock on hand is exhaus
ted. Canvassed and country ham.-, 28 a 30c.
Lard.—Stock exhausted. Selling at 25c
Flour; Advancing. Superfine S4,25{»84,50. Fam
ily, $4.50 ®S5 Very stiff.
Corn Meal.— Good demandat $1.00 a $1,05.
Candles.—Stock reduced. Adamantine 40»45o.
Sperm CO®65c. Wax 65®70o. ; stiff and advanc
ing.
Coffee.—Very light stock, Eio 40»4?o. Lagnira
45-6>50c. Java 45 S50c.
Rice.—Very good stock. Sells from 3j ®4Jc.
Sugars.—New Orleans, 9} @13Jc. The stock of
A. B. and C. Refined Coffee Sugars have become
exhausted. Crashed and Powdered, 25c.
Molasses.—Declined 5 cents per gallon. Cuba
50c. Golden Syrup 86»81.00. New Orleans Syrap
50C.
Snuff.—Maccaboy, 50® 60c.
Shot.—From $4.50 to 85.00 per bag of 25 pounds.
Very scarce
Lead.—Bar lead 18@20c per pound.
Powder.—Rifle powder commauds a ready sale
at from 815 to $18 per kejg.
Whiskey.—Pikes Magnolia, is quoted at $1,00
per gallon,, and Rye whiskey from $1 to $2.50 per
gallon. Stock very light.
Starch—20®25c per pound.
Soap.—Bar Soap 24a26c. per nennd.
Soda—Super-Carbonate 25c. Considerable ad
vance.
Pork.—None in market
Salt.—Stiff at $10. This article is rapidly advan
cing. Can only be bought at retail. No jobbing
done.
GRAIN.
Wheat- -In good demand at $1,40.
Corn.—Very scarce at $1.
Oats.—But few in market quoted at 60 to 65c. for
shelled.
Rye.—$1.25 per bushel.
Barley—Barley brings 81.50 per Dushel.
Peas.—In great demand. A large'quantity can be
disposed of at from 85-asOc.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Stock reduced. We note a very deemed improve
ment in the market at advancing prices.
White Lead.—Small stock. We quote at 121®
15c. per pound.
Oils.—We quote Whale at $2.50*83.00 per gallon;
Linseed 82.25®$2,5Q, (scarce); Coal oil (scarce,) at
$2,-50 ; Lard oil $2,7S®$3,00. Train Oil, Number
$1.75 per gallon ; No. 2, none in tbe market. Tur
pentine 70® 75c. The stock of oils nearly exhaus
ted.
Putty.—9c. per pound. Advanced;
HARDWARE
The stock is very light. The demand being grea
ter than the s'<pply, consequently tbe prices of all
leading articles have advanced
Steel.—Cast, 20®30o ; Ploagh 9®10c
Iron.—Refined, 51®6c.; Swedes6J®7}c/
Nail Rods.—6j ®10c.
Nails.— Cut, 8 ®9c. ; Wrought, 12| ® 15c. Horse
shoe nails, 35b. Stock of Nails very small.
Zinc.—Sheet, none; Pig, none.
Tin.—Block, «C50; sheet, none.
Copper.—Sheet, none; Bolt 50 to 60c.
Axes.—Collins. $24 per dozen ; otberjbranda $21.
Very scare-
Shovels and ^rr.ues.—Ames, $20®$24 {per doz
en, and scarce.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Yarns.—Very scarce. Sells readily at95c ®$1.00
Shirtings.—We quote shirtings atfrom 10®ll|c
Macon Mills, retail 12J—whoiesale 14c..
Osnaburos.—Heavy Cotton Osnaburgs sell from
\5®16c. No. 2.13®14c. Very little in market. A
supply expected;
Drilling.—The stock ot drilling is quite light
We quote them at 15®16c.
Kerseys.—Stock very light. We quote a alight ad
vance on last week’s quotation. A good article sells
from 70®75c.
Thread.—Factory sew ing thread is he'd at 45®
50c. perpound. CottonYarns, $1 a?SI, 10.
Hides.—In good demand at from U®12}o
Beeswax.—20®25c. perpound.
Wool.-WooI clear of burrs readily commands from
60 to 70c. per pound. We quote an advance of 10c
per pound since our last report.
Rope.—Stock v-vy low. Jute none Hemp, Ma
chine made, stiff at 25c. Machine Flax none. Manil
la, 24c. Prices firm; demand better.
Bagging.—We quote bagging unchanged from
last week’s quotations. Gunny 24 a25c. Kentucky
22c. Light stock. Prices firm. Demand better.
Twine,—Hemp bagging, 30®33c-jCotton wrapp
ing 30c.
Boots, Shoes and Leather.—The market active
at advancing prices. Stock light.
Dry Goods.—Dry Goods are in active demand "t
higher rates for staple articles; such as iFlannuL,
kerseys, Linseys, Homespuns and Jeans.
Prices in the Macon Market.—The prices for the
leading articles are considerably lower than In any oth
er city, as Is conclusively demonstrated by the fact that
our merchants are dally shipping goods to all tho prin
cipal cities in thi and adjoining States. Retail coun
try dealers have therefore only to ohoose whether they
will pay the prices demanded by our merchants and
thus keep the goods here, or let them he sold to other
points. Our merchants, so far, have not ran the prices
up to correspond with other cities, and prices hare only
advanced with the heavy demand. For Instance, Mocha
Coffee is quoted in New Orleans at 75c j Rio 00c; Hope,
hand made to Machine, 22®25c ; Gnnny Btgglng stiff
at 22C.
WE are authorized to announce J. JOSEPH HODGES
a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Bibb connty.—
Election in January next.
< BORGIA, JONES COUNTY:
ones Con
£ ^
V_T Jones Court or Ordinakt: Nov. Term, 18!il.
Whereas, John W. Bryant, guardian of Margery C.
Bryant minor, applies to me tor Letters Dlsmlssory from
said guardianship.
These arethcretorc to cite and admonish all and sing
ular, all persons concerned to be and appear at this of-
flee on or by tho second Monday in Jaunarv next to
show cause, if any they have, why said JohnW. Bryant
should not be dismisaod from said Guardianship.
Given under my band at office, this Nov. 4th, 1SG1.
nov 14 ROLAND T. ROSS, Dep. Clerk.
Notice to Debtors anti Creditors.
A LL persons having demands against the estate of
Jonathan ParUh, late of Jones connty deceased,
are hereby required and notified to present the same
duly AUtLcnticafed, within the time required by law,
and all persons indebted to the estate of said deceased,
are requested to make immediate payment. Nov. Utb,
1801. JAS. 1L GRAY, Executor,
nov 9
Tax Collector of Jones County.
WE are authorized and requested to announce THOS.
R. STRIPLING a candidate for Tax Collector of Jones.
If elected he will give half the income of tho office to
the Soldier’s Relief Society of Jones .connty.
nov 15—2tw
Administrator's Sale,
GEORGIA, TWIGGS COUNTY:
v* Will be sold before the Court House door, m llte
Town of Marion in said county, on the first Tuesday in
January next, within tile hours of wile, the lands belong
ing to th* estate of James T. Pearson deceased, under
the encumbrance of the widow’s dower, by an order ol
the ordinary for said countv, tor the benefit oi thecrei-
itois. Also all persons holding claims against saides-
tate will render them according to law. Terms on the
day. JAMES PR ARSON, I
nor 10 F- F. PEAKSON. f Admr i ~
610 BE1VAUD!
R UNAWAY from the subscriber in Bntts county, on
the 29th Sept., a Negro Woman named SARAH,
about trirty-five years old, dark complexioned, about
five net six to eight inent s high, thick set, with very
broad, fiat feet, hhe is supposed to bo in tbe nei-;hbor-
hood of Macon. The above reward will be paid for her
apprehension and lodgment in Bibb county jail, or her
return 10 me. WILLIAM i ithEMAN.
Indian Springs, Ga,, Nov. 5, IS61.—dlt a w3tv