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Newspaper Page Text# Um nhi f(M y v> Hr .1 oski’II Oi.isbv. MACON, FRIDAY, 3 O’CLOCK, P. M., FEBRUARY 28, 1862. THE LINCOLN JUBILEE. To day is the great Lincoln jubilee over the success of tlieir arms in the work of Southern destruction. This day witnesses, on one side, an afflicted people* struggling in tears, nnd griefs, and prayers Ipr the commonest rights of political freedom—a government friendly to their interests and welfare —the right of pro perly—the right of a voice in their own desti ny—their right to control their own municipal affairs. This is all the South asked, and it is the defiant refusal of the North to grant it, which has driven us to arms. On the other side a shout of revelry and mirth will go up from the Potomac to Canadb. Bonfires and illuminations will redden the sky, and the inflamed imaginations ol the Northern tyrants already behold our bleeding country under the yoke—her soil drunk with the blood of its defenders and the hated name and r.ce of the South consigned to a moral and mate rial grave. The bloody history of the past thiee weeks Inis raised the hopes of the Fede ralists more unduly than it lias depressed our own. Certain it is, that to a people determin ed not to subjugated, the real work has not fairly begun. The most intelligent English prints have lieen of the opinion that the Fede- rals might defeat us on every important pitched battle and occupy all our large towns, and yet be worn mi’in the struggle and tail of subdu ing the Southern Stales. But the Federals already conceive the work as go/das done, and to-day will dispose of us all in advance, lock, stock and barre’. The Chicago Tribune says that five of the New York regiments in the army of the Potomac—the 12th, 13tli, 19th, 21st and 27th, arc not satisfied that they are properly held as troops enlisted for the war, although the ques tion seems to be settled ns between the Federal and Mate authorities that they are. It seems they were enlisted by the Sate as three years’ troops, and by some inadvertence, turned over to the government as three months’ men. I)e sertions have been frequent, the men holding that they had a right to desert; and an exam ple has just been made of one such, 'who is doomed to imprisonment for tjie balance of the three years. The men are very much in censed about it fcHT’The New York Evening Post says:— “Letters from our commercial agent at Hayti, state that President Getfratd will send a white minister to Washington if Hayti is recognized, as no colored man of any stauding would sub mit to the inferior position he would necessari ly occupy.’’ are this day in just tiiumphant mood in <1 to be tit subjects of Let us look Torwmrd few months may find arc now over-con- EV Among the officers of the Federal gun boats attacking Fort Donclson, was J. W. Wix- on, paymaster of the Carondelet, who was born at Biloxi, Miss. Upon the secession of Louis iana, in which §tate be was formerly a mem ber of the Legislature, he reluctanily tendered his resignation of the post of Purser in the k’avy. |3F~The United States armory at.Spring- field, Massachusetts, has attained its promised manufacture of .over ten thousand rifles a month—ten thousand and fifty being the num ber turned out in January. Since the first of July forty-four thousand have been made.— Fourteen hundred men are employed. ItK BABES.” letter from an on age, at school, TSKf rtfl 1 Tilghman’a family were at Clarks villc/lemr; and not at Paduch, Ky., as was stated, during the bombardment of Fort Hen ry. He had removed them long before that time. lit* ••OUT ril^ A friend ly son, o! sevc imploring his pardo^^ivnuissi* n to volunteer for the war. The spirit of the letter may be caught with profit by older hearts. The wri- i *•* ter, after depicting the distress and discour- j Governor Rector, of Arkansas, has agement he lias witnessed, saya: dratted every available man in the State into “And shall I, possessed ot all the vigor and»j immediate service.' freshness of youth, stand idly by and behold fcgrit is said that Gen. Beauregard will Re turn to the Army of the Potomac in two months. , , ,, „ [From the Memi-his Appeal-] unmoved the wife s tear and fhe children s cry/ f Tho Dark Daya of the Republic. O, for my country’s sake, let it not be said I hit The fall of Fort Donelson on Saturday last, one of her sons spurned her cry of distress (j„. evacuation of Bowling Green and the un- when her foes pressed on every side! O, for explained agreement to surrender Nashville on the iVOU honor of your family, let it not be said that I yesterday, have forcibly engendered the con- . . . ‘ , i viction in the public uund that Gen. Sydney had a son capable of bearing arms, and, Johm)0n Us b ' een out ^neralod by Buell in ilh, because he was not liable to draft, ou Buffered him not io go and defend his coun- Iitry’s Innmr. his country’s rights, and his own liberties. I know ’lis hard for a fattier and ‘knottier to part with an only son ; hut ha i you r iot rattier he should go and drive from our own leiovi d soil the murderous foe, than for all our (lands, all our people and our freedom to be (a wallowed up m our sea of despoti.-m, tyran- any slavery? Uu’, ou the other hand, should e triumphantly come out of this war victors, would you want that son, to whom you looked |jto make lor himself a name worthy of his an cestry, to be pointed at and calumniated, be IiT la-' the progress of army operations in Kentucky. We have no disposition to harshly judge him in this matter, but the fact is too palpable for 1 denial that some of his blunders have at least temporarily transferred the war from Kentucky to Tennessee soil. , In the events oj the last few days we witness disasters which will arouse the spirit ol our people throughout the whole Confederacy. There is nothing, it is true, in the su> render of a city, or the lajl of a fort, to discourage or alarm us. Sucli things have happened before without proving the harbingers of subjugation or of fatal disaster to a nation struggling brave-, ly for its freedom. The price of liberty is blood, and if we would obtain the boon, we must pay the price. We cannot expect to •ausc he shouldered not his musket and went AC hieve our independence without undergoing Ijorth to his country's buttle fields, where so at least some of the hardships and incurring of her sons have already’ gained for some of the misloi tunes and obstacles that be ►'-my themselves an immortal fame ? 1 beseech you fall i.ur forefathers in the dark days of the , , American Revolution. The colonies passed not to read these nnes as the random thoughts * (be fiery ordeal of defeat after defeat, l\of a wild imagination. They are the stern and j an j were baptized with continual disasters, k true convictions winch have crowded upon my without allowing a cowardly despair to seize Siind, until, at length, I am compelled by lion upou their hearts. , . ..i. When the Bntatns captured Charleston and , r am. self respect to ass your consent to let , Savannah aml route<1 t ,I e Continental forces at go and try to retrieve our country s rever- o B uiden, .-outh Carolina, thore was no thought And let uie assure you, as humbly as 1 of surrender ; nor even yet when defeat over- Viiur-i wish to go with your prayers) took the American army at Bunker Hill, and , , , , - ,, - i Gen. W ashineton was compelled to evacuate 1 must go, whatever be your decision. Consid- . p . . . b ’ , . , . , New York, and make a precipitate retreat,— er me not undutiful, 1 pray—for farther from j lcavjng tll0 Mlow gained with the blood o( his no one could possibly be—but I pray you, j barefooted and fugitive soldiers, me go and defend niv native soil.” j These disasters only nerved a brave and in- -— — I vincible people to renewed determination. The I dark hour of trial was upon them, but theysaw At ten o'clock on Saturday morning, the the light of victory peering through the clouds Vriu of tire was sounded, proceeding from in the distance. Shall we be less brave, reso lute or„ self-sacrificing than they? Have we . , less hope than they? On the contrary we have Freight Depot of the Central Roa 1, in East m(tre ( 0 gain by victory—more t© lose by de \w “Ion,” of the Baltimore Sun, confirms the statement that Gen. McClellan is to be re duced to the command of the army of the Po tomac. JSy-Lucius 1L Lamar has been appointed Colonel of the 8th Georgia Regiment, J. R. Towers, Lieut. Colonel, and E. J. Magruder, Major. . The. Memphis Appeal of the 20th, states upon the autnority of Gen. Beauregard himself, that he has not given the orders for the evacuation of Columbus, Ky., but will hold it at all hazards. An attack is imminent Federals are land ing below Mayfield Creek. From the Augusta Constitutionalist. BURNING OUR OWN CITIES. The destruction of the magnificent city of Moscow, in 1812, by the inhabitants, to pre vent its serving as a shelter to the army of Na poleon, stands forth pre-eminent in the world’s history for the patriotism which inspired the act, and is often quoted as a glorious example for the imitation ofall who are compelled tore- tire before the footsteps of the invader. It was indeed, a noble proof of love of country, anij has made Russian patriotism immortal. Bui it is a case that stands by itself, in the peculiar cir cumstances which made the immense sacrifice of homes and property expedient and wise. It does not follow, that, in every land where pa triotic men struggle against invasion, that cl ties are to be destroyed in every instance, to save them from capture and occupation by the enemy. In the case of Moscow, the destruc tion of the city was the salvation of the Empire. At least this was the view taken by its Gover nor, Cour.t Rostopchin, and he patriotically set the example to his countrymen, by first set ling fire to his beautiful country seat, in the neighborh'od of Moscow. What the ultimate result would have been, hail this splendid city, with its vast wealth, and its stores and supplies of every description, lallcn intact into the hands of Napoleon, iu yot tho theme curious specula- It might not have resulted in the By Electric Telegraph PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT. Richmond, 20th. To the people of the Confederate Staten. The termination of the Provisional Govern ment offers a fitting occasion again to present ourselves in humiliation, prayer and thanks giving before that God who has sriely conduct ed us through the first year of our National existence. We have been enabled to lay anew the foundations of free government and to re pel the efforts of our enemies to destroy us.— Law lias everywhere reigned supreme, and throughout our wide-spread limits person al liberty and private right have been duly honored. A tone of earnest piety has per vaded our people, and the hundred victories which we have obtained over our enemies have beenjustly ascribed to Him'who ruletli the Universe. We had hoped that the year would have closed upon a scene of continued pros perity, but it has pleased the Supreme Dispo ser of events to order it otherwise. We are not permitted to furnish an exception to the rule in Divine government, which has prescri bed affliction as the discipline of nations as well as of individuals. Our faith and persever ance must be tested, and the chastening which seemetb grievous will, if rightly received, bring forth inappropriate fruit. It is meet and light therefore that we should repair to the only Giver of all victory, and, humbling ourselves before Him, should pray that He may strength en our confidence in His mighty power and righteous judgment; then may we surely trust in Him that He will perform llis promise and encompass us as with a shield. In this .trust and to this end, I, Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, do hereby set apart Friday, the Twenty Eioiitii Day or Februa ry. instant, as a day of Fasting, Humiliatioj and Prayer ; and I do publicly invite the 1 ; St. Lotus, 19th.—Gen. Grant has ordered a speedy forwaid movement. Samuel Smith, of Gates county, reached Suf folk, this morning. lie states that thiee Fed eral gunboats went up the Chowan River yes terday towards Winton, Ileitlord county; and he soon after heard heavy nnd long continued firing in that direction, and concludes that the enemy were probably repulsed by our forces at or near Winlon. Before the cars left Suffolk, to day, heavy firing commenced in the direction of Winton, and was plainly heard at Suffolk. lion, G might not have resulted in the per manent dismemberment ofthe Russian Empire, j erend C| anU people of the Con federal After such evidences ot heroic courage and de-I ° ... votion to tlieir country's cause, as the inhabi- Mates to appear at their respective places of >fie burning of an old Warehouse next to the East Macon. The building was employed by the .Central and South WwttniBaBrawlCenptn- [ies to sun ke the bacon for their hands in. Tho roof was destroyed, and a portion of the meat ieat. Now is the time to test the metal of the true ami loyal patriots, and to expose the base treason of the hypocrite and the time server. We have not the shadow of a doubt of the fi nal result in this conflict »ven yet Defeats charred and otherwise injured. It is supposed j may protract t i ie wat, but can subjugate us to have originated from the accidental falling if j ncV er 1 never'! never!!! . piece ol bacon into the fire, and communion ting by a post to the roof. Our firemen were promptly 6n the spot. We are pleased to learn that the loss will he pall. Out of Ml,000 pounds of bacon, over J.otHi will he saved. Although the hoops and Raves of several barrels of lard were burned, ' the lard will be saved. The Roads have'not KUe, fellow-men! our country yet remain* Hy that loved name, we wave the eword on hUb, And swear roaher to live with her to die. A NEW ARRANGEMENT. The Chicago Tribune asserts with the utmost confidence that the Federal authorities have taken the conduct of the war into their own hands so far as to maze McClellan a subordi- received any material damage by the loss, as natc entirely. That paper says the change was they will not he iu the market for bacon. The eX pected, and adds loss of the building is but trifling. STERLING PRICK. In fjie midst of gloom we have again the (lit* ring notes of victory from Sterling Price— a name itself significant of the value of the inair£ This indomitable aod ubiquitous soldier is the real hero of the war—a man whose fer tility of resource meets all emergencies unaided —who is back and lorth, hither and thither like a will-o’-the-wisp—who is surrounded and captured about three trines a month—turns up victorious just at the moment he is bagged- stands stronger the harder he is pressed.— Such a man in Tennessee at this moment would put a now aspect on the campaign there. Ii.ltimkd.—The First Day’s legislative pro ceedings of the new Congress is not promising. What is it? A vain discussion of a whole day on a resolution offered- by Foote, of Tennessee, in favor of abandoning the defeneire policy Something might have been said on that sub ject six months ago, but now that the enemy are penetrating the heart of the ConfeUenoy and outnumber its fighting men three to tne, could any thing he more farcical. Arouse, and let us defend our own soil and homes, and then we can spend our breath upon those of the enemy. |^f“Gen. Magruder lias gone to Weldon, N. C., to take command at that point. |4y~The dam of the Newton Factory 'res washed away by the recent freshet, involving the company in a loss of thousands of dollaiv. ldP*Five hundred gick soldiers have bscn sent from Murfreesboro’, Tenn., to Atlanta. We have no doubt of the correctness of our Washington oorrespuoJ.nl alien he telegraph ed us on Sunday, that the lale movements in Kentucky were ordered by the President and Secretary of War, without the concurrence of Gen. McClellan; nor have we any doubts that the reports which say that Mr. Stanton, with the aid and co-operation of Mr. Lincoln, has taken the reins into his own hands, and will be responsible for the mishaps and entitled to the credit of the ensuing campaign, are also true, though the partisans of the do-nothing policy are doing little else than asseverating that they are false. We assume from what we know of the arrangements at Washington, present and prospective, that Gen. McClellan will croas the Potomac with his staff, and take immediate command of the army there encamped, while the general operations of the war will be con ducted by his superiors, who have, up to this time, delegated their power to him. We are sure that, if our predictions are ver ified, there will be general rejoicing in the country, because it is certain that the masses of the intelligent people of the North, weary of waiting and hoping—bored with nearly nine months’ preparation—will welcome any change which promises to impose greater activity into our army. We do not know that confidence in Gen. McClellan is destroyed. He Is brave, skillful in thd disposition of a small force, in the theory of his art, and undoubtedly sincere in his wishes to put the rebellion down by his method. But men ask themselves if they have not expected too much—if their hopes were not unduly excite^ when he took command— if there is any one man in the army who can wield the Six hundred thousand troops with whom lie has been entrusted—if, without cen suring him for faults of omission, it would not be wise to relieve him of a share of the load that he has carried, and by entrusting to Mr. Stanton, as the representative of the President the supreme command, divide the labor and the honors of the ensuing campaign ? tants displayed, the probability is, that the re treat of the French, and their total evacuation of the country, sooner or later, were inevitable. But for this, that retreat would not have been so uisastrou.i— the overthow and annihilation ol Napoleon’s grand army would not have been so overwhelming. The city would have affor ded a shelter toituguinst the snows and storms of that inclement climate, and a hundred thou sand Frghcbmen who perished miserably by the wayside in tlieir disastrous retreat, might, in the billowing spring and summer, have re turned to France in .safety. But the destruc tion of the “holy city,” with its three hundred chuichesand cathedral--*-its splendid places and imperial colleges,*and magnificent hospitals rendered immediate retreat imperative, while the huge sacrifice exasperated the Russians to frer.zy, and gave venom to the fury of their as saults on the retiring columns. In view of similar results, is it true military itrategy to destroy hou-is and stores, and pro perty ol all kinds, helore- an advancing enemy, the object being to retr* at his march, or hasten l^i retreat In Wd» ai—v, ii is i-xuedient and proper to lay wast a country in the line of march ol the enemy, to destroy towns and ci ties, which might otherwise serve, each as a defensive position, and a key to ather districts of the country, w hose subjugation is aimed-at To destroy provisions and military supplies, that cannot be carried otfby the retiring forces and useful to- the enemy, is always expedient But it is not, as a matter of course, always patriotic and wi-e 'o destroy cities and perma nent improvements, rather than allow them to fall into the enemy’s hands. This depends upon the value ol their possession to the enemy, and the use they would make ol them. A cap tured city, lor instance, may serve only*as a temporary convenience to uu enemy, for the oc cupation of tioops. II it be ablrategetic point, he would hold it though its buildings were a heap of smouldering ruins. His tents would be pitched amid the rubbish, or on the outskirts. No General would leave it because his troops did not have houses to live in. Nor would be keep his army in the best builtcity, on account of its fine houses, if the plans of the campaign required them elsewhere, or if the position could not be held against a superior force moving to repossess it But, since the shining example of Mo-cow, a romantic idek has become quite prevalent that it is patriotic and wise to destroy indiscrimin ately all cities that cannot be deiended. Many look upon this as a point of honor, and or. him as a cold blooded utilitarian who would have his house standing behind him to be occupied however temporarily, hy the enemy. But must a msn, thus driven from his home by an invading foe, take .or granted that that foe can never again be dislodge*.! Mu-t he, therefore apply the torch to his dwelling, on the presum- ptiou that he is to be forever an exile from it ? Or is ho to indulge in the romalic notion that a dwelling once polluted by the footstep of an in vading me is thenceforth forever untit to be the home of a freeman-that it can only be purified by a consuming fire ? This might be called “the romance of patriot ism;” but it is not of a sort exhibiting the use ful" qualities of cool judgment and foresight. These comments are suggested by the infor mation that the policy is seriously discussed in Savannah ol destroying the city in case the en emy prove themselves capable of capturing it To such a step, we here enter a solemn protest We protest against it as unwise, as fruitless of any good result, as not calculated to he of any serious disadvantage to the enemy, while it would inflict a stupendous, permanent injury upon the people of the city and of the State. It would involve a destruction ofbuildingn that otherwise might stand hundred* of years to beautify that fair city, and subserve the uses of her people for ages after the present atrocious set of Yankee vandals have been ignominiously driven back to their Northern homes. To des troy the city under th? presuption that it could never be won back, would be to act on an un manly fear, and to imply a doubt of Southern prowess and courage. The stone llecet blockade, is denounced throughout Christendom as vandalism against all mankind, because it seeks to destroy a ben eficent provision of .nature, designed for the benefit of all ages. The destruction of a city of brick and stone by its own people, would be vandalism against its ow n posterity, unless the hope of winning back was abandoned But there could be np such aliandoning ot hope by our people, even through one hundred thou sand Yankees were in possession of Savannah to-morrow. It was once in the possession of the British—so was Charleston; but our patri otic ftyefathers did not lose hope in their recov ery. The British finally evacuated both cities, and tlieir obstinate old King was compelled to sign a treaty, acknowledging the independence of the American Staten What George the Third did as regards them, Lincoln will be fi nally compelled to do as regards the Confeder ate States, and all their cities, now blockaded and threatened, will resume their commerce with ^he world, and commence a career of pros perity they have never yet known. We have argued upon the contingency of the capture of Savannah. But we are strong in, the confident assurance, that Savannah will by successfully defended against any force be land or water, with which she may be assail- worship, to humble themselves before Alnngh ty God in prayer for His protection and favor to our beloved country, and that we may be saved from our enemies and from the hands of all that hate us. Given under my hand and the Seal of the Confederate States, at Richmond, this Twentieth day of February, A. I)., 1862, By the President, Signed JEFFERSON DAVIS.. Wm. M. Browne, Sec. of State ad interim. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS. Richmond, 20th.—In tl.e House of the Con federate Congress, to-day, Foote, of Tennessee, introduced the following: , Renolted, That whatever propriety there’ may have been in the original adoption of w hat is known as the defensive policy in connection with the prosecution of the pending war for sl.„uliMrit -■‘niiiifarr recent events clearly demonstrate the expediency* 1 ab> uhmiiigti.oi policy henceforth and forever, and that it is the duty of the Government to impart all pos sible activity to our military forces, and to assail our enemies wherever found on land or water, with the view of obtaining the most ample indemnity for the past and the most complete security for tho f uture. The resolution was opposed by Jenkins, of Virginia. It was advocated in a powerful speech by FooW. * The discussion consumed all the session. Foote moved that it be laid upon the table. Adjourned. The proceedings in the Senate are unimpor tant. LATER FROM LINCOLNDOM. Norfolk, 20th.—The New York Ileralq of the 18th has been received. Bennett says that the victory at Fort Donel son was complete. 15,000 troops, an immense munitions of war, and (Sens. 1’iliovl ston and Buckner captured. Gen. Jtt on Saturday night with 5,000 inen. _ surrendered early on Sunday morning, loss on both sides very heavy. Bennett says that 2,000 rebels were killed and wounded. Foote, although . wounded would attack ClarkeoVille, which was held by a large rebel force, strongly fortified. , Dennett says 400 Federals were killed and 800 s ounded at Donelson. The per centage of officeis lost was very la ge. The Confederates lost 48 field pieces, 17 heavy guns, 20,000 stand of arms, and a large quantity of commissary stores. 80,000 Fede ral troops were expected at Cufnberland River on the 19th. The Herald states that it has information from Fortress Monroe of severe , Savannah, which city is reported t*^m!\ captured by the Lincoln troops. It tense excitement prevailed at Washinj in consequence of the late news, - for a jubilee all over the* lit Federal victories are to be celebrated lelphia and other Yankee cities^ are being made for a U celuoration on a grand scale. J, 1 Floyd and Pillow escaped 3b Northern accounts ^.ckno< slaughter of their. The North is A special dif^^^. quirer from Wash? ngTmf’ 1 February 17th, P. M., says tha. the Navy Department had received dispatched stating that the Stars and Stripes were 1 waving over Savannah. Doubted by sotif£ The attack was made by eleven gun boats and 8000 troops. Burnside’s force have been largely increased. Exaggerated accounts of the Donelson af fair go to Europe to day by the steamer Amer ica. , Bennett says that Senator Chandler, said in longress during the discussion of the Treasu ry note bill, that there was hut one obstacle the «f tlie RUAKtuim of tlie rebel lion, and that was Gem George B. McClellan, Commander in chief, and that lii.s removal was imperatively demrnded hy all good judges of military operations. It is supposed that part of the Roanoke Is land prisoners will he sent to Fort Warren, and a part to Governor’s Island. 5000 negroes are reported to be in possession of the Yankees at Port Royal. A telegraph line has been completed from Wilmington, Delaware, to Cape Charles. A submarine cable is to be laid across the hay from Fortress Monroe to Cape Charles. The cable arrived on the 14th. and will he submerg ed in a few days, connecting Washington and Northern cities with ^ld Point Narrative oT an OlHeeir 1 at Fort DouelMii Avgusta, 21.—Lieut Duque 14th Mississippi Regiment, battle at Fort Donclson, arrivcig and gives the following account. On Sunday last, the 9th inst were reported to be in sight of the forces were from 13,000 to 15,000 strong bracing'one or two regiments of cavalry, ai- four field batteries. On Wednesday morning' the sharpshooters of the enemy, in connection with their artillery, opened fire on our left, and continued it throughout the day. On Thurs day and Frj-niiU*}j. e fight continue 1, but it was little m/theiMVhn artillery duel, with fights between skirmishers. Our loss was small up to this time. On Friday the gunboats opened a tremendous (ire on the fort, and continued it ithout intermission throughout the day. ‘ On Saturday morning tho Confederate army, ordered out at three o’clock, and formed line of battle. The fight ran from centie o left, aird soon became general, and if despe rate tight ensued. \V e took seven or eight cannon and from two to three hundred prison ers—the latter were not recaptured. Our suc cess continued uninterrupted throughout the day. One of the enemy' who was taken pris oner, states that the Federals had 50,000 and were reinforced by 30,000. Upon the strength of this report, Buckner raised the white flag and proposed to capitulate. the tiring was not resum accept* NASHVILLE TAKEN AGAIN! Avgusta, 20th.—A private despatch received here to-night from Chattanooga says that Nashville is now in the possession of the Fedc- rals. [This may or may not be true. The telegraph office at Nashville closed operations at 12 in., yesterday.) etl. Foreign News from Lliicolndom and Klurope. Norfolk, 20th.—Northern papers of the 19th have been received. The steamer Kan garoo had arrived from Liverpool. The Nash ville had left Southampton, and when last seen she was outside the Needles, steaming at full speed down the Channel, and had passed the l'uscarora in Cowes Roads on the 4th. The Allied armies will march on the capital of Mexico next month. It is said that Archduke Maximillian has been tendered the throne of Mexico. The Queen of England in her speech said that the relations of England with all Euro pean Powers were friendly and satisfactory. The satisfactory settlement of the Trent affair had caused the friendly relations with Amcri ca to remain unimpaired. The Paris Bourse closed dull at 71. 40 cen times. The steamer Edinburg has arrived with Liv erpool dates to the 7th. The London Observer says that tho Ameri can Government is anxious for a renewal of the effort to lay the trans-Atlantic cable, and offers to furnish one half of the means, if En gland will do the same. The brig Fanny from Charleston, loaded with cotton and rosin had arrived at Liverpool The Liverpool cotton market closed quiet Consols 9‘2| a 92 J. Chicago, 18th.—There is no foundation for the report of the capture of Price’s army. It was Bushrod Johnson, of Tennessee, and not Sydney Johnston, that was captured at Donelson. Among the Colonels captured are Gault, Noopers, Croan, Forrest and Abernethjr, On the night of the 16th a great light was seen in the direction of Clarksville. It was supposed that the rebels had burned the town and the steamers there. St. Louis, 18th.—It is impossible to state the precise extent of the capture. Gen. Johnston will concentrate every availa ble soldier at Nashville, and make a desperate attempt to ictrieve the misfortune at Donelson. A rebel surgeon stated that there were be tween 300 and 400 killed, and 800 wounded. The steamer Stars and Stripes and the schooner Exertion sailed on the 19th for the Burnside fleet The steamers Thomas Jefferson and Balti~ more have gone to Hatteres, • t the terms were 1 is estimated at 1,200 to Dover. Gens, ohnson, gallun- ;ade escaped. prisoners is Ited as strag- battalions es the cover of nearly onc-lhird of Buckner is reported to have escaped also. The safety of Pillow and Bushrod Johnson ot definitely known. The-enemy fought d*s- erately. Sr.ow fell to the depth of three in ,ud icicles were falling during the battle, eut. was wounded on Saturday after noon. At that point his narrative closes. He reports that in company. C. 14th Mississippi, 17 were killed and wounded. The Captain of safe of the company i A DEAR BOUGHT VICTOIff. Norfolk, ,20th.—The latest Northern ac counts of the battle at Fort Donelson admit that the Federal army’ was terribly cut to pie rces. The dead lay in heaps. The scene of bat tle beggars description. It was a dearly bought victory.. Companies were deprived of officers, and officers of companies. The dead were thickly strown over the field. The artillery oft the Confederates were manned with fearful ef fect. The greater portion of the "prisoners have been sent to Chicago and die balance to apimglicn. a.r» THE ENEMY REPULSED. In forma’ion received from North Caroli. this evening states that three Federal gunboats ascended the Chowan river to Winton, and were engaged by the Confederates under the command of Col. Williams. The^iankees were promptly repulsed nnd compelled to retire with their boats in a ti imaged condition. ble 1 cifitj penn r ( and safety. The resoluHS present—or sent to the foot 'A Senate proceedings mump trial A Synopsisof President Otl augural. The day was v -i y unfavorable, as lh| continued to fall during the day. Thd gural was delivered !r an t-l uinent. Presi 1< nt Davis said d,] “We have assembled to day to usherlpffd istence tile Permanent Government.of tho federate States, with tho hope that it ml:' perpetual, baaed as it is on the principle^-* Revolutionary fathers. With mingled fAsl of humi ity ami pride, I appear to take i^ presence ot the people and before Heaven, oath prescribed for tiie exalted station to wh*] the unat imous voice of the people has called me. lie referred to the long course of class lej; lation for tneir own aggrandizement, pur: by the North, which culminated in a warft- on the institutions of the South, and threat^ . cd to destroy State sovereignty, when six oi' those States withdrew from the Union tiie V ter to secure the liberties for which the Um was established. Whatever hope may have been entertained that a returning sense of justice would remove the danger threatening our rights and thus preserve the Union, has been dispelled by the malignity and barbarity of the North in the prosecution of this war. As a proof of our sincerity to maintain onr ancient institutions, we point to the Constitu tion of the Confederate States, the laws enact ed, and to the fact that through all the necessi ties ofthis unequal struggle, no act on our part has impaired personal liberty or the freedom of speech, thought or the press. Every right of the peaceful citizen has been maintained as surely as if this war of invasion had not diir turbi-d oar land. The people of the States now Confederated, became convinced that tlie United States had fallen into the hands of a sectional majority which would destroy the rights that they were pledged to protect, and they therefore deter mined to sever their bonds • and establish a Confederacy harmonious in interest, policy and feeling. True to our tradition of peace and love of justice, we sent Commissioners to the United Stn*es to propose a fair and amicable aujustir of questions of public debt or pro- meut at V* slungton dJnTeii u’s'tfie 'f/gkfmm- for a I The I'RICE WINS ANOTHER FIGHT. Richmond, 21st.—Official intelligence has been received here that Gen. Price fought a battle near the Arkansas line recently, killing 700 of the enemy, and losing only 100 Confed erates. Richmond, 20th.—The Norfolk telegraph line was down on Wednesday. The Herald of the 18th publishes what is reported to he the correspondence between Gens. Grant and Buck ner relative to the surrender of Fort Donelson. Early on Sunday morning the white tag was displayed from the fort when tho following correspondent!* ensued: Cen. Grant—In consideration of the cir cumstances of the present situation of affairs at this station, I proposo to the commanding officer of the Federal forces, the appointment of commissioners to arrange the terms of ca pitulation. With that view I suggest an ar mistice until 12 M., today. Bucknkr. Gen. Grant replied as lollows: Gen. Buclc.net—No terms except an uncondi tional and immediate surrender can be accept ed. I propose to move immediately on your works. Grant. Gen. Buckner then transmitted the following reply: Gen, Grant—The distribution of the forces under my command incident to an unexpected change of commanders, am} the overwhelming force under your command, compels me, not withstanding the brilliant success of the Con federate arms, to accept the ungenerous and un- chivalrous terms that you propose.—Buckner. To a question propounded by a Federal offi cer as to the number-of prisoners, Buckner said you have all out of 25,000 who were not killed, or did not oscape. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS. Richmond, 21.—The House adopted a joint resolution transferring the papers and Docu ments of the Provisional Congress to the pos session of the Clerk of the House, and the Executive papers to the Secretary of the Senate. Foote’s resolution was taken up in the House. Boyce, of South Carolina, advocate-1 an en lightened, practical and effective wir policy, and suggested tho appointment of one or two more Generalissimos. He regarded Beauregard and Toombs as embodying the proper elements for planning and carrying out effective war measures. Machcn, of Kentucky, opposed tho resolu tion. Trippe, of Georgia, offered the following as an amendment: Renolted, That, in the judgment of this House, the present war should he prosecuted with energy, and the policy be cither olfensive or defensive, as shall be commensurate with tho great interests involved in its issue, and that tiie same generous confidence which a great and chivalrous people have reposed and do now repose in their civil and military au thorities, will be continued and strengthened by the adoption, in the further prosecution of the war, of the most active fcnd thorough meas ures which the late reverses and menaced ad vances of the enemy, make imperatively neces sary. Renolted, That tho earliest practicable mo ment should besought to supply all the means, whether oj men, money or arms, necc: -•ary to sustain the policy above declared. Trippe spoke in favor of adopting the amend ment. Foote said “I’ve no objection. I favor Mr. Trippe’s amendment; except tnat it contains an implied approbation of the conduct of the War and Navy Departments, which I condemn.” On motion of L. J. Gartrell the resolution and amendment were laid on the table. Senate proceedings unimportant The Inauguration will take tike place to morrow in the Public Square, in front of the one. A * ovir 7- ,o< Oonfeo mev nd refused to listen to proposals eparation. ear of our history is an eventful overnment has been established larc miles of territory; our I: grown from slv to thirteen .States, and Maryland when able to speak witla unstifled voice will unite her destinies with the Stmtb; eu. people have rallied with an unex ampled, unanimous support of the great prin cipal ol constitutional government, with a firm resolve 11 perpetuate by a* ms the rights they could not peaceably secure. A million men are now standing in hostile array, waging war along oar frontier for thousands of miles. Battles have been fought, sieges conducted, and although the contest is not ended and the tide for a moment against us, the final result, in our favor is not doubtful. The period is near at hand when our foes must sink under the 1, r- l of debt incurred in this war. Wo have had our trials and diffi culties, but any sacrifice will befehcap as the price of success. It is probaiily the ordination of Providence that wo he taught the value of our liberties by. the price incurred in securing them. • The recollections Of this great <”>nt st will he a bond of harmony and endui g atloction, producing unity in policy, fraternity in senti ment, ami joint effort in tho war. Our pant sacrifices, in consequence of aded ports, are developing the resources of a self-supporting and independent people. We« have the gratification of knowing that we have maintained this war by our united exertions, and have i eitlwr asked for or obtained assist- C0NFEDERATE CONGRESS. We perceive in the Augusta and Savannah nap .-is of yesterday, the following despatch from the Associated Press at Richmond, which they failed to send to our office. Richmond, Ya., Feb. 18.—The first Congress of the Confederate States assembled here to day. Senate.-i-In the Senate, Vice-President Alex ander H. Stephens took the Chair. Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, was elect ed President pro tem., and James IT. Nash, of Sotith Carolina, was elected Clerk. The following Senators are absent: Both the Senators from Alabama, Messrs. Wm. L. Yan cey and C. C. Clay, Jr.; Henry C. Burnet, of Kentucky; T. J. Semmes, of Louisiana ; and James Phelan, of Mississippi; there is also one vacancy from Georgia—Hon.’Robert Toombs declining to serve. IToune.—In the House, Thomas S. Bocock, Jr., of Virginia, was elected Speaker, and Em met Dixon, of Georgia, was elected Clerk. §tatue -of Washington. The weather is beautiful. FROM RIP VAN WINKLE. Norfolk, 21st.—The Federal forces ascend ed the Chowan river on yesterday to Winton, with several gunboats and a largo .number of troops. The Confederates opened a heavy fire upon them, killing and wounding a number of them. A portion of the Yankees landed and burnt the town. The Southerners retired.— Our loss said to be two men and two horses.—' Among the Yankees killed, is that notorious humbug, C. II. Foster I DRAW YOUR OWN INFERENCES. Richmond, 21st—No mail has been reei from Nashville for the past seven days, despatches for the past two days. It is stated here in telegraphic the telegraph office at Nashville it cl public ffiust draw its own infereti cool you are, friend Pritchard, have drawn their own inferences s last about matters in Tennessee, ceiving any assistance from Richtno ance from any quarter. In conclusion, he invoked the blessings of heaven upon our efforts and our cause. FROM THE WEST Memphis, 20th.—Gov. Harris has issued a proclamation callino out the militia of Tennes see. Tennessee’has 67 regiments in the field, and the Cocfederate governments calls for 32 more. The Legislature meets hero to-day. An attahk is expected upon Columbus, Ky., daily. Beat-regard will defend it at all haz ards. Tiie [federal gunboats were reputed to bo at Clarkesvilie, this morning, en route for Nashville. Reported doubtful whether a suffi cient force can be collected in time to dtfetlM Nashville. that vi cinity sfaortA Me fore* PratLs^Bjj regnn Our less // I 'mk :

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Weekly Georgia telegraph. (Macon [Ga.]) 1858-1869, February 28, 1862, Image 1