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s [a li‘ lights, and Southern States’ lights.
fdl r in? letter is from « officer of
° ' B rnm by s Kepin.eut to his father. It was,
j interr ”tin° f r , j nbl,cition ' but as its perusal will be
li lends ° l nian ' V ° f " UT waders wlio have
I obtained n n .‘ a, .'' es ln ,!lat regiment, we liave
! 5""“°; tu Polish i,. It will be seen
WcLern V 0r ^° b °u J S " hu liave been sent to
dure and man v'd'ff hardships to en-j the servi, ; of the Confederate
y difficulties to encounter unknown * .),OtK) still in the State Ti.
t * those stationed in Eastern Virginia:
■r A Monterey, Va., Aug. 3, 1861.
at this ’pia e “e r w-da?. ‘‘uugy.we arrived
SOL’THEII.V federal union,
(Corner of Hancock and Wilkinson streets,)
OPPOSITE THECOl'BT IIOl'NE.
miles. Our
Eviirfiiinr . men were tirgd, having rode from
crowded in b v° U " ‘ 1 C 1 hariolte8vil I e “» Staunton.
n »M Car, , 1 . ,ke caUle * "ilk no seats in
< m U ,,0tlu ’'« t0 eat- We stopped in
victuals a i + ff .K en ° UgU to cook a mouthful of
the " commenced our march. We
l \ri nearly aii ot our bag'gatrc, carrying
hai.T" C f as .. we coulJ P r <*« wagons into service
h< X,“ *. J tuIi T°n we have had a hard time-no
(Hl'MITO*. USBET & BUSSES, state Printer* j but very little to eat. only'Teefolretwe ‘ managed
*" Ter.<-« 00 Per Annum, in fldvanee.J^ | -S^SiilShS^
rA n rAirPVAD _ I liul« 'r* ™ ,?lt be able to remain over and take a
FOR «0*ERi\0R j little rest; but orders have just come, that we
| must cook a httle provisions and march imroedia-
mmnr E J>T?0W1V ? r V'- v *° l I untei-s v il i e.about f»U miles d,slant from
.11 ^ |jl 11 | this place.^ We must march it in two days. I am
Tuesday Mornintr. lopst 20. 1861;
yctition of the icholc people without regard to past j GEORGIA V'OLt'.VTEEBM,
party differences. TAe people were at home at- The State of Georgia has the following Regi-
tending to their business, while the politicians and ; meats in the service of the Confederate States:
office-seekers were at the Court House assuming to j 1. Coi. Ramsey, of Muscogee County, iu Vir-
reprssent them and to exercise at another place the ginia.
prerogative which the Convention gives the peo- 2 Col. Serames, of Muscogee County, in Vir-
ple of selecting their own rulers at the I,allot box. ginia.
There a^e probably 115,000 voter, who are citizens 1 3. Col. Wright, of Richmond Countv, in Vir-
l Georgia. Of this nnmberueariv 25,u )0 r - now in g j „; a
Siat'-v leaving aho.it 4. Col* Doles, of Baldwin County, in Virginia.
1**«- that two ti.irds oSSIofthceeeouutiesarereprfX! . b. Col Jackson, of Richmond County, in Pen-
led, and that iu each of these, fiitv peraona participa-!
t*d in the appointment of delegate*. Fifty time?' «• Coi. Colquitt, Baker County, iu Virginia,
ei^lity-eii'l.t iviil be 4, K‘0 who will select th»- Gover * • * o!. Gartrell, of Faltou County, in Virginia,
norftfrtbe 1*0,000. Would thirbea Convention oftliej Col. Mercer, of Chatham County, in Virginia.
trko/cpeople! I venture to say, and ask the people of 9. Col. Goulding, ot Talbot County. in Vir-
the different connties to Botice for themselves, that the ! <rinia
£HSr* Venp ' fifty persons. In some of Col. Anderson, of Newton County, in Vir-
nie eii.es ami stronger counties the number may bejgj Q ; a
LOCAL.
select Presidential Electors.
Death °t •!>' Surveyor Gearral,
, j Iioggess, the worthy and efficient Sur-
v0 , General of this State, died at Richmond
*he morning of the loth inst-, of Typhoid Fe-
. impelled by motives of patriotism he left
office and family and enlisted as a private in j
.. lauks of one of the companies of Carroll
ant y. He was a useful man and good citizen,
hip death will he regretted not only by the
,. ; e of his own » ty, (Carroll,) but by a
k - t .circle of friends " acquaintances through-
• the Slate. He died in the midst of his use-
liess , leaving a v ife and several young children
•, mourn His irreparable loss.
imeut, who -iss not his feet blistered. Our march
li,ts been through mountains—a perfect wilder-
nyss, there being but three bouses between this
place auu Staunton. Our Regiment is goino- to
Have a very rough time of it, and nothing but the
strongest sense ol patriotism and its stern duties,
could induce me to stand it.
Ramsay s Regiment (1st Geo.) and ours art: the
•mly troops encamped hen*. His Kegimunt is
m-Mily disorganized, the men having* suffered so
x verely in their retreat from Laurel Hill. They
wen- live days without a morsel of ordinary food,
marching all the time. Consequently, there is a
great deal of sickness among those here, and con-
M-ierable mortality. I feel a great sympathy for
them, among whom I find many acquaiutauees.
Looking on the map of Virginia, we may ap
pear to be i.i a civilized country, hut if you will
trace a double rams horn and iwist it, you will
ity pci
ies the
larger but in many of the counties it will be much
smaller. I think the90,000 voters at the ballot box
are much more competent to mnke a judicious *eie«*tion
than the 4,4fc.i who mu y assume to aci for them in Con
vention.
It may be said, however, that the whole people of
the county have a right to attend the meeting, and
it they do not, they most be bound by the action of
those attending. I deny this. There may be but ten
men in the county who de^ir^or favor a Convention.
There may be fifteen hundred who do not attend the
meeting, because they condemn it. Surely no one
would contend that thc-ten have a right to bind the
fifteen hundred, because the ten go to the meeting and
the fifteen huudred refused t*> go.
From the considerations above mentioned and oth
ers which I might enumerate, did I not fear to weary
your patience with a long letter, I am of opinion that
it is impolitic and unwise to attempt to hold either Gu
bernatorial or Congressional Conventions, while onr
people remain united and party spirit is dormant.
Should such Conventions be field in the manner.above
described, no one would be bound by their action, but
the whole people would be left free at the ballot box,
iu the manner pointed out by the Constitution, to se
lect their owii rulers, without any regard to the ac
tion of these self-constituted assemblies. Should the
country again be unfortunately divided into ]>olitical
part ies, they may find it necessary to revive these
caucus nominations to secure the success of the princi
ple for which either may contend. Tfiis is not now
thecise, and in the h»po that it may never be, let us
adopt the language, “Sufficient unto the day i** the evil
t liereoin' ?
A word in reply to your second inquiry which imper
sonal to myself.
I have been repeatedly solicited by persons 4»f both
political parties, to consent to serve in my present po
sition for another term. I have stated truly, that nei
ther my personal interest nor inclinations prompted me
to give my consent. In the days of your honored
grand-lather. Jared Irwin, who served with so much
ability as Governor of Georgia, there was no such
I i. Col. Brumby, of Cobb County, in Virginia.
I^. Col. Thomas, of Elbert County, in Vir
ginia.
E». Col. Wofford, of Cass County, in Virginia.
14 Col. Boyd, of Fulton County, in Virginia.
Jo. Col. Cobh's Legion, in Virginia.
Iff. Col. Phill ips* Legion, in Virginia.
E Col, Viilipig’s Battalion, in Pensacola, Flor
in**
>u lor nuiaiuatins
aior.
/ • . . , » . — ’ .■ — » a.-, vtuva-iiju: ui creoiaia,
, ® * famt ulea of nor route through the Sheuan-1 u<hl'<- a^that of a first or second tt
1 o'^h Mountains. Our next march is lo be over i e.-illeil to the Executive Chair the
term only, for he was
third tune. Tin
Gover- , t.ie AI eghaneys, by no means a pleasant pros- litical usage lias since been for the executive to retire
at the end of the first or second term. It has 1:
p -et lor men already jaded. We marched onj
• •re s.-ems to tie various and conflicting opiu- ' * ro,n KU, ‘ tiso until II o’clock, and you
j , • , might have thrown a stone to the place we lettat
..upon the subject of holding a Convention for j breakfast. But 1 could bear all this with more
ninatiDg a candidate for Governor. When there equanimity if I could only hear from my family
, p- two great political parties in Georgia, rep- : aI1 ^ friends at home; but I have not heard one
mting different opinions upon important prin- I ‘\ lm ** T ' >or fB a since I left Atlanta. We are
... i K-V Omni P“ “1 g&Z* - ■“ *
-utiate their suffrages upon some individual . You may direct your letters to this place, per-
■ would carry out their principles, or else by ; haps I may get them Just hetuern us, this service
n ud
er all the circumstances, is the poorest sort of
fun. Look upon the soldier as you may, his is at
best tlio life ot a slave at least. You read a great
deal in the prints of such men as officers, and see
accounts ot their receiving things extra, that
means in time of peace and in a civilized country.
I have not seen any of these erlrns except extra
hard work Col. Brumby, 1 am sorry to say, has
been sick ever since we left Staunton*
(it'll Lee and Henry R. Jackson came over to
our marquee to give posilive orders to march
soon. Gen. I.ec complimented our Regiment
highly.
Wish 1 could consistently sit down with you to
my next meals victuals—the way I would enjoy
it would astonish you—have not tasted a piece of
corn bread since I left Georgia and but very lit
tle bacon.
As paper is worth ten cents a sheet and no ink in
this country 1 must close. Direct your letters to
this place, 14th Regiment Geo. Volunteers (not
II til now.) * * *
IVTERESTi.YG (ORRESPOlVDEifCE.
Atlanta, August 10th, 1861.
To His Excellency, Joseimi E. Brown:
Dear 8n: I desire, your views for publication on
two points:
First: Is it, in your opinion proper, under exist
ing circumstances to bold a Convention, as pro
posed by some of the public journals of this State,
to nominate a candidate for Governor; and to bold
Conventions, in the different Congressional Dis-
iricts, to nominate candidates for Congress.—
Second: If it should be the wish of the masse*
of the people without regard to old party differ
ences. would you, in the present critical period ot
our history, consent to serve for a third term in the
Executive office'
I trust you will, at an early day, answer the
above questions and consent to its publication.
Yours truly,
JARED I. WHITAKER.
Camp McDonald, Aug 13th, 1861.
Dear Sir: Your letter is before me containing
two inquiries, to each of which you ask my reply
for publication.
1st. Whether, in my opinion.it is proper under
existing circumstances to hold a Convention, in-
proposed by some of the public journals of thi
State, to nominate a candidate for Governor, and to
hold Conventions in the different Congressional
Districts to nominate candidates for Congress.
tJnd Whether, if it should be the wish of the
mass of the people of Georgia, without regard to
old party differences. I would, ill this critical period
of our history, consent to strve for a third term in
the Executive office?
To your first inquiry AT reply that, under exist
ing circumstances, there is, in my opinion.no
necessity for a political State Convention cr Caucus
to nominate a candidate for Governor, nor is there
anv necessity for such Convention or Caucus in
each Congressional District to nominate candi
dates for Congress.
Thes? political caucuses or conventions, have
been the instruments in the hands of political
paities for maintaining their organization and
consolidating their strength in important elections,
when a division of strength on two or more can
didates of the same party, would have caused the
defeat of that party, enabling the party in the
minority in the State or District, by a consolida
tion of its whole strength, to succeed over the
the majoiity with its strength divided. In
this view so long as party organizations were pro
per. and while our people were divided upon
gr -at political questions, conventions or caucuses
were necessary lor the preservation of party discip
line and party power, liotli parties, especially the
party in the ascendency in a particular locality,
found it necessary to adopt the practice to pre
vent defeat.
Fortunately for the country, tve have at length
reached a period wheu party differences have
passed away. With them I trust the vituperation
and bitterness to which they gave rise, will soon
find a common grave. The people of the South,
as one man. are engaged in a mighty contest, in
volving not only their lives, th ir liberty and their
property, but the destiny of their posterity. If
we stand together, firmly and resolutely united,
we are invincible, and with the aid of Divine
Providence, we shall soon achieve a grand, glori
ous, final victory over a revengeful and relentless
foe. The King of kings has given to the united
arms ol our Confederacy, the most triumphant suc
cess. He has inspired onr soldiers with courage,
and has scattered beforo them the so-called grand
army of the l uion with a great General at its
head, as of old, He scattered the terror-stricken
hosts of the Assyrian before tfee small army of
Isarei. Let us. then, with devout gratitude, for
this evidence of Divine favor, press forward, with
or. heart and one voice. Let us avoid everything
that may revive party divisions and strifes and vie
with each other only to d< tonnine who shall do
most in proportion to his ability for the advance
ment ol our glorious, common cause.
How, then, shall we best avoid parly divisions?
Surely, not by using the very instrumentality,
which was, formany long years, employed to keep
them alive.
But it is said, that the Convention soon to as
semble, is to be a Convention of the tchule people
of I he Stale without regard to pa.*t party divisions.
If this were so, and the tchule people would partici
be fi-ld. The committee ask the assistance of I P atu *“ "■ harmoniously, but little obj.ciion could
r . . . ■ ,• • 1 oe made, except to the very unnecessary trouble
■ p-opie of Georgia, by the. organization m I d exp( . nse . } KS the wllo f e people at the bal-
c °uiity, of auxilliary committees, or other-1 | ot q )0X would be as competent to make the
■R- We know that our people are willing to do ! selection at home, as the whole people in Conven-
"'TvtLing in their power to make our sick and j tiou at Miiledgeville.
'Eluded soldiers ns comfortable as possible, and. But the question arises, will the Convention of
^ can best be effected through an organization | the 4th ot ^September be a Convention of the
-be that alluded to above. See circular in anoth- j 'thole people!
* : ro.nu.n headed -To the public.” ^ I In 0,lr S,at0 ’ sa,e da * 1S ,he da > r u b ,on wh,ch th ?
• v.ding their votes among several candidates
... would be in danger of having their Candi
ce, and consequently their principles, defeated
l. * compact and united minority. Things are
v changed. We all profess to be governed by
same principles, and the only division among
.deciding upon the best men to carry out our
..r.-cjples. This would seem to do away with the
i• -eseity of a Convention for the present. But
. ciuter.ded by some that a Convention is
necessary to unite tlm people upon ono loan.
Tni* it desirable, but fiom present appearanees, a
Convention, so far from uniting us, will most cer-
tainly cause party divisions, and again create party
,:nte and bitterness There is no prospect that
the Convention to assemble on tiie llli of Sep-
Mulerv'iti represent ouo tenth part of the peo-
• f of Gei>rgia. Many portions of the 8tatc will
in be represented at all, and in many counties
where delegates have been chosen, they have been
j-.ected iiy a few luon at some town or village
meus, when the great majority of the people of
v.ecounty had nothing to do with the meeting
Theminds of the people are now absorbed by the
»ir, and it is impossible to get the great mass of
• -people to take any interest in a Convention to
r itni'iRte a Governor. These things being known
i i admitted by everybody, a Convention as-
j-miSied under such circumstances would not
carry any authority or force with it, and so far
!roai harmonising the people, will only create con-
•. nand discord. As partisans, as Democratic
: sans, we were always iu favor of Conven-
iis, because they were necessary to combine
r rtrengtb and for the success of our cherished
nciples. and if our State should again be uivi-
Jed into parties advocating opposite principles
shall, under such circumstances, again be iu
.cor of Conventions as the means of the success
ur principles. But at present there is but
- party in Georgia. Wo aro all heart and son)
sat on prosecuting this war to a success till issue.
, 1 the only question for us now to discuss, is
th'in we can select that can wield the resources
Georgia to the best advantage. Happily for
u and for the Confederate States, wo have a man
inong .is wh > has been tried an I found eq ual to
iiy eineigency. Gov. Brown has shown himself
i oethe right man in the right place. We be-
..-ve the financial credit, and the satety ot the
8:ste, demands his re-election, and we also believe
'people of Georgia have determined to retain
Lm.
G«r. drawn'* Letter.
We publish in this issue Gov. Brown’s letter to
Jared I Whitaker, Esq. We ask a candid and
partial examination of the contents. The letter
rintains a plain unvarnished honest statement of
Gets. Our views on the subject of a convention
ttve been given in another place. We Lave for
...my weeks believed that the dearest interests, if
■■ ’ the safety of the people of Georgia demand that
1 'v. Brown should serve another term. Wead-
: that Georgia has many sons that in ordinary
■ .‘tt**might make good Governors ; lint these aie
M ordinary times. If ' -its war continues, as in
» probability it wid -ring the coming winter,
*- may expect our w hole sea coast will be assaii-
e - by Northern fleets and armies. In such an
'uiergency, it will require all the resources of the
ri»te, both of men and money, to sustain the shock.
«' we ask every reflecting person in the State,
*•■0 knows the resources of the .State better than
Brown, and who can call them forth sooner,
*i»ld tuem with more energy and effect than be?
" hoever is our executive for the next two years
• ■ have a very heavy load of responsibility, and
,T »'t amount ef labor thrown upon him. Gov.
j ' a i s we ll aware of this, and he knows that he
: -'k? not only the reputation lie has built up for
“••melt, but also liis quiet, and his health by ae-
'"■pting the office, if he should be elected But
‘'bewasau active agent in effecting the secee.
not Georgia, be does not think be is at liberty
ehirk any responsibility which ti e people of
b-orgiashall place upon him. We believe it is
duty, because we believe it is for the interest
: the State, to serve another term, and we shall
; M our best endeavors to elect him
•?«« origin Hospital ! ; nnd.*’
"*e call particular attention to the circular of E.
’tunes, Geo. W. Evans, and others, of Augusta,
under an appointment mads by their fellow-
; zen«, are acting in the management of a
'•ospiial Fund, which has been raised, and is
V raised in our State, and applied (or the ben-
of the sh k and wounded of tho Georgia forces
x York, Ang. li.—The banks of Rhiladeipliia,
'* Vork and Boston, have agreed to tube fiflv mil-
f'he loan on condition that they be the sole
A'.-iiUnf treasury notes.
, i ie news by the Persia says that the weather is un-
. e . for crops The Times says it is not supposed
' ‘*®y iufl.initial houses will consent to act asageuts
American loan.
i. r °. Ang. lo.—Seout* report JJMK) Confederates at
v a-ieston. *
V■'"-'I'.meton, Ang. 15.—CoL Farnham of the New
I K -. r ' Z '. lU »ves, is dead.
’ ' ‘'a N.-w York Regiment, mustered 400 men,
' '" strike tents. Tin- Regiment was surroun-
'" e r ’ D K leaders arrested. McClellan took
• ,; e * r colors, aud gave order* to shoot down every
w>Mier -
Denver, has been promoted to Brigadier
one '? profess to have reliable advices that
‘■■tuex ■ w ‘" •bandonod, but tuo tariff due
k rn P ort s will be collected on eeu.
k'lU.rr '’ I " rc ’ wf Charleston a Courric-r from the
■ *.i.l New- Orleans, was arretted h -re on
jc Africa, us she was ubont leaving for Liver-
■veral papers were found on him, which iudi-
' States.
p,,;' Africa, us she was ab'rtit leaving for Liver-
’ , , v, ’ ra ‘ papers were found on him, which iudi-
h-e-mie States * hearer of d“P 8,cne * ,rolD t * je Con
f, 1?. ^°llicoffer, at Cumberland Gap, has taken
La,, of » ra is intended foi the Union men of
ar “d haa captured eighteen of the
,r » of the rebellion in thet quarter.
I largest number ol t ie people in each county won d
hi' likely to assemble The sale day in September
comee, 1 believe, the day before the time proposed
for the Convention. Delegates appointed then, in
the different counties in ibe .State, could not pos
sibly leach the Convention. Sale day in August is
past, and, so tar as I am iufoimed, Very few
counties appointed delegates, and in most ot those
tho meetings were composed of a very small
number of persons. It is evident, therefore, that,
if the counties generally are represented, it will
be by delegates appointed by cliques of village
wire workers and office seekers, meeting together
iu small numbers without the knowledge of the
honest, laboring masses of tiie people, for whom
they w ill assume lo act, and iu many cases, ap
pointing only such delegates as will undertake so
to cast ti e vote of the comty as to serve their
particular views. If two-thiidsof the couniies are
represented, even by delegates appointed by these
small meetings, I predict that quite a number will
be represented by proxies, or men living in other
counties who have only the request of a few per
sons to act and w ho are not acquainted with the
wishes or preferences of the people whom they
undertake to represent.
I have heard of but two or three connties in this
K rt of the btate that have appointed delegates.
each of tb> se, it is said that trura twenty to fifty
persons met, without any previous notice, and ap
pointed delegate who are to represent in each casee
from fifteen hundred to two thousand voters, with
out their knowedge or consent. A Convention
thus constituted, eannot be said te be a Convau-
bcen but a usage, as their is no Constitutional difiiieul
ty in the way of the same peison holding the office for
a third term. I have had no inclination to violate this
ii*nge. It I have made no character in the offi
lour years, I may not expect to do so iu six. If I have
made any reputation during that time. 1 have, t!
something to risk by holding the office for another
term in tiie midst of revolution. This nnd other pri
a ate considerations I have often urged upon friends,
who have demanded of me, that I again eonsiiit to the
use of my name. These objections have been met
with the reply, that I have been in the office till I un
derstand its duties; that the country is now in great ti
nancisl trouble which may cause a very heavy in
crease ot taxation, and that under mv administration,
the faithful officers whom I have selected to manage
the State Road, are paying into the State Treasury,
from its net earning-, over four hundred thousand dol
lars per annum, which would have to he raised by in-
erenst-d taxes if not made by the Road, and that a
chauge is to lie feared lest it might not be for the better.
It is also urged that I am now familiar w ith the finan
cial affairs of the State, nnd that in these dark days of
revolution, w hen it is most important that no mistep be
made, it might lie risking too much to place a new
man in the position, wholly HI.acquainted with the prae
heal details of the office, and with the condition of the
military, financial and other affairs of the State
Again, it is urged that I,as a secessionist, had much te
do with the withdrawal of Georgiu from the wicked
and oppressive abolition government of the United
States, which brought upon us the present revolution,
and it issaid that, as the State has entered into it un
der my administration. 1 have no right lo consult my
personal interests or inclinations anil to retire in tin-
midst oi tin* revolution, shifting its burdens upon the
shoulders of another, but that I should remain at the
helm andendure,without complaint, all the responsibili
ties, toils and hardships necessary to carry the old ship
State triumphantly through the storm. It is nlsoelaini-
ed that the example of oursister State of Tennessee
isentitled to respect, the people of that gallant State
unwilling to change a tried man fora new one, having,
within the Inst few days, re-elected Gov. Harris for n
thirdterm by an overwhelming majority. It is also
urged that the use of my name may tend to harmonize
conflicting claims, and may prevent a canvass that can
only engender strife and contentions among our peo
ple wheu unity and harmony are of vital impor
tance.
Feeling that there may be some force in these and
other considerations urged upon my attention by men
ol all shades of past political opinion, and that it is the
duty of every citizen in a great emergency like the
present, to serve the State in any capacity iu which lie
may be most useful, while I can neither ent'-r into a
canvass nor into any political combination for the offict
I could not refuse to serve if the masses of the people
without regard to old party lines, were by their united
suffrages at the ballot box to demand my services for
another term.
I am very respectfully,
Your fellow-citizen,
JOSEPH E. BROWN.
Hon. Jakeii Inn in Whitaker.
ANOTHER GREAT RATTLE.
Southerners Victorious.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF TIIE BATTLE OF
SPRINGFIELD.
Louisville, Ky.. Aug. 14.—The following is the
official report of J lie battle near Springfield, fought
on Saturday last. The report w as brought to 8t.
Louis, by one of Gen. Lyon's Aids, to Gen. Fre
mont, and is as follows:
Gen Lyon’s troops in three columns, under him
self, Gen. Seige] aud Major Sturgis, attacked the
enemy at 6 o’clock on the morning of the 10th ot
August, nine miles South east, of Springfield. The
engagement was severe. Our loss is about Sbli
killed and wounded.
Gen. Lyon was killed iu a charge at the head cf
his column. Our force was 8,000, including2,(Hit,
of the Home Guard.
The enemy's loss is reported heavy, including
Generals McCulloch and Price.
This statement is corroborated by a prisoner.
Gen. Seigle retreated to Springfield at 3 o’clock
on the lllh, and continued his retreat on to Rolla.
bringing off bis baggage train aud $'<25,01,0 in spe
eie from the Springfield bank.
General Fremont has borrowed $250,000 from
the St. Louis Batiks.
Heavy seige guns are being mounted, com
manding the approaches to the city.
MORE OF THE BATTLE OF SPRINGFIELD
Louisville, Ky., Aug 14.—Dispatches from
Rolla, MisSouri, of the 13ih, say that the following
additional particulars of the batt e of Springfield,
wore furnished by an eye-witness, who Jell
Springfield on Sunday morning last.
The battle raged from six o clock in the morn
ing until two in the afternoon.
The Southerners charged Totten’s battery three
times.
Gen. Lyon fell early in the action.
General Scigel bad a severe struggle ; and
left 3 out of his 4 guns on tho field, after spiking
them.
The Southerners camp took fire aud was de
stroyed.
The Federalists lost the following officers :
Captain Gratz, killed ; General Sweeney,
wounded in the leg : Colonel Mitchell, serious
ly wounded ; Major Sheppard, slightly wound
ed: Captain Plummer, of tiie Regulars, serious
ly wounded ; Captain Miller, Captain Cavender,
Captain Burk, Colonel Ditzler, and Captain Jk-
Farland. ail seriously wounded ; and live Lieu
tenants killed.
General Price, of the Missourians, was not
killed.
There was a rumor on the field that General
McCulloch was killed, but this was denied.
On Saturday night. Dr. Mincher left Spring-
field, with ambulauces, to see about the wounded.
General Lyon's body had been treated with
great respect by the Southerners.
BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED ENGAGEMENTS—THREE HUN
DRED FEDERALISTS KILLED AND FOUR
TEEN HUNDRED PRISONERS.
Richmond. Aug. 15.—Iu the absence of real buttles,
the public mind is considerably excited about troubles
or fights at Aeqnia Creek, and a battle said to have
come off near Leesburg on Wednesday morning, ill
which300 Federalists were killed and wounded, aud
1.400 taken prisoners. Neither report has been con
tinued, but they afford abundant lood for gossip.
Congress is still in secret session.
SECOND DESPATCH.
Richmond, Aug. 15. -Tne reported battle near I GoVernmcntThaV bwii'erm^’hed ”t*0'dra'i
L-e^lmrjr, /radinlly n^uaies an air o! piausirulir.v. ,* , ,. , • 1
li appears tiiat LU3 Federalists forded the Pofunac Oenend Butler for the means of keeping up th
near or opposite Leesburg, hut during the night the »">?'" Washington to anything like its former
river rose and the C mfe 1 -rat • forces surrounded them. ! numbers, and replacing m Baltimore the regiments
The Federala lost in killed a id wounded 3(11) men, nnd l which have gone home. The forces under But-
14'jy were taken prisoners, not one escaping. The I ler’s command, by consequence, are reduced to
Confederates' loss was small. less than 2,50(1 men, and that portion of the Gov-
Sevvnil passengers from Manassas this afternoon, | emment’s plan of conquestand subjugation which
contemplated an advance upon Richmond from
Ynrktown, will have to be "indefinitely postpou-
ida
£ Col. Hardeman’s Battalion, in Virginia.
'1 tie forgoing Regiments. Legion and Battalions
were armed by the State of Georgia.
Regiments from Georgia armed by the Confed
erate States:
1 Col Bartow's Regiment, in Virginia.
2. Col. Johnson’s Regiment, in Virginia.
•i Col. Morris’ Regiment, in Virginia.
4 Col. Howell Cobb’s Regiment, in Virginia.
5. Col. MeLaws’ Regiment, in Virginia.
6. Col. Ector’s Regiment, in Virginia.
*'ne Regiment of Georgia Regulars comman
ded by Col. Charles Williams, o: Muscogee, in Vir
ginia.
J. Duncan Smith has also command of an
Independent Battalion in Virginia
1 he following Regiments have been authorized
to be raised in Georgia by President Davis:
W. H. Stiles, H. L. Banning. John W. H. Un
derwood, B. F. McDonald. Robert Trippe, Ham
mond of Athens, and McMillen of Habersham.
There is also a Regiment at Tybee and at Bruns
wick. Gov. Jirowu lias ordered four Regiments
to rendezvous at Camp McDonald, which will un
dergo a through course of training, subject to the
order of the President.
AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.
St. Louis, Aug. 13.—A rumor is current on the
street, in which soma reliance is placed, that Gen.
Lyon's command in the South west lias been total
ly routed by the rebels, and Gen. Lyon himself
killed, and Zeiglein full retreat with the remnant
of the Federal forces.
This in formotion is said to have been received
hero by the secessionists last evening, the messen
ger who brought the news having killed four
horses between Springfield and Rolla, in a rate
with the Government messenger.
It is also reported that Gen. Fremont received
dispatches about midnight, corroborating the
above, but their contents were not divulged.
Great anxiety is felt by the Union men here,
and most serious apprehensions are indulged f >r
our army. We will probably get something reli
able by the train to-night.
Louisville, August 13.—The above is from the
regular correspondent of the NewYork Associated
Press. That the Federalist have at length suffer
ed defeat nmy be considered reliable, as the dis
patch would not have been permitted, without
official sanction.
AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND.
Richmond, Va., August 14.—The following are
the names of tho Confederate soldiers buried here
since the !?th inst., as stated iu this morning’s pa
pers :
John Gladden, 2d Florida Regiment; Barnard
Thacker, jldth Louisiana Regiment: Henry Flem
ing. Tigers Rifles, Louisaua; Albert J. Eastman,
Uth Alabama Regiment; J. G.Favors, 12th Ala
bama Regiment; Mr. Goodman, 4th Alabama
Regiment; S. Cannon. Fayette Guards, Georgia;
F. Weeks, fifth South Carolina Regiment, and
Wm. Hamton, 7th Carolina Regiment.
From extreme heat, the weather has changed to
quite cool, and the soldiers now need flannels aud
warm clothing. m
From the Charleston Courier, Aug. I S.
New* B-’roui Washington.
The writer conversed with a neutral, who left
Washington on the -1th of August, a man of probi
ty—no matter where the intelligence was given.
He says a great reaction is goiug on in the public
mind in favor of peace. The public affairs are iu
the hands ot imbeciles: distrust is the consequence.
The repeal of the Sub-Treusurv, and allowing the
money loaned to remain in the Banks, will pro
bably repeat the crisis of 183!).
The first of the Treasury Notes are selling at
four per cent, discount. Wliat will the last sell
at/ Those who are willing to use their means for
a sixty or ninety days war now pause, aud will
soon reject the purpose to continue it.
Tho wonder of military men is that the Con
federates did not cuter Washington. No doubt
all tbeir movements were matters of deliberation.
Tiie condition of things on Monday aud Wednes
day following the battle, it is impossible to de
scribe—the streets were filled with soldiers open
ly proclaiming-tile cowardice and treason of their
canMns'-.iIers— unit «' imy timo. if tho pjry "Da
vis” had been heard, at one end of the Avenue,
the whole mass would have lied at the other. Such
was tho demoralization, that experienced European
officers say the pages of history afford no parallel
The movements of the Confederate troops,
though they are within a few miles of us, are
wrapped in profound silence. Where the next
blow will fall, no one knows—some think in West
ern Virginia.
It is thought with great confidence, by moder
ate men that unlass some great reverse, the Euro
pc,an powers will acknowledge our independence
before November.
The narrator said a few weeks ago Sumner was
boasting to the French Minister about the appro
priation of five hundred millions for five hundred
thousand men. and asked with an air of triumph
if this would not convince Europe. 1 'Ves,” said
Merrier, “we always told our Government that
Southerners we belligerent, and now they will
know they are very belligerents.
Every attention is paid to Southern prisoners
by friends particularly ladies.
The many propositions lookiug to a peaceful
adjustment have reached nearly fifty supporters
in Congress. Many look for a revolution in the
December meeting if peace is not made before.
The cry of the West is, that with corn at ten
cents they cannot pay taxas.
The discipline under McClelland is illustrated
by sayiDg that even ibe mules turn out their toes
in marching. A. Z.
The Iasi Prize of the Jeff Dacis.—The prize
master of the bark which was captured by the
privateer Jeff. Davis and run asLore on the beach
of Amelia Island, reached this city yesterdaj’.
lie informs us that the vessel was the Alvarado,
Capt. Whitting, of and for Boston, from the Cape
of Good Hope, having a cargo of wool, old cop
per. sheep, and goat skins, &c. Early on Mon
day, the 5th inst., when nearing Amelia Island,
made a sail iu the chase of the Alvarado, which
is supposed to have been the sloop of-war Vincen
nes. In consequence of the wind being unfavor
able, and the sloop-of-war outsailing the bark,
they were compelled to beach berm order to pre
vent her failing into the hands of the enemy. The
prize crew and the former officers and crew went
ashore on Amelia Island, when the sloop-of-war
ent armed boats alongside the bark and set fire to
her. It is supposed that a part of the cargo and
material will be saved.
Played Oet.”—Under this caption, tbo Bal
timore South exposes the falsity of the representa
tions coming from Washington in regard to the
filling up ot the depleted ranks of the “grand
army.” After giving the causes which reduced
that army to its present condition and shewing
that the Government is forced to resort to ficti
tious means to keep up au excitement among the
people, the South says :
While the army of the Potomac has been un
dergoing a steady drain frem these causes, the
fresh material which is being supplied to till the
places made vacant by the refusal of regimeuts to
re-enlist for the war, and by the desertion of in
dividuals, is of the most trilling and worthless
description. With few exceptions, the new regi
ments that hive passed through this city on their
wa v to the Capital, are regiments, the formation
of which was commenced soon after tire 19th of
April, but which—through want of means, tho
incompetency of their officers or the disreputable
auspices tinder which they were started, languish
ed, never reached their proper complement of
members or were rejected by the Union Defence
Committee of the Government. For the rest, the
draw upon
report this newsearrent there, and generally credited
Some say a large nu-nbsr of wagons were sen: up to
convey down th? property which was captured.
DEATH OF A. J. BOGGESS.
Richmond, Ang. 15.—A. J. Boggess, Surveyor-Gen
eral of the State of Georgia, died Here this morning of
Typ hoid Fever.
Two Terrible Casnallim.
This morning, about the hour of ten, a man of the
name of Rowell Bates, from the country, was knocked
down and run over near Nisbit's Foundry, by the
South-Western train backing iu to its position at the
passenger depot, nnd instantly killed. His head was '
nearly decapitated. He was stunding on the track
looking at the'departure of the Macon A Western
train, nnd did not hear or heed the warning to get off
the track rill too late.
About the same hour, near the switch on the Central
Railroad, a lad of the name of William Ferrell, sou of
Mrs. Ferrell, in this city, was run over by the Central
train going out, and dreadfully mangled. He lived bat
a little while after he was conveyed to his mother’s
reeideooe.—Jfaarn Citizen 10<A.
A aacond regiment of Fire Zouaves is forming
ta New York. It already numbers 000 men.
ed.” From similar causes “Gen. Banks’ column”
—so called, probably, fioin the tact that the Gen
eral is always iu marching order, prepared to flit
at a moment's notice from Johnston—has been so
reduced as to compel tbe evacution ot Virginia
by tbe “Army of the Shenandoah.” aud a retreat
into the loyal preciuts of Frederick county. All
this, it will be confessed, does not look much like
an early capture of Richmond, or the speedy sub
jugation of the South.
(MISSOURI AFFAIRS.
Richmond, Aug. 17.—Dispatches received here
from a reliable source reports the Confederates loss at
the battle near Springfield M' 3sou| i, about 2,000 killed
wounded and missing. The Federal (loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners is 2,500.—Gen. Lyon was kill
ed. Six cannon were taken and a large amount of
stores, wagons, Ac. Tire Federal troops were totally
routed.
An arrival at Boston brings intelligence of a great
earthquake at Antigua, which naarly destroyed the
place, and involved a lose of two thousand live*.
j The Confederate Prisoners.—The
j Cinciunati Commercial says:
4'oimtT Hcefi mg. I -*» order to explain a point, concerning
The citizensof Baldwin county are reqne 'led to j which tiro public do not seem to have cor-
meet at the City Council Room in Milledgevii* 1 ® cn rect information, we remark that the Gov-
Saturday 24th inst., a: 12 o’clock, for tho purp ose ; ernn i en t will not recognize the Southern
of selecting delegates to the Convention to assem--1 j ■ .
hie iu this city on the 4th September next to no.n- ^ontederacy by exchanging prisoners,
inate a candidate for Governor of the State and to i ’ ^ "’llI release all—excepting those who
* liave been officers iu the United States
j Army and Navy—who will give parole
; not to bear arms against the United States,
J and who will not give information to the
j enemy.
Salt.—Few know the virtues of salt. Is your stom
ach out of order ? Take a teaspoonfull of salt three
times a day. Add a lmndfnt of salt to a pint of cold
water, drink it, aud go to bed: it will cure the cholic.
In toothache, warm salt and water is good. Was-i,
yonr teeth and gums if scorbutic with salt aud water.
Salt expels worms, if used moderately, and is invalua
bly in uianv complaints internally anil externally.
Jere. Beall,
A M. Nisbet,
Rich’d. L Hunter,
T. B. Lamar,
Francis A Huson,
E. D. Brown,
Howard Tiuslev,
W. H. Scott, *
L. H. Briscoe,
J. \V. A. Sanford,
J. C. Whitaker,
R. A. McComb,
L. A. Jordan,
G. M. Clements,
N. McGebec
METHODIST EPISfOPAL Sl’.YBAY SCHOOL, ?
Miiledgeville, Ga., August 18th, 1861. £
Whereas, The sad intelligence has reached
ns, from the camp near Manassas. Va.. that James
Darnell, late a member of this School, departed
this life on t -e morning of the 5th inst., there
fore, in testimony of the high esteem and affec
tionate regard which we entertain for our young
friend and associate, who, thus in the springtime
of fife, has lalieti a victim—not to the bullets of
the enemy—but disease incident to camp life,
be it
Kcsolred, That in the melancholy death of
Jimmie we have cause for profound sorrow, in
that our School lias lost one of its most active
scholars, and the community a promising youth;
and while we deeply regret his loss, wa shall
ever cherish his memory, and hope that we may
again meet where wars shall have ceased, and
there be permitted to enjoy that rest that remains
for the people of God
Resvlred, That we deeply sympathise with the
sorrowing relatives of the deceased, and most
earnestly commend them to Him whose grace
alone can sustain and comfort, in the darkest hours
of affliction.
Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be
sent to the “Sunday School Visitor” for publica-
ti in, and that our city papers be requested to pub
lish thejiiune.
^ SOLDIER'S RELIEF SOCIETY.
The President of tbe Relief Society requests
persons, who contribute material for ourvolun-
ters’ clothing, to give woolen, instead of cotton
cloth, as the ladies are anxious to prepare at once
w arm winter clothing lor them, besides they have
on hand quite a large supply of cotton garments.
We trust our people will be prompt and generous
in giving all the assistance in their power for this
purpose
TO TOE PCBI.IC.
Under au appointment made by our fellow-citi
zens, we have been some time acting iu the man
agement of a Hospital Fund, which has been
raised, and is being raised in ottr State, and ap
plied for tbe benefit of the sick and wounded of
the Georgia forces in tho field. This has been
called the “Georgia Soldiers Hospital Fund,” and
we respectfully ask that you will assist us, by
organizing au auxiliary committee, or otherwise
acting in your county. We have at present two
surgical directors, aud several assistants or nurses,
who, by permission of the Secretary of War. are
in permanent attendance on the Hospitals. These
not only afford the necessary ministrations to our
sick and wounded, but supply them with such
extra comforts as are proper in their situation.
As the number of the sick and wounded increase,
there will of couise be an increased demand for
such services and such comforts; and we appeal to
our fellow-citizens in all parts of the State, (for
ive make no distinction iu onr ministrations, and
know none: every son and soldier of Georgia
having the same claim upon us, and equally re
ceiving tiie attention of our agents.) to aid us in
this interesting work.
A patriotic and humane planter has suggested
in one of the public gazettes, that tbe planters of
Georgia should contribute each one bale of Cotton
to this Fund, so as to put it upon an entirely
secure and independent basis. Upon this many
have acted, and have sent us subscriptions. If
others choose to do so. we will thankfully receive
them, aud promise that we will dispose of them
to the best advantage iu aid of this pious charity.
The Cotton can be subscribed—to be sent to our
, ... , . .... . chairman, or to the donor's factor, and the pro-
\ mistake occurred m last week s publication, of cee ds turned over to our chairman for the purposes
REFUSING CLEARANCES.
• if ,ew ' or k, Aug. 14.—Three vessels under Brit
ish colors were refused clearances here to-day.
ANOTHER BATTLE IN MISSOURI.
Memphis, Aug. 15.—Dispatches from Hickman
savs that a battle had been fought at Charleston,
Missouri, between Jeff Thompson’s force of Con
federates and the Fremonters. in which the latter
were driven back with severe loss.
,, ^' TO gun boats are now chasing the steamer
Equality, which was captured to-dav bv Capt.
Janies Erwin from Cairo.
TheN H pp| y «f g| a |t.
• ® r ' eans ^e stock of salt now on band
is IKm.00 sacks of Liverpool salt, and 300 000
bushels ot packing salt. There is fully a year’s
supply of this necessary article in the limits of
the Confederate States, and boundless quantities
on her coast.
T
GIN GEAR.
I nAVB ON HAN
GEAR, and will ■
sizes if required. Thi
times. >
Miiledgeville, Angus
FfTTB Sirnp CF GIN
lanufacture lo oidfl “•tier
y will be zold lo suit tlfe
JAMES DUFFLEY.
119th, 1861. 13
GEORGIA, Twiggs county.
YU HE REAS, Davra Hudson, guardian for J. F.
* v Nelson, applies toVme for letters of dismission
from said guardianship, Ite having ftjllf' executed the
trust confided, as will fully appearjifnn the vouchers of
file iu office, and a receipt imhsnfrom his said ward.
These are therefore n^Rc ami admonish all nnd
singular parties at iu^fest Vo be aud appear at my
office on or liefore^tne first Monday in October next,
then and ther^^Snow cause Vhy said letters may not
be granteiL^^ \ "
Given^zlffier my hand officially, at Marion, August
13 fit. LEWIS SALOMON, Ord’y.
WILL be
V t county, Ga., o!
next, between the usn
No. '22X, half lot No,
acres of No. 234. in
as the property i
of the neirs and
Terms made
August 5th.
rwinville, Irwin
lesday in OCTOBER
sale, one lot of land,
half lot No. 233, also 50
District of said county,
, deceased, for the benefit
said deceased.
,e day of sale.
FLETCHER, Adm’r.
13 tds.
donations to the society, tho donor of a large sup
ply of clothing should have been Mrs. S. instead
of Mrs. J. Whitaker.
MRS. M. F. FORT, President.
R. Harris, Sec’y.
For the Southern Federal Union.
fSnldwin Comity nnd her Soldier*.
Voters 600—soldiers in service 275.
Gifts for soldiers, and their families, viz :
Shirts, 699, cost. $840
Drawers. 3<iU, cost 360
Pants. 359, “ 467
Coats, 187, “ 261
Mocks, 386 pr. “ 96
Shoes, 100 pr. “ J25
IlkfFs. 72. “ 50
Cloth, 1,625 yds, cost 250
Sundries 50
Cash....
.6,910
$9,409
Be sides the last week's work and gift of the
“Ladies Soldiers’ Relief Societies.” and the
making of about 70,000 cartridges by the “Ladies
Cartridge Club.”
We will stand by our soldiers as long as they
defend Southern property and Southern
HONOR. ^
August 17, 1861.
Ut : ' P. H. Lawler will leave this city for Canip
Jackson, Va., on Friday next, aud will take any
thing to the Jialdwin Blues that their friends may
wish to send them.
T
WO NEGRO WOMjpraXD THEIR CHIL
DREN. Prices tipfflit the times.
\W. A. WILLIAMS.
MiliedgevilleyAug' I8th\ 1861. 13 6t.
A downeaster is pokiug fun at the Massachusetts
regiment, which is said not to have stood fire very well
at Bull Run, in the following verse :
"At last a bomb shell feil kerslap
Among the whole caboodle.
And knocked the life right eout on’em,
* The bovs of Yankee Doodle.
RAIL 1COAD ACCIDENT.
On Ibr Aiiixcogfe Kail Road.
Through the politeness of one of the members
of the Columbus Voluuteers, who was an eye wit
ness, we are put in possession of the following
particulars of an accident which happened yester
day afternoon, to the train which lelt Columbus
at 34 nVWk. P.M., for Macon.
About the hour of departure and previously,
the attendauce ol a large crowd of people to wit
ness the departure of the train, on which were
three companies of soldiers, as follows:
The Harris Guards, Capt McCullough.
Georgia Guards, Capt ; Thompson.
Columbus Volunteers, Capt. F. 8 Chapman
intended If at the end of the war there should
be a surplus of this Fund left, we propose to
divide it among the indigent families of such of
our soldiers as may die in the service.
Persons sending boxes of articles will please
place a list and tho number cf tbe contents legibly
upon tbe outside. Any package intended for the
sick and wounded of a particular company, if sent
to onr care, will bo carefully forwarded.
Wo append a list of the articles, arranged in the
order which (if the subscription should be in such
things) will be found most useful:
Sheets, pillows and pillow cases, handkerchiefs,
hose, jackets, drawers, socks, shirts, towels,
blankets, coverlids, tea, coffee, arrow root, rice,
sugar, corn starch, isinglass, lime juice, medicines
of all kinds, bandages, wines, brandies, liquorice,
rose water and flax seed. Shirts,—Two breadths
of unbleached cotton, 1 1-4 yards long, 1 yard
wide, open at bottom 1-2 yard; sleeve, length 3-4
yard; armhole, length 12 inches; length of collar
20 inches: length of slit in trout 28 inches: a piece
4 inches wide, lapping under, fastened with 4
tapes: short bed gowns, as shirts only, only 1
yard lung and open in front. Cotton drawers,
1 1-4 yards long, with breadth of 1 yard in each
leg, with hem and draw string mound each leg
and tbe waist: length of waist to crotch 12 inches
on the back, front 11 inches, with 3 buttons and
button boles.
E STARNES, )
GEO. W. EVANS, |
H. F. RUfSELL, > Com.
H. MOORE, |
J. M. NEWBY. J
Augusta. Ga., Aug., 12th 1861. 13 3t.
<3S>£B3°£g > T3
Died on Monday, 5th inst., of Typhoid Fever
after many days sickness at the Naval Hospital,
Portsmouth. Virginia. Mr. H. Marshall Green,
in the 26th year of his age.
The deceased leaves .a kind and affectionate
wife, father and mother, and a large circle of rel
atives and frieuds to mourn his early death. His
home was in Wilkinson county, Georgia, where
his body was sent for interment.
In his death his county sustains the loss of a
useful and worthy citizen.
Early iu the spring, when the present troubles
were gathering thickly in the Southern Confede
racy lie joined the Wilkinson Rifles for the pur
pose of taking part in the struggle, and at the
time of liis th ath was still a member of that Com
pany, in Third Regiment Georgia Volunteers,
stationed at Camp Gywnn, Va.
In his death our Company snstains tho loss of
one of its most efficient members. Ex’er ready
and willing to perform tbe duties devolving upon
him as a good citizen at borne, the kindred qual
ities that characterized and prompted hitn there
were not lost in the life of tho social friend and
faithful soldier in the camp. F. E. G.
Camp Gwynn, Va. Aug. 8, ’61. Priv. W. Rifles.
James A. Darnell was born in Villula, Ala.,
I May Jltli, 1845, and died near Manassas. Va.,
Notire to Debtors and Creditors.
A LL persons holding claims against the estate
of William Garrett, late of Wilkinson coun
ty. deceased, are requested to send statements of
them to the undersigned; and those indebted,
must settle up—those by account by note, if they
can't pay the money.
JNO. M. GARRETT, ) . , ... .
E. CUMMINS, ^ Administrators.
Irwinton, Aug. 9tli, 1861. 12 6t.
The train from Macon arrived and reported all ^VJ ’h. 'l^V. He was “he yonn^t son c
, n On am- ,. F f ther ])arnell ,.> wll0 WRS Widely know
valot tho tram, however, at Odom’s, some lour- ,t;il;
teen or sixteeu miles east of Columbus, and with
in a short distance of the place where the previ
ous ai-eiJent occurred, on the same road, and be
fore tbe Engineer was aware of the danger, the
engine and tender were precipitated into a wash
of some twenty or thirty feet in width, which
had been made in an embankment, leaving the
known
throughout the State, and whose ptaise is still in
all the churches ot Middle Georgia. Although
young Darneli. was early deprived of parental
counsel and control, his moral trainiug was not
neglected. He was for several years a regular at
tendant of the M. E. Sabbath School at Milledge-
vilie, and will be geueiaily remembered in that
connection as the graceful and impressive orator
r „;i, *1, v i ... , " . couneciloil as me giaceiu: auu iinuiesnn
T* L‘ £lL P ° nr bcu destltu,e ° . su PP” rt - Of his School at thi Celebration of I860.
1 ne first baggage car was thrown upon the eugitie
and tender, aud tho second baggage was projec
ted through the first, and third car riming through
and stopping over tbe engine and in the first car.
The truck of the fouth car was broken, leaving
the box on tbe track.
By this accident, Jacob Burrus, the Engineer,
was slightly bruised. Also the Fireman. A ne
gro was hurt, but not enough to prevent him ta
king tbe track and running into Columbus to
bear exaggerated tidings of the disaster, which
brought out the President and Superintendent
of the road, and a number of Physicians aud citi
zens, to the relief of the sufferers.
But one of the soldiers was killed—Corporal
He enlisted as a private in Capt. Beck's Com
pany of “Baldwin Volunteers,” and stood all the
hardships which were so gallantly borne by Gen.
Johnston's “Army of the Shenandoah,” previous
to its junction with Gen Beauregard The Regi
ment to which he was attached (Col. Goulding’s,)
arrived too late to participate in the battle of Ma
nassas Plains. But tbe fatigue and exposure of
forced marches was equally destructive with the
hazards of actual conflict. Young Darnell was
attacked by Typhoid fever, and after a few days
illness died lamented by all who knew him.
It is gratifying to be able to state that he was
held in high esteem by all his officers for his
soldierly qualities, and that he received marked
T; i T attention hr his last illness. After “life’s fitful
gro boy, Joe, supposed to be a servant of the , f „ he s| weU in a quiet churchyard of
company, was also killed and a negro boy, be- - ^ „ 01J Doni f nioll •• M av God comfort tbe be-
lunging to Private Thwcatt, was serious v woun- * » <4
ded, and it is thought will die. ‘ reaved relatl ™ s and sorro " l0 S fiends. S.
The remains of Corporal Moore were sent back
to Columbus, in charge of Lieut. O'Keefe, the
three brothers of Moore accompanying.
Charles Williams, a member of the Harris
Guards, had his arm sprained, and one of tbe pas-
seugers (Mr. Messier) was slightly wounded iu
the face.
The baggage of tbe Columbus Volunteers
(which company was equipped iu the best style) i
was almost entirely demolished. Their Camp
equippage, Medicine Chest, Ac., was a perfect
wreck. The other companies were fortunate in
losing nothing. The companies and baggage were
early this morning transferred to the train that
arrived at the scene of disaster, from Macon,
and were brought to this place at J2 M. They
leave this evening for Atlanta where Colonel
Benning’s Regiment was ordered to rendezvous
to-day, it being understood that these companies
will be attached thereto.
Mr. and Mrs. Wiiittelsey, living near, diseov-
Southern Masonic F/male
OOLI.EG
Li nder the Control of the Gr^id Lodge
of Georgia.]
Rrr. C. I*- COOP*
WILL
Y T TEM
I*rc$idrtiK
xh of SEP-
resume exercises on lie
. MBEK next. J
An efficient corps of seven Ladies and Gentle
men will comprise tbe r aculty^epresenting, as far
as practicable, every Protested denomination of
Christians. j
- „ This Institution appeals U> the patriotism and
ered tne break, just before the time for the arrival benevolence, as well as interest, of tho Southern
of th
drenching rain, to give
THE SEAT OF WAR.
WIIjIj bo published* in a few days, a full, uuthen-
tie and carefully complied
Map of the Seat of War!
Showing the location of every important jHiint in Vir
ginia. The map is now in the hands of one of the
best lithographers in the South, ifinl will be offered for
sale during the coining week. Size, 20X24 inches.
Price, 15 cents per single copy—five copies for $3.
A liberal discount will be mmle to dealers. Orders,
accompanied bv the cash, will meet with prompt at
tention. Address __ T. A. BURKE,
Augl 11 2t. Morning News office, Savannah.
GEORGIA, Wilkinson County.
T1THEREAS, W. M. Whitehurst. Administra-
TT tor ori the estate of John L. Whitehurst, de
ceased, has filed his petition for letters of dismis
sion.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
persons concerned, to show cause, why said peti
tion should not be granted in terms of the law, in
such cases provided.
Given under my hand and official signature, this
28th July, 1861.
11 m6m. ELLIS HARVILL, Ord'y.
THY IT! TRY ITT TRYITM
CORN BREAD!
A NEW WAY TO MAKE IT.
T HE BEST CORN BREAD EVER MADE.
ONLY A DIME A ZiOAF, at
WM. SCHEIHING’S BAKERY, CONFEC
TIONERY, ifcc. Every Family should try it, as
it will surely give satisfaction.
WM. SCHEIHING.
August 13, 1861. 121m.
A LL persons indebted to FREDERICK
SCHOENBE1N, deceased, are tequesied to
make immediate settlement; aud all having de
mands on him or his estate, are desired to present
them in terms of the law.
GEORGE HAUG, Executor.
August 19th, 1861. 12 6t-
Administrator's Sale.
W ILL be sold on Thursday the 15th day of
AUGUST, at the late residence of William
Garrett, deceased, in Wilkinson County, a large
amount of the perishable property belonging to
said deceased, consisting of horses—some fine
mules. Goats, bogs, ono (160) hundred bead.—
Wagons, carts, lumber. A very large lot of farm
ing tools, among them a large lot of new plows.
A very large lot of leather, both tanned and not
tanned. Good lot of irou. Over one (100) hun
dred head of cattle—among them, many fine cows
and calves, aud a great many fine beef steers,
from 2 to 4 years old, in fine order, being kept in
the Oconeo swamp, besides a large lot of other
property not here named.
The sale will take place within 200 yards of
No. 15, C. R. R., where parties can go and return
the same day on the ears. Sale to continue till
all is sold. Terms liberal on account of times.
JNO. M. GARRETT. ? Admr’s. ad Collcgeu-
E. CUMMING. jduro.
No. 15 C. R. R. July 30, 1861,11 2t.
Administrator’ll Salr.
U NDER an order of the Court of Ordinary of
Hancock county, wiil be sold at the Court
House in Miiledgeville, on the first Tuesday in
OCTOBER next, within the legal hours of sale, a
negro girl, Jammima, about 13 years old, the prop
erty of C. C. King, late of Hancock county, de
ceased. Sold for tbe benefit of the heirs and
creditors. Terms on the day of sale.
E. TRICE, Adm’r.
July 28th, 1861. 10 tds.
Coffee Sheriff Sale
W ILL be sold before I lie Court House door in the
Town ot'Douqlus, Coffee county,Ga. on thefirst
Tuesday in September next the following property to-
wit:
Lots of land No’s 100,225, 226, 239 in thefirst dis
trict of originally Appling now Coffee county, contain
ing 490 acres each, levied on as the property ofSamuei
Rainey, Charlotte Rowell nnd Sallie Boliunnan, to
satisfy one Cost ti la issued from Telfair Superior
Court in favor oftheofficersofsaideourt;property poin
ted out by the officers of said Court.
JAMES PEARSON, Sheriff.
July 5th, 1861. 9 tds.
Kxccator’a stale.
w
f ML
m.
. proceeding ronvard in a i public for its support. /
ive signal to the Engineer oi j Tire proceeds, beyond current expenses, for the
tbe danger, but her good intentions WP re thwarted : nex t Collegiate year, will Joe tendered by tbe Pres-!
by not being understood, or by the Engineer sup-! j,j ent t0 the Treasury Department of the Confed-j
posing lier signals to be cheers for the soldiers.
After the accident, the most unbounded hospi
tality was extended to the soldiers by Mr. and Mrs.
Wiiittelsey. aud others residing near, for which
the soldier’s thanks are duly tendered.
Mr. Mcllvain and Dr. Wiiittelsey also deserve
favorable mention for the efforts made by them for
the relief of the sufferers.
From the Choctuic Nation.—The National Reg
ister says tbe crops in that section are abundent.
Wiieat, rye, oats barley, are all fine, and gave a
handsome yield, and corn was never more promis
ing. We clip the following from that paper.
“A company of 80 or lull men was organized
here yesterday, consisting mostly of Choctaw.
They paraded in our streets, aud then proceed to
the election oi officers. A flag is being presented
to them as we go to prees. They wili inarch lor
the scene of action to.day, if our information is
correct. They are a tine looking set of men, and
if old Lincoln could have seen them marched up
in front, singing au Indian war song, he would
have trembled in bis boots.’,
Two Hundred and Forty AI ill ion Tri
bute to Europe.—One of tiie first efl’cct6 of
the war has been the departure of Mr.
Belmont for Europe in the Persia, an
agent of the Secretary of the Treasury to
borrow $100,000,000, for which $240,000,-
000 is to be paid back. Inordinary times
8100,000,000 boriowed for railroads would
reproduce itself with the interest. Money
borrowed for war is mere waste. A val
ue equal to five years of California gold
products is thus thrown away in one trans
action. To 6tatc it briefly, as Mr. Chase
is an Ohio man, the whole amount of the
wheat crop of Ohio for twenty years is to
be given to Mr- Chase aud Mr. Belmont
to keep 400,000 men destroying lives
and property for three months.
New Orleans Daily News,
Treasury Department... 1
erate States. :
Orphans of deceased, and daughters of indigent i
Masons, will, as heretofore, continue to receive
gratuitous tuition.
Cheaphess to patron^, aud thoroughness to pu
pils. are arlqed at in tlife system proposed to be pur
sued. \ j
No paius ok expemse will be spared to secure
the best taledt for/ the various Departments,
to be exclusively selected from among South
erners. \ J
A Preparatory department is attached to the
College, where particular attention will be given
to laying well the foundations of education, as
absolutely necessary toffurther successful advance
ment. j \
The useful, the practical, and tho ornamental,
will be sougbt uu be hieuded and developed
throughout tno whole regime of the Institution.
The moral and reijgious culture of pupi'S will be
scrupulously keptliu view. \
French and Sianisti will he taught by a lady
perfectly conversant with both of these lan
guages. J
The Musical Department will ; be conducted by
a gentleman, assisted by an accomplished lady,
both possessing j experience and genius to an
eminent degree, and occupying foie social posi
tions.
The late President resigning, toiattend to pri
vate affairs, unites with tbe retired Vice-Presi
dent, and the Trustees, iu commending the Insti
tution, under its present direction to the public
confidence. 1
The President is honored with most complimen
tary credentials from Bishop G. F. Pierce, Hons.
Joseph U. Lumpkin, T. K. R. Cobb, and Col.
Wm. H. Jacksoni President of tho Board of Trus
tees of the Georgia University.
Covington, tho location of the College, iApleas-
ant and healthy. Board can be obtained . from
$14 to $15 per month. $12 to $14 in orrfinary
times.
By order of the presidential Board.
JOHN HARRIS, D. G. M.,
President of the Board.
W. W. Clarke, Secretary.
Ang. 10, 1861. 13 4t.
House door in the city of Milledge-
ville, within the usual aud legal honrs
or sale, on the first Tuesday in SEP-
TEMPER next, at Executor’s saleT as tbe
property of tho estate of Wm. Fish, deceased,
that desirable residence aud farm, known as tbe
“Fish Place,” containing ninety-six acres, more
or less, situated in the village of Midway, and
county of Baldwin, and within 2 4 miles of the
city of Miiledgeville.
Terms on the day of sale.
GEO. W. FISH, * „ ,
JOHN D. FISH, < hxr s -
July 12th, 1861. 8 tds.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LL persons indebted to tbe estate of Lyndia
lIod"e late of Randolph county deceased, will
please make immediate payment, all persons holding
demands against said estate will hand them to me for
payment duly proven as required by law.
JOHN C. EPPS. Extr.
Marion, July 6th. 1861. (L-S.) 8 6t.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
A LL persons indebted to the estate of John
Gallemore, late of Twiggs county, deceased,
arc requested to make immediate payment: all
persons holding demands against said estate, will
please band them to rue tor payment, duly au
thenticated.
[l s] LEVI GALLEMORE, Ex’r.
Marion, July 1st. 1861. 7 6t.
GROCERIES!
WBIGBS 6l BROWN,
(OPPOSITE THE HILLEDCEYILLE HOTEL,)
O FFERS FOR SALE LOW FOR CASH
1260 Bushels of Corn,
106 “ “ Oats,
75 bbls., of Refined Sugars,
50 bags of Java and Rio coffee,
166 bbls. ot Family Flour,
36,006 lbs. of Bacon sides and Shoulders,
10,000 Ibe. Leaf Lard,
20 bhds. of New Crop Molasses,
160 boxes of Adamautine Candles,
100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, (at cost,)
Crockery and Glass Ware,
Tubs, Backets, aud Brooms,
Butter and Cheese,
No. 1 Sl 2 Maekerol, Also Pickled Sbad,
Tobacco, and Cigars,
White Lead, and Oil,
Camphene and B. Fluid,
Nails, Trace Chains, and Hoes,
Liqnors of all kinds, and in any quantity, with
many other articles, but we bare not time to «Ba>
merste them now.
March 19, 1861. 4«lstf