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Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
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Norfolk, October 3O.-Thirty-sis
steamers and one transport went to
sea this morning at 10 o'clock from
Hampton Roads.
Richmond, October 3O.--Passengers
from the mountains reaffirm the with
drawal OF the Confederates from Rom.
ney, but deny any loss TO our forces.
The Federals appeared at Romney
in large force, while the Geafederatss
had only about COG men. They retired
in good order to Winchester, where
some apprehension existed that the
Federals would advance upon them.
A number of ru,nors are aaoat to-
day, locating Federal invaslons at diff
fe.ent points, but nothing is reliably
known. Rumors of important events
have been brought here by gentle
man just from Warrenton, although
lit .le Importance is attached to his
communications
One hundred and fifty sick troops,
many quite i'll, arrived heresthis even
ing. e
The Baltimore Soush of last Friday
says that the force ON board the FEEDER
al fleet in Hampton Roads {since sal
ed) is from 10000 to 10000, and that
their destination is probably net far
South. @ 81
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

Six hundred and sixty-seven prison
ers were brought to Richmond from
Leesburg on lie Gath instant.
mongst whom twenty -four commission.
ed officers
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
ELECTION OF Arm NOVEMBER.

Having received the result of the
sleotion Of our Parish, a little too late
we only give in this number Of our
paper, the amount Of votes received
by each candidate.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
Ahvays on Hand
y For Sale.

Land Warrants Of any description.
Office, Second Street, opposite the new
Court House.
Energetic and prompt attention paid to
cling or purchasing of Lands Houses
Negroes and Property in general.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

A Coon RErIY.-The editor..of Lynch
burg Republican, who is with Gen
Floyd's forces in western Virginia. tell
the following story: ~
A few day after the fight at Skerry,
near Charleston, Kanawha, two or
three yankee officers visited the house
of a Mr.. Fry, who had been driven from
his home by the enemy A daughter Of
Mr.. T.. saw them approaching through
the gate, and confronted them in the
porch with demand to know their
business. They stated they were look.
ing for secession flags, and heard there
were some there. Her reply deserves
to be hung up as an "apple of gold in
a picture Of silver.o Brave men," said
she, in scorn, "take flags on the field
Ut battle towards only hunt them at
the houses of defenceless women, Mine
is in the hauds of our brave volunteers
go and take it from them. The rsbuke
was crushing. "Tom," said the one to
the ether, 1--WE had better leave here"
and off they went, with the bushes of
shame mantling their cheeks, if. indeed.
they were not dead to the feelings
which occasion them.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

hg North Carolina has expended
for war purpose the sum Of s2,O44, ,522
9S.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
ADvERTISTNG:
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{ Per square Of ten t.a&. y
FIRST insertion. n.......... 81 90
For subsequent insertion. SO
Every notice that shall be sent Us withou
specifying the language in which one desire 10
TO De published, nor the time 1t is to continue
IN the pape-, will be published during
one onth in both languages, and will be
charged accordingly.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

-he Cincinnati Enquirer Of the 16tI
instant says the Democray have made
4 the recent elections in some thrice
icounties in Pennsylvania, gain Of A.
600. votes upon their strength last
year. If the remaining counties do as
we'll, the Democracy will have a ma
j,rlty. If they carry the States, lie.
them insist on peace, and a recogni
ton ol the indep. ndence of the Confed.
crate States
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

FEELING IN ENeBAND.--In noticing the
lat st adyiees from Europe, the Cincin.
natl Enquirer says that the tone Of the
English press is more than usually
bitter against the North. The London
.Mornag Post--Palmerston's organ
says: Secession is now an accom-
plished fact" "A reign of terror has
inaugurated in the North" "In feet
more outrages have been perpetrated
upon individual liberty in the Northern
STATES than even King Bonba .attemp-
ted to commit in Naples" And the
London Economist remarks Interference
to the North' rn States, that liberty
is far more likely to be promoted by
Their defeat than their victory" If the
leading public journals Of England are
any index to the feelings of. the Gov
ernment and people there, the Confed-
crates have all their sympathy.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

1000 n,.,.,. d, ,,,,,. ,
vendre chez V. Durand, i IS cents lie
bushel
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
L. ouis DupIeix

BUSINESS AGENT.
Attention carefully paid to the entry
Land at the U. S. Land Office at Natohi
toches, La.
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TER MS.

TERMS:
In advance. e............. A bn
~ the expiration of the year. S
No subscription discontinued until all
sssessagss are paid. .-.
No subscription will be received for q
saerssg period than year unless accompanied
bs business advertisement.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07
Mr.. Izeuis Dunleix

Natchitoches, Louisiana.
w hat are we to think of all this
That, we cannot know, in q clear and
precise manner, the duties of each
Foreigner toward the Confederate
Government and Louisiana, until the
Legislature shall have passed Law
which can be undertood, as we'll by
the Governor and Attorney General as
by the humblest OF our citizens.
Natchitoches union. [volume] ([Natchitoches, La.]) 1859-1864, 1861-11-07

Seeing that our affairs are such as
require prompt and etficacious RENE
dy, that necessary concerted action
which creates success in everything,
has suggested to many of our planters
and merchants an idea, which to us, ap-
pear SO plain, SO practical and SO
well calculated to avert the financial
storm which threatens US, that we be-
iicve it to be our duty to develope to
our readers, in summary manner, the
object of parish a association to
make advances on cotton, in paper
money.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

A MnnEL HonY GrARD-

Brick" Pomeroy, OF the Lacross (Wis.)
Democrat. on being invited 90 assist in form
ing body guard for President Lincoln, and a.,
after due consideration, decided to go in, -
providing the following basis could be adopt
ed and rigidly adhered to during the war.
The company shall be entirely composed Of
colonies. who shall draw pay and ratious in
advance
Every man shall have a commission, two
servants and white kids
Each man shall be mounted in a covered
buggy, drawn by two white stations.
Under the seat of each buggy shall be a
CUPBOARD containing pounded ice, champaign
and cold chickens, Ia member Of Congress
and military officers at Bull Run.
Each man shall have plenty Of cards and
red chips to play poker with
The only side arms To- be opera glasses,
champaign glasses and gold headed canes.
The duty OF the company shall be to take
observations of battle and on no account shall
it be allowed Go approach nearer than ten
miles TO the seat Of war.
Behind each buggy shall be an ambulance
so arranged as TO be converted into a first
class boarding-house in the day time. and
sumptuous sleeping and dressing-room al
night.
The regimsntal band must he composed o
pianos and guitars, played by Young ladies'
who shall never play quickstep except in case
ofretreat.
Reyille shall not be sounded till late break
fast time, and not then if any one OF tho ros
iment has the hvudache.
In case Of forced march into an enemy:
country, two miles a week shall be the maxi
( mum, and no marches shall be made except tn,
county abound in game, OF if any member o.
the Regiment object.
Kid gloves, gold tooth-picks, cologne, hail
dressing, silk underclothes, cosmetics anc
all other ratons, to be furnished by the gov,
eminent.
Each member Of the regiment shall be al
lowed a reporter for some New York paper
who shall draw salary of 5000 a week il
puffs, from the 'ncdental' fund.
Every member shall be in command, and
when one is promoted all are to be.
Commissions TO be revoked.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27
mon Northumberland vIoINIrY

IRON WASHINGTON md HCINTTH
A special Washington dispatch to the New
York Euening Post gives rumor that the
President and Cabinet have resolved to re-
lease Mason and Slidell at the demand Of
Great Britain, and that orders have gone on
to ship them at once to Halifax. The Post
regards it as improbable.
A special dispatch to the n. Y. Express
states that in an interview which Lord Lyons
held with Mr. Seward. the latter read to him
a dispatch which he had written to Mr.. Ad-
ans, ten days ago, in which be said that II
the British government claimed Mason and
Slidoll upon the gtound of illegal capture,
and as contrary to the law Of nations, and
would consider the surrender as settling the
principle for both governments, they would
be given up on request
Nothing is known at Boston in reference to
Mason and Slidell leaving in the steamer En-
ropa on Wednesday. The rumor to that
effect is doubtless unfounded.
Lieut. Wright, Of the 10th Massachusetts,
regiment has been dismissed from the service
for disrespectful language to his superiors.
Patrick Flarity, of Co. f.. and j. Dillon, OF
Co. II, Of the 10Th Massachusetts, regiment,
have both been sentenced TO be shot for
sleeping on their post The sentence has
been confirmed by Gen. Wool. The day Of
execution has not been fixed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27
PorNr or Rocks, Dec. p, s, /

0NfNihl 10 Nlt 4NtW u OK llfIhils
All is right on the upper Potomac. Jack
son retired to Leesburgh with his entire force,
having failed in everything, even to procure
"her salt"
The rebel battery opposite Col Gearcy
camp has also retired to Leesburgh
Impatience and discomfort are rampant
among the rebels. They have 23oo guns in
Virginia.
The rebel forces threatening Williamsport
do not exceed 1000, with four pieces of ar-
ullcry The rebel commander has Withdrawn
his entire force towards Martinsburgh, leav-
ing only three or four comrar.es as p.ckets.
The 3sth Illinois regiment having received
arms. is now at Hancock.
Gen Kelley's advance guard extends there,
besides guarding the railroad along the way
from Cumberland.
j. b. Wharton, a relative Of ex-senator
Mason, residing at Clear Spring, Nd, is un-
der arrest for attempting to brbe one Of the
federal pickets to carry dispatch to the 9TH
er side Of tho Potomac.
During the gallant repulse Of last Tuesday,
by two companies Of the lad 18th, rebels
we're killed and . wounded.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

GEN. LOCKWOOD AND THETURKEYs Gen
Henry II. Lockwood, who commanded the ex-
petition into Accomac county, Va, appears to
have exposed himself to good deal of ridi-
Guile by his fears lest the rebels should be in
convenienced in any manner The Western
papers tell the following ludicrous story OF
his pursuit Of turkey under difficulties
Quite ludicrous scene uanspired in the camp Of the
Michigan sixth yesterday in which Bigadier Gene
raj played prominent part II seems that the General
was treating himself 10 airing in his carriage when
he met soldier the road with deoapated turkey la
his hand The General stopped him. inquired where he
belonged and was particularly anxious know all about
the turkey The soldier told him that he had purchased
H. aud the General drove oh apparently satisfied But
the turkey lay heavily on his mind liz could not mag
Inc how private could honestly possess turkey; and
II soldier could far forget himself as IN 'pnryey
fowl Of such magnificent dimensions especially while be.
ing furnished by tle government with so rich diet as
sweet potatoes he ought 20 be- made an example OF So
the General drove on the camp OF the Michigan bovs
having in the meanwhile worked himself up into furious
rage, swearing that found the soldier should be shot,
aud ordered an investigation The compauies were all
pafaled ana the search began the General making the
rounds Win the company officers The Michigan boys
were supplied with establishment At first but finally he
General startled by the aobbling Of turkey IN bi
rear he turned hi, head look Tor the offender when
another clever imitation Of turkey cock was heard in
font and then perfect storm turkey gobbes cock
doodedoos the Kissing II geese and other specimens Of
barn yard vocalsm broke out all over the camp The
General beat retreat, and going out Of the gate
inuuu pole erected on which cunspicunusy placed
hlleen or twenty turkey, chicken or geese heads"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

No flag of truce was sent out to-day.
There was a skirmish to-day at Newmarket
Ridge. -Four selppanies at Newport News
wen; out at . D clock this morning, and
were attacked by rebel cavalry and infantry.
Max Webber's regiment went to their aid.
Col. Wardrop's regiment also went to Hamp.
ton Bridge Orderly Sergeant Rehe, Co. |,
Goth regiment, and two or three others were
wounded. Everything is quiet now. The
particulars have not yet been received.
FoRrREss MONROE. Dee %.
The skrmish yesterday was Slight affair.
Two companies Of the 2Oth New York regi-
ment started from Newport News at a m.
and pr, ceeded to Newmarket Bridge to look
for a man who was lost in the woods the day
tefore. While near the bridge they found
themselves surrounded by rebel cavalry and
infantry, numbering 700 men, but they succeed
ed in cutting their way out without loss
Reinforccments were sent for to Camp Ham
ilton, and the remainder Of the regiment wa
sent forward. The naval brigade, Col. Ward
rop, was also in arms, and proceeded as far a
Hamilton Bridge -Four companies Of caval
ry were also ordered out. but their service
were not required. Six men Of the Goth n
/ Y regiment were slightly wounded. Ten @
the enemy are known to be killed, and
number wounded.
The bark Island CHy arrived last nigh
from Boston with 249 prisoners of war re
leased from Fort Warren, who viii be eX
changed for an equal number now held a
Richmond. They were taken to Craney Is
land this afternoon under flag of truce
The Richmond prisoners are expected her
in q day or two.
The gunboat Young Rover, stationed at Ii
mouth Of the York River, reports an exter
siye conAagration at Yorktown about a wee
since.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

Reasonable letters have been discovered
from George w JOINS, late minister to Boz
gotta to jeff. Davis. He calls the latter his
'dear old friend" asks him to appoint his
Zones brother to Office in the southern con-
iederacy, tells him tina, among the soldiers Of
the south are two of his (Jones's) sons, and
that he will follow them as soon as be can
settle his accounts with the federal govern
ment, These reasonable letters were aotu-
ally written while the miscreant Jones repre-
scented our government a, foreign oour'.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

Some experiments have been tried at Wash
ington with liquid fire, the invention Of
froi. b. +. Greenough Of Boston, which might
be used as we pou Of war very efficiently
IN some cases. The fluid was thrown some
NIFTY yards, igniting several feet from the muz-
z'e OF the engine. The target, of solid gaK
TIMBER was rapidly consumed, the fire being
inexunguishable by water. Experiments have
also been made with shells filled with this
liquid, aud with great success. The compo-
sltlon, the secret Of which is known only to
the inventor promises to be very effective
auxiliary OF war
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

+NhN iphhs DbD. Sc
The HerDld eGit9rially says:
According to our latest advices from Wash
ington all apprehensous of rupture with
England upon the late affair of the Trent may
be dismissed. Our Cabinet, we are informed
are looking to the absorbing issue Of the sup
preston of the Southern rebellion. They
will yield TO the present demands of England
as the conditions OF her neutrality, even if
these demands involve the restoration Of Ma
son and Slidell to the protection of tbs Brit
ish flag, and disavowal Of, and an apology
for their seizure By Capt. Wilkes.
New YORK, Dee. %.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says
Lord Lyons made his first official communica-
fion to Sec, Seward on the Trent affair, Sat
urday The Secretary is now engaged with
his reply. The general impression is that the
British government do not present an ultima
tum, but leave room for negotiation The
statement that the government had determin-
ed to yied everything to England, even to the
surrendering Of Mason and Slidell, is prounced
utterly false.
Levi Mann" a colored man, Recently az.
rived from Fort Pickens, formerly employed
on board the steamship Star Of the South and
for some time prisoner in the interior Of
Alabama, informs the Herald that there are
upwards Of s,000 runaway regroes in that
State hiding in the woods. They have vague
ideas OF the war.
St. Thomas advioes of Dec. 7th have beer
received. The United States steamer Iro-
quois was there, and was to sail on the 9Th on
cruise. The U. S. ship Shepard KNAPP
was also in port.
Porto Rico dates Of Dec. 9th have been re-
ceived. A steamer loaded with troops had ar
rived and left for Mexico. Several of the
companies garrsoned at Porterco had volun
teered ard sailed in her. Gen Prime wal
daily expected, en- route to take command o
the Spanish forces.
NEW YoRK. Dec. "a.
The TribuRes Washington dispatch say
Lord Lyons held another conference will
Secretary Seward at the State department to
day. Persons of high authority state tina
the conference was friendly and satisfactory
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27


The steamer Persia from Liverpool the
18th, passed Cape Race on Monday. She is
bound for Quebec, with I 100 British troops.
The steamer AVstralasidn was about twenty
miles astern when the Persiq arrived at the
Cape. She left Liverpool on the 18th inst.
The 18th division Of the Garrison artillery
embarked on board the Niagara.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert cxpir-
ed at noon Sunday, the jth. Of gastric fever
His Hines was not considered dangerous I'M
I'll Friday.
The Earl Of Derby had been consulted by
the government and approved Of its action
in the American difficulty, and suggested
ship owners to instruct captains Of outward
bound ships to signalze any English vessels
that war with America is probable This
suggestion had 6oon strongly approved by
the Underwriters.
The journal de Haure, the Serompbore and
Maneliajse, all the Girombio Bordeaux, adj
wise the French government to observe strict
neutrality in case Of a war between England
and America.
The Paris Temps approves Of the proposal
of the London Daly Netcs, to appeal to the
mediation of friendly powers, in accordance
with the agreement made at the Paris con-
ference in 1851, and says that no other but
France can be the mediator.
The Paris Prcsse advocates the energetic
Intervention of France between England and
America.
The Opinione Naiionale, organ ofthe French
liberal party, says France ought not to follow
the example Of England should the latter re-
cognize the South.
The Nasi2 of Turin, warns England against
beginning war with America, as France would
take advantage Of it TO interfere in the East
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

The captain OF the American Thin Montmo-
renci. which was overloaded by the sumter
Iansomed hi vessel by giving bond for $40,
ooo' payable to the president of the south
ein CONSISTENCY thuty days after peace is de.
elared, This IS like the traveller, s,opped
by highwayman, who told the theft he had
no money, but he would give his note for
thirty days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

The Light Artillery Company recruited IN
Leicester to be attached to the Butler Regi-
ment has made choice of following officers
s. X, Sayles, Captain; b. n. Dyar. Leicester
and C. ID. Smith, of Calais, LIST Lieutenants;
j. G. Guilty, and j. w. Chase of Brandon
I'd Lieutenant.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27
FRON 1RE SONTRERN cOlsT

News has been received at Richmond that
Fort Pickeus had opened fire three times on
Fort McRao since the 23d. but the effect is
unknown. On the 30th an incessant shower
OF shells was thrown into Fort McBae by Col
Brown. The steamer Star of the West, of
the south, arrived on Tuesday from Port
Royal. On the morning Of the 18th, heavy
firing was heard in the direction of ~ bee Is
land, and the steamer Narioa, with federal
reinforcements, was sent thither No further
particulars are received.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

The PRusPEcT Mr. Chase had an inter-
view on Thursday, Dec 10TH with the man
ayers of our banks, at the American Exchange
Bank. He made an address to the meeting,
in which he expressed his belief that war with
England would be ayerted, and stated that
tho Administration prepared to carry on
the war against the rebels with vigor, and
was gradually closing the lines around them.
lie looked for stirring events to transpre at
the South aud West soon, and believed that
by midsummer the rebellion would be crush
ed out. His tone was hopeful throughout,
and the meeting was very fsvorably impressed
with his remarks. lie stated that his present
arrangements would furnish means to carry
his Department up to the middle Of January,
but made no sllusion to new loans, specie
suspension, or his idea Of a national curren-
cy. The meeting, after the close Of his re-
marks, adjourned sine die-N J. Tribtms
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

Down in Porterstown, Nova Scotia, is
schooner called the "Spit6re," which is MAX
ing "a regular thing" OF running the blockade
to southern ports. Every man on board IS
thoroughly armed as a riheman, and can make
his mark at 600 yards, without fail in nine
cases out of ten She is armed with two six
Founders, and every man has Mimic rife.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

The Kentucky house Of delegates, on Sat-
urday, by vote of go to | l, concurred in the
Senate's amendment To the House resolution.
thanking the president for his modification Of
Gen Fremont's proclamation, and OF Seereta-
ry Cameron's report, and requesting the pres
ident to dish ISIS Secretary Cameron from the
cabinet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-12-27

PAYING THE REBELS WITH THEIR OWN
hAes.-A Frankfort Ky correspondent of
the Cincinnati Gazette says that Gen. Schoepf.
on reaching Loudon, finding that Gen. Zolh
Golfer had been levying on Union men for
provisions, trans portations, &c. and having
them IN confederate bonds, Immediately com
mencea leVylng on the secessionists for SINH
lar supplies Meantime he assembled the
Union men, and, opening an exchange office
Tor their benefit, set at defiance all banking
rules by taking the confederate bonds at par,
and supplying the Union men with good Ohio
ana Indiana money in its stead. Then, when
me seeesslonlsts presented their bills, he paid
mem all off, with the utmost politeness, n
'heir own currency They didn't know enough
10 DC thankful for the arrangement, but that
wasn't his fault.