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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Large Fleet NJ Old Point.

The enemy have collected a large fleet IN
Hampton Roads within the present week.
They were anchored opposite Old Point and
Newports News as late as Tuesday last What
point is to feel the weight Of this armament is
not yet known, though n movement alter the
order of the Hatteras expedition is evidently
on the eve Of execution.
Signal, lights of unusual appearance have
been seen from Norfolk for several nights past
in the direction of Fortress Monroe, which have
excited the fears Of the timid by r~eviving the
reports that Norfolk is to be burnt by means
of balloons!
The invaders are daily practising with their
fifteen inch C~olu,nbiad, which is planted on the
beach at Old Point.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
lrrrsf In Enhi EeunchaSc.

We learn from q gentleman direc; from E,st
Tenutsser, that Captain VIM. Fry, Of the 4th
East Tennessee Regiment, has taken thirty
nine prisoners amongst the Union men of
Greene county. Twenty-niEe Of them look
the oath Of allegiance and ten were sout 10
General ZolIicofirr, ut Knuxvilir,. The majnr.
iry of the prisoners were taken Oh Camp
Creek in Greene. Monday, whilst attempting
10 make an arrest, one nj Captain Fry 5 neir
was shot and Instantly killed. These arrests
commencsd on the Sth and continued through
Wednesday,, the llth. It WAS expected THAI a
body OF Unionists some 200 strong on Cedar
Greek. would be surrounded aud captured on
Thursday, by i portion Of the 18th Mississippi
and a portion Of the 4th East Tennessee Regi.
u,rnts, as they had orders and marched the pre-.
vious night. The Unionisls appear to be under
the command Of Colonel Dav. Fry, Of Greene.
All the prisoners taken were under arlus and
preparing to march the first opportunity to
Join the Lincoln forces in Kentucky.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Medical Board-yicaltil Regulations.

The Lynchburg "Virginian' finds great faul,
with the Medical Board at Manassas, and gives
cases Of hardship in their decisions. We hope
that when inquiry is made into these matters
of complaint, it will embrace the general sana.
tory regulations at Camp Pickens; that it may
be ascertained whether they are suca rs a due re.
gard to health demands of which we have very
great doubt. The sick rolls ofregiments and com.
pauics ought also to be closely looked into, to
see what commanders and what surgeons watch
over the health Of their men, providing them
With such comforts, imposing upon them such
restrictions, and requiring Of them such OBJ,
servanccs, as will promote their vigor, and Sc.
cure their good health. Why is it that SONIC
regiments have been almost rendered useless
by sickness, while others similarly situated,
and with similar troops have suffered but lit
tie? Soldiers, left to themselves, will be uegli,
gent and imprudent; and il their interests are
not looked after by their commanders, they
will suffer from exposure and privation. He
who most eXcels in attention 10 these du
ties, whether medical officer or commander,
is even worthier of promotion than he who dis.
tinguishes himself for gallantry and capacity
in actual battle, but neglects his duties at other
times, and so sends his men into the hospital
and keeps them there. 4 comparison o! the re.
ports of the physical condition Of the various
divisions and subdivisions Of the army, would,
by involving necessary explanations, enable
our authorities to determine what officers
merit applause and who deserve ceusure. We
trust such inquiries and comparisons will be
diligently and rigidly made; and that those
who may be found to deserve commentator
will be suitably. honured, while the ncgli-
gent shall be censrred, and warned or dis
missed.
P. S.-Since the above WAS in type, We nave
been shown q letter, written on the authority
Of q physician Of Virginia, complaining in tn,
most earnest and emphatic manner of the Med
ical Department at Manassas. The Doctor
says "the filth is revolving" and censures, III
the strongest terms, the Medical administra-
ton, both as respects sanitary regulations and
the attention to the sick soldiers at that point.
If half of his representations be true, and We
have heard through other sources much to
confirm them, We feel it our duty 10 ask for a
searching inquest and summary remedy at the
hands Of the supreme authorities. We ask it
with entire confidence, because we are sure
that there are mono in our land more SOLICITORS
than they, both to prevent and remove such
evils from our service. We think the case is
ono worthy Of special inquiry by a faithful and
competent agent, one who will 'nothing x
tenuate nor set down aught in malice"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
,nem AGAINST, the Potomac.

A letter to one of the editors, from a most
reliable gentleman attached to Col. Stuarts
Cavalry Regiment, speaks in the most glowing
terms of that brave and chivalric officer, and of
his important services. Gle has no" ad-
vanced," says the writer, "by order OF the
Generals, within a few miles Of the enemy's
Qualifications, and has established a line OF out
posts which effectually hem them in along the
Potomac, where they are getting sick by thou.
sands. lie has entire control of this outline,
and has a number Of regiments put at bis com
mand constantly to support him.
Col. Stuart we believe, has been warmly re-
commended for promotion by both our Gene,
rails, for his gallantry, zeal and efficient service.
lie is the style of officer that will win his way
to honors by deserving them, and by making
himself necessary to the service.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
ErownIoW Defines his Position
General J. LoNGsTREET.

lbEON uIOS SAH LIE fOH1t1On,
In answer to charges that he had joined the
Secessiouists, Parson Brownlos inditcs an al.
ticlc for his "Whig" Of the TIN instant, from
which We make the following. extract
As | am not Il candidate or ~martyrdoin, or
imprisonment during the YEAR, and as have
been oycrpowered, first, b the action o! the
Sta I At the ballot box, ar. ID next by the mill.
tary power Of the State, I have determined to
moderate ny tons, to &c ase the cours,, OF war.
iare have waged, and to yield 10 the necessi.
~ upon us--a necessity none Of US can avert
| haze resolved 20 give my readers the news
az get it from the papers, and let them draw
their " lnicrences. | fought editorially, al
long as | could accomplish anything by fight.
lny, and 10 lnv retirement TO 3 position Of nsu.
trality, ! carry with me, my unchanged primo.
plies. and shall cherish them to my latest hour
III life!
East Tennessee, with her Union majority Of
10000 voters, having failed 10 declare herself
the State, when She could and ought to have
done so AID the Federal Government havin,
failed to sustaia tho Union sentiment IN El,t
Tennessee, when it could aud should have been
lone, it is now too late to attempt eith-r. So
far as ain individually concerned, / viii not
he a p.rty to say mad scheme of rebellion. got.
tea up at his late day, or to any insane 81,
tcu,pt TO invade this end of the Stats With Fei.
cral troops. And any portion Of thu Union
men Of Eas, Tennessee, who may BE- crazy
enough to embark III either enterprise, and SUI.
Ter utter ruin, as they are bound To 10, shn!l
not, when 'tha times Of these calainIlcs he
ovcrpast," reject on me for having advised
,ucii 1 course.
have many old friends and Co laborrrs in
To. Union cause, dispersed throughout Est
Tennessee, who think that ! ought weeklT To
pitch into the State and Confederate Govern
menl~, and into everything, and everybody
connected with Secession, regardless Of cot,e.
qucnces; and the more so, as | conduct the on
ly Union paper left in the Southern ConiedeI'
acy. Not being impressed with any such
sense of duty, | most respectfully decline the
honors and hazards of so brave an independent
a course. And if there is any g%enllclurn 10
the Union ranks, in this end OF the State,
who is DESTROYS to try bis hand in il. ! VIII
cheerfnlly yield him my position Bat be'os
he e,nbnrks, as a new beginner, | will apP:''s
him ofthe fact that VT are in the midst o' q IA.
fll Revolution and Rebellion-that the cS"'
law hiss given way to military ruIe-ann ''a''
ii lie is fool enough to attempt such Il tonfSs,
the military authorities in the South are no.
fools enough to tolerate it | come down from
my extreme position, not Of ehoice, bat Vi "s
cessity, and ! frankly confess that have ~;
the courage to meet, in open combat, una'"t'
as AIN, eleven States in arms and III iu!' u"'
form.
If am not now understood, ! an who'll!
incapable Of expressing myself, upon THIS 4ues'
ton. W. 6. BEo"HLo"'
Sept. 9Th, 1861.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
FVF tHe I5HIHtFtT
Col, Roger u. Pryor.

ME,sRs. EplroGs:-- - beg leave to nominate
for the next Congress the Hon. Roger y. Pry.
or. 1t is unnecessary to say more :han that
he will serve if it shall be the pleasure Of The
people To cleo. him. respectfully ask the
punpl. Of the several Counties Of the District,
at their next court day, t., endorse this nomi-
rution CHESTERFIELD.
p. Tie loilosins counties compose the
Congressional District: City Of Petersburg,
Drnwidd,c, Chesterfield, Puwiatan, Culnber
band, Notto%ay, Amelia, GoochIaud, and
Prince George. c.
"Whig" and Petersburg papers please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Contribution to the jackson Fund

We have had the pleasure Of receiving a
check for twenty dollars, with 8 request that
it be placed "to the credit of the family of the
late hcro-martyr Jackson"
The letter accompanying stated that the
contribution was "from a Virginia lady now
residing temporarily in Louisiana, who wishes
that i, was ten-fold as large"
We take great satisfaction in complying
with the wish of this patriotic lady, and place
her gift in the Exchange Bank of this city. to
the credit requested. She exhibits, i'll this
act Of generosity, that admiration Of heroisn,
and that love Of country ever characteristic of
her sex, and which have shone with conspic-
uous lustre in the present crisis of our conn-
try. The sons OF the South are doing well,
but the daughters excel even them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Hon. M. r.. III. Gafnett.

We are requested to state that Mr.. Garnett
is q candidate for reelection to the Confed-
crate Congress from the district which ne nov
represents.
The distinguished talents, personal worth
and official fidelity Of Mr.. Garnett hav com
mended him to the regard not less Of his neigh
bors thar of the people Of the State generally,
and rank him among the prominent sons of the
Old Dominion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Confedernte state. Treasury Nnte..

1t will be seen BY b notice from the Tres.
aurer in another column, that Treasury notes
Of the denomination Of ten dollars, engraved
and printed by j. Manouorier, New Orleans,
Gas appears iu tho margin Of each note,) paya,
bic Two years after date, were stolen from the
packages in lransitu from New Orleans to
Richmond, and The public are notified that no
notes OF that denomination and description, en-
grsved ty u. Manouorier, New Orleans" have
been issued by tho Department. and that none
will be issued. The parties who put the said
notes,in circulation have been discovered and
arrested. The notes OF said issue have been
suppressed, and any such notes found in circu.
alton are spurious.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

A DOOMED CIrY.-The Baltimore "Ameri.
can" one of the recreant journals ofth. South,
SAYS that the Lincoln troops are erecting bat
terieS to command that city upon Federal Hill,
and are given to understand that, upon the
approach of a Confederate force, they intend 10
burn it to the ground.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The article on the subject of q Navy, which
appears to-day in commencement OF a series, Is
from a citizen whose views are always received
with great respect whether conceded in OF
not. We shall publish them with great plea.
sure, as due to the talents and worth OF tho
au,hor apart even from their merit.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Arkansas.

The Legislature Of this State will meet at
Little Rock, in November, under a proclama.
ton Of Governor Rector. Various duties de-
volve upon that body, among which may be
mentioned the election Of Confederate States
Senators. The Arkansas "True Democrat y
announces that Robert ". johnson, IN re-
Spouse to pressing and general calls" from
his fellow-citizens, is willing to serve as one
Of the Senators.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
The ssue,py,. Troops In Western Virginia

1nG LEleIh -
The Louisville Courier says: The army
which, under Rosencranz, attacked Floyd, on
the Gauley, was etwee 1900 and 10000
strong, whilp Floyd had less than 5000. Tn
Cincinnati enquirer, of Friday, has the fol
lowing:
The troops that wore in the recent engage
mcnt in Western Virginia were all OF General
Rosencranz's army, except the Third, Fourth,
Sixth, Eighth, Twenty. fourth, and Twenty
fifth Ohio, and Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Eli
tccnth, Seventeenth Indiana, and First Firgl'
MIA regiment. These are in the vicinity OF
Cheat Mountain.
The last letter to the "Commcrcial from
the army has the following paragraph:
If we reach Summcrville without Il fight
shall be better satisfied with the aspect OF
things. The reported strength Of the enemy,
and the great length of our line Of transporta'
ton, together with the knowledge of our own
strength, has made many persons somewhat
apprehensiTe of the result of the expedition.
When we arrive ut Sulnmervllle it will not be
difficult to form Il junction with General Cox,
which will materially strengthen our column.
II will also shorten our transportation line,
giving US the benefit OF the kanawha route.
Fortunately the weather continues fair, so that
the troops march over the mountains rapidly,
and the roads are surprisingly good, consider
ing the corrugated surface Of the country.
The Sixth and Twcnly-tilth Ohio regiments
were with Rosencranz, at the latest adVices,
instead of being at Cheat Mountain. About
one month ago hi had 10000 men under his
immediate command at CiarkSburg, Va, and
many additions had been reported on the way
10 inin him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

MAJOR ANDERSON, or FogT SUMTER Moro
mrTY.-Thc Louisville Courier" says tina
passengers by the mail boat state that Msjor
Anderson came down from Cincinnati on the
mail boat on Thursday last, and started 10
Frankfort on the early train Friday morning.
He kept himself out Of sight nearly th= entire
day. Guiding observation, evidently ashamed
Of the position the Lincoln dynasty has given
him OF General Of the division OF Kentucky
and Tennessee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

We understand Major George W. Smith.
formerly Of the Engineer Corps of. the army
of the United States, and one Of the most dis
tinruished and meritorious officers in that
branch Of the service, has been appointed u
Major General in the Provisional army of the
Confederate States, and assigned to duty with
tho arrpy of the Potomac.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Chaplain LIST Mnrylard Regiment.

ACosTLY AkMr.-It is said that each recruit
to the army OF the United States costs a bounty
of about 500. IN order to get the $4,000
new recruits, it will cost the Government
81, 500, 600 extra, to say nothing OF their regu-
lar pay aud incidental expenses.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

Scion Borlsnd, we'll known as a prominent
citizen Of Arkansas, for a number Of years,
and more recently as the editor Of the Mem
phis enquirer" is q Colonel in the Confede-
rate service, and nos upon active duty under
Gen. Hardee's command.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

FINANCES OF KESrrc1Y.-Ita appears from u:
late message OF the Governor Of Kentucky ''a'
the bonded debt of the State amounts "
81, 73l, 234, 10 meet which she has 81, s3o, w.
invested in stocks of banks, railroads and tnr.
pixies including q sinking fund OF so,''yvI,
The debt of the State has been consioerao''
reduced within the last two years. and Inc 'v,
sources are considered to be amply sumc'e"'
to meet the balance IS it falls due.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

Tns MAYOR On BBLsAsr.-Sir Edward Coe!'
the Mayor Of Belfast, Ireland, who was Hn,sn.
ed the other day, entered Belfast aoout ms
years ago, seeking employment, W'tno9. ,bs
shilling IN his pocket. Now he IS one o. -.
wealthiest men in the community. he nI
purchased, at a cost Of ESQ, 600, the ancestral
estate OF the Earl of Antrim, and he 40" ranAS
among the leading gentry Of his native lanu'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
The EnnMl.er
Acknowledgements.

Messrs. Editors-In behalf of the lst Mary
land Regiment, under command Of Gen. Ell.
zey, I desire to return grateful acknowledge
for the generous donations made by the
Rev. Dr.. Peterkin, Mt various times, and espe.
ciallv for the s~easonahle Contribution Of a mum
Der of pillows AMI pillow.cases, for hospital
use, presented BY Mrs. Harrison, cf Riverside,
through Mrs. Elizabeth II. Pe:crkin.
Very respectfully, yours,
LIE. CAMERON,
Chaplain LIST Maryland Regiment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The Memphis Bulletin" strongly censures
tho attempted movement for superseding of
Vice President Stephens. 1t says that the peo-
pls desire no change.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Contribution to the Soldiers.

We have received from q patriotic lady OF
Caroline County, a large box filled with ar.
ticles for the use of the sick soldiers, inclu-
ding sheets, blankets, and pillows also shucks
for mattresses. These articles contributed by
the lady referred to, and her family and neigh
bors, we have handed over to the Army Com
mittec of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, who will distribute them where they are
most needed.
The same lady also sent forty one pairs OF
yarn socks, for the soldiers in the field, as a
contribution to their comfort during the win
ter. Thes. we have handed over to Adjutant
General Richardson, who will deal them ont
to the Virginia troops. A huge dragoon's
sword of the revolutionary times, which has
remained an heir loom in the family, she has
also sent to be fashioned into such shape as
the present ideas demand. The only two
sons Of this worthy lady are in the field, serv'
ing as soldiers.
When our ladies are so high-spirited, and
evince such patriotic devotion, no wonder that
tho Southern men Are so respectful to the
sex, and so brave in resisting the invaders oil
our homes and liberties.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Death ofa Relative OF ey.Presidcnt Jeftr-

Peter F. Jefferson, a nephew Of President
Jefferson, died recently in Scottsviile, Va, at
the house Of Mr.. j. Madison NOEL, al the age
Of seventy-three years.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

Hon. John Perkins, Jr., Of Louisiana a"'
nounces himself a candidate for reelection "
Congress
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
Lieut.. Baker T.. Lee, OF Hampton.

Lieut.. BAKER H.. Lee, oil hampton.
The gentleman above referred 10 is too well
known in the Hampton pcninsular to require
at my hands any lengthy notice. Lieut.. Lee
is one Of our most gallant and Intelligent Off.
GERS. During several years lie ably edited the
Norfolk " Daily News" and Was afterwards
connected with the Richmond Enquirer
y Last winter he Was n candidate for u seat in
the State Convention, and was generally voted
fnr ny the ont and out" scccSSioIiSts. There
was : strung Union feeling At that time in the
district, and Lieut. Lee wa, defeated. Noe
his wisdom and sagacrty is universally nc
knowledged. All must, and do admit, that he
was altogether right, and scores Of voters who
would not then acknowledge his position, will
cheerfulIy poll their votes for him, to repre-.
sent them in the next Congress Of the Comic
derato States.
We know there are many able men in the
district, but we know Of no more popular de-
batter than Lieut.. Baker P. Lee.
His friends. and the people gcnera&ty. will
call loudly for his election. No people have
suffered more than the residents Of Hampton,
and the counties Of York, Warwick and Eliza
beth City. We want a man 10 represent US
who thoroughly understands our position and
deeply feels our losses in the glorious cause Of
States Rights. OBSERVER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-21
0rarsral Nottce.

To IA nburtus Hoct maker, VIM. Won Vucht, Conrad
KARp, Urampelmsir, Otte Go. ldeft ndan's);
Nnu ara hereby respectively notified that there
i ID now on file in the ofhcs IL the Clerk u tho
District Court OF Leo county, lows, at keokuk, 4
petition Of Hiram Barney, claiming = judgment on
furrCiosure of . mortgage against said Huhtrtus
Hocs maker, above named, for the sum UT four hun
dred dollars, with ten per cent interest from the
LIST day of January, 1858, and special and gener-
nj execution against Habartus Hoctmsker, and as
against all said defendants above named, praying
also for the foreclosure Of . mortgage, given by
said Huburtus Hoctmnker 70 Charles Mason, upon
Lots seven e. ], ami eight ISL in Block seventy
eight [7sl, in the City OF keokuk, Lee county,
+s ss.9sss IS Re-
off said bebt, the extinguashment VI all Equity ni
redemption therein, for costs and general relief.
Now you and each Of you are notified TO appear
and ans~er said petition on the morning Of the
second day Of the nj X term Of said Court, to be
holden on the FIRST Monday Of September, B6l, OF
judgment and decree will be had therein as prayed
for ty default. Ii. SCOTT HOWELL,
June 20 lS6l-Im Solicitors for Petitioner
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-06-21
Legat Notice.


Re Mari. Mcri:.Lc-. Clark Andersen Moc.ssssy,
Isaac. Sewton McCiaskey;
NOu and each VI you sFe hereby notified that
u there 10 now Ale In the ofice Of the Clerk 4
the District CosSt 81 Lee County, Iowa, ct kst :
kak, psti,ton and amended petition OF Hiram
Barney, claiming Of John Ii. Msckie the sum Of
two hundred and 6fty dollars, with interest there
from May -, 1859, It the rate Of ten per cent.
per anLum. payable annually - money due on :
mortgsgs made by him to Charles Mason, dated
June Is, A. d. 1883, and claiming ssatuss him and
each Of you the foreclosure II Sid mortgage, the
same being on
Lots SEVENTY and eight g., in Block one hun
drrd and ninety 1.-two ll92l in the City Of keokuk
Leo county. Iowa, for the purchase money, and said
mortgage having been assigned by ead Mason q
said Hiram Barney.
And unless you appear and answer ssid petition
on or before noon Of the second day Of the Aext
term OF said court, TO commence ath eokuk on th,
fret Monday Of September. A. d. l86l, q defsul
will be entered against you, the petition taken q
confessed and decree rendered against YOU !
prayed therein. NOBLE h STRONG
June Is, l86l-lm Attorneysfsr pin.