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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-06-01
Religious,

The biennial convention of the Southern
Baptist denomination, convened in Savannah,
passed unanimously the following resolution:
Rcsolccd, That we do recommend to the
churches of tho Baptist denomination in tho
Southern States, to observe the first aud second
days of June as days of hun m'liation, fasting and
prayer to Almighty God th., he may avert any
ca'amities due to our sins people, and may
look with mercy and favor upon us.
EVERY State and every citizen now supporting
the vulgar despotsm of Lincoln, renounces and
opposes every notion Of State independence and
advocates the absolutism of majority. Tho Lon
don Star Of the 7th inst, snys:
The resolution of the North to crush secession
by force, involves the denial OF the right of each
ono Of the seeding States to determine the condi-
tioas of its own national existence. When State
Convention has adopted an ordinance declaring its
withdrawal from the Federal Union, oven those
citizens who may have voted in tho minority against
1t cannot but feel that refusal to recognize its
validity Is denial Of their own political indepen-
dcnce.. In this consideration lies the strongest
ground for anticipation that the South may exhibit
itself as united in defence as the North Is showing
itself in attack. Ifthis should be so is scarcely
possible to hope that anything short of a sudden
awakening of the combatants.to common sense can
avert aprotreoted md sanguinary struggle.
,. "a l., u {,r--r---s >------S
MoRE TREAcnERY IN BALrlMoRg.--Ont the eve.
pipg Of the goth instant the Federal troops went
to the cemetery in Baltimore. and ",excavated {"
about, 4, 900 muskets and 5000 pixies that hud
beon buried there by tbe citizens to keep them
from being used for their. subjugation by the
tools of tho Black Republican despot. Tho
iihnskots and pixies were taken in forty wagons
TO Fort McIIenry. ~s34. 8.
The day Of. retrihntion, it is to be hopod, Ia
not far of, when the brave and true Of Maryland
will redeem, their State from The vandais who
now control 1t without q murmur Of disapproba-
ton from tho traitor nipka q.
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Summer Resorts.
The Augusta C0MstiiutioMalist. SAYS

Among the many advantages wo shall gain
by non.intercnurse with the North. will bo the
stOppage of, the enormous stream of summer
travel and tribute which has every year gone
from the South in that direction. Millions of
dollars baye thus been paid By oar people, with
fashions. aud tue acquisition of some acqaain-
tancee of very dubious character. In our own
mountain regions, we have q climate unsur-
passed for salubrity in summcr-scenery which
cannot he rvalcd in the world and medicinal
springs of every variety. With all these advan-
home, our people have beon led away to the
North, not by its superior attractions, but prin-
cipally by tho system of putting, in which North
crn papers arc adopts. They have enriched
people who aro now employing tho money they
have gained from us against us, while our own
summer resorts have l0nguished for want of
support
own Springs" and they will soon have pleas
antor and moro congeninl Saratogas and New
ports within n days ride af their own homes,
and keep their money to circulate among them.
selves"
And encourage their own grand mountains
and fine scenery. too. Soon tho Blue Ridge
Railroad will be completed to Walhalla. The
way will then be opon to that beautiful town,
tho Blue Ridge scenery above, with its mild
and salubrious climate.
There are other points in tho district worthy
of mention and visit. Jocassc, with it's bcauti-
full falls and lovely valley, clams attention and
a lengthy visit Then there is the Tublc Rock,
and fine scenery thereabouts. Further on. is
CWsar's Head, and tho fine views observable
t,crefron', with :he spice oe life " afforded by
the society of Col IIAGooD
Othcr points of interest in the country will
naturally attract attention. Southern travel.
lcrs and visiters willbc Hospitality received and
well cared forby the people Of this section.
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Pic Mic.

We learn that q meeting has been held at
Walhalla, for tho purpose Of getting up Pic
Pho on the arrival Of tho cars Mt that place. -
Committees have becn appointed to make the
necessary arrangements. This place, we are
sure, will contribute to the pic mic literally.
Due notice will be given hereafter whcnsthc
cars arr,-c at Walhala They are no" in the
neighborhood Of Mrs McELRoYs.
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Speech of Mai. Perry.

On tho first page of this paper appears pa
triotic speech delivered by Maj 3. f. PERRY, Mt
Greenville Court House, on the Goth inst. We
invite an attentive perusal Of the speech. We
commend the patriotic and liberal example of
Maj. PERRY to those as we'll able to contribute
to the fartherance of the great cause in which
we are engaged This is no time for tight purse
strings, nor niggardly patriotism.
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The Meeting at Whita,s.

meeting Of those favoring tho organization
of company Of volunteers was held at Whites
Muster Ground, on Saturday last. Col. Onn was
present, and made one of his best speeches. After
wards, o company Of volunteers was organized for
the war, and the following officors were elected:
.JcsEPH j. NoRroN, Captain;
LEONARD RoGERs, 1st Lieutenant;
N. X. SULLIVAN, I'd
W. j. DICKSON, Sd :"
few more names are necessary to fill up tho
ranks OF this company, and We hope they may soon
bo obtained.
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SEIZURE OF TEIEaRApnc DgspATcHEs.
The LINCOLN Government. has committed
an unparalleled aet,ofinyason of the rights
OF citizens in ordering the seizure of lall telc.
graphic dispatches in Northern Soitics. It
mas NJ renamed for this miserable aboftion of a
toyonment to dofwhat no .tnorarobical Gov
tcgpIaegt has yet attempted to violate private
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u epnings and Clippings,

4 GoSE TO MissIssIrpi- Son. tBeaurcgard .hhs
gone to Coriutp, Miss. IIe is accompanied by
d. II. Jones, Aajutant.. The defences Of the
Mississippi will be looked after by them.
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duli.
NEW ORLEANS, May 27.--The sloop Of
war Brooklyn came to anchor off Pass Louvre
yesterday, and sent bout to Fort Jackson,
informing the commander OF the blockade
They commenced with the fiat boais. com.
ing down the Mississippi laden withgicc.
The crack battalion of the Washington
Light Infantry leave this evening for Virgin.
ia. subscription has been opened for the
purpose of obtaining relief for the family Of
Jackson, WHO killed Ellsworth.
AUGUSTA, May 27.--Presidcnt Davis.
Toonbs Wigfall and I. r. r. Cobb, passed
tonight en- route for Richmond
MANASSAS JUNCTION, May 27.-Reports
from Alexandria today state that the federal
forces arc concentrating there. Washington
is almost entirely evacuated by federal troops.
Arlington heights have been occupied and
fortified by the Lincolnitcs to the number of
10000 men. Great CONSERVATION is existing
in Washington today, on account of the fenr,
of an attack on the city bysthc Confederate
troops.
A member Of the Rappallannock Cavalry,
named Anderson, ono of Gen. Bomhaim's vi
dettcs, was ohot this morning by the Federal
scouts, on the road between Fairfax G. III.
and Falls church.
Inc Southern troops are anxious for
brush. They say they will not bc satisfied
until they aro in Washington city. On ac-
count of insubordination, the New York
Iouavcs have been stationed ono mile outside
Of Alexandra. Innumcrable batteries and
redouts guard the WASHINGTON and Alexan-
dria turnpike Copies of the following proc
lamation by Maj. Gen. Sandford, of tic New
York State Mlilitia, in the service Of the u.
s., have been extensively circulated in Fair
LAX county to day, s.
e,HEApoUARTERs DEpAnrMENr FAiRFAx,
ARLINGTON HOUSE, May 25
I, Fairfax county being occupied by troops
under my, command, deem, 1t proper to re.
peat publicly, TINT assurances have been per.
sonally given many good citizens about me
that all its inhabitants may return toapd re.
main1at their homes and usual pacific occupa,
tions in pence and confidence, and with.assi,lr-
Cd protection 70; persons and property, .as.tho
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-07-31
Republican Convention.

The Republicans of Wapello county, pur.
suant to call Of the Central Committee, as
sembled by their delegates in Convention at
the Court House in Ottumwa, on the 9th
day of July, 1861.
The convention was called to order by Dr.
J. G. Hinsey. on whose motion George Rey.
no'ds was called to the Cha: On motion
ofCharses Dadley, JcW. Norris was appoint
ed Secretary.
OF motion of j. NJ Hedrick, the conven.
ton proceeded to appoint Delegates to the
Republican State Convention at Des Moines
as follows:
S. W. Summers, F. X kirkpatrick, J.,C
Hinscy, Samuel Caldwell, A. L. Chamber
lain, A. d: Whpplc, Minor kirkpatrick. j
G. Carpenter, J.-L. TAYLOR, j. W.Dixon
Thomas Foster, A. c. Onlev, A. Fl: Girls
void, NJ Tullis. Martin Dickens, and. Aaror
Harlan
On motion of J. NJ. Hedrick, Resoloed
That the delegates Of this convention who
cannot attend have power to appoint alter
mates.
On motion Of 8. W. Summers, delegate!
authorized to cast the entire vote to which
the county is entitled in the State Conven
ton.
On motion of DR.. j. G. Hinsey, it wa.
RESOLVED, That the administration of Hon
Samuel j. Kirkwood has the unqualified en-
dorsement of this convention. 3
On motion j. G. Carpenter, twas ordered
that the proceedings Of this convention b
published in the Ottumwa Courier.
The convention, on motion, adjourned.
GEoRaE REYNOLDS, Pres't.
j. W. NORRIS, Secretary
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Indiana welcomes back her
trOOpsr-They will return
aSain-Rapid formation OF
new Regiments.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 2s.-The 10Th !ndi
ana regiment returned here last night
They all look healthy AM are in fine spirits
This regiment did the hardest fighting a,
Rich Mountain. The regiment will be re
organized and 60 for the war. They bring
with them young Yirginian who acted as
guide for them in going around the noun
tain to attack the enemy. Their loss was {
killed and good many wounded most o.
the latter will recover.
Capt Miller who was supposed to be NOR
tally wounded, is improving finely. and
hopes are now entertained Of his ultimate
recovery @
The 10th, Goth and 2ist regiments, nm.
der Co.'s Merdith, Brown and Mcmillan
are now fully equipped, and are encamp.
ed here They will 80 to Washington this
week.
The Zouave regiment will reach this place
to morrow morning. Col Wallace who is
now in Washington telegaphs that they will
be ordered to Washington as soon as re-or.
ganized
10 moro regiments wilb, ready fc~ The
6e.a = - ia-s s
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III Fortress Mon
rOe--Rebels denitlEal- kwa cissa-
iiOn.Of Newport Ncws-Fisht
there imDendIng.

FORTRESS MONROE, July %. The Odd
Fellows Hall, Jail and four other buildings
in Hampton were yestel day burned,by our
troops in apprehension Of an immediate at
tack by the rebels. Our troops were entire.
ly withdrawn last night.
Max. Webber now occupies Col. Durdea's
former quarters.
Part of the .Hamptcp, bridge has been de-
stroyed-to perevent communication With this
side of the creek The place is not yet oc.
cupicd by the rebels.
A Gag of truce came into Newport News
this morning with proposition, giving our
troops "a hours to leave. In case the place
is not evacuated they will force us out. The
gunboat Doll, 90 guns, at once were up from
Old Point. The Albatrass and Penguine
are also stationed there, while the Minnesota
and seven gun boats at Old Point are ready
to assist should Newport News be attacked,
COL. Phelps says he. can. hold. the place
against twice his own force, which now con.
sists of four effective regiments. Our en-
trcnchments are of formidable character.
Rebels have been practicing from a battery
at Willoughby Point, some five miles below
Sewelrs Point, and just below the Rip Raps.
Heavy firing is now going on, at Pig Point.
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Loss Of the RebelS.-.FceIfny
against The EOuAvcs. =
Especial to the Post

WAsHISGToN, July 29.--Capt. Allen Of
Mass, and two other Federal soldiers have
Just arrived from Centrerille-onc was a
member of the list New York. and the 9TH
er Orlando Waldorf, of the Cd Wisconsin
regiment They were prisoners at Sudly
Church, but escaped. 12 4
4 Capt. Allen says the Rebels admitted q
loss os 1909 killed in battle on Sunday. The
Rebels have COO Of our men prisoners, but
they are we'll treated. lyer.
The Rebels refuse to bury the body Of the
Zouaves. and any one with red shirts or
pants Of the Zouaves cut. fares badly at their
hands sita
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The FIRST great battle Of the war FOR the
Urion, was both victory and defeat. The
uncertainty Of the first reports, colorod with
al, the confusion and cxaggeratipn Of panic
stricken fugitives, having been dissipated by
the real facissof,he case, the calamity APP
pears to have been far less serious that it
seemed when we went to press last week
tits bad enough, but much easier to bear,
than we then thought it. The number Of
killed and wounded is not yet accurately
known, but will not exceed 1000, Of whom
probably not more than 800 are killed. II is
said that $500, 900 will cover the amount of
property lost.
The result Of the first battle has stirred
the nation to still profounder depths than
did the FIRST appeal to their loyalty and pat.
riotism. No sooner did the telegraph flash
the intelligence over the country, than new
tenders of men and means came back from
every quarter, speedily followed by Regiment
after regiment until 10000 fresh troops are
rro-ted at Washington. The army is rap.
Idly being rc-organized, and with more care
as to officers than was exercised before.
1t is perhaps useless and idle to speculat,
upon the ca Uses Of this unfortunate engage
ment. Certainly it should not be done ex
cept for the purpose Of avoiding similar mis-
takes in the future. That errors, and grave
ones are chargeable to somebody is certain
Among them may be too small force on
our part, and want Of reliable information
as to the force Of the rebels. The advance
ITO Richmond" under the pressure ofpopu
lar clamor and public impatience, may have
been ordered too soon, and without due re-
gard to the position and co operation ofsup.
porting columns Besides it is not unreason.
able to suppose that the management OF the
army, composed almost exclusively of troops
who had never faced an enemy in battle be-
fore, may have been more difficult than was
anticipated.
AT all events, It is consohng to know that,
notwithstanding the disgrace Of defeat, our
soldiers fought with the bravery, steadiness
and determination Of veterans, and that it IS
no fault Of theirs that complete victory did
not reward their valor In every encounter
and charge in the open field, the rebels were
compelled to give away before their irresist.
able prowess. They deserved success, and
they would have had it, if they had not been
out numbered two to one, and even then some
say they were beaten by q panic. 1t is
esen asserted that the rebels were in full re.
treat at the moment the retrogrndo move.
iDent OF our men commenced
Well, we must not be beat again, and we
feel confident we shall no, be- 1t seems to
be agreed all around to let Gen. Scott man.
age the army hereafter, newspapers and civ
iians generally stepping aside 70, the time
being. We are inclined to think that on the
Whole this early misfortune will not be
without its positive good. We will be ena.
tled to see the defects and necessities on on,
side, and form more accurate estimate OF
the resources and force of the enmey. Both
are Of the first importance. l.
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Preparations at W;lshingtOE2--
Designs Of the Rebels.
[Herald's Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, July. 28.--The Potomac
river, below Washington, cannot be c.osscd
by Rebels as Secretary Wells has ordered
a powerful naval force to guard the RIVER
Above Washington to Harper's Ferry is
equally secured by Union forces that line the
banks.
The story that Gen. Lee intends to cross
the Potomac between this point and Har-
per's Ferry cannot be true, as Lee has no de.
sire to be sandwhiched- bc.gecn Mcclellan
and Banks.
There will be an entire change in the
whole organization Of the army Ivy placing
each brigade and division upon more sat.
isfactory basis.
About midnight last night there was
collision between our pickets and the
rebels in the vicinity Of the Chain Bridge.
It was believed that Beauregard was
about to attempt the execution Of his men
ance, to breakfast in Washington this morn
ing, but upon the return Of our reconnoiter
ing parties from Fairfax all apprehensions o
an Immediate attack was removed.
A reconnaissance was made Last night by
a large force of.cayalry and Infantry in th'
direction of Fairfax. A>porticn Of the party
proceeded as far as the Court. House ant
found no signs Of the enemy there or or
the route, except the Mounted Picke
Guards, which withdrew at their appear
] .nce.
4 The withdrawal Of the rebels from the vi
entity in front Of our lines of fertilization.
adds strength to the rumor that the mair
body is proceeding towards Leesburg ant
Edwards ferry. 1t may be possible. howev
er, that they have, by. aid of the railroad
Manassas, dispatchedan overwhelming body
to attack the Union army ofthe Shenandoah
at IIarper's Ferry and driveit back across
the Potomac.
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From Cairo.

CAIRO, July 26, 9 p. x.-The rebel troops
at Union City are on the move. It is rumor.
ed moreover that feet Of steamers came up
from Memphis on last Wednesday and yes
terday, and to-day they are busily engaged
in transporting the troops to New Madrid,
Missouri. Scouts who have come in from
among them report large number of rebels
already rendezvoused at that place. Their
a~owed object is to attack Birds Point Our
troops at thst point are ready for them -
Civilians are prohibited crossing to Birds
Point from Cairo after to-day. But fer these
restrictions could tell you many things
that show fight in that quarter to be i'm.
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g-.n.ces sale.

"HnlEAs erstofore to-wi. the seventh day
w ofJniys 4. b. 1850 George Lasweli and bis
wife EvelinG Lsswel OF the county of wapeo, State
Of Iowa. conveyed by Deed Of Trust to James Hawiey
the following described property, situate in said coun-
ty and State towit: Twentysix feet of the south
side of lot number two hundred and eghty-fve (2s)
In block No. twenty one, In the city Of Ottumwa to
gether With the improvements and appurten ances
thereunto belonging said cow ey being made
to secure the payment at the maturity thereof VI
certain promissory note made by said Evelina and
George Laswell for the Of six hundred and seven
dollars, payable TO Paten, Lane Merriman order
on or before the seventh day of july 1861, with
per cent interest per annum from date and the said
George Laswe and Evena Lasw ell by their said deed
OF trust authorized the said Hawey in they failed
to pay said note q: the maturity thereof TO advertise
said propery for sale at public vendue, sell the
same to the highest bidder for cash. And whereas,
the said note is now due and still remains unpaid
now therefore, l. the said James Havley hereby give
notice that win on the 18th day of August 1851 at
the hour of O'Clock r. NJ. of said day offer said
ery for sale at public vendue the front door Of the
Court House In said county, to satisfy said ard
costs Of said trust. JAMES HAWLEY
Julv 81. 1891 d fIs
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For the Courier.
Official Report of the Battle Of
Fort Street.
HEROIC DEFENCE AND total
ROUTE OF THE ENEMY.
BYTELEGRAPH FROM FLORIS.
Especial to. the Courier. |

L
The night Of Sunday, July %. was made
memorable by the gallant defence of Fort
Street, the facts as related by an eye visit
ness are thus graphically described Late
Sunday afternoon, the enemy's cavalry en-
tered town in good order, taking up their
position at Abraham's Stable, and throwing
out numerous scouting parties about town,
evidently for the purpose Of securing such
forage as might be obtained. After being
out short time, straggleY were seen coming
into camp picking their teeth and showing
other signs of having been successful. At a
somewhat later hour, the little garrison at
Fort Street, became alarmed fearing an at,
tack from SUPERIOR numbers. Precautions
We're ut once made to give the enemy a
vigorous reception the men were piped to
arms, barricades were thrown up, rations
were distributed, arms were inspected, and
everything was put IN battle order. 1t was
at this juncture in affairs that it was dis.
covered that the 6rare little garrison were
almost entirely out Of ammunition. When
this appalling fact became known, the little
garrison were enveloped in the deepest gloom
but each, Spartan like, resolved to stand by
bis fellow and sell life as dearly as possible
in the protection of the Fortress. But the
question was how obtain the necessary am
mutton. At this important moment, our
Corporal (whose name suppress at present
on account CT his excessive modesty), step
ped forward and nobly undertook to perform
the perlous duty. Taking flag Of truce in
one hand and his life and quart bottle in
the other, he boldly entered the enemy
lines and was allowed to proceed to VIM
Bakers Grocery, where he found barrel
marked "Osd Rye" (but known to contain
the rife brandy he, after loading his own
piece succeeded in filing and delivering to
the beleagured garrison the said bottle filed
with the needed ammunition. He was irnme
diately brevetted on the spot and received
our unanimous thanks and the decorations
Of the Order of Doughstick's friend, " as
magnanimously rendered and gratefully ac
cepted by him, the said decoration having
been awarded our company more than a
year ago as a reward of merit The firing
now commenced on our side, and was kept up
vigorously as long as the ammunition
held out, when our little garrison gave
out from fatigue, and it was discover.
cd that nearly all our men were badly
wounded in the neck. in fact few Of them
were able to keep themselves in standing
position. From some unaccountabe cause
the enemy did not advance to The attack.
Scouts were thrown ont this morning, 1.-THE
29th) but the enemy were nowhere to be
seen, having, as is supposed, retired in the
night.
LATER.-To Gen. Beauregard 1t was
asccrtanei by one of our spies, that the en-.
envy held consultation of officers previous
to the battle, and decided that the gcme was
not worth the powder. SoUIBoB.