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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
From the Army OIL the Potomac.

correspondence Of the Richmond Enquirer. !
FAlRrAx c. H., Sept. lG, 1861.
We have no news here as yet. Our pickets
,rcnpy four heights-Munscns hill, UPton's
Mason's and Halls. We burned the houses
an Halls hill on Friday night We look at
the Federal Capitol, Arlington Heights, Alex
ard:ia, Potomac liver. the Yankee vessels
,yc, all from these heights We kill some
ilessians and take snme prisoners c"cry day.
The cawardly rascaIs Iuu to their "nlrench-
NESTS whenever We shoot at them, and start
,v.nrd them like a ground hog to his den: 1t
Is impossible to tel when We will have fight.
Some say soon. others say not The Confed-
crate flag waves i'll full view Of the disgraced
American ilag, and the despotic Lincoln and
his cabinet. "Why don't they come out from
their rntcnchmcnls and give US battler" is
uften asked If we drive the Yankees much
farther, they will have TO cross the Potomac.
TT G T
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S. STEAMER PATHIcK HENRY, !
September l.Ith, 1861. |

We smelt gun powder yesterday. for the
i1st time in action. We got underway in the
;.itcrnoon, aud went down to attack the enemy.
Arriving within about Two mics and Il half Of
them, We found that we had to contend With
lwu heavy frigaies, besides the battery on
shorc--in all, about seventy guns and about
eight hundred men,
AS soon Us We got within range, We let fly
nnr forward ten inch pivot gun at one Of the
friga,es. Our inca sent up shout for they
think they struck her. vs.. then turned and
lei them haT. au eight inch from our long
rsngc after pivot, but cannct say with
shat effect. They then opened fire on US
ir5m both lrigatcs, their heavy battery and a
field piece Of rilel guns nearly amitship Of
,shich We were Their shot and shell, how.
ever, pruTcd perfectly harmless Our men
laughed in dersion at every discharge from
their guns, and worked with will.
Soon gun boat put out from the shore,
and stcaming up. took u position ard opened
lire on us, with broadsidc Of two guns. -
Judging from their range they were ri1cd, but
of small calibrc. We paid no attention to her
at first but gave it all to the frigates; but she
crept 50 close 10 US that We finally gave her a
couple OF Shots which caused her to leave in
Il hurry.
Our amusement lasted until sunset, when
we retired with nobody hurt on our part
We gavc parting salutation to the r;tled gun
battery on shore, in the shape of ten.lnch
SHE'LL which burst just over their heads.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

Fox CONGRESS. Hon. John +. Wheeler, OF
Arkansas, having been alluded to in several of
the papers Of that State as candidate for Con-
grcss, publishes card in the Fort Smith
Herald" in which ho says:
81 have frequently teen urged by personal
friends to suffer my name to be run for Con-
rrcss in the I'd district. have always felt dis
posed to remain in private life, and have never
sought Office; but, all have now to say, is that
am in the hands Of MI friends, and if they de-
sire my services in the capacity Of Represen'
tative in the Congress of the Confederate
States. I will serve them to the best Of my
ability"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

PRoyorlos.- learn that Captain j. e..
CabeIl, Of the Governors Guard has been pro.
NOTED 10 the post Of Major Of the 9Th Regiment
OF Cavalry, commanded by Colonel Ewel.-
This appointment is from the Executive OF Fir.
ginia The election Of Captain Of the Guard
to succeed Major Oabell has not yet taken
place, we believe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

4 writer in that diabolical sheet-the ST.
Louis ''Democrat" t"-suggests 10 the proves:
marshal to arrest every "trsitor and tratoress"
in the city, and make each class work ten
hours day-the one in the trenches and for
tifcations around the city, and the other in
making clothing for the soldiers We shall
look out for the speedy adoption Of the sug-
restion
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE con7enes in re.
guar session on the first Monday IN October.
Among the duties that will devolve upon 1t is
the elections Of two Senators 10 the Confederate
Congress. Already the subject begins to at.
tract attcution and elic! discussion. The
Shelbyville "Expositor" has already entered
the field, and instructs the peoples representa-
tiyes that the best thing they can do is to elect
Hon. Robert Caruthers, late Judge Of the
Supreme Court. and Hon. NJ. p. Gentry, III
Bedford county. We presume there are others
who solicit the distinction, and whose names
will appear in due time.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

I, is stated that British war steamer Was
off Hatteras, and witnessed the entire bonl-
bardment; and reports, as a. fact coming under
her own knowledge, that the Fcderals, in their
attempt to land troops, not only lost the guns
and fuel Of the Harriet Lane, but also lost t" o
surf boats..and sixty men drowned. IL tu $
out therefore, that their actual loss in Killed
outnun bers ours at least three TO one.
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wan Co,yhided by TWO Women.

A young man, resident in the thirteenth
ward, New York. was cowhidcd on Saturday
evening 1t is stated that though married
man, he had been f3r some time past paying
his attentions 10 young lady, and was en-
gagged to be married to her. But before the
marriage II the young lady discovered his true
character, and informed his vile. The two
womeu then conspired 10 punish him. On
Saturday evening the oung woman appoint
ed to meet him IN the fourteenth ward. At
the proper time he made his appearance at
the place Of appointment, but instead Of meet.
iug cne lady he met two, his injured wife and
intendtd victim The women were each arm
ed with q sIrong cowhide, and as soon rs he
came within reach they took him by the col
l,r, and administered a severe castigatlon.-
The fellow cried Justify for help, and was
fnaiIy rescued from the indignant females BY
an officer, who took him TO the station-honse
for safe ie.keeping.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

Leaving III the United States total Of
1876, G35, Of which less than 5000 are
slaves
The question is can S,000,0o0 Of free seo.
pie be conquered! Ii it took Great Britain,
with all its wealth and resources, anil the aid
Of mercenary troops, eight years to learn that
three millions could not be conquered, how
Long will It take the United States, with no
resources, lo learn TO lei eight millions alone,
who are determined to be independent
Granting that the United States could conquer
US, what would they DO with Us Having got
tie elephant, what then: May we not pre-
SUING that oil Abe will see enough Of tie Gle.
phant before that time comes, io bs satisfied
with the sight and let the an!inal alone:
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Of so impoItalt position, hut has decided 10
occupy 1t. In pursuance nj This decision, ne
has thrown u S;tGc.ent fDrrc in;o the town,
and ordered furiiiyilg il. II is gratifying to
know that tie prsScnce rf his troops is ac-
ccpt:b!e to the pecpl" Of Columbus, and on
this OCCASION they assure them that every pre-
caution will he taken tH insure their quiet, tho
protection Of their property with ;hcir per.
Sonai and corporate rights.
Dated Columbus, The fourth (4th) day Of
September, 1861. LEoSIDAs Polk.
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Mr., Jones ut the pnssport"0Mce

The Southern people are familiar with the
name Of J. B. Jones, appended to the passports
emanatiug lrou the War Department Of the
Confederate States. Thousands Of the books
of which he is the author (atnong them "Wid
Western Scenes, W arc in the libraries Of as u'a-
nv Southern families Mr.. j. published South
ern paper in Philadelphia, which was sac ked by
the mob, and he escaped death By flight, aban.
donipg his property. Now, u Yankee mast
act lis permission tU leare the South.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

LETTER FROM GEN. POLK TO Gov. MAGorrlS.
COLUMBUS, Ky, Sept s, 1861.
Gov. MAGoFrlS, Frankfort, Ky:
should have dispatched to you mmcdi.
ately, as the troops under my command took
possession of this position, the very few words
addressed to the people here; but my duties
since that time have so pre.occuDied Inc that
have but now the first leisure moment TO com
municate with you. 1t will be sufficient for
ME to inform you (as my short address here
with will do) that had information on which
could rely that the Federal force intended
and were preparing to seize Columbus. need
not describe to sou the danger resulting to
Western Tennessee from such occupation.
My responsibility could not permit Inc
quietly 10 lose to the command intrusted to ine
So important position In evidence of The
accuracy Of the information possessed, will
state, that as the Confederate force approach
cd this place, The Federal trnops were found in
formidable numbers in position upon the op-
posiiu bark, with their cannon turned upon
Columbus. The citizens of the town had fled
with terror, and not a word Of ASSURANCE OF
safety or protection had been addressed to
tileu Since have taken possession Of this
place have been informed by highly respect
cd citizens Of your State, that certain repre-
scntatiyes CT tine Federal government arc seek
ing 10 take advantage Of lis own wrong, are
setIipg up complaints against my acts OF occu-
patton. and are making 1t pTetext for Seiz-
ing other points upon this proceeding have
No complaints 10 make. But, | am PREPARED
to say, that will agree to Withdraw me CoE-
fedsrate troops from Kentucky, provided thar
she will agree that the troops of The Federal
government be Withdrawn simultaneously,
with guarantee (Shich will give rccipro-
cully for the Confederate g3vtrunrnt) that the
Federal troops shall nut be allowed to enter or
occupy any part If Kentucky in the future.
have the honor 10 he, respectfully, your
Obediehl servant.
lSigncdI LgoSIDAs Polk,
Aluior General commanding.
tiov MagGttin transmitted tie following
messages 10 he Legislature of Kentucky on
the 9TH inst, which were referred to the Com
mittres on Federal Relations:
COMMONWEALTH OF KY,
Ex DEPARTMENT, Sep. ., 1861.
Gentlemen Of the Senate md House Of Re-
prsscntatires:
The following communication has just
reached my hand. deem it important to the
Interest of peace at once to lay the nforlna-
lion before you. So many false AID exciting
runors nov agIatc and alarm the public mind,
that you will at once concur with mt iii the
Importance Of clearly ascertaning facts AZ the
only safe basis CT action. | can bliI commend
the manifest purpos= and audible spirit exhibi.
ed in the communication herewith submit.
y. MAGoFFIN.
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uNYyERSlTY on VIwCyNI.

gE next session this Institution will coarnc- on the
/ Is, day Of October, and end on the lth Of July
T. courses of instruction in the Academic, Law and
y>G:a schools will he continued heretofore, and q
@ Of Military Science and Tactics will be organized in
!utp operation 1t the beginning OF the Session
Amor having gained currency that the University
-, converted Into Military Hospital II is proper
ir: such not the Owing TO the crowded
!s Z ~. scacral Hospital Charlottesville the Uni
':! din1s thrown open for the reception OF the
AID wounded Of the Confederate Army, during the
7,:fon. Many Of them have already been discharged;
III sach r.ula! will b. removed by early day In
::,;.1O-:. As the become vacant, they put
.i;or"ac: state Of preparation m the accommodation
..E:!.n,-
i: sat.i9ru,., addree. S.MACPIN,
h.c o0-c.L Chairman CT the Faculty.
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ELECrIoS ~ NovtMBER. We need hardly IL
mind the people OF this State that on the Frst
Wednesday IN NorenJsr ntrt len members
have to be elected to the Confederate Congress,
and twelve electors to cast tic vote of the
State for President and Vice President Of the
Southern Confcderacy. Wcrrcsurae the free
men Of each Congressional and Electoral Dis
trict will attend to their candidates i'll both
cases. We merely throw out the hint to re-
mind the people Of these elections. AS 10 the
men we have nothing to say at present, except
that the times require the best men in our
country in our councils. Remember, the eiec
ton is to take place on the frst Wsdnesddy in
INorem5er nert
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FRANKFORT, Sept ., 1861
70 his Excslency, Gov. MAGoFFIN:

70 his Excellency, Gov. MAGoFFIN
The undersigned, who have been accredited
by the Governor Of Tennessee to your Excel
lency, 10 preserve friendly relations between
the States of Kentucky and TenncsSee, and to
prevent, If in their power, social estrangtment
and war between the people Of the twu States,
are very dcsirous to omit nothing that might
promote the objects Of their mission.
The undersigned yesterday received yer
bal message through a messenger, from Gov.
Harris. The message was that he Gov. ii }
had, by telsgruphic dispatch, requested Gen.
Polk to withdraw the Confederate troops from
kentucky, and that Gen. Polk had declined to
do so; that Gov Harris had tc!egraphed to
Secretary Walker, at Richmond, requesting
that Gen. Polk bc ordered to withdraw his
troops from Kentucky, and that such order
was issued from the War Department Of the
Uonfederacy; that Gen. Polk replied to the
War Department that the retention Of the post
was military necessity, and that the retiring
from it would be attended By the loss Of
many lives This embraces the message re-
ccivcd.
The messenger, it is true, in conversation,
said that he had heard in Nashville that Secre-
tary Walker had sent Il dispatch to Gen. Buck
ner, giving Gen. Polk L discretion 10 hold or
withdraw from the occupation cl the post in
KentIcky.
The undersigned understood the messenger
to say that he saw no dispatch of the kind just
alluded to, and that he heard Of it after he last
saw Gov. Harris.
They have no further information on this
subject. They have no knowledge or nforma'
Lion that President Davis has issued my order
in relation to the occupation uf Kentucky, or
any place in ii.
This note is written for tile purpose Of re
moving any false impression that may have
been made as to the nature ur extent OF the
message received.
The undersigned beg leave 10 express the
hope that something yet may ha done to aver
the calanitieS of war which threatens the peo.
pie Of both States, and restore to them not on
ly peacr, but scrse Of sc 'Ir!ty at their fire
sides. Very respectfully,
joins MARSHALL,
ANDREW EWING,
Enw.pn Hurkru,u
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TIE DANVILLE 1IaLlTArsY INSTI-

N:LT CoNDCCTED Er MESsEs- EDMONDS& JONES, }
N-!LL be opened the ls Monday In September, and
" ;ae Session Will close the las. week In June.
OSCAR ROGERS, Esq, has consented TO take part in
.:l.-nent OF the School, gentleman OF large expr-
.c- and very highly commended. After years 1T
* Lexington Military ins ute and Graduation at the
rs;r Of Eisg!ns, Mr.. Rogers LAG devoted years
.,.e Instruction ei youth.
:!-s will be prepared for College the University,
-; business pursuits.
l.e.aai: pGratr In advance, the balance the hrst
:is ol February.
sol;i ard Tui;!oo per session Of 10 months, S29u.
gar Daily Scholars, charges same Ms heretofore.
Cass:auuicaiio:s addressed 10
h. c. HOWARD, Principal,
Danville, Va.
s=.-: 10 Rcvs George W. DAME, Frank Stanly, Q. G.
t,pa j. u. Kirkpatrick, lanvisle; kcvs Chas. Read,
A,:. y. !loge; u. p Lctrbvre, Esq, Ricbsnond.
I-ri M
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Man for man, prison for prison, s'hbet iIr
gibbct, life for life these, says the New Or
leans "picayunc," should and will be The stern
responses Of the inflexible Son.h to the prac.
ticcs mensced by the Northern Government,
until their wailing people stand onS against
them for their obstinate blood dthirs:iness, and
the abhorcnce Of all Christian nations scourges
them into the practices OF humanity.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
SHOCKoE MILL
klEHMlNDE EERlIIND PIASnER

AN now prepared 70 supply any demand for
PLASTER, FREsH GROUND, for the Fall crops.
A stock OF Lump Is large; selected from the purest
Nova scoua Quares, with special reference to
~ nchness Il SuLPsATE LlXE-
for the heavily increased patronage, the
oo OF brand shall be fully sustaoed for ruKlTr and
'hSFEx PCLvERi.i1Ioa JOHN II. CLAIBORNE,
sept 7-ct3 Office No. II Pearl street
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The St. Louis Democrat of Monday has
long rambling account Of the attempt oi INC
Lincoln troops to capture 100000 in specie
at Paris, Mo-, and their Disappointment, retreat
and rout by Martin Green at Sheloina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The Mobile "fribuns" learns that the Mo-
bile and Ohio railroad company has resolved
to receive the Confederate State treasury notes
and bonds at par in payment for dues.
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CoIuyBrs, Ky. Sent = 1851

CoLuMBrs, Ky, Sept ., 1861.
Gov. B. MAooFFIN: military necessity hay-
ing required me to occupy this town, have
taken possession of it by The forces under my
command. The circumstances leading to this
act were reported promptly to the President
Of the Confederate States. His reply was, the
necessity justified the action. a copy Of my
proclamation have tho honor to transmit you
by mail. Respectfully,
LgoHIDAs Polk,
NsjDr General Commanding
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The Griffin (Ga.) "Confederate States" an
nounces the death of Judge Nathaniel King, OF
that place. He was in good health when he
retired to rest as usual.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20
EERGISIh-To within CHANCERY.-
RIurMEkRLANH COCSTY.-Al Rules held ip

tIKGISIis-To With cHASCERY.--
v NORTHUMBERLAND COCSTY-At Rules held 10
IL Clerks Office Of The Circuit Court OF Northumberland
S!,
sydnor r Hutson Complainant
Against
s.Ih-n Il Taylor, Thomas 8. PulivB and
Charles Is. Turner Defendants.
lhs object Of ts suit Is OF the defendant
Stephen u. Taylor the OF ave hundred and thiry-Gve
a'. Tith interest thereou from the 2lth day OF April
I until paid due by bond and open accounts and TO
zach the real and personal estaie OF the said Taylor III
- hands Of the home defendants to satisfy such decree Is
Say te rendered against him by the Court
appearing by satisfactory evidence, that the de-
,adant, Stephen D. Taylor Is nonresident OF the State
VI Wig MIA, motion OF the plsn,iG, by counsel Is
s'.d that the said defendant, Taylor, do appear here
sn month hi;er due publication Of this order and
70 villa, 1. ay project his interest and that
'ly u tbs order be published week for four
7'iTe weeks, In the k;clmond Enquirer, newspaper
pHb he'd In the cIty OF Richmond and that ansher copy
eteo be posted the front door OF the Court House
td County On the 6r.t day Of the County Court
copy-Teste
Sept n6-sw4~ 4. J. BRENT, c. G. O. y. C.
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pRocLAIAT1oN OF GEN. POLK AND CORPORATE
,r-oop1rrpo nc cor unpra yy

AUTHORITIES OF COLUMBUS, KY.
The Federal Government having. in def
ance Of the wishes of the people Of Kentucky,
disregarded their neutrality, by establishing
camps and dcpots of armies, and by organiz
ing military companies within their territory,
and by constructing military work on the
Missouri shore, Immediately opposite and
commanding Columbus evidently intended to
cover the landing OF troops for the seizure Of
that town, it has become military necessity
worth the defence OF the territory Of the Con-
fcderate States that the Confederate forces oc-
cupy Columbus in advance.
The Msjor.General commanding has, there
fore, not felt himself st liberty to risk the loss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

The Charleston "Courier states that the
banks of the city have agreed to receive Con-
fcderate treasury notes for payment, deposite
and collections.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

WHAT ". II CARROLL IS DoISG.-We copy
the subjoined paragraph from the Memphis
Bulletin" of the 18th:
General ". H. Carroll, Of this city, has sue
ctedcd in raising nearly two regiments oil marcy
troup,aineers in East Tennessee. General Car
rolls brigade PROMISES to BIZ amoog the most
efficient force in the service. 1t will be thor,
oughly drilled and armed with the improved
Mimic ball.
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES'.

HIS PEGkAM viii resume the du:ics Of her schoo
VI :h- s.st day OF October next
=. s hc sided by compe,.n: assistants in each depart
l-T:.
Tr French language will continue recslTe special
;':J:I undr. the supervision o: Mae. BerHud.
Tx -ie- Letters Cl5s Siii heretofore, form prom
.:d interesting feature in the sy.c,u OF the School
C.cCl:s containing further Information mby be hud
,?c.nn Ars J. W. Pegrar, c, her residence In lln
!;- 3o=, frunslin street.
L. iS-E6SSclStf
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The sugar crop of this year, it. j. estimated.
will in I'll probability Teach five hundred
thousand hossheads. This is eighty thousand
more than was ever produced before tso hGn'
dred and fifty thousand. more Lban the con
sumption Of the Southern States, and very 1T.
tie short of the entire consumption ci the aid
Union
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

CONFEDERATE STATES DIsTEcT CVusT. .--T.G
first term OF this Court, under the new uAaeEd ~
zine, will commence On the first Monday IN oo;ohe!,
and workmeu are nov bus:ty engaged ir preparing
second floor Of tn. new building now eeappisd 5y
the Surveyor General and situated On franklin s:reo;
opposite Metropolitan Hall. Tue ensuing te1a Z
this tribunal promises 10 be ons Of nstked una sasS
Importance.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

RELEASED on PAKoLE.--Elsvea Ysnkeee,
COMPRISING the oheere and crew of prize vss'a
cup,ured Of the port Ct Fenaudlri Florida, b7 oos
ot our priyuters, and brought to this city prson-
ers we're, on Monday lust, sent, under hag OF trlce
to Fortress Monroe Sa Norfolk, there 10 be released
on parole.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-09-20

WANTED.--A lady oI three years experience In
w Teaching he higher English branches, french Latin
D,4slnr ae desires u sItus lion at The Sou'h. ,
Cyeserponaui. references given. Address Teacher,
sseti:pham Court House, Virginia