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Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

\ Coon ISpIcAr1oS. stopped a few
minutes yesterday at the auction of the extern
sive collection of trumpcry at the we'll known
warehouse of Mr. Thomas McLin, deceased,
South Front street, when the Auctioncer,
Mr.. Eubank, having become little dry-about
which we were not at all surprised, for it look
ed to us like 4 dry business-invited the
entire crowd, some 40 or so in number, about
half negroes, to join him in the enjoyment of
the contents of large jug of whisky, and to
our astonishment and qualification there was
but one man present who would subject him
self to the humiliation and that was the oldest
and ugidst negro in the crowd. That certain
ly speaks we'll for the Improvement of the
morals Of our town.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
From Washington.
EFFORT TO STOP BRITISH DISPATCHES
-SICkLES APPOINTED BRIGADIER, &C.

WAsH1NGToS, Aug. st is stated in gene
rally we'll Informed circles that Lord Lyons
dispatches to his Government about the battle
of Bulls Run were declared contraband-
After Lord Lyons demanded his passport his
dispatch was allowed to pass.
1t is understood that Dan. Sicklcs will be
appointed Brigadier General,
There is strong ground for the belief that
the object of Prince Napslcon's visit is to
enlightcn the Emperor about American af-
fairs
The Post master General has received the
following dispatch from General Rosencranz
"1hc Rebels have been expelled from the
kanawha Mail service may DC resumed
there
The wife of Mr.. John Heart date SuperiD-
tendent of Public Printing! has left this city
to meet heI husband in Richmond, The cor
respondent of the New York Commercial says
that Mrs. Heart has carried valuable intorma-
ton to Richmond
II. c. Wells, of Michigan, has been appoin-
ted Minister to Honduras.
Refugees from Fort Oregon give startling &C
counts of doings there
On the North Carolina coast, at Cape Hat
teras Inlet three steamers and pilot boat are
rrivateerii G. One of them, the steamer Cor
don which ran the blocadc at Charleston, has
captured the VIM. 3. McGilvey and Proctor.
All privateers are armed with rifle cannon,
and their headquarters is at Newbern n. c.
Gun boats are being collected and mounted
at Norfolk, to be taken down the canal
The bark Glenn, with Federal coal has been
captured
The Wabash rc-captured the Depcr prize,
the Mary Alice The prize crew are prisoners
on the Wabash. She also captured the Mary
Star, from Wilmington, bound to Lvepool,
while sailing under colors.
Lieut.. W. II. Stevens, Engineer, has been
dismissed from the service for delalcation.
The correspondent of the New York Com
merci"l sums up the total appropriations of
the Last Congress at $297,0oo,o00 fer the
army and $50, ,0O0, 900 tor the navy.
j. G. Fades, of ST Louis, has received the
contract, to build seven gun-boats at $S9, 600,
each, and agrees to forfeit $500 per uay for
every days delay after contract time.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
From the ST Louis Morning Herald, (Extra)
Tuesday. Aug. g. o'clock. ID. M

. .|uG OMugHteF- HetT troops OtStU6CLCO
From the ST Louis Morning Herald (Extra)
Tuesday, Aug. g. o'clock, p.
Mr. A. H. Evans, we'll known and highly
respectable citizen of this city, returned from
a place ten miles this side of Springfield, Mo,
this morning, and gives us the following infor-
nation:
On the morning of last Saturday, he heard
the most terrible discharges of cannon towards
Springfield. The earth fairly shook with the
incessant report. He became very much
alarmed, not knowing what it meant, and COM
menced making preparations to escape home.
In the course Of the morning, the firing hav-
ing continued nearly all night, messengers
commenced arriving and giving information.
They said that the State forces had attacked
Gen Lyon, after most terrific battle, in which
there was great slaughter on both sides-that
Gen. Lyon and Gen. Seigel had been defeated,
and had surrendered.
The forces on the side of the State troops
numbered about 10, 900, and the Federal forces
numbered about 1000 The State troops had
some twenty pieces of artillery, and the Fed
eral forces twenty seven pieces of heavy artil-
lery.
Gen. Lyon has been serding dispatches for
aid for several days, but General Fremont, has
failed to furnish him with sufficient force to
meet the State forces.
Another informant states to us that the
State forces advanced up along the survey line
of the Southwest branch on the divide between
thc tributaries ofthe panlne de Tcrre and white
Rlgera With their artillery, whilst the Infantry,
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. Il, 1861.
Current Iils.

Prince Napoleon has been recently on Wis
it to Gen Beauregard's camp. tits thought he
will visit Richmond before leaving the coun-
try.
Il. A. r. Nelson prominent traitor in East
Tennessee has been arrested and carried to
Richmond.
Virginia SKIES have gone up in New York
from Al 10 Sc SO much for the result of the
Bull Run race
Ex Governor Manly has been added to the
staff of Governor Clark.
The Hessians have not evacuated Newport
News but have force Of 1000 men there, and
about 5000 at Old Point. All they can do
however is to watch and wait; they dare not
leave their hiding places
The Norfolk Day Book of Saturday says it
has information that skirunsh had taken
place on the Peninsula that had resuiteiP in
the killing and wounding Of fifty AesslaI:s.-
Hope it is so.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
the Stat. No alternative is lett us we. i~s

the Stat. No alternative Is lett us We i..,-so
draw the sword and defend our sacred rights
Rr the recognized universal public Law OF
al the earth war disolves all political conpactS-
Our fere-fathers gave as one OF their grounds
for asserting their independence. that the King
of Great Britain had abdicated government
here by declaring - out Of his protection, and
wapina war upon us" The people and goT-
ernIDcnt of the Northern States oil the late
Union have acted in the same mar tlcr towards
Missouri and have dissolved, by al, the cor
nection heretofore existing bctweeA heE and
them.
reco,uiZcd political departi ent of hey govern
ment by an act approved May 10Th, 1851, eli
titled An act TO authorize the Governor OF
the State of Missouri 10 suppress rebellion and
reDcliuyason now carried on IN NleS"nr ~" f'f
Government and people OF the Northern States
and their allies the authority TO take suc'i
measures as in his judgement be may deem
necessary OF proper TO Tepel such INVASION o.
put down such rebellion.
Now therefore by virtue of the authority
in me vested by SAID act, |, Claiborne + Jack
son Governor ofthe State OF Missouri appeal
ING 70 the Supreme Judge Of the world for the
recitudc Of my Intentions and firmly oeicV-
ing that | am herein carrying into effect thc
will OF the people OF Missouri, uo herchy' ~
their name. by their authority and on their be-
halt and subject at all times to their free and
unbias<ed control make and publish this pro
v, ional Declaration, that by The acts and Peo-
pie and Government of the United States OF
America the political connection heretofore
existing between said States and the people
aud government of Missouri as a sovereign,
free and Independent Republic, has full power
to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliance,
establish commerce, and to do all other acts
and things which Independent States may OF
right do
Published aud declared at New Madrid, Nj
souri, this fifth day of August, IN the year oi
our Lord, eighteen hundred and s.Nty
CLAIBORNE f. JACKSON,
Governor of Missouri.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

NATIVE CHAMPAGNE enjoyed this
morning, bottle Of Champagne Wine made,
from the ScupPefnong grape, by Mr., Richard
Simpson about four miles south Of this town..
on the Cape Fear River, at the Vineyard which
he, in connection with L. A. Hart ESQ, Col.
John AcRae aud perhaps other gentlemen
have been plaating and cultivating there.
AS for the wine we can truly say that it is as
sparkling and efferyeseent as any French Cham
pange, while it retains the delicate, frdity fla
vor OF the grape in perfection II wine Of this.
KIND can be made here, we need not care for
the blockade, on that score, at least.
p S.-The I've" alluded to above does not
mean the Editor exclusively, but includes tho,
Associate and sundry others.-- Vilmmgioiv
Jouraah
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

GREEN BUKGLARs- We called at Mr.. W. n.
jones, near the head of Pollok street, where
the recent burglary was perpetratcd, yesterday,
and after examining the premises aud circum-
stances connected with the case, were con
strained to believe that the tellonious scamp
who ever it was, is not only green at the bust
ness, but that he lives in the town and is ia
miliar with everything about the premises, and
that an efficient night watch could not fail to
catch all such greenhorns. He ransached the
whole house nearly and only got two or three
dollars in money While he had his hand on
valuables in the shape Of silver ware, &c, to the
amount of twenty or thirty dollars that he
might have taken without any difficulty but
instead of doing he contcntcd himself, after
getting what little money there was, with steal
ing the old lady's spool thread tape binding
Sc, which were comparatively worthless. -
All such burglars can be caughtlf our people
will only use little vigilance.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

ONE REPUBLICAN, PAFEE AGAINST THE War;
The Hartford Couranf, the leading Repubhcau
paper OF Connecticut, Is at length CONSTRAINED
to admit that the only way to peace is to re
cognze the independence Of the Confederate
States. 1t says:
Public opinion in theoNorth seems to be.
gradually settling down iii the favor of the re-
cognltlon of the new ConfcdeIacy by the Fed
eral Government. The thought Of blooly
and protracted civil war, except as a matter of
absolute necessity, is abhorrcnt 10 all IT'S is
sues may be as perilous to the victor as the
yanquished. 70 sH'jugate the now seceetlcd
states by force of arms and to- compel them to,
remain in the Union, if it be possible, must in
volve great expenditure of treasure and life,
and can result only i'll changing the prcsens
alienation into deadly hostility and 5neurable
hate. Ii they remain in the Union, they must
do SO as peers of the other States, and not as
conquered provinces"
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

the right and left wings of the army, were de-
plcyed as skirmishcrs over Camphelps aud
Rock Spring branches
This movement took Gen. Lyon by surprise
but more especially when the right aud left
wings the army followed the skirmishers, and
surrounded him. He was taken with his en-
tire command after Il most terrible slaughter
on both sides.
Another messenger who arrived from Gen
Lyons command, who left them before the bat
tie admits to US that he is satisfied the report
must be correct.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

FIgE ALARM. alarm Of fire on Monday
night about one o'clock proceeded from the
burning of couple Of small tenenents in the
upper part Of the town belonging the one to
w. c. WEitford, Esq, and the other to A.
Mitchell, Esq One of them was clubhouse
and is thought to have been set on fire by an
Incendiary, the other was occupied and proba-
bly, took fire accidentally. 1t is very strange,
however, that they should both have taken
fire at the same time, being on opposite sides
of the square unless there was some design
about it.
We did not hear any estimate of the amount
OF loss; it must, though, have been but tri-
hing.
The Mechanics Fire Company, we learn,
were promptly on the ground, but owing to
the absence of suitable we'll and the hose be-
ing too short to reach the river it was lmpos-
sible for them to render any assistance.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
ANOTHER COTTON SPASM-ITALIAN AZ
FAIRS

New York, Aug Sin the details of news
brought by the Europa. 1t Is stated that Sir
Charles Wood, in the House of Lords, said that
this years product of India cotton will be 30O,
900 bales increase on the yield of the former
year.
The Italian people are circulating a protest
against the French occupation of Rome, and the
document is receiving an immense number of
signatures.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

MORE BooKs.-The " Rebels" acknowledge
the receipt Off Bibles and 2 Prayer Books,
from Miss Mamie Dawes, and Bibles and 0
Testaments from other ladies whose names are
not given. We thank the donors in the name
Of the company for these evidences of their es-
teem.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
THE BATTLE OF MANASSAS.

New York, Aug. s.-The Herald publishes
what purports to be General McDowell's Off
cial Report Of the loss of property resulting
from the disastrous battle on the 2lst of July,
at Bulls Run: Seventeen rited and eight
smooth-bored cannon, $50 boxes small arms
and cartridges, 81 boxes rfcd cannon and am-
nunitio1, 30 boxes Of old firearms, Or p
What did Mcdowell want with tAega? Is wag-
on loads Of provisions, 5000 bushels q oats,
l,5OO n.uskets. AID o,0OO knagsasks.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

EAST TENNESSEE We are glad to know
says the Athens Post" that arrangements are
low compile to forestall any hostile demonstra-
ton or combinations of the tories in East Ten
nessee. They will consult their own safety
by Lying low and keeping dark" Andrew
johnson had better stay in the camp of the
enemy, where he belongs. We speak ad-
YiscdlY
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
NEWS EROM TEXAS

INDEPENDENCE, No, Aug. THE Santa Fe
mail has arrived. There is considerable excite
ment in New Mexico and Texas and the secu-
rity of public property is threatened. About
cne thousand troops, who were returning to
the States had been recalled. Two Federal
cfficers had deserted and joined the Texans.
The Texan forces at Fort Bliss were 7OO
VI pckets within ten miles Of Fort Fillmore,
winch was defended by thirteen companies OF
gul4rs.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
FEDERAL CAPTURES.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. s.-The gun-boat Flag,
with So prisoners from the Confederate war
vessel, sunk by the st. Lowrence off Charles
ton, has arrived. Five of the Southerners
were drowned The vessel was formerly
revenue cutter. and the Confederate name was
the PetreL
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
TIE DEMOCRATS OF OHIO AGAINST
LINCOLN.

CoLUMBus Ohio, Aug. 7.-The Democratic
Convention have nomited H. j. Jewett for
Governor, ana John Scott Harrison for Lieut..
Governor.
Several resolutions were adopted the third
of which recommends the State to call Ma
tional Convention, and the sixth condemns
President Lincoln's suspension of the ha6eas
COYNNS.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
POSITION OF THE NEW YORK DEMOC-


LOUISVILLE, Aug. 9-The Albany Demo
cratic Convention had received communca-
ton from the Republican Committee, inviting
them to mite in joint nominations. The Dem
ocrats in response said, I'VE would be false to
the party we represent if we considered any
proposition of Union with political opponents
except on the basis of common principles"
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN A BLOCK AD-
ING VESSEL AND DCONFEDERATE BA1-
TERIES


NEw OElEASs, August 12--On Saturday,
August Sd, the blockading schooner Dart ex-
changed five or six shots With the batteries on
Galveston Island, doing no damage on either
side
The following Monday afternoon the South
Carolina left her usual station and moved al
most within rifle shot Of the batteries, which
opened fire, the steamer answering.
The Carolina threw several shells over the
city, which exploded in the air, doing no ina
terial injury. One shell exploded among a
number of lockers on, near the battery, kill
ling one and wounding two or three. Some
twelve OF fourteen shots were exchanged
when the steamer withdrew. 1t is believed
that the Carolina was struck in the de and
the pivot gun capsized.
There is great Indignation here at this out
rsgeous attempt to bombard the city without
notice
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

GONE TO RlcHMoND.-Mr. Alfred Hatch Of
Alabama, formerly citizen of this place left
here yesterday morning on his way to Richmond
TO make a tender of his produce loan amoun-
ting 80 the snug pile of 400 bales of cotton and
also to see if Lincoln had deposited the fifty
thousand dclIars he offered to bet him on the
result Of the war, guess he'l net find it, Old
ABE was too smart to bet.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

MORE EooKs.-The g Rebels" acknowledge
the receipt of Bibles, Testamcnts and .
other valuable volumes from Mrs. S. ]. Han
cock. She and other ladies who have so gener-
ously furnished Bibles and Testaments for the
use of the company may be assured that they
will be kindly re1ncmb, red
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

NIGGERs, PIsTOLs E1C- Our alluSion yes
tcrday to tie fact that many slaves manage
somehow TO get fire arms was not intended to
apply to any particular individual, nor does
the language justify any special application.
We simply called the attontlen of the public to
the fact that negroes manage somehow to get
arms and of course they got them from white
persons. This being so the object of the own
ers of such slaves and all good citizens should
be to ferret out the guilty parties and have
them properly punished. WeIrsay again, we
have heard suspicious uttered against certain
individuals, but as we know nothing to convict
any one of furnishing arms to slaves ourself
VIC make no charges. Let all suspected per
sons be watched, and if found to be innocent
they will only be held the higher III public cs
timation.
1t is the duty of all owners Of slaves to
be rigid aud systematic i'll their own police
regulations over them during the existence of
war. The carrying of arms by them should
lot be allowed under any circumstances.
\ BR1rlsnER-The Brig Heraid, which
sailed from Morchead City some weeks ago for
Liverpool, tin horn,) has managed to reach
Philadelphia. OF course she taken by the
NOcIQGc ard sent in there, but that was doubt
less a part of the programme naval stores
sold well nevertheless. This is positive for we
have seen a lcttcr froal passenger III the Ne1-
ajd This brig was last from Boston when she
arrived at Morcht I'D, and was chartered by
party in Godsboro toJ LiTc11,ool We con-
,cldcd from the first that the the cargo was in
tended for northern port and that it would
reach one, and the sequel shows we were right.
How long will the Confederate authorities SUI
Ter this kind Of aid an, comfort to bc cXtcn-
dyd to the enemy.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
FEDERAL OPERATIONS IN MISSOURI

TEDII.idL OTT ENdI HUNS IN MIO-VUICI
ST. LOUIS, Aug. S.--Jno. McAfee, the Speak
of the last two sessions of the Legislature,
has been arrested Cow Gamble orders the
election on the first Monday in November,
when the people will be allowed to decid on the
acts of the Convention
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20

indebted to Miss. Nary Wood for Bibles and
l Testament
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
BATTLE MISSOURI.

Federals Deteoted-Ly0n Fright
.tut Slaughter Their Troops Disatected.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-08-20
from Mnnas,as-4'rince Napoleon
in the Camp. Etc.
CAMP NEAR CENrREvILLE, Va

The following letter Was addressed TO the Pc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18

WAsHrNOros. Jan, Ia

WAsHtNOroN, Jan. IA.
Personal friends OF the President say it
is absolutely decided not to reinforce Fort
Sumter, because sending more troops there
would tend to produce irritation, and rein
forcements are unnecessary.
The South Carolina Commissioners now
here are exceedingly concilatory.
Militia field officers for the District OF Co.
lumbia, recently appointed, were commits
stoned to-day BY the President.
1t has been decided to send Mr.. Hollis
name to the Senate for Seo'y OF Wsr to-
morrow, and A. B. Greenwood Of Arkansas,
now Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, for
Sec'y of Interior. lie is decided Union
man.
The Charleston papers state that resol
ton was adopted on Monday in the Legisla-
ture, requesting the Bank Of South Carolina
to advance $4,000 for military contingen-
oies, and the bank has signifed a Willingness
to comply. The above item Of $780, is
merely for contingencies. The whole ex-
penditure Tor military purposes incurred
amounts to $500, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18

ST. Louis, Jan. 16.
The Convention bill passed the State Sem
ate last night BY a vote OF 81 to Q. The bill
carries II to the voters, to decide At the time
OF electing tho delegates, whether the ordi-
nance OF secession, II passed, shall be sub !.
mitted to the people for ratification.
The election Of delegates 10 to be held Fob.
18th, and the Convention is TO meet on tho
2sth Of February.
At the Davis Mills, in the northern part
OF Ray county, a boiler exploded last Wednes
day, instantly killing Harry Thompson, Jesse
Riggs, Simon Turner, two brothers named
Lspes, Mrs. Davis, and negro man belong
ing to the latter and seriously injuring San
ford Graham.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18

NEw OaLEANs, Jan. Is.
Consul Pickens went to Vera Cruz Tues
day morning, bearing important dispatches
from Washington to the commander OF the
Gulf squadron. 1t is rumored the dispatches
call for tho concentration Of the feet at the
mouth Of the Mississippi and at Pensacola
harbor.
Volunteers are daily drilling here for the
reinforcement Of the surrounding forts.
The Collector Of Mobile has refused to
honor drafts from the Federal Government
until he has orders from the Government OF
Alabama.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18
From North Carolina.

RALEIGH, Jan. Is.
The Senate has been engaged all day on
the bill providing for the calling Of q State
Convention. There WAS considerable debate.
No vote has been taken.
The House has been considering nearly oil
day the coercion resolution. There WAS q
split on the details. Various amendments
were offered to the. resolution, but no vote
was taken on il. All the members are against
coercion, but some OF taem arc against SO
cession.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18
Oasa Boston.

BosroN, Jan. Is.
10 the House OF Representatives yesterday,
Mr.. Tyler, Of Boston, introduced resolu-
ton that ia view OF the great suffering in
South Carolina the immediate consequences
Of that State acting upon mistaken idea Of
their rights and obligations, and in view OF
the abundance and prosperity Of this COM
monwsalsh, sum be appropriated from the
State Treasury to be invested in provisions
and stores for the relief Of our suffering fcl-
low countrymsn 10 that State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18
From N on gomery.
MONTGOMERY, Jan. Is.

NIVNIOUAEhfy VHH' 10.
The Legislature organized this morning.
II will confne its action, as far az possible,
during the session TO business arising from
the action Of the Convention.
The Governors Message urges the neces-
sisy that Alabama be at once put upon the
most efficient wnr fnoting, and the appoint
ment Of a Military Board by the Legislature.
The Convention was in secret session to-
day. Both bodies have adjousned till to-
morrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18

~ CoU0Hs.--Th sudden changes OF our
climate are sources Of Pulmonary, Bronchial
and Asthmatic affections. Experience hav-
ing proved that simple remedies often act
speedily and certainly when taken in the ear.
~ stages Of the disease, recourse should ut
once be had to "BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRo-
Chess or Lozenges, let the Gold, Cough, or
Irritation OF the Throat be ever so slight, az
BY this prccaution moro serious attack NAV
DO ehectuaiiy warded OF. PUBLIC SpEAKERs
and SINGERS will find them ffec,ual for clear.
ing and strengthening the voice. See ed-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-18
From Warrington.

WAsnIs CT ON, Jan. l6.
Gen. Dix entered upon the duties Of his
office as Secretary Of the Treasury, and at
tended the Cabinet Meeting yesterday.
MIR. Rodman, the Chief Clerk has been
commissioned as Assistant Secretary ad In ].
term, 10 place Of MIR. Clayton, retired.