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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-10

NOTES BY WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS.
We cola,e the following items: -
The evidences Of very considerable bodies Of troops
going winter quarters continue TO be manifested
all sides in this vicinity. Through the camps on al
the northern border Of the city well ia the adj
cent district and west OF it aud como distance LILO
the country, huLs OF good size ami Construction, with
hunks for sleeping Accommodations, 10 rapid
Of erection These buildings generally CONSTRUCTED
In close contact with the tents at present occupied by
the troops. For the regiments Of General Caseys dIy
ion north OF the city and east Of the Capitol where here
are seve al regiments Of cavalry aud artillery Gue stur-
lures have already superseded 10 some extent the ct
tents and the cavalry hores, which have generally been
pcket<d 10 toe open air, are nov sso largely un-
der the shelter Of sooden sheds The lumber Tor ell
these structures 10 brought through by railroad iiem
Harrisburg, Coumbis and Wrghtsyile, STATE OF Penn.
s,Iyans being put upon the those poots which
pass through the streets Of Baltimore from the Northern
Central TO the Baltimore and Ohio depo reaching here
over the Washington branch sithout tram hipment-
And BY the Way il may be added that the large amount
OF apthricits coal which Is being brought here by i
from Pennsylvania just now comes By exactly the same
roue. without the cost Of rsnshipnent Afert
loaded into the cars, 90 theminer, reaches the Wash
ingtou depot 10 the cara and even at this season
when bo.h the Norih Central pa aud the Washib
ton branch roads crowded With other and
profitable feigits coal Is here at such total
coat 10 dealers ought to Insure 70 consumers their sup.
plies a from e2 70 70 per ton, at least lover than taey
have lately bad 70 pay. = ~. ~. -
With tks view Of concentrating the Irish forces Of the
arny here TIE es.h regiment from New York Is encamp.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-10

MONDAY, Dec. 9th, 1851
The Senate met at ~ o'clock pursuant to adjourn
ment.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
sTRoUDsBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA MAY 80, 1861

Ross being Of the party which lore i;
when they were fred on from the sin
dows Of a house, and Ross's horse va
killed. The house was quickly entered
oy the exasperated enemy. its iam ate
put to the sword, and the building burn
ed. This event bsnished all disposition
to propose ransom. and the work of de
vastation began. The Capitol, with thc
Congressional library and many publ,
documents. persisted by fire. The Presi
dents House, with the Treasury and
State Departments, shared the same fate
The Navy ard, new frigato Just read J
for launching, sloop- -of.war, schoohers
bargers, gonboats, and a vast quantity OF
stores. machinery, and buildings belong
ing to the Government, were also burned
Great numbers of cannon we're destroyed
and thrown into the river. Alexandria
was spared at high ransom, The Pres
ident and his Cabinet escaped capture by
q precipitate flight, and next day the
British retired unmolested to their ships,
loaded with booty.
tional panic. 1t was evident that Balti-
more would fall next. The alarm there
was indescribable. Thousands Ged from
it, and run upon the banks brought on
a suspension of specie payments, which
caused all the other banks south of New.
England to suspend. Even Philadelphia
became alarmed for her safety, and es.
tablisbed camps and threw up fortifoa
tions in her vicinity. Coin of all kinds,
even coppers, disappeared from circula-
tion, and the currency became exclusive
ly paper one Of the vilest and most ir-
responsible character. The poverty OF
the national resources was deplorable,
and widely different from what they are
at present. There were no rifles, nor e.
ven enough hiuts. Our guDpozder was
greatly inferior to the English. There
was not then cannon mounted for the
defense OF Washington, not regular col
dier there, not a fortress, not breast
work CT any kind within twelve miles. -
All Virginia and Maryland were power.
less to saVe it from capture by mere
handful Of men. The result Of this accu.
mulated imbeCility was the loss of the na-
tional capital.
It is for the purpose Of repeating this
havoc of foreign enemy, only on lar
ger scale, that the leaders of the South
ern rebellion had intended to attack
Washington. If successful, they meant
to lay it in ashes, as they knew they
could not hold it. A month ago, it may
have been in danger, but it is impregna-
bic nov. The enemy within its yitals
has been banished, and though Maryland
and Virginia be filed With armed rebels,
yet the Government has power for the
tremendous emergency. This second at,
tempt on Washington should so warm the
country as to make it determined that it
shall be the last. The National Capital
should be fortified against all foes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
Axe-ident and incident,

Nehemiah had careless habit, while
talking, of tapping everything near him
with whatever be bad in his hand.
Nehemiah, returning, Ratchet in hand
from chopPing, called upon neighbor
Jones. | course of conversation he un-
lucky Clipped fine table Of the farm
er's.
See there, you careless lubbeT," ex-
claimed the farmer, "see what large
dent You have made in my furniture.
"Yes," meekly answered Nehemiah,
who vas something of wag, "but that
was an Axe -dent.r
very likely" cried the euraged farm
er, burying his fist in the offenders phiz,
"and that's an Incident"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
War Talk.

The war which is upon US is the great
topic of conversation in tho streets, the
public places, and the family 6resid.--
All sorts of remarks are made-some pa.
triotic, some sorrowful, some amusing
One young girl. much alarmed at the i
dea of her male friends being called upon
to 60 to war, and perhaps to ba killed in
the conflict, exclaimed, with tears 10 her
eyes. "H0s0 very dreadful 1t a0Oad be TO
HUe aOlthoU men!"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

Robert Tyler has resigned bis Office as
Clerk of the U. S. District Court, and
"left" Philadelphia. The whole Tyler
tribe are traitors. James Ross Snowdeu
takes his place.
A crusty old bachelor says, the talk OF
women is usually about the men. Even
their laugh is but "he ! he r
Prentice thinks some of the Southern
leaders may Jet turn out to be high strung
gentlemen.
Belefonte, the home of Gov. Curtin.
sends three bundred men to defend the
Union-with few more in readiness for
bis next call.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
as%A good story is told. and it is tru

of Virginia emigrant, who stopped ct
Williards few days ago. There vas
considerable doubt in the minds Of many
whether the man was really what be rep
resented himself to be, or spy. He
told several persons who were standing a
round him that he was so we'll known in
Virginia a. Union man that $500 was
offered for his head why don't you go
back and claim the reward, asked was
who vas present 81 would, ;" was tho re-
PLY, "if | wasn't afraid they void pay me
in Confederate bonds" 1t was uuani-
nously agreed. after this reply that the
mans loyalty was above suspicion.-Cor
Of Post.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
a Rank Bill.

"You call that good. don't youl" said
Mr.. Funsbaww, Offering 95 note on a
Providence bank at the bar of one of our
tells.
"Oh. ycs!" replied the attendant, "it's
good, undoubtedly, but, like Deacon
Cronston's piety when he gets swearing
mad, it is not Immediately available"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

A Dandy being told that he would soon
have to wear wigs as be was getting
gray, exclaimed Indignantly, mo, sir, l
will dye frst,"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

A great curse Of American folly is the
folly, or, in many instances, rather the
crine Of appearance making. How ma
ny a ruined family might be we'll doing
aud happily eircupstaneed but for their
folly,-how uapy a crime would never
have teen committed If it had not been
for this social curse
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
VOL 90.
Published by Theodore SehCch.

TERMS.--Two dollars per anRumin advance-Two
dollars and quarter, half yeary If not paid be-
tore the end OF the year, Two dollars and half.
No discontinued until allarreafages IA PAID,
except At the option of the Editor.
uPAdvertSements of one square (ten inesl or less,
one three insertions. CO. Each additional lnseT-
ton, 25 cents. Longer ones In proportion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

II There is class OF men ever ready
to pump you to any extent, if you only
give them a handle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

The growing crops are in very -four.
ishng condition in all parts of the eoun-
try except the fruit crop, which bas been
considerably damaged by late frosts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
Mob
this act.


SEC. i That the provisions Of this act
shall &c construed to apply to all judg-
mcnts in which sale by judicial process
has uot been actually made.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

GHe who enters upon career Of
crime must probably come to either q
a bait or halter.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
a0H PREM EENG.
FANCY PRTINEGTMG3,

Having general assortment Of large, plain and OF
namental Type, are prepared 10 execute every de
of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30
The Stay Law.

The following is sopy of sha Stay
Law. as it finally passed the Legislature
the night before their adjournment:
An Act relating 10 Judgements aaed Ere-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-05-30

Cards Circulars Bill Heads, Notes, Blank Receipts,
Justices Legal and other Blanks, Pamphlets. &c, pTin-
ted With neatness and lespatch on reasonable terms
at this Office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
convention betwten the Confederate States of
America ard the State of Missouri.

WHsREAs 1t is the desire of the Confederate
states OF America AID the State of Missouri that said State
Inc Of their purpose prevented By
an armed invasion of the said State by the Uni
ana Whereas tie interests of both demand that
ney snood make eonmon in The waged by the
United states again st the liberties of both:
Now, therefore, for these desirable objects the
President of the Confederate States of America has confer
red full powers NJ T. Hunter their Secretary of state
and the Executive of the State of Missouri on Ed
ward Darlington Cabel ard I'll L. snead who after
having exchanged their full powers and proper FORM
nave agreed to the ,olOwiDg articles
ARTICLE L. The State of Missouri shall be admitted into
sad on an equal footing with the other States
composing the same, the fumen of the conditions
forth IN the second section of the the Congress
Confederate states, entitled IAN to aid the State
ssourl Ia repeng invasion by the United States, and
authorize the admission of said State member of the
Confederate States Of America and for other purposes
approved August 20, 1861.
ART. II. Until said State of Missouri shall become men,
Der OF said Confederacy this whole military force material
OF war and military operation offensive and defensive
the President Of tie Confederate States upon the same ba
sis, principles and footing said now and
durbg the interval member OF said Cop!ederacy -the
said State force, together with that Of the Confederate
States, to be employed for their defence.
ATT Ill The State Of Missouri WILL whenever she be-
member of said COME turn over to the said
Confederate States all the public property stores
and munitions of war of which she may then be posses
siOD acquired from the United States (excepting the
States of said Confederacy have done in like
listing war; Incurred by the State Of Missouri from and after
the cate of the signing of this Convention shall be met and
provided for by the Confederate States
ART V. The alliance hereby made between the said Con-
federae tates aid the State of Missouri shall be ensve
and defensive ard shalt lie and remain in force during the
continuance of the existing with the United States
until superseded by the adr on Of said State into the
Conederacy. and shall take the thereof
according to the provisions of the 81 section Of tie afore
said act, approved august 20th, 1861.
In faith Wheoeof the Commissioners Of the onfede
rate States of America and of the State OF Missouri have
signed and sealed these presents
Done, duplicate, at the city of edmond, the 3ls
day Of October in the year of Lord thousand
hundred and Eixty-ore.
Signed r. NJ, T. HUNTER, IL. 81
+. G. CABELL, IL. S.
THOMAS l.. SNEAr, IL. 8.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

A WAY TO BREAK Up MoNoPoLIEs.-John A Jones,
of Fairie Knowe, in letter addressed to the Gener
81 Assembly OF Georgia. makes the following sugges-
tions
1t is conceded that, beyond doubt, there is salt
enough in the country for all the necessities of the
try This salt must be in the hands of of immense
wealth. of unlimited credit the presumption is, that
nine enths of the salt is n the hands of of the last
class and that the credit which they command and which
enables them to prey upon the necessities of country
struggling for Independence, is bank credit and that so
long the banks will afford them facilities they
hold on, and longer The banks can and will afford
them facilities so long the legislature permits the
banks to epudiate their obligations and no longer III
correct in my predicate the legislature has the
tire matter perfectly and completely under their con-
troll.
1s Repeal the act granting indulgence to the banks
I'd. Pass an act to enable the bill holder to collect
specie from the banks by judgment and execution in 4e
hours to be imperative when salt is below dollars
per sack. There be difficulty in framing such
act if you in earnest and uncontrolled by bank n1u
ence. This will cut the root of the evil BANK CREDITS
Do this and the cure is immediate and complete.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

The Enemy upon the Louisiana COast-Atfack up
an Unarmed Party.
A correspondent of the Ctvic Guard, Honma, Ter
rabonne Parish La, gives an account of the treatment
received by party OF gentlemen on Gallon Island,
from number of the enemy belonging to the blockad
ing squadron. We make the following extract:
A party Of gentlemen consisting of Dr.. D., MIR. 4,
and Mr.. g., Of Issaquena county, Mississippi and Dr.
T., OF Terrabonne with pilot and two negro servants
left for Gallon Island the 18th inst, partly for plea
sure but principally in search of health After spend
ing few days at "Campmert Muatre," luxuriating
the choice fish Astounding the seacoas and shooting
duck snPe pover etc. We proceeded to the Island On
the 18th. Arriving there hastily unoaded our
craft aud carried our baggage to the vacant houses in
tending to select one for our use during stay.
When within fifty yards of MIR. Henry Collins house
discovered the beach, hundred yards distant,
party OF armed men, twenty in number approach
ing in much confusion, with white flag fastened to
bayonet Seeing there possibility OF escape.
concluded it best to put on bold lace and meet
them earIessy Our party advanced to the beach, and
hating the armed party up and shook bands with
much apparent cordially. Being cordial in their
greeting, one of our party remarked that they could not
be Lncolnites or they would not be friendly. TAX
ing them for party of Capt Dardans Coast Guard,
asked if they were. They replied that they belong
cd to English vessel anchored outside. We soon
found however that they Lincoln men, aud that
were, in all probability, in for one of Lncoln's
boarding houses.
lley were very OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LDcySOa0 IOaOeO
two of their boats with beef slaughtered from Madame
Claiborne Thibodauxs stock on the island that when
their present supply out they would get more oft
They said that Lincoln played out that they were
all Bell men, and fighting for the Union; and that OF
the 300 men on the vessel and schooner outside
mot one was an abolitionst.
After hasty council of determined to reship
our baggage and leave the island. We did not carry
into execution moment too soon we had just got
aboard of our boat when body of men, who hastily
advanced to the house. and not finding but saw oul
boat pushing from the Shore started for the landing
at Bull Run speed with a white flag flying. Reaching
the landing they sent shot over our heads but finding
we needed neither their shot not flag, they sent vel
ley at u.s. The Lincolnes continued their fire by pla
toons with great rapidty until they had sent 100
balls u.s. Oae ball striking the stern, ricocheet
in fearful proximity to the gentlemen in the stern sor
Of bark from the tomb doleful sound =" music, no
particularly agreeable to them. Their last voey srucl
about 200 yards ahead and we were about half mill
distant. Concluding, probably, we were out OF range
they ceased firing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

ENGLAND AND THE NoRTH-A late Washington
dispatch says:
By the arrival of the steamer City Of Washington
have information of how the late correspondence be-
tween Secretary Seward and Lord Lyons relative to the
arrest of British subjects in this country received.
1t made very unfavorable impression. All the lead
Jog London papers assa Mr.. Seward and our Govern
mDt with great bitterness. 1t reasonable to conclude
bat the arrest of Slidel and Mason from British
viii cot improve he temper of these journals
of the British Government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
The People of Louis the South Gtr,nEn a
MutlnOus, DC.

The People of st. Louis for the south Gsr,"EnS
MutlnOus, DC.
A gentleman connected with the famous New Or
leans Washington Artillery, who some months ago went
ST. Louis escort of bis sister-naw, and recent
ly made his escape on oot has furnished the Memphis
Avalanche with the following items of information
Two-thirds Of the thinking population of the West
in favor of acknowledging the Southern Confedera-
cy, the sake OF peace, but at present have power
to act. Having nothing else to do, informant took
trip up to Davenport Iowa. and there cOnversed with
men-secretly of course-whO were confident, if they
had the opportunity that they could get Eve thousand
men to aid the South.
When, short time ago, tue Governor of Iowa, find
ing it impossible to obtain the required number of vol
untary recruits, issued orders for draft there must
have 5000 young who suddenly lett the cities
Of Davenport and keokuk to avoid it, But few men
can be found in that section who will that they
aboonists such fanatics excluded from genteel
society.
Having been forced to stay in ST. Louis three moaths
before be had effected his escape, he took special pains
to ascertain the sentiments Of the people. He found
that nearly all the old residents. and the Of the
English population Tor the South while the Ger
mans universally fer Lincoln Three-fourths OF
the Lincoln army raised in Missouri are Germans who
give trouble Than double their number of other
troops, for if they not paid square up which it is
difficult to de- there is in the camp.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

Fremont ADJUTANT GENERAL PLACED UNDER AR
REsr.-The asbington Star of recent date says: =
Captain McKeever, General Fremonts chief Adjutant
General reached Washington Tuesday evening, and,
hear has been placed under arrest by General Nc
CleIIans orders some charge charges brought by
General Curtis, growing out of General Fremonts
ders censurng General Curtis. 1t seems to be under
stood that the charges at length against Captain Me-
Keever have not yet reached headquarters here.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

FROM iYBEE.-The steamer Ida arrived last evening
at five O'clock but brought news of interest from
below. II is thought that not than thousand
Yankees have yet been landed on 1ybee. There were
only five vessels in Tybee Roads yesterday afternoon
One gunooat, left early yesterday morning and passed
out the Bar. No troops were-landed yesterday.
SAVANNAH Mems 3(lth 1H
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
sEouESTRATION NOTICE

HAVING been appointed by the Judge Of the strict
of the Confederate States of America for the District
North Carolina Receiver for the District composed of
the counties of New Hanover Brunswick Columbus, Bla
den Robson and Richmond, hereby notify every AOr
ney Agent former Partner Trustee other person hold
ing controlling within said district any lands enements
or hereditaments GOO chate, rights credits or
any therein of for alien enemy Of the Con-
tederate States Of AmeTicG speedily to ntom of The
same and render into he eof and far
practicable place tire same in nv hands. ANY
wiIfuy failing to do s0H be guilty Of high n'&demed
nor and liable TO be ndiced ConUioted, fined and tnprS
cned as proulded by id,c
also notify each and every citizen Of the Confede.
States speedily to give information he
qured by law) of any and all lands and redi
taments rights and credits within the said District and Of
every right and interest therein held owned and possessed
or enjoy ed by for any such alien enemy
Ofice on Princess street, West door, URNAL Building
DUBRUlZ GUITAR
Receiver for the District comprising of New
Hanover Brunswick Columbus Baden, BObesOn and Rich
mond.
October 29th. 1861. 46RI 0tf.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

Three privates of the New York regiment known as
the Morgan Rifles" recently, while drunken
spree, whipped their Colonel The men were tried in
New York last week, and on pleading guilty each
fined 6L cents Cheap fun
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05

At her fathers residence in New Hanover county, on
the 21st inst. Hiss WINFIELD ANN MONTGOMERY aged
10 years. The deceased possessed remarkably
and mild Disposition to which added the
and meekhess of sincere christian. che much below
ed by all who knew her. tor her many nebe and endearng
qualities But death claimed her for his ia the early
spring time of womanhood sin had corrupted
consumed May Cod the father of the atheress protect
and bless the remaining orphans and last bring them
to the Saints rest in Heaven. G. A. Ms
Ia Wilmington, the I'd inst Sergeant D. F. PARKER,
aged u years. Sergeant Parker member of ompa-
ny K, Capt Moody 28h Regiment N. c. Volunteer and
OF Stanly county. His remains will be forwarded
to his residence in StaHly county, for interment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-12-05
WAR DEPARTnEENT,
nHnN NOE nEsICE


RICHMOND November 27h, 1861. !
dds will be received this Office until he 20.h day of
ID December next the following GUN CARRIAGES,
equipments delivered the Railroad depot:
200 Oak Siege Carriages, with mbers for 62 inch Rifle
Siege Guns.
100 Oak Barbete Carriages with Chassis Platforms EeVa.
ting Apparatus Centre Rings Pntle Plates lnte Pins,
Traversing Segments, 800 Tie Flaes ard 800 Bolts.
Fifty of The asove for new pattern 6nch and fifty for
new pattern 10 inch Coumbiads.
Bids may be made for any number less than the whos
number required Drawings aud specifications Of and
iron WORK viii he furnished by this office.
J. G0hGAS, Lieutenant Colonel,
Nov. 23h, l66l-72&l5tl5Dec. Chief of Ordnance