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The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The awards of the government contracts
for beef and pork were made public yester-
day. Alps bbls. of the former were con-
tracted for at l5.75@Sl7 for mess, including
some prime at $ll, and prime mess at
14(0Sl5
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

l. is just three months since the Bull Run
affair. For two months two Of the largest
armies ever assembled in modern times. and
Provided VITA all the means and appliances
of war that modern invention can supply,
have stood face to face.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

A dispatch was received at Washington on
Monday from General Rosecrans, dated at
Camp Iompkins, near Gauley Bridge. where
ne has been encamped for some time. lie
reports all quiet. The Confederatcs. it is
said, are falling back from their position.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The Local Preachers Convention. of tho
M. n Church, recently held in New York.
alter an exciting debate. refused to act On
resolutions introduced in relation to the pre-
sent war.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

1t is currently stated that General SCOTS
health is much impaired but he attends reg
ularly to business.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23
MARRIED

Oa the 9Th Of September by the Rev. J Fl w
lemon Mr.. JOSEPH MORSEMAN, and SARAH
KING, both of this city. a.
On the 2lst ult., by the same, JOHN R. MIL.
lGh, and CATBARINE CHAUNCEY
On the 10Th ult., by the same, WILLIAM
oMlIH' and MARY A. LILLIBRIDGE.
~, in the lOth inst, by the same, JOHN YVES.
LEY ADAMS, and FANNY WITTAKER
r On tn the 22d inst, by the Same, CHRISTOPHER
LIZ LES, and JANE ALLEN. - A'n
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

A dispatch, dated Cincinnati October %
says: "a fight occurred at Camp Wildcat,
Kentucky. Zollicofsr, with some 1000
Confederates, made three different attacks
OIL Col. Garraud's camp of 1900 men, and
was each time repulsel with considerable
loss.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

1t is supposed that the command of the
army of the West will be given to Gen. Wool.
asst is understood that the thing was near
being determined some time since.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The funeral of the late Thomas Wildey. in
Baltimore, was attended by the Lodges of
Odd Fellows, and the procession was a LARGO
one.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

Camp Denison, in Ohio, is TO be used az
winter quarters for Western troops. 1t bas
been recently fitted no Cor that purpose.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

v 1t IS runnored that Colonel Graham, of
Sickles' brigade, was accidentally killel
yesterday, at or near Port Tobacco.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

81 ihlrty-nlna thousand seven hnndred and
sixty-elght horses have been purchased by
the government ii Cincinnati since the break.
ing out of the troubles.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

II is not believed that any other vessel
than the schooaer Fairfax, heretofore report
ed has been captured by the batteries on the
Potomac!
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

white Gunpowder" is among the war
novelties now being made aud talked
about.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

kUGS;-Sob. Nitrate Bismuth; Hops; Alec.
~ mol; Oamphor; oardamon Seed; &C. &C..
just received, and for sale by w.
AMEo ENTWISLE, JP.,
e0' Apothecary, 81 King street.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

Some Indiana regiments, at .Terre Haute,
recently proceeded TO sack printing office,
ana oemol'shf4 several private residences.
Great excitement was created. and tho c;,;-
zens were about organizing, and marching
aga inst their camps.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The army ''reguIaton' horse is fifteen IN
sixteen hands high, between four and nina
years old, perfectly sound, square trotter,
and color bay, brown, black or sorrel
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The ship Thomas Watson, from Liverpool,
while attempting to run the blockade. and
get Into Charleston, on the 10Th, was run en-
shore, and beaohed. Tine SHY was burned
by the Federal troops, they first taking from
her large amount of army fauuels.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

1t has been decided not to renew the ma:
tent OF McCormicks reaping machine,
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

COUNTRY CHURCHES Mount Olivet Church
mile nortn OF Balls Cross Roads. is now
a mere she'll, every olapboard having been
taken OF. Hunters Chapel was commenced
upon, tut W as saved before the work Of de-
struction had proceeded far.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

- The MILITARY CoURT--The statement
that the time for opening the Military Court
had been changed from one to three o'clock
is erroneous. The change was merely a
temporary one--and che Court met this
morning at the usual hou.'. No civil busi-
ness OF interest, however, came before il.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

l ne ueof@eto~n Medical College has 70.
opened it's session. -
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

The Geographic war news from the West
give accounts of the capture of one hundred
Federal troops in Caldwell Cosntv. Nilsson.
n-ot skirmsh near Lebanon, and of the
route OF Conf derate forces estimated at s
ooO men near Frederckstown, in the same
State
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-23

MEETING OF THE UNION AssoC1ATIoN-No.
MINATIoN FOR U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIvRs.-A meeting of the Union Associa.
tlon' OF this city, was held last night at the
Lyceum Hall, S. Shinn in the chair.
After a discussion as to the propriety of no.
mlnating candidate for the United States
House of Representatives, it was determined
by the meeting to 60 into such nomination.
when 5. Ferguson Beach was selected as the
candidate, he having received upwards Of
fifty votes, G. B. Shirley 2, = Garsas l.
and = soper |. The meeting then ad.
ourned.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19
Further Details Of tbs Battle at Bethel
Church.

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=,
...r. Tim, 49,, .n,n. c.,,.',,., r,,,,. =
.
day ,,,rp;ry mn tho n..r,r.,L., u,......,,
couul,r,d a, Br,h.l Churrh. .i.v,, u,i,..
b.yond uam,l.n. NV N.,ruJ,r ur,, ,h,,,r
fifteen hundred men Aft,r su,r,,,J Gam,
bat of but short dura,i,u. ,,. ,r,u,y w.,,.
defeated md pursued ,u,,,,. ui.,, ,,r,,,,.,
Hamilton Lv ou, yic;orion. rr,nr,. Their
los, i, estimated yy MI, Aud,.r,on -,
HAMPTON. an g., Witness, at .I.nut r,,,..
hu,i,.I k,lI..j D,r i,s. - r,,...-.,, J.. H..
seventeen Killed.
Among the Killed on Tn. ,r.p,', .ij,.
WA, Col G.,ry. nnrv,, ,;,. r,,,,..r
Colonel Of rb. New Work. Seventh R.,i.
m.n;. He wos in command ,r ,b.. h.,
York Zouaye. uluo in ,umb,,,.,,ho mas.
licipa;cd in the engagement When h,.
column rre,rd. uud br,k, uus,.r our fir.
D".yea crdcavored L. rally lheln As ne
advanced towards our lrenches,hc was ,h"t
through tie heart The Xoua,es mme
diately turned and fled ia every direction,
our troops pursuing them for u short dis
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19
Gen. Beauregard's Proclamation.

Ger. BeauregarJ has issued the fol-
lowing proclamation to the people oi the
counties of Loudon, Fairfax and Prince
William
a reckless and unprncirled tyran, has
invaded your soil. Abraham Lincoln.
regardless oi all mora legal and cousti
tuuonal restraints, has tnrown his Ado
lit'on hosts among you, who are murder.
my and lnPrrsonIng your crrlzeus, coufis
ca'ing and destroying your property, and
committing other ncis OF violence and
outrage, too shocking aud reyolting to
humanity 10 be enumerated. All rule,
ol civilized warfare are abandoned, and
iaey proclaim bv their acts, if 40, on
their banners, that their war cry is
"BEAUTy AND BoorY" All that is dear
to man-your honor. and that Of your
wives and daughters-your fortunes all
your lives, are involved in this momeu.
tous contest.
In the name, theieoi. OF the cons ituled
authorities Of the Confederate Sla,es-in
the sacred cause Of constitutional liberty
and sell govertlIont. for which We are
contendIng-in behaI; Of civilization snd
humanity itself, ], Il. I. Beauregard,
Brigadier General Of the Confederate
States. commanding at Camp P.ckens,
Manassas Junction, do make this NV
Proclamation. and invite aud enjoin you,
10y every consideration dear TO the hearts
OF Teelnen and patriots. by the name and
memory Of your revolutionary fathers,
aud by the purity and sanctity of your
domestic tiresides, TO rally to the stan
dard Of your State and country, and by
every means in your power compatible
with honorable warfare, To drive back
and expel the invaders from your land.
/ couJure you to be true and loyal TO
your country and her legal aud conslitu.
tional authorities, and especially to be
vig'lant OF the movements and rc,s Of
the enemy, so as 10 enable you TO give
the earliest authentic information a,
these headquarters, or to the officers un
der my command.
desire TO assure you that the utmost
protection in my power will be extended
TO you all. (Signej,) &. /. BEAUREoARD
Brig Geu'l Comdg.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19
Andy Johnson a Spy and Traitor.

A Richmond correspondent of the Char
lesion Courier says:
IAN important piece of information has
just been made known, though not publicly
published, which shows that Andrew john
son, of Tennessee, has been playing the
part OF spy and traitor to the South
A letter is now in the hands of President
Davis from Amos A. Lawrence, one of the
most rabid Republican milIionaircs Of Mas.
sachusetts, addressed to Johnson, in which
he acknowledges the receipt of valuable in.
formation concerning affairs in the South,
the number of forces, the sentiments of the
people, and the plan of the campaign. Law
renee adds that lie has sent him check for
one thousand dollars as compensation for
the services reDdered."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19
WAR NEWS.
--LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.l
Battle at Bethel Chur oh.
Victory of the North Caroliniars
800 Of the Enemy Slain ! !
&c, &C., &c.

RICHMOND, June ll.-An engagement
took lace yesterday near Bethel Church,
between Newport News and Yorktown
Twelve hundred Southern troops, uader
Col. J. Bankhead Magruder, were intercept
ted on the high ground around the Church,
and assailed by 5000 of the enemy, who
was repulsed three several times with heavy
loss on the enemy's side, our loss being
small
The Confederate troops engaged were
the First North Carolina Regiment, the
Hampton (Va) Battalion, and one company
Of the Richmond iiowilzers. The enemy
rctreatei towards Newport News, leaving
about 100 of their men dead on the road
ANOTHER ACCOUNT
On Saturday last, scouting party Of the
Southern troops encountered similar par
ty Of the Lincoln troops near llamp.on..-
The Iincoin,es numbered about 200 The
U. =. troops mis,ook The others for friends.
The Southern troops, ut the first Gre,
killed ten of the enemy, aud wounded
about Is. They also took one prisoncr.-
Our forces were uninjured, although the
u. 5. troops returned their lire. Both sides
then Withdrew. On Monday, the Llncoln
troops, about 1000 strong, attacked the en-
t'enched Southern troops, about 1000 III
number, at Bethel Church. Our men re.
pulsed the enemy three times. The enemy
then withdrew, but our troops held their
position ill tmis morning, when ihey also
Withdrew. The enemy's loss IL about 300
Our loss is one Killed and live or six wuun
ded. The entertainments at the CHuIc!.
were erected with cons innate j.dgmrui,
and more than equaiizrd the disparity of
the numbers engaged.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19
From Virginia.

RICHMOND, June iI.-Major J. II. Ira.
pier has been appointed Colonel Of En-.
gineers, TO take charge of the fortifca.
tions in South Carolina.
The President this aftsrnoon rry;ewsa
Ihe south Carolina troops. There wa. a
hne display. Prcsiden, Davis spoke with
fes'ing OF the distinguished sacrifice. Of
Cs'oIinians. 10 10 they had changed the
red er"ss Of 81 George for the star. and
strips. aud in 81 they would stsike Zoe the
broad bars OF tho Coniederats States, and
assist ns in establishing a Government
which will be tbs noslcst aud mos, perna.
ncpt Ever seen.
Inc Virginia State Convention will mes,
tomorrow.
Recent isttsu from cur Commissions.
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Later from Manassas. Y

Sianassa,, Jlic l3,
Tie Virginia troop- have barnt thfes Ca-
Gal Boats aud destroyed ,hree Locks be.
tween lhs Point Of Rocks aud iiarpsr's
Ferry.
hdvices from llagerslown state that the
Confederate uoops crossed the river vt
Merceyile, and OIL Saturday uigh, attempts
ed to seize the Canal Boa, aud 500 barrels
Of flour They failed however, in consc-
qnence Of an overwhelming force being
stationed there, including The Sa,rpsbus.
Home Guard.
The tralto. Governor OF Miryl,ud (tIicks)
has asked for Federal Troops to put down
'he voice Of the people and intiln.da,e and
control the Legislature nj Frederick.
The Dam on the Potomac bas been the
scene Of sharp conflict IL originated in
IN attempt on the part Of virgnian, 10 ac-
comp!ish its destruction wbica was resisted
by the enemy.
ASecond attempt was made by the Vir,
ginians this morning bat they were resisted
by the Home Guard Of Clear Spring, aud
Wi'liamspot The engagemeu. is now
going on.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19

The "iASC&G~EH GEEYs"-Within the
last few days, we have met In our streets a
good many members of this fine Company
who are at home on furlough. Four Com.
panes of Lieut.. Col Banding's detachment,
including the "Greys," were last week mus
tered in the Confederate service. The OF.
ganiza'ion of the Regiment is preserved
and the purpose is to fill up with new com.
panies. 1t presents good chance for or.
gnnized companies, who will be received
Immediately. Several recruits have recently
left this vicinity to join the 'Greys.' The
captain will furnish us for future pubicL
ton, roll of the company as received in
the Confederate service.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19

ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-,
PELsIDANr AND VICE PREsIDENr.- rhe
act providing for the permanent orgaui'
Z''io" ot The G"'cTLment, requires that
III all those States IN which no provision
has been made for the eeclion Of mem.
Der, OF Congress under the new Cons,i,u.
ton, an election shall be held on the first
Wednesday in November next. 1t which
lime he election Of electors for President
and Vice. President shall also be- held
lie electors are required TO meet IN their
respective States on the first Wednesday
II December thereafter, and proceed 10
cast their votes for President and Vice,
President.
The members who may be elected
and the Senators to be chosen by the
States, shall assemble at the seat oil Gov.
eminent of the Confederate States on the
18Th day of February, 1862. and pro,
ceed respectively TO the election of Speak.
er OF the House and President of the
Senate. On the l9ih day of February
the Presiden, Of the Senate shall open
the certificates, the votes Shall then be
Counted, and the President insugurated
on the 22l day o. February, 1862
Charleston COUrier.
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be to act rs s,'oSts, as advanced guards, to
attack and drive in outposts, to harass the
camps, TO attack an advancing army in the
Hank, to make ambuscades, and to annoy
the enemy in every manner consistent with
the usages Of war.
The field Of action would bv the one as
signed us by the Commapder-in, Chief of
the Confederate forces. That field being
sought by them always where the foe could
be found-whether on ,he border, ia our
own State, or in the enemy's country.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19

RETURNING REAsoN.-By n letter receiv-
ed in this city, yesterday, Gays the Carroll.
MAN, we learn that a great reaction has
taken place among the moneyed men Of
New York and Bosom, and that petitions
are circulating to be laid before Congress,
asking the peaceful recognition of the
Southern Confedrracy, and the establish
ment Of amicablc relations by friendly irea.
ties. The petitions set fDrIh that unless
the war is brought to n close very speedily,
New York and Boston are ruined cities.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19

Northern Account of ths Battle.
REPORT OF A YANKEE.
TWO OFFICERS MISSING.
Flag OF Truos . Displayed.
PERMISSION ASKED TO BURY. THEIR
DEAD.
Proposition to Swap for the
Yankees Declined.
Prominent spies Taken.
RiCliM1yp. Jane I3, 1871


The rnrmy's account of the Bate at
Bethel, received bi BIl,i,npr., al nix - :,
thirty Of their men were killed and one
hundred Were wounded.
Majrr Winthrop. GB.llcr, AiI) and
Lieut. Col Ginncl, Of the New York 5th
Regiment, are mi,sing.
Col M,yrudsr, the ;n,nic' OF lie
c"n'elrfates. has received f,. Of Trace
askin! pcrmis>io for the i.mroin,u, To
bury their dead. Permission la, bsen
grautrd.
a proposition was also IN Iic by tnc Lin
colni'c commander Ia cxv'nng. ciriipn
caplives held Nv the Yankee iropp-, f,r
their srldiers captured during the eug,gr.
nent. Th, Was declined by Col Mauru.
der
The olhcial report by Col. Magruder
state, tl''t the enemy were $500 strong
aud The Confedertics 1900.
Thirteen prisoner, arrived here to-day
from Manassas captured during the ps,t
tm o days. SA&s
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Aid the Families of Volunteers.


1t will be remembered that the associa
tion for the relief of the families Of Volun
teers, formed In this District, adjourned o,
the first Monday in the present month. &c
meet again on the first Monday in Angus,
In the mean time, the Committees in In,
several Beats are authorized to supply from
the funds which they may receive,the want,
Of such of the families Of Volunteers now
IN the service Of their country, as may be
entitled TO our assistance.
The plan proposed and adopted at the
! first District meeting, contemplated, if we
are correctly Informed. the raising OF about
one thousand dollars which sum it wns
supposed would supply the wants of the
needy among the families of the two com.
punes now in the field from this District
for the remainder of the present year. Al
the last meeting, not quite one third of this
sum was reported by The Committees.
We hope, that at the approaching meet-
ing IN August. the Committees will be able
to report that the reGusilion has been me,
fully, and that not one man in the District
has refused to contribute 10 this worthy
object We hesitate not TO say that, they
who have not shou!dered their muskct
and yet refuse to make liberal advance
for the wives and children OF those who
are fighting their battles, do not possess
that degree Of patriotism which the truly
cri i..ul .,E Oh la,
spire. This IL no time for the exercise of
selfish considerations time for boarding
wealth. Both blood and money mus, be
allowed to flow freely if We would preserve
our liberties and rights in the trying ordeal
through which we are passing. The fami.
lies Of our brave volunteers are the special
objects of our care. They must be provi
! ded for and if the Committee find that
their wants are larger than the present ar
rangemen, contemplated, a further requsi
| ton should be made upon the District
Other calls for troops will doubtless come
and If we would see these calls met prompt
! ly, We must show that the families Of those
who respond will be cared for in their 'ab,
sence. To ignore, for the present, higher
considerations and look upon the question
as a pecmniary one, q thousand or two dol
lars is n mere pittance for Lancaster 10 q
cause where we have tens and hundreds o.
thousands ut stake. Men had better ex
! pend one half they are worth than lose tht
whole. If Abe Lincoln's hirelings are ev.l
pc united 10 invest our Stale nv they have
invested Maryland and portions Of Virginia
what will the eight millions Of property ia
the District be worth This is a question
which may well engage our attention, and
our knowledge of the depredations and de
siruction Of property committed mt Hamp
ton and other paris Of Virginia, will assist
| US in the solution Of il.
We have not thought it proper 1, urg,
upon the Committees diligence 10 the pros
eculoa Of their labors (; they are men who
we believe have dyly estimated the impor
tanee of the trust which their feiiow.citi
zens have imposed upon them, and W.
doubt not will act accordingly.
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marion Men"

A force to be styled the "Marioa Men,
is now being raised 10 the Parishes In this
State by Capt. G. d. Lar,igue. Capt. T..
(says the Msrcury) has already had three
companies rendered him, and offers OF Judi.
vIduals enough to make q fourth.
1t was intended TO arm sach man with n
PAIR Of Coils Lavy pistols and sabre, a
sabre pike. or with one pistol and nas
with q sabre bayone
Captain Lariigue favors the idea OF hav.
ing one Of his companies. or some Of the
InembsfSof each company, provided with
doabie baSrelled guns. ns in lighting in the
dark they would bo more effective than q
rifle lie desires 10 enter service for three
years, u tho war should Iast 40 long.
The general duties Of the command will
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-06-19

SELLING VIRGINIA NEGROES IN CUBA.
We have heard from various sources
that large number of the Legros who
have been captured by the Northern in-
vnders on tie peninsula have been sent
BY them 10 Cuba, 10 be sold, and that
they declare their intention to make the
sale Of negroes one means Of defraying
the expenses Of the war.
The authorities OF the South can only
meet this procedure IN one wav. For
every negro Kidnapped, some Yarkee
prisoner must he put into the hands OF
the master who has been robbed to cup.
ply the place Of bis servatnt, till the ne'
g'o is returned and for every slave sold
to Cuba, or elsewhere, two Yankees
must he ensIayed. The time for forbear-
snce with these wretches has passed, and
the people Of the South demand tina.
they shall be treated as their crimes de-
serve.-Riehmoad Dispatch.
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announces the favorable condition of Con-
federate affairs in Europe
RIcHMoND, June l5.-'rhc injunction Of
secrecy was removed yesterday from the
proceedings in relation to Virginia's nc. OF
secession of April II. The vote stood Ss
in favor and b5 opposition. Ths Journals
show changes. and on the final vote 1903 IA
vored the passage of the ordinance Yes.
terday, i4lh, the ordinance was aligned by
81 members. Several delegates were nb.
sent in war, some sck, and one (Cap,. Marr)
WAS killed by the FedeTalists at Fairfax.
Various rumors are current here of bat
ties and movements Of the Federal troops,
bu, nothing has been automatically ascer.
tanned.