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Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-01
NEWBERN, n c.. TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER l. 1861.
reached Londonderry the evening of the 4th.

reached Londonderry the evening of the 4th.
The political news is unimportant.
The London Times says the impression seemed
to be very general that passengers to and from
the United States required TO be cautioned
at the present juncture, against any ready ex-
preston of opinion on the war and the policy of
waiting a short time precaution against the
contingencies OF the cotton supply and of the
state of distant market for manufacturing goods
continued 10 make progress in Lancashire
The Times, in editorial on the present
pect of American affairs, argues that enough has
transpired to show that the subjugation of the
South is next to impossible.
BosroN, Sept l6.-Capt King, of the brig
Northman. reports the privateer Sumter at Fort
Amsterdam on the 23d of August.
A letter from Surnam states that the Sumter
was there on the 3lst August, destitute OF coal
and provisions. The Captain threatened to fire
on the town unless supplied.
NEW YORK, Sept. l6.-The Tribune of this
morning says that two important movements
against the Southern coast are in progress The
expeditions will be ready in very few weeks,
to land forces under Gems. Butler and Sherm An
The force will be %, 600 men, with G proportion
ate naval force
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 16.-Gen. Fremont will be
furnished on the lst of October with five bate
ries and all equipments
CHARLESTON, Sept 21.-The Courier of this
morning says that is it rumored that preparations
are making for an early shipment OF cotton from
some port in South Carolina.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. %, 1861
Ietus Have NO More Political Con-
rnTafiOnS.

With the death of the old government and
its other corruptions, we hope, as for as the
south is concerned, the people will have moth
ino more to do with political conventioEs.-
They are never attended by the honest masses
in county, district or State; and instead OF ex-
pressing the wishes and feelings OF the PEOPLE
ar. GO managed as to serve the ends of wire
pul.ers, party tricksters and demas0gues'
We oppose then, for these reasons the
holding of Convention in the 3rd Congress
ional District to nominate candidate, and if
such Conventions should be hatched UP by es-
pirants for the post we beseoch the people OF
Craven to have nothing to do with it. This is
no time for County meetings or district Con
vcntion< and it is very sure that tho creature
who will new 90 about trying to get up either is
unfit to represent Us in Congress or elsewhere,
If anv citizen of Craven thinks himself quail
fled for the post let him declare himself and
so of other Counties, and the people will be
apt to make good selection.
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Spirit and PROGRESS of the war:

LINCOLNITES AIDING TO SUBJUGATE KENTUCKY
The Cincinnati Commercial, Lincoln organ,
says:
ton and instruction, in each of the States of Ohio
Indinia and Illinois, (not counting the army
at Cairo, or the Kentucky troops at Camp Joe
Hot) ten thousand soldiers, ready for the field.
If the Union men of Kent Icky want help to
oue ell the secessionists in that State, they know
where to look for it. Ohio and Indiana could
send more than twenty thousand men into the
heart of Kentucky within a week. armed in the
best style, and provided with all the equpage
necessary to the efficiency of a ''grand army.
FEDERAL FORCES AT PADUCAH.
The Federal force at Pdducah has been in
creased to 10000. The battery on the Kentucky
shore opposite Cairo, will, when finished, be a
ErmidabIe work The total number of Federal
troops stationed around the junction of the Ohio
and Mississippi rivers-at Cairo, Bird Point,
Norfolk Paducah and the Kentucky shore op-
poste Cairo-is said to be 10000
BOWLING GREEN AND NULDROUGHS HILL IN POS
SESSION OF THE CONFEDERATE TROOPS.
Our latest advices from Kentucky bring us
news that the Confederate troops, under COM
mand of Brigadier- General S. B. Buckner, took
possession of Bowling Green, Kentucky, on
Wednesday. Bowling Green is situated near
the centre of the State, and is a strong stra-
tegical point No resistance was made, most
of the inhabitants there we understand, sym
pathizng with the South A soldier who had
climbed the flagstaff to pull down the United
States flag was cowardly fired upon by some
Union men, and, to save himself, jumped tc
the ground and broke his leg. Beyond this
there was no resistance or trouble. On tht
contrary, the accounts represent Gen. Bucknel
to have been ioyfully received at Bowling
Green, men, women and children vieing with
each other in the expression of warm and un
affected gratitude They regard him as mes
senger sent to protect them against tyranny
and oppression. There is no doubt that if the
Lincoln Administration attempt to drive him
out thousands of brave and noble hearted
Kentuckians will unite under his standard to
resist them
simultaneously with this movement Gen
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CoNFEDERRATE APPoINTMENTs.-D. T. Cara
way Esq, who has been acting as assistant
commissary at this place for several months
with acceptability under authority from the
State government has been continued in that
department by commission from President
Davis with grade of Captain. Also II. G.
Jones Esq, late commissioner of Prizes in the
Confederate Court, has by appointment from
Judge Biggs been favored with the important
office of Receiver under the provisions of the
sequestration act passed at the late session of
Congress.
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Patriotic Tender.

We admire the letter of Mr.. Cohen in this is
sue, and only wonder that he had not made
the tender Of his services sooner. We see no
reason why ministers, doctors and lawyers
should not repair to Col. Sinsletary for orders
as we'll as other citizens. They have property
and families to be protected and let them as
slst in the general def noes. Certainly the
profession, whatever it may be, can't free
man from responsibility at time like this.
Mr. Cohen is from South Carolina and we
believe owns no property here, having taken
charge of the Baptist Congregation here
less than year ago, and not having removed
his property from his former place of resi-
dencc; hence his conduct is in pleasing con-
trast with those natice citizens who are pack
ing up and packing off their goods and chattles
ready to fly themselves as soon as the first gun
is fired We hope the Reverend gentleman,
with gun and spade, will repair at once to the
camp of Col. Singletary, where We know his
services will be accepted, and we would urge
all other a6ze-6odied citizens to follow his ex.
amule
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definite intelligence from Lexington, Missouri,
to-day. Dispatches were received here this al
ternoon, stating that it was reported and be-
leved that Lexington had been taken on Tues
day last.
Two gentlemen, who arrived here late this
evening, having left Boonsvle on the 10Th
instant, dscredit the report
The following is from the Richmond E:raai-
ner generally reliable source:
Advices received here yesterday from the
Maryland shore give US the account of the
shooting of four hundred mutneers, in the city
of Washington, by orders of Gen. McCLELLAN
The cause for this terrible cxpedient is said to
have been the disobedience of the Yankee
troops to obey the commands of their officers,
Gas they certainly did in the late affair at Lew
insville) to advance upon the Confedcratcs
This intelligence is derived from sources of
testimony, which are fully credited official
quarters.
Accounts have also been received of the ar
rest, by the Lincoln Government, Of Senators
Pearce and Kennedy of MARYLAND
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LATER FROM PENSACOLA.

The correspondent Of the Mobile Register
writes from Pensacola on the 18th inst
The weather the past two or three days has
been insufferably warm.
Yesterday afternoon the Frigate which !
mentioned as having arrived the night previous,
landed quite number of soldiers or marines on
the island. This morning both her and the
G. dorado left their anchorage. Whittier gone,
we can only conjecture.
Pensacola, like other places, has its rumors;
the most prominent one is that Old Brown wal
ted on Gen Bragg this morning, through Il
white flag, informing him that if operations
on the steamer Fulton, now at the navy
yard, were continued, he would open fire.
Rumour does not tell us, however, Gen. Bragg S
reply.
A very daring act has Just been performed
by the vantlals encamped at Santa Rosa Island.
About 3 o clock in the morning five Federal
launches, containing twenty men each, came
over to the nayy-yard and burnt the gunboat
VIM H. Judah, which was lying along the
wharf in the basin of the dry dock. y fight
occurred with the guard, whicn resulted in the
loss of five on the part of the enemy we had )
wounded. On the approach OF the enemy. the
sentinel hailed and gave the alarm by ii ing
\ detachment of the Pensacola Guards aud
O her companies, numbering about fifteen men
in ALL had charge of the Judah. When the
sentinel gave the alarm, the Guards com
nenced firing, the enemy steadily advanc ng.
Our men h-rd from the boat until they
were overpowered, when they rctreatcd to the
shore. After fighting awhile, the enc
my fired the Judah and took to their
boats.
The engagement lasted about Is minutes.
The Judah was cut from her moorings aud
drfted opposite Fort Barrancas, where she
sunk The hirclingS as they returned, fired
their howitz rs, stationed on the bow OF the
launches, loaded wi h canister shot, which
scattered about considerably III the yard 1t
was daring feat, and look for similar cx-
ploits soon.
This morning about 8 clock, thirteen guns
were fred by either Pickens or the squadron
Some think that vessel of war had arrived in
the flee but think it was in honor of some
victory or good news. | guess they had just
received the news Of !hc capture OF the forts at
IIatteras Inlet.
Last night magnificent ball was given
aboard the steamer Time by off ;ers OF the
army The evening was bright beyond com
parSon, and the display of beautiful women
and glttcrng uniforms will long occupy green
spot in the memory of the lovely AID brave,
who enjoyed themselves beneath that Septen-
Der moon.
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THE MECHANICS FIRE COMPANY. Tho Ne
chanics Fire Company which was organized
here a few months ago contains much Of the
best muscle in the community and some Of as
good citizens as we have. Many Of them have
families and property to protect as other citi-
zens have, so Why don't they organize them
selves into military company at once for local
detence9 The authorities will commission the
officers of their own choosing and receive them
into the service We hope they will like our
suggestion and act upon it.
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More Hands Wanted.

More hands are wanted on the works near
town and we are authorized by the Military
to say that unless they be fourth
coming very soon they will be pressed into the
service Those who have negroes had as we'll
make note of this matter. The laborers
must be had and will be had.
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ATTEMPT TO BURN THE PENSACOLA NAVY

YARD.
The Pensacola Observer, Of the 18th inst,
gives the following account OF the attempt OF
the Federals to fire the navy-yard about which
the above correspondent writes
The Harbour Police boat Wm. ii. Judah,
Lieut.. McWright in command, was burned
this morning at about 8 o'clock, while lying
at her mooring in the basin at the navy yard,
by party of Fcderals from Fort Pickens. The
Federal troops came over in launches, number
ing. it is estimated five or more, and, when
within range began throwing tarred fire
balls, and other infammable materials,
until the deck of the judah was liter
ally covered with fire, and the schooner in
flames.
In the mean time, several Of the launches
proceeded to the sides of the schooner, and
the Federals commenced, and partially succeed
ed in boarding her, but were finally repulsed
with, it is thought seven or eight killed and a
large number wounded On our side one man
from the Florida regiment is missing, and one
wounded. One Yankee was bayonetted while
attempting to board the Judah, and fell over
board into the bay and numbers of others must
have been killed and wounded while they were
coming up under the Coast Guards fire OF
musketry. The guns of the Judah, as
well as those of the battery, were useless, as
the Federal launches were under our gnns be-
fore their presence was known, or the alarm
fairly given. Q
On their retreat they fired twice from a
swivel on board one of the launches, doing no
other injury than to slightly wound one man.
| Our men on the police boat, numbering: we
think, fifteen, behaved gallantly, and re,
pulsed the enemy, superior in number and
arms, while the very clothes they wore were
burning from being struck with fire-balls.
Lieut.. McWright defended himself with but
sword, and escaped unhurt from the many bul
lets that were aimed at his head. Great
praise is due him for his coolness and intrepid
ity.
This was daring act on the part of the
enemy, but, while we lost in property by
his incendiaryism, he lost in lives to pay fol
| his audacity
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Ladies Relief Society.

The Ladies of Morehcad City, in order to
render more efficient aid to the sick and desti-
tute among our soldiers, have organized a
Ladies' Relief Society" for Morehead City
The officers Of this Society consist of Presi-
dent, 1 Vice Presidents, Sec'ry and Treasurer,
which constitute an Executive Committee, to
give efficient direction to all orders by the So
cietY
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-01

TIE SExAToRs-We are perfectly satisfied
with the election of Messrs. Dorch and Davis
as Senators in the Confederate Congress and
doubt rot but the people generally are,
but the party hacks who want only original
sccessionist put in office are letting off a little
bile.
Well let them grow1, no one cares.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-01

NEGLIGE5CE.-Several of the YBnkee prison
ers confined at Richmond have escaped lately
some of whom have been arrested and return
ed while others have made good their escape
and got to Washington. Now when officers
under good pay are detailed for the special
duty of looking after these prisoners and seeing
that they are kept securely we mast believe
that these escapes are the results of negli
gcncc We hear Of none of our prisoners es-
Gaping from Yankee vigilance and never will,
because the Washington Government puts men
over them to guard them who perform the
duty. We hope we shall hear of no more pris-
oners escaping from Richmond, and should
such be the case there should at once be a
change in the prison keepers.
Eleven Surgeons too have been released at
Richmond on parole and sent North. This is
in strange keeping with the treatment of our
prisoners and the threats to hang the crew of
the .Sapanoh,. We suppose however our rul-
ers know best
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MATERIAL FOR ANOTHER CoMPANY.-Now
that the shipments of naval stores to Yankee
p >rts-under the British fiag-is knocked in
to cooked hat by the surrender of IIatters
and the effectiveness of the blockade, and our
sailors, shipping merchants, pilots, etc. left
with nothing to do, it seems to us that they
might organize good company for local de-
.tencc They have families and property to
protect as well as Others and now that some
of them have made all they can out Of the dis
tresscd condition of the country We see no
reason why they should be excused from do
ing their duty when the war is at CIR very
Threshold Now that men are wanting to assist
in defending their own homes no one can Or
will be excused.
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\ PRAYER FOR THE CONFEDERATE
STATES

Rt. Rev. the Bishop Polk) of Louisiana, hay
ing set apart no special prayer to be used with
reference to the present state of affairs, Rev.
Dr. Goodrich of St PauPs and Rev. Mr.. Fulton,
of Cavalry, OF New Orleans have adopted the
following sublime Scriptural supplication,
which was set forth, towards the close of the
10th century, by the Archbishop Of Cantcr-
bury, in view of the great war then waging by
Philip ofSpain against Elizabeth of England
1t has been slightly altered to adapt it to
the present circumstances of the Confederate
States:
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A PRAYER.

O, Eternal God, In power most mighty, in
strength most glorious, without whom the horse
and chariot is In vain prepared against the day
of battle we bcsccch Thee, from Thy high
throne Of majesty, to hear and receive the hear
ty and humble prayer which, on bended knees,
we, the people of Thy pasture and the sheep
Of Thy hands, unlegnedy acknowledging
Thy might and our weakness, do pour out
before Thee, on bahalf of these Confederate
States, thcir armies their rulers and their
liant men ofwar, who, by Thee inspired, have
put their lives in their hands, and at this time
do oppose themselves against the Malice and
violen ce Of such as bear Il mortal hate again st
us. Arise 0 Lord, and stand up We pray
thee, to help and defend them. BE thou their
Captain to go in and out before them, and to
lead them in their way. Teach Thou their
fingers TO fight and their hands to make bat
tic The Generals and Chicftains bless with
the spirit Of WISDOM, counsel and discretion
the soldiers with minds ready to perform and
execute Grid them all with siren 9Th, and
pour out upon them the spirit Of courage. Give
Them in the day of battle, hearts like the hearts
of lions, invinciple and fearless against evil,
but terrible to such as come out against them.
when the cnc9y doth rage and danger APP
proach be Thou, o Lord, a rock of salvation
and tower of defence unto them. Break the
cnemy's weapons. AS smoke vanisheth, SO
let their enemies be scattered, and let such
hate them Hcc before them Thou SceSt -
Lord. the malice Of our advcrsarics, how they
bear a tyrannous hate against us, continually
vexing and troubling us who tain would live
at peace. Stir up therefore, Lord Thy
strength, ana avcngc our just quarrel. Turn
the sword of our cnomy upon his own head,
and cause his delight in war to be his own des
truction AS Thou hast dealt with him here
totore, so now scatter his forces, and spoil his
mighty ships wherein he trustcth. SO shall
we, the people of thy Inheritance, give praise
unto thy name, and fer Thy great mercy give
thanks unto Thee in the great congregation.
Yea, the world shall know, and the nation shall
understand, to the praise of thy glory, that
Thou alone defcndcst them that trust in Thee,
and givest victory to nations. Hear us 0 Lord,
our strength in these our prayers, for Jesus
Christ his sake. Amen.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

a Committee of three was appointed to visit
the Hospital and inform the Surgeon in charge
of the readiness of the Society, to render what
ever aid he might deem appropriate. There
upon the Society adjourned to meet on Wednes-
day next, o'clock. A NJ
The attire cooperation Of the friends Of the
sick sole ers throughout the State, with their
S0ctety, Is most ...fnesuy desired, and any
package directed to the Ladies' Relief Socie-
ty,' care of w. II. Cunninggim, Macon House,
Morehead City, n. c." shall receive prompt
attention.
P. S.-Papers circulating in the west may
do kindness to the sick of the 7th and 26th
Regiments by inserting the above.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-01

HUNG HERsELF.-Mrs. Tempa Srls, of Broad
Creek, Craven county, hung herself on Friday
last, having lost her reason on account of her
two sons volunteering and joining the army
a jury of inquest was held over the body who
returned verdict as above. Mrs. Siris was a
widow lady and leaves three children, besides
those in the army
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-01

SEIZURE OF GooDs.-A number of boxes,
containing Shoes and Provisions, were seized
at the Depot in this town, OF Thursday last,
on their way to Virginia, the property of spec
uators. This is in compliance with pro
clanation of the Governor, which forbids the
transportation of such articles beyond the the
limits Of North CaroIina.-Gotdsbore' Tri-
buae.
This is all very well and We are glad that
the goods have been seized; but what should
be done with the parties who Sold the goods
to the spectators Are they not spectators
too !? Ought they not to be seized too? To
evade detection we learn that some of the spec
uiators here are shipping off goods in trunks,
taking checks for the trunks to create the I'M
preston THAI they contain legitimate bag
gage. Watch the trunks, Messrs. Governor
| Agents.
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Well let them growl, no one cares.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-02-28

UvADlSe PloTUREs. Persons DESTROYS
.,robtaiping at trifing cost, true Licensees
themselves or children or friends, with
a. intent TO keep such memorials or for
..,.,snts, are recommended to call on Mr..
F,yor H. L1scuM, at Calls Hall in Lam
.,,,ter at any time after Monday next. By
#, useful art, the human face may have
4, prnted and illustrated history from in
fancy 10 youth and old age, every page
thereof showing whether the original was
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vbstber the soul was spoiled and at what
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M A FIR E u

KEE-WHlTIKER-In Hurricane Grove, February
18TH b. A. G. Bonilam Esq, Mr.. linsey Kee, OF Water
loo, to Miss Elizabeth Whtlker, Of Lancaster.
CHANDi.ER--BELI-At Wingyille, February 21st
by T. Greene, Esq, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr. James 5. Chandler to Miss Maggie A. Bell
al. Of the town of Wingville.
Thanks for the golden Gem.
G0ULD-LER0Y--In Fennimore. February 18th, by
Rev. J. 7. Pryor, Mr.. 0rrame Gould and Miss lyd ia
Ann 5. Leroy.
--SCHMALENBERG AT Hickory Grove,
January 29th bg John o. Kreul Esq, SIR Heinrich
luismann and Miss Anna Maria Schmalenberg.
CALVERr-N0lE-At the Empire House. in Hazel
Green, February 18th, by John O'Suliivan, Esq. Mr.
William Calvert, Of Belmont, Lafayette county, to Miss
Susan Mole Of Lima
CUNNINGIAAI--TREG0NI Hazel Green, on
the 3lst january, By John Osulligan Esq., Mr. Andrew
Cunningham and Miss Jane Tregoning, all of Hazel
Green
s R0WLEY-WALLHAR1--In Muscoda, February IS
by Matthias Schafer, Esq, SIR George W Rowley and
Miss Lucy Al. Wallhart, both of Muscoda.
D0RWEsLER-KAEN-- AT Glen Haven, February 2
by A. A. Bennett, Esq, Mr. Phillip Dorwesler and Miss
Ann Mary KAN, both Of jefferson
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L. The Washington correspondent 3

49, Lie ~ $500 49,
the Baltimore 1mericaa writes:
The speech Of the President elect at
indianapolis has attracted much attention.
Ii is regarded as indicating a determination
to deny the right Of secession, enforce the
laws, protect the pubic property, recosar
that which has been seized, and collect the
revenue. He opposes invasion and coer-
eion, but does not regard the performance
Of the duties required Of him by bis oath
Of Office as coercion. It has given great
satisfaction to that wing Of the Republican
party led by Hale, Sumner and King
There is no doubt, however, that the prn-
ciple Of coercion. so far as indicated by the
speech Of Mr.. Lincoln. IS gaining strength
in Congress, and that President Buchanan
is fully sustained by his political friends 10
his determination not only to hold Fort
Sumter, but to reinforce it in case it is at
lacked 81 South Carolina, let the conse-
oucnces BE what they may.