Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-09-11
LATE TELEGRApHIC DISPATCHES.

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WHEELING, Va. Sept. 1.-Intense excite
ment prevails here tonight among Pierpont
and the whole nest of traitors. A despatch
from Fairmont, Marion county, says the Sc
cessionists in the b OK counties have risen en-
naasse, and are marching upon the town to
burn il. They are also tearing up the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad. The rising is sup
posed to be in CONCERT withAlmoSeInent of
Gen. Lees,
Three conventions are advertised to be held
on the 10th instant-nainely, the Secession
State Convention of Maryland, called by the
members of the Legislature of that State, to
meet at Bait more the Armed Neutrality or
Peace Convention of the State of Kentucky Y,
at Frankfort and the New York German
Republican State Convention, at Syracuse
The Administration has decided that the in
terests OF the Republic require that the first
two shall not be held, and they will aceor-
dinghy be suppressed
The Administration regards all peace con-
ventlons as in the highest degree treasona-
ble, and all advocates Of peace as traitors.
The Government will not attempt to col
lect dlties on board of vessels, or declare the
ports closed, but will rely o. the efficiency of
the blockade.
Among the papers captured at Hatteras
Was a communication from the late Consul
at Rlo %Janelro, giving a description of ves-
sells leaving, and to leave with cargoes. Six
OF thes e were captured by the privateer.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31.-Gen Fremont has
proclaimed that the State of Missouri l. mn.
der martial law Persons found with arms
IN their hands will be court fgsrtialed and
shot. The property, personal and real. of
persons who take up arms against the Fed
eral government will be contscated. and
their slaves declared freemen. The people
are warned to return to their homes. and
their absence, without sufficient cause. will
De considered presumptive evidence against
the absentees.
Inc Provost Marshal, Mr.. MeKensley. for
oios all persons from passing out of the coun-
Try without a pass.
LOUISVILLE, Sept 2.-Georeetown. in this
o1ale' was surrounded yesterday by a COM
pany Of Lincoln cavalry, who took Gov Ma
Collin and several citizens p~rieners
Georgetown is the capital ofIScott county.
KY, and situated II miles ~eastof Frankfort
reputation estimated at $500
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The Harriet Lane.
got ashore Oft Hatteras, and had to throw her
and coal overheard before she got off-
ohe had Just returned from New York, where
she received several bouncing rifed cannon
OF great range.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-The Confiscation
Bill passed by Congress west into effect nm
the lst instant. Under its Operation four
dollars belonging to Southerners
were on yesterday seized in the Park BANK
NEW York, Sept. 3.-The Surveyor of the
yesterday seized % vessels owned in
whole or IN part in the South.
BOSTON, Sept. 1.-Two banks. owned IN
have been seized by the Survey
or OF the port.
!, RIcHNoND, Sept, 3.-One hundred and two
eoeraiis's, taken prisoners near Gauley
orage, spy Gen. Floyd, last week, arrived in
'lchihond this afternoon One hundred
ere OF the Ohio 7th Regiment. Many were
inca and the balance of the Regiment fled
|. great confusion, wading and swimming the
lVer; Ihey were signally routed and thor
usnly oemorallzed. About 900 prisoners
re now in Richmond.
Ine weather is very cool 10 the mountains
I Virginia, hence wintee-I155lin is much
leeded by many of the soldiers II 10 ~
iuty OF the Southern people to be liberal in
suitable clothing and sustain every
hort to ameliorate the condition of the sick
FAYETTE, August 29.-Apprehensions be-
ne felt that the branch of the State Bank at
his place would be robbed, the cashier yes
erday sent the specie, amounting to about
'l00, 600, to the Allen depot, on the North
I'm Missouri Railroad, for transportation to
st. Louis.
On reaching Allen depot, the money was
by a party of Secessionists, headed by
Poindexter, and carried off.
Whether it will be recovered or not is IN
determined, some saying that Poindexter has
oeen induced to return it to the bank, while
assert that he will attempt to cross
he Missouri river, and carry it to Gen. Prices
lrmy in the Southwest
WASHINGTON, Sept. a.-Heavy firing heard
IN the Virginia side to-day. Reports vague
concerning it.
The Confederates are con centrating a large
orce south of Alexandria. They are erect
ng batteries near the mouth OF Occoquan
river.
Heavy firing heard in the direction Of the
Federal lines this morning, but TO report of
l battle has been received.
some SklrInlSnlng mas occurred In the VI
of the Chain Bridge over the Potomac,
but it was not believed to have been serious.
MACON Cry, Mo-, Aug. 31.-The Seces-
.sionists have taken st. Joseph and Shebina.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 4.,-They are fighting
all over Missouri, and both parties are cap
turing many prisoners.
PENSACOLA. Sept. About noon y~ester-
day the dry Dock, aground between Fort
Pickens and the Navy Yard, was burned. It
is not known whether it was the act of the
Confederates or Lincolnites.
C~INcINNATI, Sept. 4-Lincoln's Marshal
yesterday seized the interest of all citizens
in the rebel States in merchandise now for
sale here on commission, amounting to $780,
900.
New York, Sept. "a special despatch
to the Times, says there was no Cabinet
meeting to-day. 1t is supposed that the vii
lains are preparing to evacuate.
CAIRO, Sept 3.-Col. Wallace, of the yam
kee army, and Gen. Pillow, of the Confed-
crate forces, have exchanged prisoners.
G8@ A Correspondent of the Richmond
Examiner, at Atlanta, Ga, writes as follows