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Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-10-15
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The Confederate States Government, in the
the early par: of the year authorized loan of
S150OO.0O0. Some So 600, 900 of il were prompt
ly subscribed for. and it had been generally sup
posed that by this time he whole loan had been
taken. This understand, is a popular mis-
take. There is still five millions of this loan noS
taken, and for which, understan the Gov
ernment has still open its books for subscrip
tion.
The produce loan has been success from the
beginning. at the time of the surrender OF Fort
Sumter, when shown to be inevitable,
the Secretary of the Treasury called upon the
planters of the Confederate States for subscrp
tiun OF 900 900 bales of cotton-worth, say 800,
O00, ,000-to be paid for in per cent. bonds
Since the war has beer inaugurated, it has been
found necessary to enlarge the cotton loan to
100000 bales. about half the usual crop
This amount would give the Government $lOO,
900, 900. making per cent. funded debt. the
Interest payable semi i-annuay. To secure the
payment of these bonds the provisions of Con-
gress are ample, in its system OF internal taxa
ton, and that of the export duty on cotton.
1t is, we learn considered not unlikely that
the residue of the crop left unsubscribed will be
taken at fair price by Government. and treasury
notes be given therefor, to relieve the plant
ers of auy embarrassment and, at the same time
give the people circulating medium.
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The way that two men were caught in Ran

The way that two men were caught in Ran
dolph county, was thus "A. volunteer compa-
ny was passing along the road, bound for High
Point, where their regiment was to be organ
lied, and they saw two young men in a pretty
large field, pulling fodder Some OF the MEM
bers of the company hailed the young men and
asked why they did not turn out to defend
their country, telling them to ''come along."-
The young men said they would, just as soon
as the got through with that field. AS by one
impulse, the company, to the ehargin Of the
fodder pullers, jumped the fence, to the num-
Der of hundred, and went to work, and in an
inconceivably short time, the field was finish
ed, and the men swore that their young friends
had now no excuse for not going, but must go.
Finally, they didn't CO. but sent John in their
-demijohn. The scene generally, was
rich. The company decided that the John a
foresaid had more spirits in him than the tive
young men of fodder HI. Journal
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Correspondence Mobile Register.

WARRINGTON, Fla Sept. 2O.-A woman in
camp is rara aCis, sight good for sore eyes.
They are like angels visits, ''few and far be-
tween" However, have several times seen
one lately, and she comes upon a most painful
and sorrowful mission, to brother who is
under sentence of death for striking an officer.
He is fine looking young man. have never
witnessed scene SO narrowing to my feelings,
so painfully impressive the prison scene, i'm
which she first met him. never heard pathos
and eloquence equal to hers. The spectators
were in tears. l was sent for by her and went
to the prison. l would not, for long time,
announce my arrival, but stood at a distance,
held in awe by the singular sceEe. In the dim
light of the prison, she kneeling by her
brother and uttering such a prayer as never
heard before. \ friend and relative accom-
panied her, and to him | at last announced my
self But it was long before he could talk CO.
hertly "My God and this is war y was MS
reiterated exclamation.
His sister had hurried to see him at the first
notice of his situation. She has labored for his
salvation, moral and spiritual, with the spirit
of an angel. She obtained copy of the pro-
ceedings f the Court Martial, and went as fast
as steam could take her to Richmond to get O.
pardon for him. The President was sick, but
she saw the Secretary OF War, and he advised
her to come back and get petition for his par
don. Back she came, and with great difficulty
! got one numerously signed by officers. One
| officer OF high rank refused to sign 1T. She
seemed much affected at this, and asked me
what she should do. l replied, $50 to him
yourself, Madam, and he will sign it. / know
that you are irresistible, and no man with a
heart IN his body can say no to you" had
signed it myself against my views of military
discipline, but would have torn the ''artieles
of war" into atoms, rather than grieve that
noble woman by refusing her request. She
! took my advice, went in person to the reeusant
| offioo and bod 1oi1 Sha ala haf
same night to Richmond again, to plead for her
brothers life. He was to have been shot to-
day at noon. This morning an order came
postponing the execution of the sentence. I
look for her soon again from Richmond
Heaven speed her efforts. She is young
married woman, and lucky is the man who has
such wife. She is, indeed jewel, and if
her mother has any more like her at home, ]
shall go to see them when this war is over.
PIPALEE,
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ANOTHER "SLIGHT MISTAKE"-FEDE
RAILS FIRING UPON THEIR OWN MEN.

The Northern papers bring news of another
first rate blunder on the part of the Fcderals
1t appears that Regiment of Irish, while ad-
vancing on Falls Church, mlstook Federal
battery for the "rebes," and 'little more
grape' was the consequence. A dispatch from
Washington thus relates the pleasant Incl
dent:
The advance Of Gen. Smith on Falls Church
from the Chain Bridge was accompanied by
events of the most deplorable character. Hav-
ing passed Vanderwerken's and Nanderberg's
houses on their way to the former place, and
when about Il half mile from t by some unac-
countable blunder, Col. Owens Irish (Phila-
delphia) Regiment, in the darknes of the night,
mistaking for rebels Capt. Motifs battery
which was in the advance, sustained by Gen.
Bakers California Regiment, BaXters Phila
dalnhia Zouaves. and Col Friedman's caval-
rv, fired a full volley into the troops last
mentioned, killing and wounding large num-
her. The California Regiment, not knowing
whence the firing came, returned 1t with
marked effect. The horses attached to Motifs
battery became unmangeable, and the tongues
Of the caisssons were broken, owing to the mar
rowness of the road.
lieutenant Bryant, having command OF the
first section, ordered the guns to be loaded with
crane and canister and soon had them in range
to rake the supposed enemy, when the word
was sent to him that he was in the company OF
friends.
All was excitement, and long time elapsed
before the actual condition Of affairs was ascer-
tained and confidence re-established.
Many conflicting stories prevail as to the par
ties on whom the blame should rest.
The killed and wounded of Capt Motifs
battery are as follows:
Killed..
Wounded-2; both of whom will probably
die, as they were not only run over by the gun
carriages but were trampled on by the cavalry
| horses.
Of Gen. Bakers California Regiment, the
| killed were 4.
| Wounded-12.
None of Col Baxters Fire Zouaves were xii
led, 10 were wounded some mortally.
There are reports ofothers being killed, bu
no positive information has, SO far, been OBJ
tanned concerning them.
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SUMMARY OF WAR NEWS MADE UP
FROM NORTHERN PAPERS.
MASKED BATTERIES ON THE PoroMAc-oFF1c

t'MAsKED BATTERIES ON THE PoToMAC-OFFICIAL
REPORT OF A RECoNSoIssANcE.
The Federals have found another ''masked
battery" and are getting alarmed about the
closing of the Potomac. The latest dispatch
from Washington says:
Capt. Crommer reports that the Albany,
which left the navy yard yesterday morning,
had cast anchor and was lying off Indian Head
this side of Occoquan creek, being AFRAID to
pass the rebel batteries.
The following is the official report of the re-
eonnoisance that led to the discovery of the
battery:
SIR: have the honor to submit the following
report On Monday morning, about sunrise
discovered men at work digging, &c, at Free
stone Point. got under way at 80, NJ, (hav-
ing satisfied myself that they were making bat
teries) in company with the Seminole, Lieut..
Norton in charge. ordered her to follow my
motions We proceeded to Freestone Point, and
/ went close in and fred six shells, dispensing
the workmen and receiving no return OF fire, |
stood out. At that moment the Seminole opened
fire with her battery which was Immediately an
swered from the said point with rifled shot, dis
closing the existence of battery there. The
Seminole continued her fire for some time, con-
tinually answered by the buttery on shore.
After she fired sufficiently long, i'll my opinion,
ordered her to cease firing and return to her
anchorage. After taking curve by the nature
of the channel, anon standing up the river, she
fred upon by the battery on shore; which me
she was informed that shot from shore had
passed through the bows of the said vessel, and
not having sufficient steam to make any progress
to get out of the reach of the enemy's battery
requested Lieut.. Norton to tow him towards In
dian Head, which was done. The eaemys bat
terry continued their fire upon all vessels anC
steamers passing up and down until 3, P. NJ -
To the best of my judgment there are four guns
at said battery rifed gun, extreme range
as many of their shots, during their firing, almos
touched the Maryland shore. No in
jured during the action. The officers and mel
fired deliberately and cody.
have the honor to be your obedient servant
+. P. MCCREA, Commanding.
To Commanding JNO. p. GILL1s, Commanding
Division of Potomac Flotia.
FEDERAL OATH OF ALLEGIANCE IN BAL
TIMORE.
The following is the form and phraseology o
the oath of allegiance administered by Justict
Of the Peace for Baltimore to the political prison
who had been arrested there by order of the
Government and have been since released:
State Of Maryland, Frederick county, to nit:
-, do solenanly swear that l will bear true al
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THE VICTORY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.

THE VICTORY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
SOLDIERS.
In recognition Of the gallant conduct of his
command, in the recent engagement in West
lowing General Order:
CAMP Barrow GREENBR1ER RIvEL, }
n. w. A., Oct. 5, 1861
GENERAL ORDRR, No. Is:
The following will be read at evening parade,
before each Of the corps of that portion of the
1st Division of the army Of Northwestern Vir-
ginia at Greenbrier river:
SOLDIERS: After campaign to you Of pecu-
liar hardships, the enemy, descending from his
mountain Businesses, has afforded you the long
coveted opportunity of testing your efficiency
in action Confident in his greater numbers,
his superior arms, and the comparative wick
ness of your position, he came, with his wagon
trains, in anticipation of an easy victory, and
permanent enjoyment of its profits. But gal
lantly and well have you maintained your place
in line with your brethren of the army of North
western irginia-meeting his early advances
with striking exhibitions Of individual daring,
receiving his concentrated fire for more than four
hours with the colness ofveterans and, then,
when he supposed your spirits to be shaken,
with calm determination, indicating to him
what his fate would be should he attempt to
carry out further his original Designs have you
repulsed his first efforts to charge and to break
your lines.
Though you were not in force to pnrsue him
and to realize the full fruits of your triumph,
retreating, he left behind him the unmistaka-
bic evidences of his rout, in the bodies of his
dead, too numerous to be carried with him, the
abandonment of arms and accoutrements, even
to the colours which, in the morning, he had
falnted so insolently in your front.
Soldiers with pride, l congratulate you
(Sgne0 HENRY R. JACKSON,
Brigadier-General Commanding.
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Special attention is invited to the requsition
of General IIill under our advertising head,
sistance in erecting military works around the
town. The reqnisitionSis moderate one and
should be at once responded to without any
further trouble on his part.
Miss Mamie Dawes, in behalf of the Soldiers
Relief Society, returns her acknowledgements
to Mrs. W. B. Wadsworth for hominy and to
Mrs. George Green for eggs, contributed in
aid Of the objects Of the Society.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCT 8, 1861,

THE GOOD OLD TIMEs.-We are rapltly get
ting back to the good old times when our grand
,namas used to recreate themselves with health-
piyinr exercise by carding, spinning and weaV-
in the cloth that clothed their entire families IN
stead of" paying calls, as the custom mas recent
lv been. And fer amusement would ply the
needle in making it up into garments or knitting
socks for the family, instead ofspending the time
in readinp the latest novel or drumming out an
bour or two upon the piaIina. Only a short
twelve months ago you could hardly spend
.vantx minutes in a crowd where there were AS
many as two ladies, that the conversation did
not turn upon the subject of the latest fashion,
.b tvle of Mrs or Miss so and SOS dress, &c &c;
but rho has heard anything of the sort this fall
Not we. The burthen of the conversation now
j.. what shall we do to make our brave soldiers
happy on the tented field And with zeal and
patriotism unequaled since the days of seventy
six, the ladies vie with each other IN their
deeds af charity and labor of love. Instead of
killing time with idle chitchat, they are, for the
,.ost part, busly engaged knitting and sow
ing and in doing whatever else they can to accom-
nlsh this great end They are not ONLY laboring
for the soldiers, but have gone to work to max
ing fabrics for their families Truly the
good old times have returned ahd housewives
agr, again helpmates. We have before us a ha If
dozen samples of homemade plaids. heavy os-
naburgs &c. the handy work OF Mrs Z. Malett of
this county, which have been, made out and out
under her supervision, and which are superior to
ANYTHING of this class that you can buy from
our merchants even at the enormous prices they
are asking. We understand from undoubt-
cd authority that these are samples of some six or
seven hundred yards which she has had man
ufacrured this year.
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LOUISVILLE Oct. Especial appeals have
been, and continue to be- made to the young
men of Louisvill and of Jefferson coun-
ty, as well as Of the adjoining counties, and
every inducement offered for them to join the
Federal forces, but the work goes on slowly
Federal appeals to their patriotism, State pride,
love of country, and all the influences that
urge men to gallant and glorious deeds, are
insufficient to awake them. Not twenty re-
cruits from the Home Guards of Louisville are
in the camp here. The Journal thinks it
&c very strange indeed"
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NASHVILLE, Oct. 5.-The Cumberland Ford
correspondent of the Union and Anaerican, of
this city, under date of September 30th, says
that Gen. Zolicoffer had broken up the Federal
encampment at Laurel Bridge, in Laurel coun-
ty, (Which is Sc miles distant from Cumber-
land Ford,) capturing three prisoners and a
lot of baggage, arms and ammunition. The
enemy fed Gen. Zollicoffer also broke up
the Federal encampment at George Creek Salt
Works, in Clay county, and captured 200 bar
rolls Of salt
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VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR TIE Sur
PORT OF THE ARMY.-The following contribu-
tions of the people Of the South, for the sup
port of the soldiers now in the field were re
ccvcd in this city on yesterday, and listed at
the Passport Office. The extent of them will
show the unanimity with which our whole pop
ulation intend to support those who arc fighting
the battles of freedom:
j. P Henderson, $500 worth of clothing
to the 4th and 18th North Carolina Regi-
ments.
j.. j. Hutchinson, $4,000 worth of clothing,
SC, to the 9th, 6th 11th and 18th Alabama
Regiments.
VIM McClintock, 81 900 worth Of clothing
to the 13th Alabama Regiment.
j. j. Rawls 200 worth of clothing to the
Goth Georgia Regiment
j. d. Sims and Thos. McGarch, $500 worth
of clothing to the Georgia Artillery.
Jamse Scaife and W. w. Renwick, $500
worth of clothing to the 9th S. G. and 4th Lou
isiana Regiments.
j. r. Skies, So, 200 worth of clothing, &c, to
S. c. Regiments.
DR.. Stewart and Mr. Clarke, S., 900 worth of
clothing, &C., to the 9th and Sth Mississippi
Regiments.
6. G. Thurmand, Sc, 700 worth of clothing,
SC, and 800 in gold to the 9th Louisiana Reg
ment.
JS Turnbull, $1,000 worth of clothing to
the 18th Georgia Reg giment.
j. Wood, $3.50 worth of clothing to the 9th
Alabama Regiment.
General S. D. Watson, agent for contribu-
tors, $4,000 worth of clothing &c, for the
4th, 10th, 18th, 9Th, 3rd, and 9Th Alabama
Regiments.
The aggregate value of contributions thus
sent amounts to $351, ,94O-Richmond EIdaal-
ne7.
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FREE GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTA-
uJnN

A circular has been addressed from the
Qartermaster Generals office, in this city, to
rail road officers, on the subject of Govern
ment transportation, enumeratlng the list of
persons connected With the army who are
authorized to be passed free over their rail
roads.
ENTITLED TO TRANSPORTATION.
Officers and soldiers under orders and on of
fetal business
Paymast,r's clerks under orders.
Soldiers left behind, sick or by accid, Mt, and
recruits, with orders entitled to transporta-
ton to their companies
Sick and wounded soldiers, having an order
for transportation from Medical Director, or
from Surgeon Gencra home and back
Rejected recruits
Soldiers honourably discharged, except those
discharged for wounds or sickness who arc pro
vidcd for by railroad resolutions.
Officers and soldiers transferred by order of
the War Department or General commanding
Horses OF officers, according to regulation al
lowance.
Assistant Surgeons on duty obcying first
order.
Recruiting officers, on recruiting service, by
authority OF their rcginental officers, and with
the approval of the officer commanding the
post.
An escort of one will be allowed with
the remains of deceased officers and soldiers
Stores and supplies for troops or hospitals.
Coloured cooks and musicians, when mclud-
ed as members of companies.
NOT ENTITLED TO TRANSPORTATION.
Resigned and dismissed officers, and those
permitted to exchange stations
Civilians receiving appointments except As
sistant Surgeons.
Officers and men on furlough or leave Of alb
Sence.
Civilians bringing recruit and stores.
Civilians who have rendered Voluntary SER
vice are not emitted by reason thereof
Officers sick furloug h.
Horses for chaplains.
Servants.
Soldiers on sick furlough without orders from
meuical officer.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Persons who 90 for remains of soldiers must
have order from QuartelnaSter.
Nurses must have an order from the Surgeon
General or Medical Director
A. c.. MYERS,
Acting Quartcrmastcr- General.
QUAETERMAsrER GENERALS OFFICE, Richmond,
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AFFAIRS ALONG HEPOTOMAC

WASHINGTON, Oct 2.-The Confederates, on
the Virginia side of the river, now acting
on the defensive, learning assault from some
quarter where they are most assailable.
Affairs along the Potomac are quiet The
Confcderates have a number of masked batter
les at all the principal points on the river. At
Potomac Greek eleven merchant vessels were
fired upon, but the shots fell short.
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Messrs Wilkinson and Morse are making
salt on Wrightsville Sound on an average of
about - bushels every twenty-four hours
They work only four hands in the day and
2 at night. They sent US about peck this
morning, and it looks to be equal to the Liver
pool ground and we learn from Mr.. Wilkinson
that he has tried it in sailing down beef, and
that it is equal to any salt brought from for
eign ports. They are selling their salt at the
market price, which is 81 so per bushel.-WH.
,T0atrudL
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SOUTHERN MoNTHLY.-This valuable period
cal for October is upon our table, filled, as
usual with its excellent selections. This num-
Der contains a splendid photograph likeness
of President Davis and is highly praised on
that account No family could better invest
three dollars, after paying the preacher and
laying in a supply Of meat and bread, than by
sending their order to Messrs. Hutton & Ere
ligh, Memphis, Tenn. for " the Southern Mon
thly"
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SICK SoIDIERS.-About one hundred and four
teen sick soldiers arrived in this city yesterday
from the vicinity of Manassas. ria Central rail
road, and were conveyed to the various hospitals
in this city by William L. Luck, assistant to
Gen Winder. The duties OF the Generals Aid
though onerous, have been performed in salts
factory manner The resources at his command
have often been taxed to their utmost to supply
the wants of the soldiers who have arrived sick,
yet he has proved, thus far, equal to the rquire-
ments of all occasions, however urgent-Rioh.
Examiner.
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BEEF FOR THE SOLDIERS.

Two large droves of fine beef cattle, from Wa
tauga and Ashe counties passed through this
place last Saturday, en- route to Wilmington
for the soldiers stationed on the coast. 1t
seems that these couneies not only send eff the
big men and more of them than any other por-
ton of tho State, but are possessed of the nee
essaries wherewith to support them.-.Sasis.
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WIN. LANDER, ESQ.

We are glad to be able to state, just as we
90 to press that VIM. Lander, Esq, of Lincoln
ton. has yielded to the many solicitations of his
friends, and consented to become a candidate
for a seat in the Confederate Congress:-Salis.
RanHer.
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BARN BURNING IN NORTH CAROLINA. On
Wednesday morning last. four barns and stable
belonging to Daniel L. Bussel, Esq. in Bruins
wick county, N. c., were set on fire and burned
The loss is estimated at between twelve and hf
teen thousand dollars.
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GEN. FREMONTTO BE MOVED AND
COURT MARTIALED.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Upon charges made
by Col. Blair Major General Fremont has been
ordred to report himself for trial by court mar
tial.
Gen. Wool, of Fortres Monroe, has been or
dered to supersede General Fremont in the
command Of the West.
Gen Mansfield left for Fortress Monroe this
morning, and will supersede Gen. Wool at
that post.
Gen. Wool has left the Fortress, and Is on
his way Westward,
WASHINGTON, Oct, 3-Later.--It is now
stated, upon reliable authority, that Gen. Wool,
who mas been superseded by Gen. Mansfield
has been assigned-to no other duty.
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One thousand hands are employed on the
coast defences of Mobile, and some three hundred
slaves have been rendered by the planters of
Mississippi.
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A man named Oliver, living on Tybee Island,
has been arrested for treason, he having commu-
nicated with and furnished supplies to the block
aiding squadron.
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