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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

ACoNSAScER FOR The ADVANCING COLUMN
We are happy to be able to say that Yesterday
afternoon Brigadier General Mcdowell was duly
charged with the command Of the division of tn.
forces Of the United States recently thrown acros,
the Potomac from this point. We infer from his
selection for this command, that IL is the purpo.e
Of tbs Communicating Chief to push field opera.
nons with that column with great vigor, to the
present end Of cutting of the retreat of the dis
union forces now at Harper's Ferry, and prevent
ing their reinforcement, either Of which can he
elected only by passing down the Manassas rail-
road 70 The Junction, a point within fifteen or
sixteen niles Rom the most advanced positions AT
Preseh' visited oy the scouting PARTIES connected
W'e oeheraI MED . command, and upon whic b
II seems to be proposed TO advance d considerable
portion OF The army with as little delay as pcs
sible.
The selection Of General Mcdowell %, ,,;.
important command cannot fail to inspire I'm.
troops forming 1t with great confidence I'm the
success OF the movements with the conduct of
which he has been Charged point OF great
importance, a. all know who may be verssd i'm
military Affairs
we may not appropriately add that the fact
OF the retention Of Gen. Mansneld In command
OF the Military Department Of w ashington. I'm
lieu OF sending him to the command TO which
General Mcdowell has been assigned, az explain
ed above, 10 regarded by the officers Of the
service row In Washington city, az clear indi
cation Of the Departments discrimination that hi.
services are required in commanding In person
tne column that will not long hence close down
on hafPer's Ferry from this side of the Poto
mac The movements Of that important column
hvill DO recollected, will all be within the Linn
ls OF zen. Ms present command-the Depart
ment OF Wsshington-which embraces the State
OF maryland, as well as the District of Columbia
DisriScrios, WITH ADIFFKxKNcK-The fact
tnas the village known to the world an Culpeper
Court House, Va, Is called "Fairfax'' upon the
Pos|omce books. bothers the writers for the north
era press Immensely, as within seventeen miles
OF washington there 10 the village OF Fairfax
Court House, the county seat Of Fairfax county.
The former issxty-eight miles from w ashinRton,
and up To the occupation Of Alexandria and Ar.
nngton Hsights by U. 8. troops, was the site of A
camp Of about four thousand disunion troous. and
Tie headquarters OF Gen. Cooke. We apprshesd
That that movement caused the prompt transfer Of
most Of those troops TO Hsrpers Ferry and mana.-
- junction. Al the latter pelnt there were, un-
oouosediy, some four not avs thousand troops
ore was thus strengthened. We appsehend,
iE .g-Es- st-n1 parsg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

OVER THE RIVER in the various camps and
entertainments being thrown up, all was life,
activity. and industry yesterday afternoon, when
we passed through the stations and the scenes Of
the labors Of the regiments upon the line be-
tween the Long Bridge and Alexandria. Those
here who desire to see large army actively
engaged In an energetic advancing campaign,
should by no means lose the opportunity Of visit
ing the scene Of the operations of these troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

Washington, d. c., May %, 1861.
MY Dear Father and Mother-The regiment ia
have no means Of knowing what reception we
are to meet with. ] am inclined to the opinion
that our entrance to the city Of Alexandria will
pc hotiy contested, as am just informed large
happen, my dear parents, it may be my Lot to be
injured In some manner. Whatever NAV bappen
Cherish the consolation that | was engaged in the
performance OF sacred duty; and tonight,
Inlnklns over the probabilities Of the morrow
ana the occurrences Of the past, | am perfectly
content to accept whatever my fortune NAV be
confident that He who noteth even the fall OF a
sparrow VIII have some purpose, even In the fate
OF one like me-
, NY darling and ever-loved parents, good bye;
God bless, protect and care for you ELMER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

PRESUMPTION OF TRAVEL-.fhe Steame,
H THOMAS COLLYER will re-
sumo her tips to Alexandria on E-sA3A-N
TUESDAY, Nav 18th. g.
she gill cave her wharf, at the foot Of 7th street
Leave Alex sndI at ?, 9, II, s. S, and O'Clock.
m Es-2v SAMUEL, GEDNry. Can,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

~ ND PR tClNCT-THIRD wARD-No-
pIovislops OF the Charter cf the CITY of Washipe
ION, "a election wilt hs held on Monday the "A
urane. west side OF Ninth street, between G and
n streets, for collector, Register, and Surveyor
Gach 70 serve iortwo years; for oae member OF the
1oaId OF Aldermen, TO serve for two YEAR,; and
10 serve for one ear, ~O1Noii'
rolls open at .. m. and clos. at 7pm
CHARLES y. WOOD,
JAMES 3. HOLLAND.
mazm cBENy: Z: Cuttings,
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THIRD FIRST PRECINCT.-No
provisions of the charter of the city Of Wsshins
ION, an election will be held the First Precinct
street, between 9Th and 9th streets. ON Wond..
the Sd day of June next, for Collector, Reg ster
the Board of Aldermen and three memhsy. ~ III ~.
B0aId OF Common Council for said vaTd 0
rolls To be opened at q. m. and clos "a At D. nm
g. g. O,HARE,
J. NJ TOWERS,
j. w. DRANE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

1NlON PAPER AND ENVELOPES.-Tven
" ty different styles of Note and Letter Paper
with Envelopes to match. 49,
Views Of Washington in the form OF D Rose, and
All the naily ard Weekly Papers CONSTANTLY on
hand. Herald. Times, and Tribune received every
Papers from sill pats Of the country
Besdie's Dine oyels aud Song Book.
A fresh supey of Books for summer reading
cheap is'
A large o.tment Of yuveniles-Mayne Rsld,s
Books, Rollo Books. Abbott's Histori:ss &o
discount OF ~ to 80 per cent. on a. hJund hooks
FRENCHS RICHS1 I'm
ma 28 National Bookstore. as Pa ay
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GENERAL MCDowRLL's SrAFF.-The following
officers have been ordered to duty as members of
the staff Of General Mcdowell. Viz: Colonel
Charles p. Stone, Of Fourteenth Infantry; Captain
r. o. Tyler, Assistant Quartermastsr; Brevet
Captain Jas. B. Fry, Assistant Adjutant General:
Lieutenant Putnam, Typographical Engineers.
Colonel Stone has fairly earned his recent APP
pointment AZ Colonel Of the Fourteenth Infantry,
(of the regular L. g. Army,) In the efficient and
important services he has rendered In organizing,
as Inspector General, and commanding, the vol
unteers of this District now in the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

FIRST PRECINCT-FOURTHW ARO-No-
d uce 10 hereby given TO the voters Of the First
pIeoinct Of the Fourth Ward that an election for
MHgslsceI, Coileotor, and Surveyor of the oity OF
Mashngton, and for one member of the Board on
Aloermen, three members of the Board of Common
heId on Monday, the Sd day of June next. in the
LOON on Sxth street, north of and adjoining Syi-
vester drug store corner OF Sixth and stfeets
10 cSniotmts With the provisions Of the charters
Inc poll viii open at q m. and close at1pm
BENEDICT MILBURN
SAINT. r. SYLVESTER
nax,a Z. q. ECKLOFF,
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SECOND PREcINcT-FoURTH WARD
W est Wing of the City Hall on Mondsy The sd day
al IHne pro3imo, for one member of the Board Of
non Counoll, Collector, Register, Surveyor And
assessor In compliance with the charters or this
Polls open At O'Clock g. m and clo,e NJ o,oIoek
RICHARD GROSS,
ms. a. Mod. DAVIS:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-28

SECOND PRECINCT-SEVENTH WARD
- An election will be held on the corner of Elev-
eth street aud Maryland avenus on Mon lay, the
Sd day OF June proxImo, for oil ector, Register,
and Surveyor OF the CITY ot Washington, and one
member of the Board OF Aldermen, three members
of the Board Of Common CouncIi. and one Asses
a2r for said Ward, In compliance with the charter
of this city.
Polls open at o'clock q m and close at 7o'clock
p. m. JONAS b ELLIS,
John PETTIRONE,
r. HAVENNER.
"a te COMMISSIONER
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F., ELECTION NOTICE.
IFTH WARD-FlRST PRECINCT.-An
eiection VII be held on Monday the Sd day Of June
next, a. me Public School HOUSE,, corner of toutS
Hc,ock a m and O'Clock D. m, for Register, Col.
oo.of' ana surveyor OF the city, and for one mem
", VI 1uo Sodr1 OF Aldermen and three members
vi tue board OF Common Council for said ward
JACOB FIEIsHELL,
u-u GEO. w. RICHARDSON
-. Commissioners.
ELECTION NOTICE.-There Win be An ejeo-
Of Tb in NED A. the DlstTict School House corner
day, June Sd, for Register' Coilsotnrn' on Mon
I've I've members OF the Board Of Aldermen (1ons term
~ ~ saos sefm,l and three members Of the Board
Polls open from Q. m till 1p.m.
" e. b. BAKER,
--H b. r DYER.
AUGH D0UGBERTY.
W go Commiesiopera.
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MASONIC.-FEDERAL LODGE. No /
M. a stated communication will be he'd on
IOESDAh the 18th May, at Masonic Hall, oor-
nsr OF Nlnth and ID streets, at O'Clock. Menbe q
are requested TO be punctua in ate adj ance. as an
eieoton for secretary and other officers will take
place. BY order of the w. NJ:
m q ~" THOS RiCU Sa, n,o,.,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-11-20
Assault upon the President.

Six months ago it was crime Of the
greatest magnitude for a Democratic ed
itor to call in question the ability or
knowledge of the President. To doubt
the wisdom of his policy was accepted as
conclusive evidence that he who doubted
it was secessionist in sentiment and feel
ing. The only accredited test of loyalty
was an unfaltering reliance in the wis
dom, purity and the ability, and the pur-
pose, Of the President to do all things
right---to believe that he would be gov
ernened in all things by detirmenation
to do only those things that were cal
culated to restore the authority of the
Federal Government over the seeded
States.
1t was supposed as soon as the Dem
ocatic Press should acquiese in the doings
of the President, we would not hear note
of discord anywhere in the loyal States
that we would have presented for pub
lfc admiration the singular and cheering
spectacle of all parties giving united
support to the President; but we are, un-
fortunately, not favored with such a hap
py condition of affairs. While the Dem
ocratd Press is commencing the conser-
vative course of the President, and pluck
ing encouragement from it to hope that
it may be salutary in the restoration Of
the Union to what it was in its halcyon
days, there is large portion of the Re
publican Press busily engaged in belittling
the President, and advertising the peo-
pie that he is incompetent for the place
that the Government is impotent.-
The Cincinnati Press is, perhaps the
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-11-20

most bold and nudacious in its assaults.
In its issue of Monday evening, in an
article, ''The Government and the Army,
we are told:
ave are brave people, capable of war
We are patriotic people, willing to fight, and,
If need he to die for our country. But when
we are cursed with a Government that seems
but to neutralze the force ofall these qualities
what but disaster and ruin are we to expect!
THE impotency of the Government is no dis
grace to the people, out it IS to their immense
disadvantage; and the question IS pertinent =
Is there any hope Of coming out OF this contest
with honor as things are stuatedf Is not the
alternative, by the inexorable logic OF facts pIa-
ced before us-peace on change Of the GdDa'ntS'
tration." ...
In its issue of the following evening,
the Press tells us that, while the wants
of the country demand that we should
have our greatest man at the head of the
Government We have at its head the weak
est.
True it is, undoubtedly, that the Pres
ident is not the greatest man in the
country: true it is that he did not exibit
the strength of character becoming a
statesman capable of graphing success
fully with the troubles that were i'm
pending when he was waited on by the
nine Free State Governors who thirsted
for war; but of late he seems to have eX-
ibited more stamina aud the ultra men of
his party do not appear to have the power
to mould him to suit their fanaticism.-
For the country this is u gratifying in
dication. Had the President approved
Frcmont's slave emancipation Proclama-
ton, and disalowcd any inquiry into the
transactions Of Fremont, such papers as
the Commercial and the Press would not
yet have discovered that the President
either by nature or requirements, is un-
suited for the high place which he occu-
pies. The truth is, there is large class
in the Republican party who will fail to
discover any merit in the President, if
he shall simply make his policy conform
to the spirit and letter of his April Proc
lamation. Now that the President is 50
shamelcssly assaulted by the radicals
who aided him in his election, it is the
duty of the conservatives, of all parties
to rally to his support, and thereby avert
the calamity Of turning the war into an
Abolition War; Advertiser. .
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-11-20


From the Washington National Republican,
A view os ihe south by Disting-
y ht.9Ecd EGevgyt,Anm of EGcssaaHcE<y =,
'n6W IA Chaplain isa the NatiONaeE
ARMY.
elias there not been, thus far, a. con-
tinuod mistake concerning tie rebels
their number, their strength, their re-
sources? Lot our fears correspond with
our danger, and our danger is over. Was
it not the maxim of the greatest General
of the world, to fear everything in pro-
portion, anticipate all possible results,
exaggerate the power and strength Of the
enemy when preparing to meet the foe;
and then, with such preparation, boldly
meet the opposing force, feeling sure that
nothing but victory could cnsne?
MISTAKES. l. Moncy.-Up to the
battle of Balls Run it was not any scar
cor in the Gulf States than with us. The
troops from Louisiana were generally
paid in gold; gold was kept for them
A bill was paid me in silver by a debtor
visiting me from New Orleans, who said
that he could get no gold; and had to
bring bulky silver, as the gold was all
secretly kept for the troops and tic war.
| have conversed elsewhere with gentle
men, three months ago, who themselves
saw a portion of the troops so paid
There is no question that at the present,
and if this war is rightly managed for the
future, money must be almost unknown
southwark.
2.-SHoBs. Large quantities of lcath-
er and canvas shoes are manufactured
The shoes in store, in large quantities,
for the servants, have been appropriated
for the army. Shoes have been sent
from Europe. One vessel alone evading
the blockade, brought in 10000 pairs
Shoes have gone, until within the last few
weeks, in large quantities, through Ken
tucky. The Shoe and Leather Report
or publishes valuable statistics on the
shoe trade of the South, showing that the
Southerners are not as bad off as repre-.
sented. 1t states and demonstrates that
during the past three quarters of the
present year, a sufficient number of bro
gans went South to supply an army Of
400, 900 men for twelve months, and allow
three pairs to each man. When the
blockade shall be made more effective
now since Kentucky has abandoned hel
neutrality, there must be reliance or
the workshops Of the South. The South
can manufacture rough shoes for about
two-ffths of its population.
/ 8. LEATHER.-Previous to,and in anti
cipation of the war, immense quantities
were sent into the South, ard Texas es.
pecially was stimulated to its manufac.
ture. Individual dealers, who generally
laid in $4,000 or $4, 900 worth, bought
$4,000 to $4,000 worth, in such places
as Mcmphis, Nashville, and towns of like
character throughout the South. s43t
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war, be regarded as property. The
property Of rebels must be confscated.-
Let this edict 90 forth, and the doom of
the rebels is sealed, Protect all the
property Of Union men, especially the
Slave property of the South. No aboli-
tion war, but a Just war; a war to main
tain the Union, and a sensible war: a war
neither pro-slayery nor Abolition, but an
effective and conclusive war. Let US look
this whole matter in the face, and act be-
fore it is too late.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-06-26
ron THE PR OF THE AGE.
TO THE DIXIE VOLUNTEERS.

We will quit our vocations, and to arms we will 60,
Our purpose is, neither to reap OF to SOW,
TIN we have seen Lincoln and his puny tribe,
Retrcating to yankcedom, there to abide.
We regard them ~ tyrants who would reign over US,
Dnt right is OUR cause, and in God will we trust.
Shall we give up our lov'd South No we will never,
TIL our fortunes are spent, and our blood stains the
heather;
For the field wo are ready, wen soon march in sight,
Aad ut Abe take 4 pop from Arlington height,
For his hired myrmidons, be sure we don't care,
Come on, vile miscreauts, our land to invade,
But think not that we will your presence eyade;
II you would that your ashes should repose in our
soil,
You must slay with the sword and with the bayonet
toll:
No doubt IL you WILL come to bright Dixie's land,
You'll be welcomed by bullets from q brave gallant
band.
Huzzah for the south-the true and the brave
With arms ven go forth our Country to save:
Our rights they've denied us, and Ger US would
reign,
But wen fight till all foes in the battle are slain,
And IL there are none len TO record our bright story
High up In heaven twill be proclaimed in glory.
FRANK SANDFoRD.
Rockingham, N. c..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-06-26
Criminal Aapus.
FOL TUE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Commencement at the Rutherford
Academy.

Nh. EDITOR: The regular examination of
the pupils Of the Rutherford Male and Fe-
male Academy, which came off on the 4th
and 9th inst, was
LARGO crv---~vB-uud Giecronean Societies
were fully represented by the Young rem
tleinen elect and en- the last night n call
being made for volunteers to go forth in de-
fence OF southern rights against the black re-
publicanism Of the North, eight brave youno
men presented themselves and were enrolled
froi iOrk delivered a mastery produc-
ton before the Ciceronean society at IL
O'CLOCK, on the 6th. His subject was Orato-
~. lie held the audience spell b,und for
one hour, while IN the most chaste and SUBJ
lime style he presented his subject in it's
various lights. Long may The Professor live
70 bless the young with his wise c~ounsels
and ardent prayers.
The Trustees OF the Academy have now
n full and efficient corps of Instructors :
Their last selection added a qen TO the nnm-
Der, in the person of Miss CoRNELIA Law.
RENcE, formerly Of High Point. This no.
complished young lady will give instruction
in the Ornamentals and Music 70 ALI =
may desire to pursue those branches on
terms as moderate as can be offered in anv
school OF equal grade in the Southern Con.
federacy. Let all come and try us.
MIR. b. H. Fulford, formerly of Granville
county, is now upon the Campus with his
family, and prepared TO keep a large num-
Der OF boardeIs. This gentleman is known
to many in the casters portion of the State,
as q christian gentleman, to whose care youne
ladies may be trusted with entire propriety.
Another Mineral spring has been discoy-
cred recently, which may prove to be much
better water than the first.
The locality, mountain scenery, pureness
Of atmosphere, morality of the community,
and industry Of the Teachers, all invite
young people to the Rutherford Academy. il
vhey really desire a great amount of soiid
literature IN a short space Of time. Durine
me present session, amidst the great schocI
30. exeitements, We have had 90 pu-
phS, whose advancements in intellectual en-,
ture are quite satisfactory to all coneernsd
Ls. nos the thoughts of war break up on,
Institutions. We ought not to relapse ;nt
state OF sem:-oarbarism, upon the ground
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-06-26
gLeonal.
sAML. T. IREDELL, N. D. CAMP. t. IREDEL
IREDELL BROTHERS

sAML. T. IREDELL, MD. CAMP. t. IREDELLs
IREDELL BROTHERS
A RE now in receipt of their new supply of
IA DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICAL
PAINTS. OILS, DYE STUFFS, VARNISHIa
BRUSHES, PEkFUMERY, SOAPS, FAM.
ARTICLES, &c. To which they would call atten.
ton.
The medicines were selected solely with regard
to their purity, and will, at all times, be compoun-
ded by a competent Apothecary.
Physicians orders will be carefully and prompt.
ly filed at a small advance on wholesale prices.
They keep constantly on hand every article to be
found in a first class Drug Store.
SOAPS Of all qualities.
SILVER SOAP for cleaning Silver Ware, Glass
Paint, &c.-an excellent article just out.
RIMMEL's CELEBRATED ENGLISH SOAPS
for the Toilet.
PERFUMERY-a superior assortment.
TOILET BOTTLES, POWDER BOXES, PORT
M0NNAES, &c.
PoMADEs, HAIR DYES AND INyIGoRA.
TORS in great variety.
BRUSHES cf all kind and qualities.
CASTOR OIL without taste or smell.
CIGARS, CHEWING AND SMOKING TfRAC,
co of the finest kinds
MERSCEAUM PIPES AM TUBES, war
ranted genuine. IREDELL BROTERS,
Druggists, Raleigh N. c..
oct 2Zst 1897. eff
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Of a little war with northern fanatics. Let
young men and middle aged ones go 10 the
defence Of southern rights against the fool
hardy black republicans; but let the boys
and girls attend the schools to make men
and women, who are to work ont the desti-
ny Of our new governmental enterprise.
We invite the eastern portion Of our State
to send over their boys and girls to stay with
W during the Summer.
A FRIEND TO THE CAUSE.
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FOR TUE SPIRIT OF THE AGE.

4&f
On Lea1ing J1r tie Seat Of War.
Go, my Johnny, nor believe that my heart,
For a moment win ask you to stay
when the stern voice of honor commands us to part,
Whom by duty you're suInmon'd away.
Yet, that fond anxious feelings my bosom assail,
The throbs of that bosom declare
Though no fears for your honor or courage prevail,
Yet fears for your safety arc there.
Go, my Johnny, tho my heart may beat quick,
WhenI hear OF the dangers and heat of the fight
Hope that each pulse that now cutters with fear,
VIM soon change to q throb Of delight.
Should You Edl-but / pray you may not
Your spirit shall dwell with the brave,
Your deeds by your country shall meier be forgot,
While Freedom weops over your grave.
Then march to the roll OF the soulstirring drum,
IL summons the brave to the plain,
Where heroes contend for their friends and theil
homes,
Which ~perchanee they may meier see again.
Alfordsyille, Robson Co, NC.