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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25

1-Our cliy presents The appearance OF
great military camp, and indeed it is
Besides the Government troops, Home
Guards are here from Christian, Webster.
Polk, Dade, and Lawrence, beside this
county, and number from other counties.
that have no regular companies here, and
the cry is "still they come" We have no
idea of the number of them, but thew are
camped all around town in immense mum.
bers. In addition to what are here -
are looking for Gen. Lyon daily with
large force. Officers and citizens
their best 10 supply these men vii
ions and necessaries. Farmers br
your wheat and -four. Henry S
Quartermaster lst Regiment r.
will buy. Uncle sam is "
Sterling Price is with
or wherever his cam,
Tough is also said to
The mails on d
the country have
contractors, ar
letters and
is one of ~
own orb
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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25
THE OCCUPATION OF BEVERLY.

THE OCCUPATION OF BEVERLY.
BEVERLY, July l3, 1861.
Col. E. d. TOWNSEND, Washington, d. c.:
The success of to day is oil that | could
desire. We captured six brass cannon, of
which one is rif1ed, and all the enemy's
camp eqnippage and trans por,ation, even
to his cups. The number of tents will
probably reach two hundred, and more than
sixty wagons. Their killed and wounded
viii amount to fully one hundred and fifty,
with at lea'~ns hundred prisoners, and
more r. Rnstan,ly. know already
OF ed d and prisoners.
complete. | occupied
be bGarnett aban-
dom this morn
ng sipage. He
- NPrly, but
IN great
g on the
n up close
e two Penn
Iserland to join
arg. The Gener-
gtroops at Rowles-
nett's retreat near
Sc, at St. George.
driven out some
yngly intrenched,
Bed and thirty FIVE
feturps found here
10 have been ten
'were Eastern Viz
(, Tennesseeans. and,
Tomorrow cab give
PRISONERS, SO. | trust
las by this Time drawn
nnawha Valley. In that
accomplished the object of
in Virginia. l hope the
# will approve OF my opera
u. b. MCCLELLAN,
sneral, Department OF Ohio.
-NDER OF COLONEL PEGRAM.
HEADaUARTERs,
Y: Va, July IL, 1861.
}wNsESD, Washington, ID. c.:
ceived from Colonel Pegram
Tor The surrender, with his |
Il remnant Of his command say
y. They are said TO be extremely !
and determined never again TO
ms against The general govern.
,lIall hsve near 900 or 1000
10 take care OF when Colonel Pc
---.nes in. The latest accounts make |
,ss Of the rebels in killed some $50.
e. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Department of Ohio.
THE BATTLE OF ST. GEORGE.
1UrToNsvILLE. Va, July Ia, 1861.
-lel +. ID. townsend, Assistant Adju-
ant General
General Garnet and his forces have
snted and his baggage and one gun
His army are completely democrat
"a General Gafnett was killed while
teinpting to rally his Gnr~--a,, Carrsck-
ID. near St. Georges
We 80 corr nietef ID the enc.
and not I
lthe enc
hundred
gers we have
4 one thousand.
On of the enemy's s
rs forces retreated
capture by General
1rsuIt. 7.
Garnett had under COM
tthe crack regiments of
aided by Georgians, Ten.
<5arolinians.
recoess is complete, and firmly be.
that secession is killed in this section
country.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
\ Major General U. s. A. G
Eattle Of Carthage.
DIR. RIvfs, Of Ray county, who was in
battle at Carthage, writes home as fol-
VS.
1--WE had battle to-day, and whipped
m. My regiment suffered more than
other: Lost five. killed and morally
unded- and about foriy-fve or fifty in
q l. IT, I
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25
THAT FOR CASH,

we will sell goods as low as any house west of 81.
Louis and 10 those who are, and have been, prompt
and punctual in paying US, we are willing TO fur
nIsh goods in the usual manner. But to those
who behind with us, in paying their notes
and accounts, we are not able TO furnish goods as
formerly, and earnestly hope that they will APP
preclate our cond ton, and will do all in their
power to assist us in this, our time Of need. All
open accounts OF 1860, must be settled, either by
cash or note-cash preferable.
may9 GREENABAUM & OPPENHIMER.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25

e. Blank Deed. fer sale stts;s oface. ~
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25

-..as ''fight, ran
they were soon
mounted rebels and
lies that their lives
were both taken and
captain Of the Mont
ards, q prominent lawyer
I'D formerly a State Senator.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25
PROCLAMATION.

TN consequence of the many difficulties that now
l. surround us, the tightness of the times, the
scarcity of money, we would, by this Proclama-
ton, make known to our friends,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-07-25

Ey Justices BIanlsfor sale at thisoasee.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The Washington Star says We have satisfied our
slf that it was last night determined by the Govern
ment 10 increase he levy mentioned IN our issue OF
Saturday ast OF volunteers regulars AID sailors for the
Navy to full So 600 men. And further to acc pit 20
OO) thrcc-oults men, than the original call as
0uO1 More than that number OF the latter have Al
ready rendered their services over and above the 10
900 originally asked for Thus the Government are
pushing arrangements 10 have as soon as possible in
arms a Total of $4,000 men.
On Monday evening the Albany Regiment (the 25th,
New York volunteers arrived in this city by rail from
Annapolis. They are seven hundred strong, and are
well uniformed and equipped.
The six men who we're arrested some days ago, and
have been kept under guard at the Capitol have been
transferred 10 the custody of the Marshal OF the district
aud were committed to the county jail yesterday by
the Chief of Police They stand charged with uttering
sedilous and reasonable sentiments against the United
States. Their names are John W. Richardson, Adam
Grinder, Alfred Wilkerson, F. A Cunningham, Dennis
Callahan, and Edmund p Bangs. They were arrested
under military order and the course 10 be pursued by
the authorities is not vet determined on, so far as the
committing Magistrate is concerned.
We hear numerous complaints OF respectable families
being grossly insued by some of the volunteers nov
here aud it is quite time the officers should put thes'
men under stricer discipline too free use of liquor
seems 10 be at the bottom of this mischief.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
rnr 1Irp aAMrEL a. rARRAR.

Tho deccase OF this welknown and photographed e
occurred on Saturday last at bis residence in this
cty after severe ness which had confined him TO his
chamber for several We ks past
Mr. Farrar was a native Of Abemarle county, Va,
and set,Ied in Charleston ia the Fall of 1926 He was
for several years. engaged in the then well known house
of Fleming Ross Co., in which be made many friends
nv bs strict attention 10 business In 1882 Mr. Farra
commenced business for himself and has since been
recognized "a one Of most enteprs1g business men
controlling. during most Of this long period, large
share of the Who'll sale grocery trade Of the State His
business relations e=.Gng into every district in this
aud to some extent u the neshborng States his prompt
and business like habits made him many devoted friends
Mr. Farrar was q man OF strong will and determined
character and always expressed his opinions frankly and
fearlessly He was for many years Director in the
Union Bank, and the founder Of the Farmers and
Exchange Bank of Charleston subscribing largely TO the
capal stock and has always been leading Director in
the mana cement of its affairs. In the Spring OF 1860 he
was elected President and discharged the duties OF this
Office unit the end Of the year. when bis feeble health
induced him TO resign. Mr. Farrar was kind and gener
ou, 70 bis friends and there are hundreds who have
been assisted by bis liberaly To all public enterprises
his purse was open and his charities liberal and un-
ostentatious.
His funeral services were performed at the Central
PRESBYTERIAN Church yesterday afternoon ATTENDED by
large concourse of citizens and friends The Pastor,
Rev w. c. DANA in his discourse, paid just tribute to
hs generous assistance in the rebuilding Of that Church.
Mr. Farrar leaves aged mother n bis native State,
two brothers, and other relatives, with large circle OF
friends who mourn bis loss Chrlsston Mercury april
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
To HON. STEPHEN i. DOUGLAS.
OAK GROVE, Brunswick Co, V

April p 1861
DEAR SiR-The Montgomery Construction" or the
Black Republican Construction of the Constitution is
right Waich g., TIE South is united on the "hOnt
c5;ne.v Col-truc oc" because twelve Of the Original
thirteen had YES in them at the time Of the formation
OF the Constitution and no SCI Of men would have
government for tine purpose Of destroying property, that
existed in 81 The S,gtcs but one which were TO adopt
that govtyuuc-t.
The Montgomery Construction" recognizes and in
vokes the blessings Of Almighty God, the starting
point Of al governments. Are you prepared to nav
90 hisg Sir our country on the verge OF CIvIL WAR;
our Republic is ahCu. o. plunge into the sbYss OF des-
tructou the las bright o. constitutional liberty
about 20 set IN The dark Of bloody strife and civil
discussion Have YOU no voice, no hand, heart 10
stay the work Of destruction Sir, you know as vel. rs
that Lrccls election WAS tie revolution Tor the h-o-
rs our gcv-rumeat has been founded on the rrci-
PIES Of che "Dred Scott decision, and YOU kuo" ihat
L.cCu and bis uG-v deny The c0cs,luIcu7ItY OF tina.
tlc States ara al tlrova or sep rate sovereign ac
ton and State Conventions necessary for the Fso
Ulc In each Safe by th-r vote, 70 say whether tie
Black Republican party B. rg-. or whether the "pred
Scot. 81 c-iou -s exu~e.seJ l The Montgomery Con-
s.r.c-o-' IS right Hb.ct Co Qsl WiHt is right
.coa Southern States gy the at.er is right On, siT,
why Io- lst ttc BIT u--, Douglas men, bceca,cr e-e
D. unite on tie platform VI separate ate &c lO1, Go
I'd r- orr i,c- bv States. tle Montgomery obstruction
think Gan speak Tor the ''EeA men ~ viii you spesh
o- .lc "Douc-s men ~ o. tHIs holy sabbath evening
ask you 10 answer this que ion H. the name Of Goa,
.ciaie whom We must soon stand 10 be judged. IL Il
changed urol you Ly sCue %. your Democratic oppo-
mems .aat you a5e rOGicsl C5-agcgue, and that you
. .r-sla of Standing t-e "Do.d CliceaCc Of pa-
u.o.-u irrespective o. consequences 20 yourself Sir
now is the time 20 rise in your gigantic intellectual
st,r g. and rive the he this alcgatiou-arswer
p.ro, md Statesman and under the blessi'e Of our
N,ker our country may be saved the horrors Of
Yours very truly, 7. h. CHAABLIcS.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02

Rn.gs. u nr.no,I,mt

wesbal lave to the Annals Of Tacitus for par
As for the system Of desposn and servity, which
vades the No-hsra States Rome when e stern histoc-
an recorded hc long catalogue Of public and private e.
which characterized bis age, 10 longer free Gov
erument For more than eighty years i. had been torn
BY faction and lacerated by bloody civil Sulla had
had bis dictatorship aud prescription Pompey and Cesar
had headed opposing armies and shed the best blood OF he
Commonwealth. Augustus and Anthony, after proscr5-
ing all their common enemies, renewed the contest for
empire and deuged the land in blood. Every circUm-
stance Of the times was emincnty calculated iraugu-
Of universal depfsyity, and fit mankind for
the degrading yoke Of the gloomy tyrant Of Caprs9
The law Of ese-ms es.y es,-oa,hs spies and iuormers
all the parsp5eraaa of despoism, we're in full opers-
ton to grind abiec servhty into the hearts Of meu-
Bu, in our case whog, one apparent provoca,ion to
serv.tude while Boosting ourselves the freest most en-
lgbtened and moral nation that ever existed-of sud-
den the people Of nineteen States suppress every par
tee Of freedom Of speech and Of the press among them
selves-rase one universal shout over an usurper who
has established martial law in the Capital Of the Rspub
lie and seized al the powers Of the Government into his
own hands and are all rushing to arms TO support by
force the despo,ism which strips themselves of every
ves,ige Of liberty The spectacle viii surely be one Of
astOnishmeut aud wonder TO every future age.
Though the motives TO the establishment Of this des
potsm be a puzzle to mankind, the means employed 20
uphoi it are the that have always been used by
every tyranny The saDcy Of the tyrant stands fore
most in the category. Ropes hung 10 every lamp
post in the Northern cities, and any who should
dare 70 question the Immaculate purity Of The coarse
aud VI gar brute, who holds bis reves in the White
Hons, would ne instantly, sfr; m Sris and dela.Drs
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
nrnonrs FROM n0srnN-

Bosros April 27-There was an enthusiastic meeting
under the Washington elm, at Old Cambridge this alter
noon when speeches made by John g. Palirey ex-
Gov. Banks and others
Gov Banks spoke for the Great West and said that
she was alive with patriotism He expressed confidence
in the result and said that the arts ard sciences aud tne
industrial pursuits the foundation OF all else, and
that where these prevail in time OF peace victory wi"
come in time of war.
At the raising of flag in Chester Square, this after
noon Edward Everett and Benz +. Halle made strong
Union speeches Mr.. Everett very eloquent lie
said: 1--WE set up this standard, not as matter OF Idle
display but as an expression indicative that in the
mighty struggle which has been forced upon US we are
Of one heart and mind that the Government oil The
country must be sustained. All former differences oil
opinion are swept away We forget that We have ever
been partsans; we remember only that we are Ameri-
cans"
Our volunteers 60 into our forts on Monday.
On Tuesday another thousand men leave Boston for
the South
There are now forty companies formed and organized
in this State.
Forty rded cannon, contracted for by the State are
expected in few days.
The Boston Collector has received orders not to grant
cearances for any port south Of Delaware Bay.
The FIRST and Tenth Regiments expect to leave early
next week the Crescent Bga also Fletcher Webster
Regiment and battalion of Volunteer Infantry, under
Major Dodd are anxiousy waiting for call
The Citizens Committee of One Hundred appointed
to collect and distribute funds families Of soldiers met
to-day 10 the Senate Chamber with Chief Justice Bgelow
as Chairman. Eloquent addresses were made by Gov.
Andrew Ex-Governor Banks, Ex-Governor Lincoln, e1-
Governor Clifford Edward Everett and Others. The pro-
cedings deeply interesting, and Massachusetts, sol.
ders may rest assured that their families will be well and
kindly cared for.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, April S0-Washngton to-day s ex-
tremely devoid OF news Not even rumor of sufficient
importance to obtain the slightest credence be heard
The hotels are almost entirely vacatdthe only siir
about them being meal hours when the soldiers OF the
different regiments collect in oiusiOn.
train OF cars in this evening at o'clock, bring
ing Northern troops their equipments and baggage
Capt Ramsey, some time since, distrustng the fidelity
of somebody caused all the gunpowder which stored
in the expensive and government vault in the
Congressional buryug ground, to be removed to the
Navy Yard.
Many of our NEST distinguished Citizens have left the
city, and at present. sojOurnng in Alexandria
portion Of the United States troops which are sta
toned the northern end of the Long Bridge, crossed
the bridge to-day aud proceeded some distance down the
Washington and Alexandria turnpike During their ex
cursion they met two of the Virginia troops who were
guarding the entrance of the Columbian turnpike and
used towards them the insulting and provoking Ian
guage 0le of the Vrginians started to Alexandra ior
but before they arrived the ntruders had
left for Washin gton.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
as FEELING IN GREENRRIER.
The Lsni.bars Era of the z7.h SAYS:

The LeNisburg Era Of the 9Th says:
On Friday, the 18Th instant Jos. A. Anderson, the
c,1Giat, for the Senate in this district, visited our
Town He addressed the citizens in short speech, in
which he took strong grounds for prompt and mmedi-
ate p ssance BE- said that he had been with the con-
servatve men Of Virginia during the whole contest and
hat he was still with them-such Riyes Stuart
Baldwin. Summers. Z E Scott, sc. He, they, had
stood up for the Union long there was any pos
sibv of rviUg t. but now he for Virginia he
a.knowlcdged no allegiance to Lincoln and his Govern
ment Of usurplion Lincoln by his nefarious and wick
ed acts has DR. ven the South TO united opposition to
him and his administration.
The County C0urt of this county, on Wednesday last
anrrcpriated $4,000 towards arming and equppng the
volunteer companies Of the county. This Is noble
and generous act and if necessary, it will appropriate
10 or Is. 900 more. Toe counties adjoining should at
once orgarize volunteer companies and foil in the
footsteps of old Greeubrer. War is upon US. Let
Western Virginia respond to the call PROMPTLY so that
We may help brethren OF Eastern Ng TO defend
the honor ard dignity OF the ancient Commonwealth,
aud protect the lives and property OF her citizens
Greeabrer unit for resistance She Is slow, but when
she comes she comes with vengeance. The decree has
gone forth Virginia must and shall be free! Tyranny
and oppression have aroused her eternal indignation
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
WHO OUGHT TO FIGHT

Speaking of the noble Of the South who are now
raying en- masss to the call of their country, the New
York Journal of Commerce says: "When men of high
social and official position, and unaccusomed to hard
ship volunteer toll with the shovel and haul the pom
derous machines of warfare nothing but an overwhem-
ing force can crush them. The spirit that pervades
breath and life remain. They are no hired mer-
cenaries who make warfare trade-who offer their
lives as flood for powder" They are worthy OF
more noble foemen than many of the employed
troops that have been sent against them. If "a life for
life" to be given let the Wanting editors OF the
North the Sharpe rife preachers and the whole horde
of Abolition fanatics who are camorous for war; CO.
erccp, ard no "compromise with traitors" and who cry
chang the rebels volunteer to march against them
The country which they have ruined can well spare
Them and they will have occasion to complain OF the
reception they will meet with Those who have raised
the war should DO the fighting.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02

The Boston Courier yet has g!impses of its DID, CON-
mon sense position ltsays -" Since peace must even
tuay follow upon war; however proracted, it seems to
US the part Of wisdom the cost of war; and to
Diet rhine beforehand what possible gain could accrue
to either party in such contest To be sure the dispo
son TO fight far it exists either side, would
thus be graifed bat after much slaughter and misery
we can conceive Of real advantage secured TO either
party The fortune of battles presume, would be
various it usually is. The military conquest of
one part OF the country by the other could scarcely be
possible, and if Elected, there could longer be
any constitutional union of States. In nation of
freemen such union can stand only the consent of
all the parties. The slbjecton OF the to the other
would destroy the whole character OF institutions
AID must change the entire form and spirit of gov
eminent To who chooses therefore, to look at the
probabilities OF future events, in forming his judgment
Of the demands of the present. general could only
seem fraught with utter ruin TO the fabric Of freedom
raised by our fathers and which has so long shielded and
blessed their poserty. There might yet be modes pro-
vided of settling national CONTROVERSY either by
convention which would agree upon terms-or in, the
worst event. by amicaJs pdrdon agreed to by all the
parties general would preclude the first method;
and we cannot see that would lead thing but the
second in the end ="
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02

After the lester Of Gov. Deuui,cr, rePu5iadrg the
seizure o. srus sud provisions tor neutral Sa-ee, ard
tn endorsement Of thar position by large meeting OF
the citizens CT Cincinnati 6. was supposed that peace
might be preserved te.wee3 the border cities on the
Ohio Blu. the next dav another great meeting was
held In Cincinnati az which Gov Deuuson position was
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Stat declared TO be no better than
,be Rebel States Of the South and the sell ug 20 them OF
arms and provisions proclaimed treason. This meeting
was composed mainly Of tie mobbish ciass-whieh will
soon reign supreme throughout the North.
The present indications are that the peace, so much
desired by the cities both sides Of che Ohio IS des
tined 20 speedy close. The seizure Of goods belong
irg to Southern people viii provoke retaliation. One
act Of vioeu vii ,ead to ano,her-aud very soon uri
ve,sal war viii age.
The Louisville Journal has the following remarks upon
the s-bject:
There is getting 20 be a very bad condition Of thirgs
upon the OHIO and Mississippi rivers. We all rememcer
that few nights ago having been despatch
ed here that powder and provisions, consigned to per
sons az Memphis and Little Rock, had been stopped az
Cincinnati large crowd 10 ibis city rushed with loaded
cannon toward The river bagk without waiting for either
explanation or Ger fruaon OF facts and were with great
difficulty prevented from firing upon Cincinnati or nus
burg beat said 70 De comm up With arms on board -
About the same tine falls, ruUcr hayii been Sc, solt
IN regard 10 the oyei 1Itg of bear SO b'aLSNiie'
large numbers Of people IN Henderson and OWeusooro
became furiousy e1-i'ed AMI made si their arrange
msnts 70 sack OF burn Esansv!e and would have al
temped 20 90 20 bCt or timely contradiction OF the
rumor And row heavy battery is planted ST Mem
ph % bring to pas ing beats s2d the last intelligence
Is that ca account no doubt Of tie alleged seizure and
eoufscsou Of certain articles az Cincinnati toGs boats
bound up the river from New Orleans are 10 De seized
by the Memphis people.
When we consider The immense excitement OF the pop
nice A. Memphis and Cincinnati and Madison and Nicks
brr- ana Na..htz and New Olaans aud all the other
;m1ortSnt p' ces on the Ohio ast the Mississippi, and
uben = rasc. bow yer, likely tls mob IN every city
are A. time Ike q is 10 commit rlsa and violent ac's
and how certain c-e-v violent act ia 20 provoke acts O.
rsstsr viou,s We ca- vel understand The fearful Penis
tbt now threa,u by navigation o. Cur no great rivers
IL The or -oi -,.lsre has b'ac or shall DC made ct
Nemo4is Of course no more boats from Ciaeilnau or
Pi ,r or auv oil lcrsayero lrg cry o. The ONO
Nil venture dou1 l-c N-ss-cpi. auc there cert.'uY
$40 b. 20 gr-uri ter iear, thai, even "i'aoa'
A7v or cal Gecs.,-ou Of war toc batteries already
ull-s- .-a t-c- Ls-iy 90 be soon planted upon TIE
sao.es o. to rivers vl sweep navigation utterly a"lN
no OVER Or captains 'taubcl OF steamboat ire'e ''
having the sar5iAooi let Ih,ir property run such
gauntlet
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02
MORE COMPANIES GOING.

By order of Col Jackson, appointed Commandant at
Harpers Ferry, the following companies OF volunteers
have been ordered to report themselves at Headquar
ters at Harpers Ferry where they will be properly arm
ed and equipped;
Capt. st. Francis G. Roberts company Of Infantry,
West View, Augusta county.
Capt. F. F. sterrett's company of Cavalry, Church
vile, Augusta county.
Capt. Asher w. Harman's company Of Mounted Rifle
men, Staunton.
Capt. A. T. Richards company Of Cavalry, Bath
county.
Capt. j. R. McNutts company of Cavalry, Rockbridge
county.
Capt. T. McAllsters company Of Infantry, Allegheny
county.
0her volunteer companies as soon as differed and
uniformed will report to II. N. Bell Esq., OF Stanton
Staunton Spectator.