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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Senator Wilson Resigned-A Short Cam
paign.

Senator Wilson has already grown tired OF
military honors. The Northern papers say lie
has resigned the Coionecy of his ''crack regi-
nent" after campaign of about two weeks
The Northern papers criticise the act very Sc
verely, ard compare it to the conduct of the ia
nous Pennsylvania Regiment who fled from Bull
Run, on the plea of the expiration of their en-
listment, in the very sound Of the enemy's can
non.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A p PROCLAM ALTON

"A f N OO u n N n II ON.
WHEREAS, a vacancy has OCCURRED in the Con-
w vention of Virginia, occasfoned by the resigna-
ton of JOHN B. BALDWIN one of the members of the
Convention for the county of Augusta, therefore, the
Sheriff of the said county is hereby required to hold
an election at the several Places of voting prescribed
by law in said county, the first WEDNESDAY
(being the 9Th day. of November next, to fill the va
cancy aforesaid.
~ Given under my hand as Governor, and un-
e. der the Seal of the Commonwealth, at Rich
l. D. mond, this 2Sth day of October, 1851 and in
- the year of the Commonwealth the eighty
sixth JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor: ~
GEO. w. MUNFoRD,
Nov SIT Secy of the Common wealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

THE INJURY TO THE PAwNEE.-A dispatch from
Washington says that duri~ the recent engage
ment on the Potomac, between our batteries and
the Federal feet, ,Ithe steamer Pawnee was struck
six or seven times, and narrowly escaped utter
destruction, s.ss.s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
LOCATION eff our Forces in Western Yirgini

Location CT our FOFces IN Western Virginia
Gen'l Floyd's command is at Cotton Hill in
Fayette county near the mouth of Gauley River.
:. Gen. Wise's, at Meadow Bluff, in GreeLbrier
county, 16 miles West of Lewisburg.
Gen. Loring's, at Greenbrier Bridge, in Poca
bontas county, miles from Hunte' svie.
Gen. Il. Il. Jackson's, at Greenbrier River, in
Pocahontas county at the Eastern base of Che at
Mountain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

W- The Union prisoners confined for some
ally. The Judge told them that be would not
exact the taking of the oath Of allegiance to the
Oonfederacy, but would administer it, if they de-
sired him to do SO, whereupon all of them volun
Iarily took the oath,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Yankee Prisoners.

The number OF Yankee prisoners captured and
brought to Richmond since the con mencement
Of the present war is 1855, of which number five
hundred have been sent for safe keeping to forts
in Louisiana, 100 TO Castle PiDckney, ia Charles
ton Harbour, and 150 to Columbia, South Caro-
lima. The number now remaining in Richmond.
n the differen. tobacco factories, is about 300
Some half dozen factories are devoted to the ac-
commodatiOn of the Hessians-sck and well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

W collision occurred on the Central
road on Saturday, near Bumpass' Turnout, by
the mail train running into standing freight
train. The mail engine was thrown from the
track and two cars were badly smashed. John
Fl arton, epgireer, was slightly injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

a~ New Orleans has sent more titan one
third of her printers to the war, and those who
remain make provision for the Responsibilities
of those who are gone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

~ The appointment OF Humphrey Marshall,
of Kentucky, as Brigadier General, is one in ev-
cry way judicious, and from which the hest re.
suits may be expected. His field of service will
be his native Sta'e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. ga correspondent of
the Appeal Of this city, in letter dated at
Greenyille, Mo-, 22d inst, states that Gen. jeff
Thompson engaged the Federals at Fredericks-
town, on the previous day (the 2lst.) The enc
my had force of 5000 and the Confederates
were only 1900 strong. After several hours Of
severe fighting, Gen. Thompson retreated with a
loss of AZ killed and wounded. The loss of the
enemy is stated to have been about 400. The
Federals had five rifed cannon and Gen. Thomp-
son only two common guns.
Several officers on both sides were killed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

TIME OF MEErING.-The adjourned session of
the Virginia State Convention will commence on
Wednesday, 18th instant. The Provisional Con-
gress of the Confederate States will reassemble
on Monday the 25th inst The Legislature of
Virginia will meet on Monday, the I'd Of Decem-
har
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

SAILING OF THE GREAT YANKEE FLEET.-The
great Yankee feet. which has been getting ready
for several weeks, sailed from Hampton Roads
on Tuesday last for the South. The feet num-
bered about one hundred vessels, and IS said to
have on board about twenty-five thousand meu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
$500 REWARD!

ARREST THE MURDERER ! !
ON Tuesday, the 92d day of October, Col. SAMUEL
" v. GATEWO0D. of Bath county, was MUIR.
DERED, in the absence of all provocation. wantoh-
ly, and in cold blood, by man named
THOMAS RIDER.
Said Rider, though warrant issued for his ap-
prehension, has escaped and is now at large. It is
thought that he is endeavorng to escape by the Gen.
tra Railroad to Missouri, where he formerly resided.
and where he boasted that he had killed EVEN MEN.
1t is not improbable that he will attempt to escape
through Pocahonas Greenbrier to the lines of the
NORTHERN ARMY.
The undersigned will pay reward of
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Tor the apprehension of said Rider and his delivery to
the legal authorities of Bath County.
DESCRIPTION OF RIDER.
He is supposed to be abont 35 years of age height
about S feet 10 inches; eyes dark; hair dark, but
sprnkled with gray; complexion dark; rather quick
spoken had on when he lett broad brmmed hat
and brown jeans pantaoons. Other dress not recol-
Iected sts A. e. l.. GATEWOOD
Nov. 5, 1861.-4t.* SAMUEL GOODE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

w- large number of Southern editors
have not only disposed of their blankets, but
they are now getting along with half sheets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Buildings Burned.

On Thursday night last, at 10 O'Clock, the two
buildings formerly used as the freight depot at
this place for the Virginia Central Railroad were
consumed byfre. Ore of the buildings was occu-
pied by few convalescent soldiers. 1t seems
that the soldiers had put burning candle in a
bayonet stuck in the foor-that all had gone
out leaving only one sick soldier,-that this
one was asleep when the candle burned down
and falling upon some hay, set fire to the build
ing, nearly burning the soldier before be awaken
ed. A part of his blanket was burned. He sue
ceeded in getting out in time to save his life
The other building, being very near, was also
burned. This property had been sold by the
Central Rail r. Company to J. NJ. McCue, J. D.
Tmboden and others. The original cost of the
buildings was about $1,000. The property of the
Confederacy lost does not amount to more than
about 5000. This property, we understand, was
insured to the amount of $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

10 On Wednesday last, Gov. Letcher pre-
sented regimental colors to number of Virginia
Regiments at Centrevile. Presentation address
ses were made by the Governor, which were ap-
propriately responded to by the officers Com
manding. Gen'ls. johnson, Beauregard and 9TH
er high officers, with their stats, were present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
,veral officers on both sides were killed

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 25.-Gen. Fremont gives
the Administration much trouble. The Cabinet
had meeting the 23d instant, and some IA
voured depriving him of his command immedi-
ately and ordering him to Washington, to be
tried by a court martial. The matter was left
with the President to decide, who finds it very
difficult question to settle, it involves not ony
great pecuniary interests to the Government, but
perhaps immediate and important military results
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

DZ Capt. Felix Hull, of Highland, and Capt.
Samuel A. Lambert, of Augusta, have recently
died. We have not learned the dates Of their
deaths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

~ The Petersburg Erpress announces, "up-
on unquestinDable authority, that the Hon. R..
K. Meade, late United States Minister to Brazil.
has arrived safely in Southern port"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Wood.

Those who desire to pay their subscription in
wood can do so by hauling us good loads and
Q00d ao0od
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

10 The heavy rain of Friday night last caus-
ed considerable slide between the two tunnels
on the Blue Ridge, preventing the cars from run
ming over that portion of the road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
TWO ESTRAY STEERS.

TWO ESTRAY STEERS.
TTNHE subscribers have in possession two ESTRAY
i STEERS at their residence nearM Mechams River
Depot, in Abemarle county, which have been apprais
ed according to-law One is cream-colored. with
crop in the right and left ear the black, with white
face and half crop in each ear, both having flesh
mark under the neck, and both about ten or twelve
wears old s. & a. MAUPIN,
Nov. 5-sts Ex'ors of G. w. Maupin, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05

10 On Saturday last, the Circuit Court found
John Robinson guilty of burglary and theft, and
sentenced him to the Penitentiary for four years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
SALE OF
LAND, SLAVES, STOCK
OF All, KINDS &c

TN pursuance of the will of Jacob Harnsberger. de-
i ceased, will proceed on WEDNESDAY, THE
18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER NEXT, at his late resi-
dence. on North River, Rockingham county, to sell
at public sale, ~
ALL THE LANDS
left by the decedent, except the portion left to the
widow. The land desirable and will be shown to any
one wishing to purchase. Also,
SEVEN SLAVES, ALL YOUNG,
IL head of Horses, IL fat Cattle, Cows and some
young Cattle, 55 fine Sheep, 80 fat Hogs, 20 stock
Hogs, 500 bushels of Wheat 800 of Rye, so of
Corn in the field 80 of Wheat in the ground,
quantity of Hay, Farming Utensils Carriage and
Buggy, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and all the
PERSONAL PROPERTY left by the decedent.
TERMS.
Personal Property-All over S. nine months cred
it. secured by bonds with sufficient personal security;
under that sum. cash. Real EStdte-One-fourth in
sixty days, by Negotiable Note, we'll endorsed, the
balance in equal payments at one, two three and four
the purchaser to give bonds and the title to be
setained reservation of the vendors lien in the
deed, as further security.
GEORGE HARNSBERGER,
.f NICHO. X. TROUT,
Ex'rs of Jacob Harnsberger ,dec'd.
Nov. g. 961.-2t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
Rockingham Teams-patriot1c Condu

Rockingham Teams Patriotic Conduct.
Whilst some content themselves with merely
making loud professions of patriotism, Others we
are pleased to know, let their deeds attest their
love of country and disposition to render it all
the assistance in their power. The following
citizens of Rockingham county have voluntarily
sent their wagons and teams to Stanton to haul
for the Government free of charge, viz: Messrs
Jonathan Miller Wagon Master), Jonathan Dun
nivant, r. M Burk, Philip Baker. Danl Miller,
Elias Orawn, Isaac Long, Joseph Altafer, Joshua
Pence and Reuben Altaffsr. Rockingham, like
Augusta, was faithful and true to the Union, as
long as sucn loyalty was consistent with freedom,
and like Augusta, she is now resolved to maintain
the freedom and independence of the Confeder
ate States at every c,st The same spirit of 10y
atty which made these noble counties SO tena-
,ious of the Union, will make them stand by the
Southern Oonfederacy as long as it shall remain
rue to the principles upon which it was founded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
RICHMOND MARKETS.

RICHMOND. Nov Q, 1851.
FLOUR-Saies Of Superfne at IS 10 s5I, Extra
Sc, to s14Family $6M to 81.
CORN-9O
MEAL-90 to So.
OATS-sQ.
BUfTER.-s711 to 50 and in great demand.
BACeN-Hog round "a to s5.'
'hTAT0ES-s2la to 50 per Dbl.
APPLES-S4 to 1o pc. -.
HAY-$175 to $500 for timothy.
SEED-Flax 81. .25. to l.3O timothy $3.50 to ZOO.
LIME-$3.OO to $50 per barrel
WOOL.-Uuwashed 40 to 45, washed 60 to IS and
wanted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
THE MARKETS.
STAUNTGN MARKETS.

WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported 6Q p. N. PoweU & Go.
Nov q 1891
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-05
ALL THE LANDS
SEVEN SLAVES, ALL YOUNG,

left by the deeedent except the portion left to the
widow The land is desirable and will be shown to any
richi To- hog lcn
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1861-12-07
tSequesttation Notice !
10 the Citizens of the Parishes ;of Rapidcs,
NJ. AYOYelLeS. Natchit0eheS and Ninn.

! fFUlGlitS, NutCllftOtll6S anu " WlIn s.
| + HEREBY notify every Attorney, A gent.
i former Partner, Trustee, or orther Person
holding or controlling any lands, .tenemef,ts.
or heredltanents, goods or chattelr; rights on
credits, or any Interests therein, Of Or for an1'
4 alien enemy Of the Confederate Estates Of
7 America, speedily TO inform me, the Receiver
forothe section Of the District of ;Louisiaia
comprising tie above named Parishes, Of tbs
same and tosrender to me an account thereof
and 50 far as is practicable. TO place the same
| in my hands, Any such persons wiuully fai,
| ling to give me this information and render
such account will be guilty of a high misdef
neanor and will be liable to be indicted and,
fupon conviction, fined and imprisoned and
will further be liable to be sued by the Con-
federate States and subjected to pay double
the value of the estate, property or effects Of
the alien enemy held BY him or subject to his
control. ,t 'i-..,:u
| ! also notify each and every citizen Of the
? Confederate States speedily to give me irfor-
nation, as the Law makes it his duty to do
Eof all lands, tenements or heredtam 9nts, goods
and chattels, rights and credits within thet
Eabove named Parishes, and of every right and
Eiuterests therein held, owned. possessed, or en-
joyed by or for any alien enemy G4y +,
/ The following p' rsons are subject to thei
operation of the Act Of Congress, approved
August s0th 1861, as Alien Enemies, viz:
ALI citizens of the United States except
tnosf Of Delaware. Maryland, Kentucky,
Missouri, District Of Columbia, or the Terri
tories of Arizona, New Mexico and Indian
Territory South of Kansas All citizens or
residents Of these excepted States and Terri
tories who shall commit actual hostilities
against the. Confederate States, or aid. or
| ahet the United States III the existing war.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF AvoYELLEs.
TOWN OF MANSURk:
A.z 1k.a,.n-
4tI KEeeti;nIg: Z !:

On this 9TH day Of September 1851,
the Council of this Town, met according
to adjournment:
Present J. G. Desfosses, Mayor;
Chs. Dimarquis, L. Drouin, Y, Prost-
dame, S. Siess, Aldermen.
Absent E. } Joffrion.
On motion the following resolutions
were adopted
Resolved, That Pierre Lemoinc ha-
wing satisfactorily acquitted himself Of
his duties, as Treasurer be released Of
his bond of one thousand dollars which
he subscribed on the 3Oth of fMarch last
in favor of this Corporation and that a
copy Of said resolution be given to him
by the Clerk of this Council.
Resolved, That j. j. Guerineah having
fulfilled his duties as Collector of the
taxec andlicenses Of tho present year, i'll
and for this Corporation, be released OF
the bond Of one thousand dollars which
he susbscrided on the on the 25th Of
March last, i'll favor Of said Corporation
and that copy of said resolution BE- gi
ven to him by the Clerck Of this Coun-
Gil.
Resolved, That ia consideration Of the
many services rendered to our Corpora.
ton and Of the undaunted patriotism
shown. by our brave fellow citizen, J
G. Jofrion, ex-Mayor Of this Town, thu
sim of two hundrod dol1ars. he and is
hereby offered to him, ii two bonds o
one hundred dollars each, the first made
payable out IF the taxes Of 1862 and. tn
other out Of the taxes Of lS63s--botl
drawn in the name. Of this Corporation
by the Mayor, signed by him. and coun
ter sighted by the Treasurer. w
On motion, the. Council ad;ournsd. !.
j. q. DESFOSSES, Mayor.
.tef't Al Tim a I, +. 7. SSaxfof or-yu III
The Avoyelles pelican. [volume] (Marksville [La.]) 1859-186?, 1861-12-07
-Xiist of Xfttf:ts IS.
Which have not been withdrawn from the
Il. Marksville Postofice, and remaining or
lll Saturday, Goth NOV. 1861.

Which have not been withdrawn from the
!. Marksville Postof6ce, and remaining or
Saturday, 3oth Nov. 1861. s. j
Persons calling for the above will
please notice that they are advertised
and ali additional postage oftwo cents is
to be added to the same, according to
the new postage laws enacted by the
Congress of the Confederate States
of America. 1 s"i.aai@r i ..,.
"And all letters which shall he-eaf-
ter be advertised as remaining over OF
uncalled for in any Post Office, shall be
charged with two cents each In addition
to the regular postage, both to be accoun.
ted for as other postage Of this Confede-
racy." II ~ 5dri, 4ah.1
N.-Areau Zenon. ''5.' ,.")i
B.-Bordelon, Paulin Brevelle Jr.,
Seraphin Blakewood, B w.
a(.-Deloste, Nine Devore, Joseph.
Dubreuille, Leon Dickinson, Parmelia,
Mrs.
E.-Edelen, E.
G.. Ea.-Gray, John Hon.; Griffin,
James Harland, J M2;
4. L.. ,M.-Tmboden, J D; Long
mire, J S /; Milburn, E E Murdoch,
Edward,. F !; Mclaughlin, Sosthene.
N. O.-Olestop, Mrs. 2; Normand
Frisby; Nugent Michael. E.
s.-Simpsop, W. P 2; Snowday W
W; i. II ri 4H "a
T.-Thompson,, J R; Travassas,
John. Eu { .' 's@=.
V.-Vanier, Ne rcisse. .,a@. ~
< UNPAID LETTERS.
"A. -Aymond, j P j 2; Broussard,
S; Bordelon Silvere. ! T''... 'A
e. D.-Cooper, John W; Chatelain,
Martin, Chenevert. Alcee Dickinson,
W C2; Dupuis Gerome Denton Mrs
E A. Il = "a
G.-Grelnillion, F F; Gagnard, Joa-
chin. ... ;'..''.'' -. '' -
ii. j. M.-Harlam James II 9;
Jeansonne, Melville Maxwell, William;
McCan Hiram.
". O.-Neal, H !; Ortag, Travel 2
Normand, J p. '''.
K. :. T. Richey, VIM; Richey
Kennedy F.; Richey, Andrews, Mrs Read
Al; Ssutcier Edmond Toler, Eliza
Mrs. '' II. DUPUY, P. NJ.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
i ~
SEVENTH DIsPR1CT COURT,
PARISH OF AToYELLEs. 81
sucessio Of Prudent, de Bea..te alias a'Ar-
N4s, deceased. -. -.--

Suc ession of Prudent, de Bea,ste alias dr.
ttys, deceased. 't, s--
DY IRTUE of an order OF
I'd sale, issued by the Honorable Court
OF the Seventh Judicial District, in and
for the parish Of ;Avoyelles, State, OF
Louisiana, will be offered at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed, Public Auctioneer Of said Parish,
SATURDAY, the 14th Of Decem. 1861
between the hours of 10 A. NJ. aud P. NJ, at
the late residence Of the deceased, the follow
ing described property. to-wit-
10. A lot of household furniture e.,
consisting of tables, armoirs, chairs,
beds, &c, &c.
20. A lot of books consisting of one
hundred and twenty two volumes.
80. One jar.
40. The kitchen furniture.
SO. One LOT of engravings.
60. One lot of inkstands.
10. One bathing tub
So. One lot of empty bottles. i,
90. One printing press and materia Is,
including type, type-stands, tables, sto-
We, Pelican's files, shelves, etc, etc.
loo. 5000 shingles.
Ito. One silver watch
Terms & conditions.
All sums of ten dollars and under
payable cash. All sums above ten dol
lars fayable in two equal instalmfnts
maturing severally on twelve months
and twenty fourtmonths from the day O
sale. Purchasers to furnish iheir notes
to the order of the Administrative
with two good securities in solido bearing {
eight per cent per annum interest afte
maturity till paid. The notes to be made
| payable at the office of Messrs Il. ant
1 S. L. Taylor at Marksville.
MarksTille, Avsyel!ss, ON this BOT
day Of November 1861. r5s
''f"'4 E. E. COCKRANE,
| Public Auctioneer.
Also, will be offered, onrthe same da
and at the same place, at1public auction
the lot Of. land with the buildings an
improvements thereon, how owned an
occupied by widow A. U. d'Artlys, at
| credit of ono, two and three years tro'
the day of sale. ~#.. .., 90
i t 2.-, ~. e. E. COCKRANE,
4 at# J Public Auctioneer.
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c :@ 1;:;;;' 1HE AY0YELLES PELICAN ''!!!:!':
f.IArA nGtz
%An.as%%~|| dRFfG1Ah 50URMAh. .E ~~~
UWe take, the following 8 ees1.tFscts,
from the correspondence of the Delta,
dated Columbus, KY, Nov. 20 $. .7r :.

H We, take the following extTacts
from the! correspondence of the Delta,
dated Columbus, Ky, Nov. 22 = !.
Affairs here at present are very much
Of that phase that ''now you see and now
you DON'T The, enemy, though all
accounts agres that they are eoncentra-
ting force as sapidly as possible, by way
of the Ohio and Mississippi at Cairo and
Paducah, have drawn in the expeditions
which they have lately advanced, and
may now be said to have gone into their
hollows, but hardly, | presume, for the
winter. Gen. Hunter has proclaimed,
in the grand style peculiar to Lincoln
officials, that there must be no more
such ''little Iskirmishes" as the, Belmont
engagement and as Gems. Halleck,
Buell. and Fremont, are all reported to
be at Cairo, and Halleck, from all ac-
counts has superseded Hunter, and is,
therefore, expected to surpass him, why
may we not presume that events cons
piring are. really most portentous Of ope-
rations on the grandest scale ?"Crush
ont Columbus" IS now the great cry at
the North, and "down the Mississippi
the great accompaniment. The Federal
Congress IS about to meet, and some
thing must be done in the next fortnight
at all events, to assure that body that
the ''irrepressible conflict" is progress
slug. Grants self styled complete sue
cess" Belmont, did not do for it for
thongh the General returned with bea-
ting drums and waving pennants, pro-
claiming the success Of the "little skir-
mish," the people, somehow, have devi-
ned the truth, even in Cairo, and name
and place typical Of the Egyptian dark
ness with which Northern leaders seek
to obscure the public mind.
We have not had a battle yet, con-
trary to the impression that one was SO
imminently impending. But the accounts
from all quarters are ever Of the moss
exciting character, and no one, it seems,
can form anything like correct idea
when the day of battle will come: =, !
heard fom the most creditable soqHee
last evening that the enemy, several
thousand strong, were marching in great
force around Wolf Island, and had got
ten South Of this On their way to New
Madrid. threatening Island No. 10,
where, it is feared, We have not sufficient
force, and to which it was supposed to
be difficult for us to forward reinforce
mants in time. This news comes in such
way that I have no doubt Of its correct
hess, but 7 am Of the opinion, from what
| hear, that the almost omnipresent Jeff.
will manage to come up in time to take
the Federals by surprise. The latter,
however, may appear in too great force
for his little army. Island No. 10 lies
in Madrid Bend, some forty Of fifty miles
below this, is regarded, up to the occnpa.
ton of Columbus, as one Of the most i'm
portans strategic points in our possess.
sion. Nt