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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29
Presidents Message.

10 the Congress Of the Confederate States:
The few weeks which have elapsed
since your adjournment have brought us
| so near the close of the year, that we are
now able to sum up its general results
The retrospect is such as should fill the
hearts of our people with gratitude to
Providence for His kind interposition in
their behalf. Abundant yields have re-
warded the labours of the agriculturalists
whilst the manufacturing industry of the
| Confederate States was never so prosper
| Gus as now. The necessities of the times
have called into existence new branches
| of manufactures, and given fresh i'm.
pulse to tn activity of those heretofore in
| operation. The means of the Confederate
States for manufacturing the necessity
and comforts of life within themselves in
crease as the conflict continues, and we
are gradually becoming independent OF
| the rest of the world for the supply OF
such military stores and munitions as are
indispensable for war.
The operations of the army, soon to be
partially interrupted by the approaching
winter, have afforded protection to the
| country, and shed lustre upon its arms
through the trying vicissitudes of more
than one arduous campaign, which entitle
our brave volunteers to our praise and
our gratitude. ...
From its commencement up to the
present period, the war has been enlarg-
ing its proportions and expanding its
boundaries, SO as to include new fields
The conflict now extends from the shores
of the Chesapeake to the confines of Mis-
souri, and Arizona; yet, sudden calls from
the remotest points for military aid have
been met with promptness enough not
only to avert disaster in the face of supe-
rior numbers but also to roll back the
tide of invasion from the border. 2
When the war commenced the enemy
were possessed of certain strategic points
and strong places within the Confederate
States. They greatly exceeded us in num-
bers, in available resources, and in the
supplies necessary for war. Military es-
tablishments had been long organized and
were complete; the navy. and for the most
part, the army, once common to both,
| we're in their possession. To meet all this,
we had to create not only an army in the
face of war itself, but also the military estab-
lishments necessary to equip and place it
in the field. 1t ought indeed to be sub
.ject of graduation that the spirit of tho
volunteers and the patriotism of the peo-
| pie have enabled US. under Providence,
to grapple successfully with these difficult
ties. A succession Of the victories at
Bethel, Bull Run. Manassas, Springfield,
| Lexington. Leesburg and Belmont, has
| checked the wicked invasion which greed
of gain and the unhallowed lust of power
| brought upon our soil. and proved that
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A Town in Mourning.

A rsgimentwss raised in Shawneetown,
Ind, for the Federal government, which
was in the bsttleof Belmont, and in which
nearly every family in the place had rel
atives or friends The news of the fight
and defeat Of the Yankees caused great
excitement in this hitherto quiet little
town. The day after the battle boat
came up with the killed and wounded,
and such scene as it presented was nev.
or before witnessed by any Of the inhabi-
tants Of the place. The boat was literally
covered from stena to stern with the killed
and wounded, and the whole boat reeked
with the blood ofthe victims Of Linooln's
abolition crusade sgainst the South. Az
fest as they were taken ashore they were
recognized by relatives or friends and
conveyed away for intsrment. That eve
ning from every door knob stresmsd
black Grape, and the whole town lookad
issNit was In mourning. We learn that
this regiment alone lost four hundred in
killed and wounded. -ji'.n eft
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29
Cheap Blankets.

Newspaper blankets are coming into
vogue. They are no joke. A correspon-
dent Of one of our exchanges thus refers
to the matter:
81 have recently heard much about the
value of newspapers as substitute for
blankets. and have considered the state.
ment to be apocryphal. But, last even
ing, was induced to make the expert.
ment. took four full sized newspapers
and pasted them together at the edges,
making one large sheet the size of blan-
ket. then removed the blankets from
my bed, and placed the newspapers sheet
between the one remaining blanket, and
tho counterpane. The result was COM
Portable nights sleep, without any feel.
ing of cold. pledge my word to you,
gentlemen, that this is literally true; and
my object in making the communication
is, that through the medium of your pa.
per, the fact may be generally circulated;
for it is no trifiing matter to the poor to
know that for an outlay of few pennies
they can supply themselves with COM
Portable bed covering through the winter.
Oneof the printers connected with the
Adye:ats Office has also made trial of the
matter, and says it works like charm"
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iustsB5ss TERMS:
lt rHE POST re PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY,
MTwo Dollars Year, payableif Advance.
TERMS:

70 TA- No attentions paid 10 orders jor the paper
sm'ess accompanied by the Cash.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be charged 4 per square
Of 10 lines less for the first insef uon' ana oo
ocnts for each continuance. A libcsa d'uuc.'oh
made TO those who advertise by 'nc !ear'-
z8- Persons sending advertisements must marx
che number of times they desire thes nse,'ea, .,
they will be continued until forbid s"u en"rseu
accordingly. ~
% For aanosnciug the names Of A"o'u"'es 'or
ob;tu,ry notices over 70 lines. cb bargsd at regu-
lar advertising rates. tl... --... Al,
9 "a All communications intended q, Piomote .h'
private ends or interests Of Corporal ohs'
Schools or individuals, will be cha geo as ad'er-
tisements. L.. Ct.
Jos woak, such a. Pamphlets, taln1te'' oircu-
tass, Cards, Blanks, Handbills, IL, VIII DC eNeeu-
tsd 10 good style and on reasonable .erm.' IN l..
n AL letters addressed to tho Ppdp''e''r' "ii o'
promptly attended TO. n. ..n;oa
No communication inserted unl 30 "''''
BY the name Of the author. -
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to advance outside Of cannon range from
their fleet upon the coast. A few thou.
sand slaves may be stolen, and impressed
into severe labor upon the Federal forti.
fications, in oblivious memory of Chicago
platforms and the negro philanthropy oi
other days. But the loyalty of the south.
ern slaves will not be endangered, and
the failure of the effort to 10 80 viii. re.
coil with ineffable disgrace upon the
heads of the defeated energy. Ifemphi,
.4ppcal.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

REMEDY FOR "HoG DIsEAsE."-We are
requested to state by Mr.. James NJ. Pat.
tersoh that he had lost three of his best
hogs by disease that affected them as
follows They were taken with short.
ness of breath, lost the action of their
limbs, had running at the nose. and
drawn up in the body, and refused to eat.
The remedy he gave was twenty grains
pulverized blue stone put on the tongue,
and in six hours the five he gave it to
were up and wanted to eat. The blue
stone should be given twenty grains to a
year old hog, and less according TO age.
This, he considers, the remedy, and makes
it public for the benefit of the people
Brandon Miss Republican.
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Talk Between the Pickets,

The Fredericksburg (va.) Recorder sta
tes that during dead calmi q few days
since, the Confederate pickes, at Evans
port, opened conversation with the
Federals across the Potonisc, during
which the Sickles party told ours that
their brigade would winter in Fredericks-
burg. In reply our picleets requested the
Yankees to bring Mrs. S. with them
Whercupon the Yankees became furious,
cursed outrageously, and the talk was
hroken off.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

16- The Louisville journal reports. up.
on what it says is reliable authority. that
Generals Bucknsr and Johnston had q
force under their command of eighty
thousand. Hope the Journa! is right, for
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

bD- A dispatch from Centerville, Vir.
ginia, to the New Orleans Delta asserts,
upon the authority Of the New York Her.
aid of the l4th, that Col. John Cochrane,
in speech at Washington on the day
previous, proclaimed the necessity Of
abolishing slavery, and Secretary Cameron
indorsed his infamous sentiments.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

RY- The Louisville Democrat abuses the
western reserve in Ohio for not sending
more volunteers to the war. The Cincin.
natl merciai retorts by telling the Dem.
ocrat it had better attend to the "Blus
Grass region" in Kentucky before abus.
ing Ohio.
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The gut:


Athen.. Friday, N.xems er 80, 1851
PROVISIONAL o0s ERNMHNT'
20 Confederate states America
s1''aut it pRxsrp.i al
-.rs', JEFFERSON sOAVIS, a
.H mi OF xrss,saclar. D. ,e.u.t
75sHe. .'-r.4 VIC. rnKt fEsr.
ALEXANDER Il STEPHENS,
o. vr'li or oEq tIA. 900 a.
@ -aai ,a' el" cABI lsT.
".'. .'.'...'. .' Secretary n State,
al Hon. r. NJ. T. HUI TER, OF Virginia.
bua ,4lt seer,tary Of lac Treasury,
HOY. C. q. MHMMI NIGER, offs. Carolina
n's'ln "' Z" SecretasE of War,
" Y Hon. ]. P. BENZ AMIN, of Louisiana.
"A 'i..v.fg Secretary Of ths Navy,
odi Hos. S. X. MALLDRY, OF Florida.
.gaUi Rl Po.tmfn,er General,
@ Hox. JOHN II. REAGAN, of Texas.
i' f.'.' Aadrney General,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

p0. The man who minds his own bus
iness, was in the town on Monday, but
left immediately-he eepaplained of feel.
ing SO lonely. -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

I%The New York 7Iiiuns, of the 18th,
announces that. on the Sea Islands all
cotton will hsnceforth bo produced by
free labor. .... .-....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

~ The N. Y. Herald says the wsr
must DO closed. s. .,lf
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Important Military Action of the
Tennessee Legislature.

.on NASHVILLE, Nov. 20.-Ths Legislature
Q to-day passed law establishing State
ordnance bureau. appropriating $500, 900
for Misunderstanding arms. Also authoriz-
ing the Governor to press into immediate
: service all the suitable guns in the State.
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Foreign News.

HALIFAX, Nov. l4.-The Niagara from
Queenstown the Sd, has arrived. She
brings no commercial intelligence.
The London Times says, it will be glad
to see the independence of the Confeder-
ate States established, because the politi-
cal power of the South will thereby be
iesseped. -. .....
Sir John Parkington, in recent speech,
lsaid the great powers should demonstrate
against the continuance Of the war in
America. ,..... ...... s.,...,..,t
The Paris correspondent of the Inde-
pendent Beige, intimates that the propos-
ed Intervention in Mexico has an ulterior
object in in view, and that the time must
come, when the Cotton blockade will
cease to be tolerated, and names January
as that time. ....
Fourteen English and French war YES
sells are at Halifax.
Dispatches from Washington to Balti.
more the l4th, that 81, ,0O0,0 worth Of
/ Cotton has been seized at Beaufort, and
that the Carolinians are protesting loyalty
ito the Government; and that preparations
are being made to establish Navy Yard
at Port Royal, and other balderdasli.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-29

lo Election of Georgia Senators.
VI MILLKDGEvILLE, Ga, Nov. l9.-Robert
Toombs and BENZ. H. Hill have been
elected Confederate Senators.
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s6- Pay what thou owest, friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
Especial Correspondence Of the Starl

LounoN COUNTY, Va, Thursday, jane 2G -
Washington Star send this letter necessarily by
a round about way, and though you may never
get lt-for it must run the gauntIe. of the seces-
sion guards that swarm every point Of egregs from
this county, make the experiment as | find
correct news Of what goes on In this section OF
Virginia only In the S:dr's columns
The whole number Of secession troops in Lou
don now is not and has not been more than 6OU,
under Eppa Huntou, Prince William cornstalk
General few more st.a !glad in this direction
on Johnson's evacuation of Harper's Ferry, but
soon went oil apparently from the direction in
whic Ia they came.
Hunton's six hundred do guard (picket) duty
In all directions throughout Loudoan, and ap-
parently keep themselves ready 10 take 20 their
heels whenever the Union forces may cross the
river.
The Union men here are shamefIlly matreat-
ed by the secessoGiss and pray for relief through
the occupation of our county by United States
forces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26

THE CONCENTRATES AT MANAsAs-The cor
respondent Of the Richmond Wing, writing from
Camp Pickens, at Manassas Junction, June 10,
remarks
should not he surprised at anymnmentif this
point were attacked, and yet | should not wonder
II Ii were not month before battle takes place
In this region. Ii will be upon this spot think,
and ! tell you II will be a desperate one We
can defend ourselves against three times our mum.
Der, with thousand or two more men added 10
our force. We have had several captures and
accidents here latelv-one to day. member of
Powhatan troop shot by sentry Captain Cabell,
Dick X and Demon were near being killed by
their own picket gnard night or two since
They were imprudeut enough to go ont late at
night and salute their guard, after having tod
them that no relief would come 10 them that
night They were mistaken for the enemy's
pickets and were fred at; 4 shot passed close to
Cabeil's ear. They had 10 lie down on the ground
all nj Sht, for fear Of being shot
Things are getting very nervous and warm all
along our outpOsts. The pickets of the enemy are
picked of every night by parties Of scouts. Ben.
McCulioch's men are in the neighbor hood, and
1t Ia said never take prisoner. They go dressed
in citizens clothes, sleep anywhere, and won't
tell any body where they are going and who CON-
mands them, or where their headquarters are
he enemy has been quite bold in his approac hes
10 our Outpos:s until lately, when he thinks II
unwholesome | aways told Won we could whip
them two 10 one with eur infantry, provided the
batteries OF the United states army are not In the
neig hborhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
FROM CuNBERLAND.-The correspondent of
the Baltimore American writes from Cumber-
land IN

FROM CuNBERLANB-The correspondent of
the Baltimore American writes from Cumber-
land on the Goth
Yesterday was very exciting day here told
you In my last that We had placed guard Of
about thirty men 10 protect the Dist New Creel)
Drldge, u miles west OF this place. from beins
destroyed b the "brfdge-huTaers" who, by the
way appe3! TO excel in that particular branch Of
thelr profession, judging from the destruction
they have wrought on our road At about fve
III they made their appearance, being about
l,lUO men strong, and commenced the attack
upon our small force. Our men stood gallantly
Ter awhile firing three rounds but were com
peitd to retreat before the greater number Of the
rebels, coming on without q man OF us being
hurt
The town has been full OF rumors and much
exct'en;ent prevails, on account of reported
march OF ., OU0 or 1000 rebels on this point in
tenoihg TO attack the Eleventh Indiana Regi-
hlPht, stationed here. Awaiting ourselves Of the
le!tSfaPn, in a short time we have gathered
from the mountains and the mines in the vicinity
about five hundred Of those hardy fellows whom
you have seen here, aud have mustered In about
twelve hundred men TO assist our Western friends
~ Ia supposed the rebels ABOUT thirty miles
distant; we are awaiting their approach ! can
promise You lively times If they make their an
fedrance, and will inform YOU as early al pos
sloIe should we be attacked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26

AFFAIRS AT PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK The
Richmond Examiner mas q letter dated Ports
mouth, June ia f:cm which we take the follow
ing:
Arrests Of spies continue TO be made YC7ter-
DAY three men-WiliiamG, Ginning to be from
SrllthuelG: Howell, Hamptonitr, and n man,
name u"known, Were arrested few miles from
he FORMER place. by members Of the Fourth North
carolina Regiment, who Were on a scouting
tour. These are unquestionably the same men
VINO Were pursued Icy PTynrs men a few DAYS
s,lcc, In the Eaiyhborhood Of Burweli's Bay.
Hr ITO are In jail IN Norfolk. They had a pass
if"G1 Gen Butter.
II these men are not living for effect the Bethel
aIltir was one of terrible import Howell and
nllanS report that tue s'iu liter Of the FEEDER
aiiS's w"s absolutely apPainG-SO warm that the
escaped never intending to return. Ac, ordinp 10
;h-lI statement or estimate not less than seven
hunCrec were killed, and more than an equal
number lost arms, legs, or in some manner
wounded
howell Cobb has been In Norfolk since Mon
Jay, having Two sons in the Columbus City
Tudrds as privateS. One Of them has been n
1ee0ie health, and hence Ills visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
ARMISIEAD BALL, LATE MASTER AR
MORER At RARPER'S FERRY. DEAD

Especial Correspondence Of The Star
HAMPERS FERRY, June 2i-W D. Wal!dch
Dear Su: 1t has been suggested to HE to write
you concerning Armistead Dali, late master ar
morer here, well known In your city have
therefore, to Inform you that shortly after the dis
unionists took possession of the Ferry, he went
or to Richmond in their service-to start the
aTEns manufactOry there, with the machinery
stolen from the Government here. Some weeks
ago he returned, and engaged about seventy five
OF the former workmen under him to 90 with
him to Richmond, 10 work in the new shops
there Ga the next morning-of the 10th or 18th
June-he was found de4d in his bed 1t was
given out that ne died OF apoplexy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
al cL.d. q

I'PSSiaA Soi VI he Sal
WHEELING, Va, June 25-9AM.
Governor Pierpont has Issued al order for the
election OF Senator to represent Alexandria and
Fairfax counties in the Legislature soon to az
semble here. AS IL is matter CT interest to thou
sands of your readers, send you a copy OF 1t, as
follows:
To ChGvl.s II Upton:
w hereds vacancy exists in the office of Sena-
tor for the Twenty senatorial district COM
posed Of the counties Of Fairfax and Alexandria
sou are hereby required-havlng first taken the
subJoined oath or affirmation, in addition to the
oath or affirmation prescribed by sting laws
T. hold an election, to supply the vacancy afoTe-
said, az the several places Of voting f. Alexandria
county. on Saturday, the both day ef June, iS6i,
or such other day you may appoint, and of
WHO you shall give due notice; and full authority
| Is hereby conferred on Won 20 Go and provide
Whatever may be necessary for tie purp pose
Given under my hand and seal, ut the City of
nceling, the Gisi day of June. 1861, and
L. .. Ill tie C9aty-hith yrar Of The Com mon
wealth. FRANCS H. PEIRpolNT
By the G0vpEnnr
La. HhGANs. Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
REFERRED To.
s"lemnly swear (Or aihrIn) TIT will support
IL" Constitution of the Unitel states and the avs
made in pursuance thereof, as the supreme law Of
the land, anything In the Constitution and Ia WI
OK the STATE of Virginia, or in tue ordinances Of
Il" Convention, which assembled AZ Richmond
on the l;itn day OF February last. to tie cCutrary
withStanding; aud that | viii Uphold and
defend the Government of Virginia as Nindicated
and restored by the Convention which assembled
In w heeling on the lltu day of June, ISL.
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4 RECONNOISANCE OPMATHIAS POINT
NO BATTERY FOUND THERE-UNION
CAMPS THERE-SIX HUNDRED Secs
STONISTS DISPERSED BY BEING
SHELLED BY THE PAWNEE, Sc.
Especial Correspondence of The starJ
U. 8. SHIP PAwSSE, Potomac Rioer,l
June IS, 1861 {
Editor Of the Star: This ship, commanded by
Commander Rowan, accompanied by the tender
James Guy, left Aqua Creek this morning for
Matthias Point carrying Capt. Woodbury., U. s.
Engineers, and Capt. Palmer, Of U. 5 Topo.
graphical Engineers, 10 make a rec onnoisance
there to learn whether batteries were or were not
being erected there.
Ats a. m. Capt. Rowan sent an expedition Of
10 men, sailors and marines, ashore in two boats
in charge of Lieut.. Chaplin and Master Blue all
under Captain Wcodburys command AS the
steamer approached, the enemy showed them
selyes In considerable numbers; but they scam
pered over the hills when the ship directed few
shells against them, and they We're KEEP. In check
by an occasional shell while the expedition was
ashore, enabling II to complete It's work uu-
m0lested. Its sailors captured two horses saddled
and bridled, compelling the riders to seek safety
In flight One Of our men received a slight
wound In the wrist from revolver shot The
hoists were Drought Oh, holsteu INTO the James
Guy, and sent to the Washington Navy Yard as
prizes.
During the reconnaissance the Pawnee threw
thirty shell, which kept the enemy in check,
though their reported force there is 600 men, 100
or more being mounted. The party that landed
saw the enemy's camp from Grimes house oa the
hill; and having on their return to the Pawnee
pointed out Its direction, Com Rowan put the
ship In proper position within the shcal. and
shei'ed 1t; completely dispensing the camp, and
setting FIRE to something behind the hill. a ne
gro man came off to the ship and gave inforna-
ton that 2J9 of the enemy are kept constantly OH
the beach, and the remainder in the camp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
MOST OF THE TROOPS LEFT RICH
WOND-DRILLING ATMANASSIS JUNG
TON WITH AXES AND Pixies

Especial telegfaphic dispatch to the star
ALEXANDRIA, June 26.-Yesteriay four foreign
gentlemen reached here from the far South via
Richmond and Manassas Junction They came
through on passes of their Consul and ex- Gov
Letcher. They represent that there are but few
troops now at Richmond, the main body of those
that were there not long since having been sent
to Norfolk, and towards and beyond Manassas
in this direction. While at Manassas junction
they saw bodies of troops drilling with axes and
pixies, as though for lack Of muskets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26

II Last Saturday night squad Of eighteen
men went up to Bethany from Wheeling, West
ern Virginia, and took possession Of ffty stand of
arms belonging to military company, many of
whom were secess onists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26

A. Inree steamers, which have arrived IN
Ne" Iork During Tie past two DAYS, have each
D'"ue ht TWO OF the Whitford rifed canDons. and
ne nave "etH Transferred fsonI the steamers tn
,ne ordnance stores Oh Go"e'nor's Islsnd 10 await
.he orders IL !!.r'r transit pmeut Accom- pa.v
"S ,nc'" gurs az a large complement Of the
Mid LaLI .ur ~ .-.---c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26
Personal.

HON John T.. Parker, Pa, and Cant w
Lowe, u :. A, are at Kirkwoods'
-'.' Hon John a. Bingham, Ohio: Hon lanes
IL Campbell, Pa; Lieut.. Blackwell. are at the
Washington ouse 1'0 - VIC
- Hon John A. Dix, y. Yet Dig T. =
A; Hon & y. Adrain N J Com. On pont 7?
=. N, are at w lizards VIM -
Hon John w. Wallace, Pa Hon. B. F,
GiaE5er, Major Hamilton Colonel Brown and
|o' rrott, Of New York, are a. the National
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-26

II The Wheeling Intelligencer OF Monday
says Charles Marshall, Of this city, was ar
rested at Grafton on Friday by an order Of Gen
Morris He was on his way to Eastern Virginia
and number Of letters to different persons In the
rebel army were found upon bis person.