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ARRIVAL, OF REBEL PRISONERS.

The transport steamer City of New York, arrived on
Saniay morning from Washington city, touching at
Hampton Roads, whore she took board the following
prisoners, who landed at Fort Lafayette. They
received from the Unit I'd states flagship Minnesota,
Commander Striagham AM are those taken from prizes
oipturot by O 70 prVatocrs LIKE AMI YU kt. n. Mar
shtl. Prize Mister or the Dixie; g. Ga Hin Assistant do ;
john ionroiiy T. r. ~ Cvo Pat. MCC irty, scanon, of
the privatcer York. There three named Ar
chic Wilson, J. Williams and John Riley,
The following is s Of the officers of the privateor
steamer Sumter: -
Commander c. II. Scmmes, Of Maryland.
First Lieutenant, --- Ken, OF Georgia
Second Li' cnon!, W \. chapmm, Of Alabama.
Third Lieutenant, = tv"eeyy, SYuth cirofaa.
y aswniu rls= -, io.ng, o. south Caro.iha.
rursc:, ---- NJ yef5, &C. MISSISSIPPI -
"gcCr,, ir, Gale, Of Virginia. --- (: ssH-S
!. cta.ant Of Marines, +, Armstrong, OF Georgia
Md'i'.nn'n, -- lIiclss, OF loifsiana, u. WlGn, OF
Honda, - Howell, q Mississippi; - Smith, Of Lou
s-iua.
NLrilefs, ---Frcsman, of New Orleans; - Robin
sol, :! -, York; - MsCosk.e, OF ponnsy iyania -
prooes Il Connecticut.
l,,al Officers and crew 100 men.
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Our War Mnps--COiOred Edition.

A now edition OF the HERALD War Maps on coendered
paper, beautifully coored is ready. size OF sheet
4Ox50 inches contains thirty four mars:TnE BATTLE
FIELD AZ BrIJ RrN; a BIRDS Eye VIEW OF TIE UNITED
STATES large maps Of Missouri AND THE SEAT or WAR IN
WEST and the SEAT or WAR IN VIRGINIA. and thirty
others showing at glance the Whole Seat Of War, and
marking clearly and distinctly the armies movements
positions, CAMPS, h,rbcrs forts &C., printed IN superior
style sdc OF large sheet, so that they can be
hung up in library, Office workshop, for preservation
and reference during The These maps were drawn
and engraved expressly for the NEW YORK HER MD,
and th perfect War Maps issued Single 'pies
% cents Tor 81 As for So and 100 for $12 30 Agents
wanted everywhere. Address EDWARD i. LLOYD 81
CO.. exclusive agents for the coored edition, 20o Broad
way, Now York
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CALCIUM sHARpsHOOTERs.

trial Of Professor Grants calcium light, as adapted to
the purposes OF war, wit take place tonight at Wechaw
ken Heights New Jersey, Shouldn't weather prove favor
able The Professor anxious to demonstrate practically
the great beueG that Will be derived from the use OF hts
powerful hight when attacking forresses batteries
or other such places Situated In q hollow, with the
proper relecors 1t casts powerful and uri CLEAN upon
the spot 10 be attacked exposing with the ccarncss OF the
hight day tie persons who may be working IN or about
their batteries while the persons in the vicinity OF the
light enyeoped IN total darkness, enabling the sharp
shooters pick on with unerrng certaniy those whnm
tie rays Of hight disclose to their view The practca
bty of this form &c attack has been fully dlsc sset
among tary men, ana u appears to have created
favorable impression upon all, Professor Grat ans
received every encouragement 20 proceed and oTg1i,7
the regneut There is nj least beaedt attach ~ 9,
Il, and that is that II cannot be initiated by the rtbrS
as rru sor Grant alone holds the secret Of sccu ,ns W
brill act Namo lCr whiob the lghl IS famed 81 nd t
exVer.n, tonight prove successful, 1t wi 10 given &C
u more extended scale IL q short time.
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ALARMING RlOT--A POLICE ofFiCER'S HEAD LAID
OPEN-Two OTHERS INJURED.

ALARMING RIoT--A POLICE ofFiCERs HEAD LAID
oPES-Two OTHERS INJURED.
Late last night dreadful riot took place in Jersey City,
IN which Police officer arncys head split and two
others injured. The facts foows:t appears that
at the corner Of Morris and Greene streets by tho
name of Concy keeps liquor saloon. number Of
drunken persons called at the house, demanding adms
sion for obtain drink Concy very properly refused
aud stated he did not Keep his house open the Sab
bath day They then thrust in the door and smashed
window and thus effected entrance. regular mese
followed On which officer Harvey entered, and, In the
discharge Of lis duty proceeded 10 expc the parties In
doing so he struck the back OF the head with
welghty st, nc, slch dangerous weapon, and his
head was left open, that he lies in very prcca
ruus state officers kirp aud Carroll hearing Cf the al
ray (a which time about five hundred people had
blei) hurried to the spot, and they, too, abused
and batio ed.
hiei genco having been TO Chief Officer Marnus,
he hurried the spot taking ILL him Cheers Robens Kill
cauay Cayote ana Marn, all the available force iben at
the station house. On seeing the police cncers rcntrced
number Of the ruans 1ecamped but The CHEZ aud bis
men succeeded 10 arrestiig the loowingPar'ckF ccy,
John Madden, Lackry Faon Patrick tlngban and John
Sweeny, who will be brought up before Mr.. hec9rdcr
Naindae this morning for investigation The police arc
on the alert Cor the detection OF the other parties. Harvey
Is very efficient oIfcer, aud Is suffering mucAirom his
wounds.
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GERMAN RANGERS.

OF this regiment the headquarters Of which are at the
German theatre in Fourth street, there four compa
Lies complete who have been mustered into service and
are qartecda at The Broadway park. Another company
for the Rangers IS forming in Williamsburg AS
six companies are ready they will be sent to Washing
ton while The Colonel viii remain here with the recruit.
Ing officers until The requisite number have been obauel
10 complete tie regiment Tho officers harc bad MD
from any association Or cdvdual anu have borne all the
expenses OF Inc enslinenl nhl INC us'elne 'h Vi lie
The corps IS in commsndof Colonel schocnng aided by
Ienenaut Colonel LOUIS Kaznski who has long been the
gepeynl Interpreter Of Ills county AL the officers are
practical military Tie Lieutenant Colonel IS gras
ac Of military school 10 Poiand, and OF the University
q. j3res,i Daring the Of ts45-49 he served III
distinction in the Sandman army under Charles Albert
ana the present King He has been ten battles and
f.r nJpt
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MEETING OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SIXTY
NINTH REGIMENT

pursuan. to the order of Lieutenant Colonel Nagent Of
the Sixty ninth regiment meeting o! the officers OF the
regiment held at the Essex street market drill! ROOM
ut four O'Clock. There very full attendance and
The meeting took rsce precisely at the hour appointed
Colonel Nugcut presiding.
The ohicci, partc larzed in yesterdays HERALD
10 maze ctui to the state OF All the property they
had ia their possession legitimatcy belonging
well for the Communicates Of companies make q
faithful return Of the number Of their respective
rolls.
The proceedings being altogether Of business charac
ter, ana the meeting quito Of desuory nature,
conc through in spirit of harmony and unanimy The
true features and characteristics Of military The
meeting broke UP about six O'Clock.
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City IntcllicenCe.

The steamer Vanderbilt is upou the great balance
dry dock near the foot Of Pike slip, East river She
raised under the surcrintendence Of Mr. James Nchol
minutes which is great feat considering her enormous
bulk aud the immen4c quantity Of coal in her hoid she
will be stripped, rccapEcd and recope,ed An idea Of
her size may be gathered from Tie fact that takes over
fortyeigt hundred sheets &C copper, weighing over thir
ty.fve thousand pounds to shcahc Der bottom The re-
pairing IL being Lono by Messrs Simpason fMgar. An
opportuuity viii be afforded citizens 10 view the mag
nicent proportions Of this spendid steamer this mcrn
ing, rs she will not b. noated before noon
FIRE IN GRAND STREET About eight O'Clock yesterday
Sunday morning Gre occarred in the bedroom Of DR.
Scat on the Grst floor Of No Isl Grand street !,
originated through the carc,essncss Of the rccor ~
throwing a match uron III hc'r
Ihr 90 was extngnizhcd W Tie 4 emen but MT rnIl
the ,ptu cournis OF the room destroyed Loss IN
Crpitaro snd c.otuug about $3.50 80 Insurance. The
building is damaged about go InsUIef
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SEVENTY NINTH REGIMENT NEW YORK
STATE MILITIA

The friends Of this regiment yet sanguine IF its be-
lag made corps that Scotland and America viii be
proud to acknowledge The men comprs NJ IL princi-
pay Of that class who 90 not go to this peccssi-
IT, DOT Of pure love for the vndicltion OF ght prn
cipies. There are many wealthy mel in the ranks who
sacrifice great deal TO be able to fight by tho side OF
their tryteE defence Of the rights 0! this, their
adopted land
Tbs regiment has hed rs share IF eamp troubles; but
we are glad titt NO more Is in happy
condition Men - 1Hiti 10 ~ ~ the regiment TO
the desired standard. ~ good wilt DC received by
Lieutenant Morrison rCerli,ng 9alcef Mercer House,
corner OF BroOmc ami Mercer SIR c>, application
DE made u Alban Y. Elliot, uniel s'lcs army, No.
hsto
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Died.
CAInGs.--On sa.nrlay.

CALnEson Saturday, August 24.Nt,s. cATIARiSE Cal.
pER aged q years.
Tie friends and acluantances Of ths family respect
fully invited altoui the funeral tas (5oalay at wo
O'Clock, rom 16l Prnc. street, without further invitation
CofISS.-M Wcstchoster, On Saturday, August "a, Ma
RIA H. COLLINS, aged 50 Yeas ana months.
Tho ens and relatives 81 the family and those OF her
stcatler Jcr, Won rreho, anu her brothers, George
aud Miohaet Roulette arc respectfully invited TO attend
the funeral this (Monay) afternoon, at two O'Clock,
from het late residence, Neschcster The remains will
be inferred In Wes,chester. Convcyances will be at Uar
lem Bridge at mine, eleven aad twelve O'Clock.
Boston papers please copy.
nAyty--On saturday, August "a, EDWARD Dawn, aged
IS yea g. native OF MarlAed Clonmel county Tpperary,
ircland.
lis friends snA ocquaiatances respectfully invited
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PRESIDENTS LIFE CrADD

meeting Of tho officers lately attached TO the Pres
dent Life Guard under command of Colonel Goodwin
was held on Saturday last, which various resolutions
passed denounoing in very decided terms the con
duct of Colonel Goodwin II was at the same time re-
solved that al the Cheers should withdraw from under
his command. Tho resolution unanimously adoptoi
and the consequence is that for the present the pres
dents Life Guard is brokcnu
The officers leaving Intent TO organize another reg
ment at once, and with man at their 'ad in whom
they viii have mpil confidence there Rs li,to donbt
b.. 'hat new and hator regiment will shortly be under
way. Ii Is runocd that oncor the eaads, OF the Mo-
ropotan Hotel VIII accept The command OF the
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Personal Intelligence.

Americans registered at Gun Co.'S American and
General Agency 10 Straa J, London West End for tho
week ending August 10, 1s6l:-Mr. Vandonburg and Mr.
+. Dunn, New York Mrs. ". u. Frnons and s. T. I'M
mons AMI brother Boston IT, W. Farrar, mother and
sister, RIngr, Mn; !. j.. Smith, WscaBsct, Me-; W H.
Newman, n ~ York Edward Sweeney and Mrs. W. Pick,
l,natn:G bIcirmy, pennsylvania: !. Hattorscheid, Lea
vcnwortl, Kansas G. Dealing, j. Mclaughlin and VIM.
W. Williams, New York; j. a. Buttrick, Lowell, BASS;
$. {. Dcnarest, Boston.
Hon. Joshua L. Giddngs, Of Ohio has been seriously
i'll, but il now pronounced out OF danger.
John j. rettus Governor Of Mississippi, married
on the 18Th inst. to Miss Susan Howell, Of Tuscaloosa
Ala. Hs marriage TRANSFERRED III the latter city.
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RELIEF FOR FAMILIES OF SIXTY. NINTH
REGIMENT.


Why 10 not the 'rish Directory" avail themselves Of
the present emergency ds5urse the funs hand for
The relief Of suffering families Of members OF the Sixty
ninthy
Many prcnDent persots who can Influence tie dis po-
ston Of that fond max; themselves still more c.
sclons by nssuDing c)Diroi Of movements to levy
Il tons Tor HAT object In th1sc hard TIMES The
"Drsctoiy lani would be- very useful. JUSTICE.
Ngg YORK, August "A, 1861.
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THE MAYOR OF JERSEY CITY APPOINTED
A EEnnnurLMG QEL,Irlp

= A2H Cornelius Van Worst, Mayor Of Jersey City,
has been appointed by the Hon. Charles S. 0lden Cover
nor q the State OF New Jersey, recruiting officer This
viii have tie effect Of rapidly aling up the deficiency N
the strength o tho va regiments called for by the GO
vernment from the STATE Mayor Van Worst is einiow
cred to swear IN ell recruits and TO afford The ssry
means TO- immo5iate transportation Of the troops 10
Trenton, ca roWe 10 he seat of The Mayor will at
tend at his Office from day TO day TO carry into eject the
orders ol Governor Olicn
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SEIZURE OF SECESSION PAPERS.

BANGOR, Me-, August Is, 1sGl
The extra Bangor DtplJc,at, secession pa,"r, was
deposited IN the Post Once on Friday night h1 ost
master has notified The department and retains the papers
until he receives orders. The Democrat supp.
by Tie people week or two since, and the Office dcs
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AnAgnor--TsAAos.on Saturday, August 25 Lieutenant
H. H. ABAHBor Of Angra, Tereora Azores JANE, eldest
daughter Of Captain Lyon saacs Company Ira Harris
Guard. cavalry, &C No. Division street
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ARREST OF MIR. SAMUEL EAKIN.

PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 1861.
Samuel Fakin arrested Southern agent ycstor
day lie Is connected with Mr. SIoat at Richmond'
in altering arms for the rebels Ills papers seized show
his participation with the robos. c II Of vie for
fold telegraph was found among his baggage, ard over
81 600 Ia gold.
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FENTUVkY NNII MI>rOUKI STAIE LOITFEIFS.
FESTucKy, EXTRA CLASS i53--Augnst y, 1861.
G, 40, 30. l., As. GO, 3, l3, IS, l 50, So, Is.
EEsrUoKY. Clsss 454-august "a, 1861.
49, H. IS, Il, So, 81, 81, "a, 50, G3, 81, GA, H..
Circulars sent free OF charge by addressing either
WOOD, EDDY Il CO.,
Covingtoa Ky, or St. Louis, No.
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EatcheiOr's Hair Dyc--T'he Best In the
world. harmless reliable and instantaneous. Sold aud
applied at BAfCilII0Rs Wig Factory, 10 Bond street.
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Schenectady Democratic County Convcn-
ton.

ScAhNK;rADl, y. y, Nugl>t "a 1871
The Democratic County Convention was held 1efc TO-
0av General Jay Caty and Mayor 4. w. Hunter were
chosen delegates TO the state Convention Peter fncapd
C. Van pal,cp chosen US a.tcfuatcs. James Fax
Ter was chosen idica delegate Resolutions were pass
ed ap%rovngo OF tie action Of The Democratic state Com
rnt,ae
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Launching OF One of the New Cum
Barots, &c.

The steam sloop. Tuscarora launched ycstcr
day evening the Navy Yard in the presence Of i'm
merse throng. She chrisencd by the daughter #
Captain Ia ner. Her engtes progressing rapidly at
Nsrr.ck Il CONS foundry.
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Royal Havana LOttery--prfzcs Cashcd
and Information furnished. Address Chase Co.. panK-
ers 16 Wall street, New York.
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Dr. Tumb1cty's Pimpie Ran isber.-Pricc
s. per bottle sent by mail express TO any address,
Ollce 400 Broadway.
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Non Arrival of the Hibernian.

FATHER PoiSr, August 25-SP N.
There 10 signs Of the Hibernian.
The Nora Scc..an passed down at Lai?pas. two this
morning. Weather calm and clear.
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MESGELM NEOUs.

BLACK OR BEOWN.-GFORGEs UAIR DvE,
n the cheapest and best price SIC per box, three
for ST. sold Mt the drug store, 3C6 Grand street.
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rrusscs, Elastic Stockings, Shoulder
Braces Suspensory Bandages, &c. Drs. GLOVER &
IHORSE No. 4 Ann street, under Darnum's Museum.
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Military Shoulder Braces and Abiomi-
nal supporters combnel-A and superior article, at
MARSH co $ Truss Office, No. Vesey street, Astor
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Ansou,s Dnuuerreo,ySc and photorrnnl

Ullcry.--Large Tor 30 ctnls. IbologfhIbs, eNtr
large size, 81. ANSoN has many negatives Of soldier
who have zone 10 the waT, from which duplicates may
had for so cents. Card Photographs four for 81. Re
member ANSON'S $50 Broadway.
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AT &c. DOUBLE SOLE Shoes ALSO AT 80 50,
IN Quilted Congress Caters, new style, at JONES ID
ard IL Ann street.
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E,ACTS ARE STUBBORN-READ.

Dr. Won MCScfIZE;KER5 Office for curing The deaf and
the blind 07 Clinton place, between Fifth and Sixth
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Crlssadoro's Iyair Dye, wigs and Tom
nces; the hes, ia the world. Wholesale and RETAIL and
the dye privately applied at No. o Aston House.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Wy ANrED-IHE CARPENTERS or NEW YORK AN
w vicinity TO attend pubic meeting to be held
Convention Hail. ia Wooster street, Wednesday evehh
August 49, to the present and future prospect
Of the business. WoIkingmen "a eth&f prahche5 az
cordially invited
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FURNITURE,

A pEpRoOM SUR OF ENAhElLED FUkNlL Rr'
"A for s2i, in all coors, Of warrantel 'taimMsniv'
asa cold chestnut Chamber Suits, plain ana otnaheht,
at H. r. FARRNGToXS, No. 2Gs Canal street, olpesis'
Wooster. . Estabsi he'd in 1913.
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C,TRONG'S PATENT ARMY TRUNK AND PORTABLE
- Bcds;ead combined. Corner of Warren street and
Broadway price Sl7 and S25.
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4 II. kfNrS or FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, BED
n ding Looking Glasses Ne, cheaper than a. ave
ION wnrran cd ana delivered free Please cal At O. w
sNEpEN'S 263 Bowery, between Stanton and Houston
streets, you viii save money AS's ING hnh'p'F' HS
pairing done.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-07-20
WarE6ng.

Z z sSf 81 az e50n ~ F5E1 ~
ssS Ny Abks SSDgi,A d. SiEgRss s,s
/ Would 81 tlo,t hayo me lore thee, dearest,
It'll sA iyomnn's proudest lioart, M ~ d
8 lltch sIpl over hold thce nearest
ShrhHea hi Its siinIu ost HearI -
4 Lister, tlent seo0i,tr3ss oalllng SS,'
s;s On her sons to meet t;lS foe N
Il Leave these groves Of reye and myrtle ~
Drop tho dreamy harp of loyel tSH
Like young koriicr scorn2t the turtle,
i - IN tho eagle soreatns above!
Dost thou pause let doiarisNlally-
DO thou for thy country fight -
Meath her noble emblem rally
4acc;;.. o;s.- county anu i,cr right:''
Listen Hnow her trumpct's calling
On her sons to moett foe.
Woman's heart Is soft and tender,
But it's proud and faithful too.
( Shall sho be her lands defender?
Lover! soldier! up and do!
Seize thy fathcr's ancient falchion,
Which once flashed as freedoms star!
Till sweet pcacc--thc bow and halcyon
Stillcd the stormy strife Of war;
Listen! now thy country,s calling
On her sons to meet her foe!
Sweet is love in moonlight bowers!
Sweet is tho altar and tho flame!
Sweet is springtimc with her flowers!
Swectcr far tho patriots name!
Should the God who rules above thee,
Doom thco to soldiers grave,
lloarts will break, but fame will love thee,
Cannonizcd among the brave!
Listen, then, thy country's calling
On her soHs to meet her foe.
Rather would view thee lying
On tho last red field Of life.
Mid thy country's heroes dying
Than to be a dnstards wifc.
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The following is a list of tho Generals ap-
pointed in tho Provisional and Regular Ar.
mics of tho Confederate States: alr
GENERALS IN THE IEsREoUI.AR sAREY. .
4. sanual Cooper, Va, Adjutant donoral,
u. s.. A.ss 49, .a
2, JosophE. johnson, Va, Q. NJ. Gcner.
al, U. S. a. g,tog ss4
8. Robcr, II. Lee, Va, Colonel of Cavalry,
U. ). "A. Ef
MAJOR GENERALS IN TIE PROVISIONAL
b, ARMY.
!, n=;;aa = T;ss wsss, Ca, D.;y"iicr Con
cral, U. S. a.
2. I4conidas Polk, La, Episcopal Bishop
of Louisiana.
]. r. G. r. Bcaurcgard, La. Captain En-
ginccrs, U. S. a.
g. Baxton Bragg, Ia., Captain Artillery,
U. S. A.
8. NJ. T.. Bonllam, S. c., Congressman
from South Carolina.
4. John B. Floyd, Va, United States Sc
cretary of War.
s. Ben Mccullough, Texas, Major Texas
Rangers.
6. WIN. II. r. Walker, Cha, It, Colonel
Infantry, u. S. a.
Z. lIcny A. Wise, Va, late Governor of
Virginia.
8. II. r. jackson, Ga, late Minister to
Austria.
0. Barnard Il. Bcc,S G. Captain Infantry,
u. S. A.
10. Nathan G. Evans, S. c., Major Infan.
try, U. S. a.
IL. John B. Magrudcr, Va, Major Artil-
lery, U. s. a.
II. VIM. j. lIardcc, Ga, 1t. Col. Cavalry,
U. S. A.
49, BENZ. Hugcr, S. c., Major Ordnance
u. S. a.
IL Robert S. Garnet, Va, Major Infan-
try, U. S. a.
There have been other appointments made,
but they arc not yet known outside Of the
Var Office. Generals Fuuntcroy, Wntlcr,
Cooke, Rugglcs and Holmes arc in tho Pro
visonal Army Of Virginia. General rhco
pholis II, Holmes. Cwinn and Gntlin nrc
in the Provisional Army Of North Carolina
General Pillow and Anderson have appoint
mcnts us Major Generals in Tennessee. Ma
Or General Jcrc. Clemens co m4nds in An-
bama.
SOUTHERN PRIvATEERs AND PRInEs.-
The privatccrs fitted out at New Orleans seem
to be doing an active business Up to the
9th ult., twenty vessels were under seizure
as prizes including Il ships = barks, l brig,
and schooncrs, all bcongng ut tho North,
except tho schooner Henry Travis, Captain
Wyatt, hniling from Baltimore.
The seizures Of vessels made BY the Con
fcdcratc States up to the last accounts arc
thus enumerated:
Off the different ports, 13
In port, 80
. Steamers captured OIL the Mississippi Is
Total SO
Among the privatccrs Citing out at New
Orans last week, and nearly ready for sea,
WAS the cutter Washington, of 2G0 tons, to
be commanded by Captain Brcshwood. She
has been entirely rebuilt, in a substantial
Several others arc fitting up, among them
the Star Of the West, captured by Col. Van
Dorm, large and highly scrvcabc steamer,
the McI,ac, formerly the Marquis dc llabana,
and the Sumter, formerly the Miramon.
HAMPTON S LHGIoN.--Col. Hampton hav.
ing arrived yesterday with the balance of his
legion, assumed command this afternoon at
the first grand dress parade of the legion since
its organization. All tho field officers were
present and acting in their respective ca
pacitics.
Tho legion is composed Of the very finest
and best blood of South Carolina; the mon
generally arc intellectual, and of the highest
moral stamp; the field officers are a set Of the
best looking men the Southern Confcdcracy
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-07-20

New York BANK SrArEMENT,--'rlo weekly.
statement nf the city banks for July |, show n
decrease in loans "f 81, 263, ,62S an increase
in specie Of 50. .S22 II decrease in circula.
tion Of Sl66.27l; and an Increase in deposit.
Of $l TO- 400
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-07-20

IExAs-Thc Governor has issued his procla-
nation ordering tho annual election on xs5e first,
Monday in August. for Governor. I.iSss..a..aasoy-
ornor. commissioner of the General Lnnd Office,
and Representative in tho Congress of. tho Con
fedcratc States.