Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-15
Interesting Intelligence from Dixie
An Escape from Enforced Enlistment.
SECESSION NEWSPAPERS RACED IN SIZE
A Budget Of Extracts.


from one Of the upper counties Of Virgins, (whose
name for prudential reasons we do not here men,
ton, and who brings some interesting inteIli-
gence as to affairs In upper Virginia
On the Sd of October, when our informant
came through Winchester, there were no Con-
federate troops there whatever, but there were
from Q 900 to 3 eco militia at Martinsburg; and
Turner Ashby's Cavalry Company, some 400
strong, was between Sheperdstown and Dufaeld's
station, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
drafting system had been very Wig ilantly enforced
TO bring every available man between the ages Of
1s and as into the Confederate ranks II is almost
impossible for those drafted to get exemption and
one~man who IL so short-sghted that he cannot
distinguish his own wife across the room, tried
In vain to get discharge from the regimental
surgeon, who avered that short ghtedness was
no cause for exemption He, however, got of by
application at headquarters.
The Confederates were rather down In the
mouth at the non.success of Floyd and Wise In
Western Virginia, but solace themselves with the
belief that 900 Marylanders are ready to rise
and join Secesh whenever Beauregard crosses the
Potomac. There 10 a strong under.current of
Union sentiment at Winchester, (Which the Con-
federates brand AZ San abolition hole, ~ and had
Gen. Patterson moved to that point he would
have been warmly welcomed there The Union
men In that part Of Virginia do not hesitate to
brand Patterson as a traitor.
Groceries were getting up to famine prices at
Winchester. Coffee was selling at from 40 to 60
cents per pound; sugar from IS to 80 salt BIS per
sack; and other things In proportion. Corn and
-four were at moderate prices, as there was no
chance to export It.
Our informant brought with him COPY Of the
les Re- NJ
handsome and aourishing paper has shared the
fate OF so many other secesh journals and Is
reduced to one half Its former size, and is printed
on inferior paper. 1t has quite evidently '.run out
Of sorts, more especially "caps," and is 30 hard
run as to be obliged to desecrae the Sabbath con-
tinually, Tin Its editorial columns,) spelling It
with little $50
From this copy Of the Rspublicax we take the
following:
HON. JAMES NJ. MASON CONFEDERATE MINISTER To
ENGLAND.
Hon. James NJ Mason left town Yesterday en-
route to Richmond, on his way to England as the
Confederate Minister to the Court of st. James
May success attend his mission. and he return
with renewed health and vigor to his MANY
friends,
WHAT ALEXANDER R BorELBR HAS TO SAY
The following extract from letter received
from Hon A Boteler, in relation to the canv IS
for Congress, has been sent for publicatio":
" In regard to the canvass for Congress have
been studiously silent, as | have a special repug-
nance to whatever may seem like thrustInp nv
sell on The public; but you can say for me that
have consented to become candidate which
suppose will be sufficient. In doing so, however
It 10 but proper that should say that, having
done all that could consistent with selfrespect
TO preserve the Union upon its original basis OF
constitutional equality. ! am equally resolute In
any be made for its restoration; being tinStersbv
opposed to reconstruction, at any time or on any
terms This much 10 due to the people that
should make known before the election, so that
lucy may De aware OF the course shall pursue, II
elected. Yours, &c, Ar BorKLER 81
MOVEMENTS OF THE CoNFEpERArEs UP RIVER
For the past few days we have had a variety of
rumors, as to the movement Of the enemy across
the Potomac as well as In Ham pshire II 10 be-
lieved, however, that a division of Banks com
mand, 600 strong has again returned to the up-
per Potomac, extending their lines from opposite
ShepherdstOwn TO Williamsport
Brigadier Gen Carson, has gone forth 10 meet
them, and should they attempt TO cross the Poto.
mac, another glorious victory will be won b; our
lhvincl Die troops. Gen Carson will for the pres
emit establish bis headquarters In MsrtinsburR. II
believed by some that he will pass the Ru bloom
and cross into Maryland, but we not cred il the
report. From Hampshire we have the exciting
ruInof, IN I Col Mcdonald, and his entire com.
mand, was surrounded few miles west of Rom
ney and captured. This news hewever we can
sf h credit and trust to be able to give reli
the Federalists, before going to press
r S-Lite and reliable news direct from Col
McDonalds camp, gives the lie to the exagpera
sed ,umors OF the capture Of his command, with
his death, and that Of Captains Wingfeld, Sheet
and Jordan.
On Tuesday morning the enemy appeared in
Overwhelming numbers near Romney and OPEN
co nse upon bis camp. Finding that his cavalry
could not be made available, owing to the pecu-
liar locality of the country, Col Mcdonald fell
back six miles this side of Romney On w ed.
nesday morning, with a considerable force Of
yIytt Ia 10
drive the enemy from their position The result
OF This expedition we have not vet learned
AFFECTING APPEAL OF THE "rKNpERLy RKARkpn
FF ". "BooMERANGs -
Company II, Boomerangs,
13th Regiment Va Volunfeuy I
An APPEAL Il would most respectfully call
the attention Of parents. friends, and guardian,
ana all others Interested In the welfare of the
members OF this corps, to the fact that winter is
rapidly apProac hing, and that they should be
without delay promptly supplied with subs antial
underclothing, blankets, &c, for the winter cam
Psign In behalf Of those whose parents and
ir,ends i've 10 other States, and are denied the
privilege OF communicating with them, ask that
ihey be particularly remembered. Let Il be kept
IN mind that this company is composed entirely
OF young men, who have been tenderly reared
ana that u VIII be impossible for them to stand
the horrors and hardships Of a winter campaign
without plenty Of warm heavy clothing
WIZ n SLEEPER,
Capt. Co II, 18th Reg. Va Vols
Camp Blair, Sept %, 1851
AN INcKNpIARY ENEMY AT WORK
The residence Of John Stephenson ESQ of this
county, was fred few days 81 nee just before day
llght, and burnt to the ground. Mr. Stephensou5s
lamlly was from homDat the time. There can be
no doubt Of the fire Being the work Of an incen-
diary The loss was about IS, 600; II was insured,
however. to the amount Of o., 900, In the Valley
insurance Company. We also learn that the eIe
CANT mansion Of Capt H. NJ Nelson, OF Clarfe
county, Longbranch, was set on fire few nights
since, and narrowly escaped destruction. The
conservatory, we learn, was entirely consumed
before the flames could be conquered
We have to record another act of incendiarism
In Clarke county. On last Sunday night Daniel
w. Sewers, Esq had five stacks Of wheat ICON
tanning about 2UO bushels) entirely DESTROYED by
nre. The torch was applied to all five at the same
me "iNcHKsTER COMMON COUNCIL NOT SOUND ON
THE CONFEDERATE GOOSE.
The Republican scores the Common Council NJ
winchester for having declined to tax the Corpo.
Iauon Tor IT'S proporionate part Of the county a.
prlauon OF 1900 for the equipment and arming
OF the Confederate volunteers Of the county. and
SAYS: 1.-The Council will doubtless reconsider In
action, and make the appropriation, or thew will
become as Justly odious al the corporate autbori
nes OF wheeling, who have approp riated s2O. 600
Tor the SUPPORT Of the Federal t,oo -