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New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09

to sympatbize with the Secessionists and claimed
to be derived from one Of Gen. Hugers ads'
learn that physician Of the United States Navy.
who was cent to Norfolk on Monday with flag OF
truce by Gen. Wool on some business OF his own
was brought back this afternoon by q Rebel flag OF
truce.
He reports that telegraphic dispatches were re
ceyed to-day at Norfolk that fleet was then--the
7th inst.-bombarding Port Royal, s. c., and tho
work on both sides was very sharp and hot.
Two of the transpoTts-one supposed to DO tho
Ocean Express-having ammunition on board, ana
the Union, carrying borses, went ashore during ths
gale. =,
The Union was wrecked on Rogues Beath, and
out of eighty horses fifteen were saved.
The Ocean Express went ashore at hiliDeVh mn
Both vessels had crews Of 70 men, all OF whom
were saved, taken prisoners, and sent TO Haleign'
North Carolina.
also learn that the telegraph at Norfolk is IN con-
stan operation bringing from the scene OF operation
dispatches.
Tie widest excitement exists among the Rebelsn
Norfolk; also among she people at this point.
The Union was a new vessel, bull. in New'yorks
and was intended for the use Of the Quartermasters
Department here but was transferred to Capt. Ssx'
ton, Quartermaster TO Gen. Sherman. She was
very fast saer and proposed to be the return Vess
to bring the news Of the result.
During last evening numerous rockets and other
fireworks were displayed from Norfolk, as seen from
Newport News. IL was probably owing to the cleo
ton held in the Confederate States on th. 9th inst
The ,upposition is that Port Royal is reduced, and
that our troops bad Effected landing by this time.
To morrow we expect full particulars aea vessel
is hourly expected.
The Baltimore boat IL detained, having run on tho
bar, auG will no; get Off until 10 o'clock.
BALrmoSE, Friday, Nov. 8, 1861.
The following statements were made by passen-
gers from Old Point. They say that the troops have
b,rded at Beaufort, s. c., where tie 6ombardmeut
has commenced. Report states that cne OF our war
vessels wae disabled. What success ATTENDED tho
attack is not known. Ore report rays that three
Union transports were wrecked.
Commodore Tatna is said TO be in command Of
lhe rebels.
The eentleaaa who came under the fiag Of truce
from Norfolk Yesterday says he brought all that
known with regard to the feet and the stories aloas
attributed 10 him are false. All he knows is that
dispateh bad been received Norfolk that one OF our
vessels was disable by the Rebels batteries, and an
other was aground near Port Royal Two vessels had
been wrecked on the North Carolina coast-one the
Union AID the other unsnown. Seyenty-th-ee pris-
oners were taken to Raleigh, and fifteen horses
saved Eom the Union. He begs that the press gen.
eray viii 10, make him say anything else.
The Cniied States eun.boat Monticello will leave
for the blockade oil Wilmington IN couple of days
Gen. Phelps states that the rebels are bolder and
more numerous tban ever near Newport News
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09

breaches of military discipline should have been
thought to call for such trivial pOnishments,
ends with the following paragraph upon the
subject discussed above:
'The eases of Iudwick and Dummy, guilty of Sleep
ing on post, would not be included 10 this reuclNnt
confirmation but for q doubt whether they were net
disabled by sickness from performing their duty as
sentinels Evidence to that effect was given aud
the Court seems TO have believed it, The fact may
have been as claimed by the deiense but Courts
Martial ehoud remember how easy of fabrication is
such excuee whenever the proper test of the ex.
animation and report of surgeon is waved. The
cases where, in tue absence of a surgeons report,
any such is hstened to- should be strictly ex-
coptional. Determined TO vindicate by au impress
sive example, the sacrednesS of the duties of senti-
nels the Major. General commanding resolves TO &C.
leC for this purpose free from reasonable doubt
and, tbcreoIe tie sentence of the Court in the two
eases under review ii not disapproyed."
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
THE ELECTION,

ALBANY, Fridsy, Nov. 8, 1861 n
The Ercaing Journal of to-day says that Wright,
Democrat, is undoubtedly elected Canal Commits
soner for the short term.
The Atlas and hrgps estimates the majority for
the Peoples ticket, except as above, at 10000.
The Atlas and hrgass list OF Assembiymen
elected makes 6l Democrats, and Democratic Peo-
uls's nominees, out of loo members.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
From Sun Francisco.

San FkAyCIsCO Thnrsday, Nov. Z. I8bI.
Sailed ship Nabob, for Cork, with $4,000 sacks OF
wheat.
Trade is quiet. Butter has rallied to 80 cents a
pound under speculative movement
Tobacco is bard of sale at long pryes.
The removal Of Gen. Fremont is almost unani.
mously approved throughout California.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09

The Hon. Robert II. Pryn recently apPointe'
United States Commissioner at japan, will take hi
departure for that country in few days.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09

THE CRIsIs.-Dr. Cleever will continue dis iia
courses on the Crisy tomorrow eyeuing.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
ARREST OF PSEUDO REBEL SOLDIERS.

L0uhNlLify ny fiisay' NOV u 49,
Fifteen citizens Of Davis County were arrested by
Col. McHonry in that cyaniy, while on their way to
join Gen. BuCkners forces. and were ecu! TO Louis
vile this evening,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
INTERESTING FROM MISSOURI.

CHEERING NEWS FROM THE ARMY.
GEN. HUNTERS PLAN OF THE CAMPAIGN.
Ills Platform on the COntraband Question.
PRICE ABOUT TO SCi7IER HIS AR'IY.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-09
FIGHT AT BELMONT, MO.
4 DESPERATE BATTLE.

a DESPERATE BATTLE.
Tie Rebels Driven from their Camp
THEIR CAMP BURNED.
CANNON AND BAGGAGE TAKEN.
The Enemy Re-enfOrced from Kentucky.
800 REBELS KILLED.
ONE REBEL COLONEL KILLED
25o PRISONERS gAEDI.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
Tribute Of Respect.

At "a meeting Of the Catawba Light In
fantry Company in Camp near Germantown
Virginia, the following preamble and reso
lutions were unanimously passed.
Whereas, God in the wise dispensatior
of His providence has seen proper to re-
move from among US, by death our esteem
ed brother and fellow Soldier, JAMES Fl
CATHCART, we would humbly submit
to the Divine will.
Resolued, 1st. That in the death Of Jas
H. Cathcart, this Company has lost wor
thy member, his sisters an afectionst'
brother, the Confederacy, patriotic soldier
and the Church militant devoted Chris
tian.
Resozvea, 2d. That while we deeply de
plore his death and sympathize with hi
family and friends in their sad bereave
mer., we rejoice that God enabled him Il
ex1 x1nibit the power of Christ to save from
sin, .l1 give victory over death and th'
grave to all who trust him.
Resolved, Sd. That copy of these reso
lutions be sent to his family, and publishe'
in the Yorkville ENQUIRER.
j. p. BARRY, Chairman.
J. W. PIERCE, Secretary.
August 26, 1861.
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For the YorkvIlle Enquirer.
THE LADIES ssRELIEF SOCIETY.

THE LADIES "RELIEF SOCIETY"
The Ladies of the Relief Society beg
leave to acknowledge a donation of S27 90
from Mr.. Thomas Davies, being the pro.
ceeds-of his recent Concert, for which they,
as body, and in the name Of our suffering
Soldiers do most earnestly thank him.
They also desire to return vote of thanks
to DR.. J. R. Reid for the kind suggestions
made by him in letter submitted to their
consideration at the last meeting.
The following donations are also &C.
knowledged from Mr.. NJ Whitaker, IS 90.
Mr.. Guy, So 90: Mr.. A. Stilwell, 81 90.
Mrs. Castles SO 90. Mrs. Wright, $40 90.
Mrs. William Walker, 81 90. Mrs. Mallet,
8 pair socks. Mrs. Floyd, S pair socks
Mrs. Wright, IL pair socks. Mrs. M.
Witherspoou, IL pair socks. Mrs. DR..
Lowry, pair socks. Mrs. johnson, l
pair socks. Mrs. Anderson, 8 pair socks.
Mrs. DR.. Withers, 4 pair socks.
The Ladies also beg to return to the
proprietors of the Yorkville ENQUIRER,
their grateful thanks for theis kindness in
consenting to publish the donations, &c., Of
the Society, gratuitously.
RICHMOND, July 9th, 1861.
Received of Rev. J. NJ. Anderson, thirty
eight-dollars for the sick of the 5th Regi-
ment, s. CIV. JAMES +. MEEK.
The above receipt is for the money sent
with Mr. Anderson by some of the ladies
of Yorkville.
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Tribute Of Respect.

IrlpuCe OF heSPecG' $50
At recent called meeting of Catawba
Lodge No. Sc, held at Fort Mill, S. c.,
Aug. 30th 1861, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted :
Whereas, it has pleased an allwise God
in his Just Providence, to remove from
our fellowship (by Puemonia) our much
esteemed and beloved Brother, SAMUEL
J. FAULKNER, who had volunteered and
gone to Virginia to defend our country and
its Institutions against an invading foe.
Resolved LIST, That in his death this Fra
ternity has lost 3 devoted Brother, who
was ever Jealous in the cause of our Craft,
our State patriot, our country fearless
and gallant soldier. -...
Resolued End, That We truly smypathize
with the friends aud relatives of our decea.
sed brother, in token of which we wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days,
also that page in our minute book be ded'
icated to his memory - -.
Resolved 3rd, That copy of these reso.
lutions be sent to the Yorkville Enquirer
and Charlotte Bulletin for publication.
J. j. 7: T: HoToanIss, Horenzn' Committee.
JNo. R. WILSON. .....
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IrlOUC6 OIL neSpoCGs
At meeting of the Catawba Light In
fautry held at Camp ,Pettus, August 10th
1861, the following preamble and resolu'
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the God of Bat
ties, in his good, though mysterious Provi.
dence, to take away our comrade in arms,
Private J. J. HEMPHILL; thus making
him martyr to the liberties of his coun.
try, and thrice endearing her cause to our
hearts; Resolued,
1st. That in the death of Mr.. Hemphill,
the Catawba Light Infantry have lost a
worthy member, and the, country truly
patriotic soldier.
End, That in token of our high respect
for him, we wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for 80 days.
3rd. That We sincerely sympathize with
his parents, relatives and friends, in their
bereavement. 1@ '.s'.'
4th. That copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to his parents, and a copy to the
Yorkville Enquirer for publication. .
Aug. IL, 1851. W. J.BOWEN.
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The gallant 5th South Carolina Regiment
behaved with bravery and determination
which entities them to one of the brightest
pages in the history of the battle of Ma
uassas. Though exposed to as hot fire as
any seen that day in other portions of the
field, they stood unwavering under the con-
slant rain of shell and shot, which the enc.
my poured necessarily upon them; and had
the occasion required, or even permitted,
would I am confident, have charged with.
out hesitation upon the immensely superior
forces of the enemy, which occupied such
an advantageous position on the hill. The
name of the gallant Col. Jenkins is one
which has become dear to every one under
his command, and respected by those who
have had occasion to judge Of his high mill
tary requirements, as we'll as his unainching
courage upon the battlefield. Under such
officers as him, men will always march,
probably to victory, but certainly to honor.
Believe me ever yours, truly, G.
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W. Pearson, Augustus A. Moore, w. F.
Beard, f NJ. Murphy, W. E. Lewis, E.
H. Holbrook
Ness No. Sd. S. Plaxico, R. NJ. Plaxi
co, J. NJ Shearer. James R. Brown, J. E
Burns, W. A. Burns, E. A. Black, r. N
Whitesides, John L. Davies, R. NJ. ALI.
son.
Ness No. CD. W. Moore, N. NJ. San.
differ, I. N. Clark, R. Coonrod, Daniel A.
James, J. J. Tomlinson, W. G. Mcdowell,
L. G.. McNeel, j. Il. Crawford.
Ness No. 7.-E. Hefner, j. F. Barber,
j. E. Feemster, G. R. Roach, W. A. GAL
loway, J. NJ. Galloway, S. R. Pratt, W.
B. Pratt, J. NJ. Brake6eld
Mess No. S.-W. H. Cairnes, W. II.
Lindsay, J. W. Lindsay, J. M. Lindsay,
T. f. Burris, S. W. Robinson, A. R. Lock
ard, J. F. Davidson.
Ness No. 81. L. Parker, J. McKeown.
N. c. Goudelock, James G. Love, W. H.
Lowry, j. O. Montgomery, VIM. Lee, JEFF.
Estes, John Estes, R. jenkins, George
McKeown, W. F. Mccullough.
Ness No. 10. VIM. 81. McCorkle, L. M.
Grist, John T. Parker, I. D. Witherspoon,
Richard Hare, W. D. Miller, H. G. Jack
son, J. S. Wright
Captain McCorkle has appointed the fol-
lowing members non.C Commissioned officers
of the "Palmer Guards" Richard Hare,
Orderly Sergeant; W. Dixon Miller, End
Sergeant; W. F. Beard, Sd Sergeant; j
E. Burns, 4th Sergeant. corporals.--Da
vid Jackson, W. C. Creps, D. W. Moore,
J. W. Lindsay.
Letters intended for members of the York
companies, should hereafter be directed to
the care of Col. Dunovant.
| T, M r.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned having volunteered fol
Confederate Service, the business of the
ENQUIRER OFFICE will be attended to by
j. E. GR1sT. The publication of the pa
per will be continued as heretofore. The
expenses of the Office being heavy, and
most of which has to be met with cash, we
request those indebted to the concern, to
pay the small demands that may be DUE
Our Co-partner, Mr.. W. W. East, will
continue bis interesting letters from the 9Th
Regiment, and it is the purpose Of the un'
dersigned to communicate such matters to
the paper as are likely to prove interesting
to our readers We repeat the request tor
those indebted to make payment. ....
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AUGUST Is, 1861. .s .,.. d..
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First Regimen. Maine Volunteers.

LATER FROM NEW MADaID-AxoTHER
ISK1RMIsH.-During the last ten days many
rumors have been in circulation il, the city
in regard to reported skirmishss having
taken place. between some of the Memphis.
boys aud the Hessians, near New Madrid,
in which the enemy had taken several pris-
oners. These rpmors probably originated
from the fact that on Tuesday, near Charles
ton, near. one hundred and fifty Of; JEFF.
'Thompson's commend, (two companies,
portion of which was a Mississippi COM
pany, } hearing Of abort three hundred fed
erals being out on scouting expedition,
determined to give them fight. With this
intention, the commanding officer despatch.
ed . the Mississippiaus tosexecute a flank
movement, while he should attack in front.
The Mississippians had not reached the
point designated when the enemy rushed
past, and had nearly got up before they
could FIRE, but when they did they killed
forty-three of them. The Federals made
Manassas time, and leaving their dead
and wounded, outstripped thsir pursuers.
1t seems that a detachment Of Captain o.
DonnslPs cavalry company, from Point
Pleasant, Mo-, consisting Of thirty one men,
had been out "prospecting," and had
camped within few miles Of Birds Point,
it is said, without putting ont any pickets.
The retreating enemy came upon them sud-
denly in the night, aud the result was eve
~ man of them were taken prisoners, and
conveyed to Birds Point-Captain O'Don-
nell being among the number.-Memphs
Avalanche, Aagust Eth.
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STATE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CoNFEDE:

STATE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CoNFEDE.
nAcY.-Congress has passed in secret ses.
sion q very important bill, in which the
State of Virginia is Immediately interested.
It provides for auditing the accounts of the
several States against the Confederacy. -
These accounts will, Of course, have to be
settled upon an equitable basis, so far as
they can be adjudged to have been incurred
in provisions for the public defence.
In May last, distinct provision was
made by Congress for the expenditures of
the State of South Carolina in defence Of
Charleston harbor, the amount Of the ex-
penditures to be audited by the proper off,
GERS of the Treasury Department. The
same principle of the equitable adjustment
of State expenditures in the national de-
fence, it is proposed to apply to other Of
the Confederate States.-Riehmond Ez-
amainer. ...,.
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NORFOLK CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP CAROLINA, |
Near Norfolk. Va. Aup. 20. '61.

Messrs. Editors The Enquirer has
wended its way to our camp, and many who
admire the reading Of its pages were not
surprised at its reduced size.
War in its devastating march spares no
branch or department Of industry-all to
some extent must succumb, for all alike are
touched by its ruthless and devastating
hand. For the present we should cheer
fully bear with all Affections of this kind,
looking forward to better day forth-com-
ing.
War news just now if not portentous is
dull. With some skirmishing on the Kan
awha and Peninsula all is calm, but, that
there will be hard fighting on the Peninsula
is not doubted. The movements of Gen.
Wool are watched with good deal of Gu
riosity from different points, and should he
commence hostile demonstration in some
direction soon, it would not be at all aston
ishing.
At present the City is quiet and free
from the hitherto riotous outbreaks, partici.
pated in so freely by the soldiers, and the
encampmeuts around are all in quietude
and peace-nothing disturbs the dull NO.
notany of time, save an occasional gaze at
some of "Old Abe's" aronautic voyagers,
who make frequent ascensions from Old
Point, Nswports News, &c.
The recent acts of the Lincoln govern
ment in regard to the arrest and imprison-
ment Of all persons, both male, and female
that sorded malice can implicate, and the
suppression of free speech, and consigning
to darkness those journals that advocate
peace, are indicative of its quaking and
toppling condition. Indeed, atrocities Of
this kind can't we'll be borne. 1t would
not be unreasonable to suppose that smoth.
cred indignation would burst forth ere long
even iu his own midst, that would hurl the
usurper from power and coDsign him to the
grave of Nero.
In the meantime we should be watchful,
lest some act of his subjects might elicit
too much of our sympathy and thereby de.
stroy partially the principals for which We
are now contendiug, 'life liberty and hap
piuess." Yours briefly,
A PRIVATE.
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RUMoR ABOUT FRANCE AND ENGLAND
1t is rumored here that near relative Of >
leading British statesman at Paris has
written to his friend in Washington TO the,
effect that France aud England have sgreed
as to the policy to be pursued by both Gov ;
ernments with American affairs. The same
authority on which this rumoris given adds >
that 'sit is pretty generally understood that ;"
the blockade will be raised ere long; and, y
for certain political reasons; it is consider.
ed that France will take the initiative in
this matter" --52...a7s q. ,7'.'@ - ~ s~'7
We give the rumor for what IL is worth. "a
We have little doubt Of the recognition Of :
the Confederacy, and the breaking Of The
blockade. As for the matter Of the French
taking the initiative, that may or not be =
but it may be assumed most reasonably that )
whatever is done by one Of the great pow. |.
ers will be concurred in by the other: - - .
Nevertheless, we must fight our battles
and depend alone upon our own strength
and resolution. We can conquer . recog,s,
milton, and we can conquer an honorable
peace. Unless we conquer we-eannot COM,
mand either, and neither will be conceded
to us. Let usbe true to ourselves, and we
need not fear the policy Of commercial ns;
tions. We present the greatest temptation
in our own commercial resources that can
be offered by any nation to invite the trade
of the world, aud we may be sure tkat as.
soon as We prove that We can make good
our resistance to oppression, the more pow,
erful nations will not be slow to take such !
steps as can restore to them share in that !
trade which has been so profitable to then
which has furnished occupation 70 %
many millions Of their people, and which
promise after our separation from the Yam. !
KEGS to be greater than ever.-Richmond
Dispatch. - .. '..- ; :, -. -.
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From the N. o. Deltn.l
The Battle Of Manassas.

/ The following communication is from an
officer whose position in the Confederate
Army enabled him to be an eyewitness,
besides being an active participant in the
movements which he mentions We are
happy to publish his correction of an ,er.
ror, which would deprive one of the no.
blest portions Of Beauregard's division Of
their share in that days great victory:
New ORLEANS, August 9, 1861.
1Messrs. Editors Your correspondent
from Richmond, 3d." the accuracy Of
whose reports I have often had the plea
sure of contrasting with those of other pa.
pers, commits an error, which, if you al
low me. 1 will take the liberty of correcting.
10 bis last letter of the lst inst, he re-
grets that upon the 2lst the advance against
the left flank of the enemy was not made,
because orders which were sent by Gene
raj Beauregard to General Jones were not
received by the latter He, without inten-
ton, committed an error in mentioning
Gen. Jones' name instead of Gen. EwelPs.
Gen. Jones did receive orders from Gen.
Beauregard to cross Bull Run at Nc
Leans Ford, for the purpose of attacking
the enemy upon their flank, and did actu-
slly cross the Run twice on the 2lst for
that purpose. 1t was General Ewell to
whom orders were sent to cooperate with
General Jones, who, it is said, did not
receive the orders-a melancholy fact, In
deed-which compelled Gen. Jones, be-
tween 8 and 4 o'clock in the evening, with
some 1900 efficient men, to attack their
batteries on the hill, near Blackberry Ford,
protected by at least five thousand infantry
and considerable force of cavalry. This at
tack, made at moment when their right
was already giving way, succeeded in dis
lodgingthe enemy, though Gen. Jones COM
mand did not capture their pieces at the
time. At the close of this engagement,
Gen. Jones' men were so completely worn
out, by having had to stand and contend
with the fire of such disproportionate num-
bers, after the fatiguing marches of the
day, that the order which they then receiv'
ed from Gen. Beauregard to return to their
entertainments came very opportunely.-
Your correspondent reasons very justly
when he thinks that chad this movement
been executed as it was contemplated, the
whole of McDowelps right wing would have
been cut off and captured"
I would take this opportunity Of doing
to one of Gen. Jones' regiments justice
which have seen done them but in few
accounts which I have read Of the battle.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.

A communication from the Ladies Relief
Society Of Yorkville, having appeared in
the last issue of the ENQUIRER, requesting
an answer from each society of the District,
in regard to appointing an agent to 60 once
a month to the Camps Of our Soldiers and
take with him such things from each socie'
'ty as they may wish to send. The Sol
dier's Relief Association of Bethesda, have
concluded that the expenses attending an
Agent for this purpose, and the freight on
the packages which would be regularly
charged, would consume the principal and
interest of the Association.
BETHESDA, s. c., August 3lst, 1861.