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Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-05-17

''The soldier, tired of wars alarm"
receives his discharge, and, with a
bounding heart, although, perhaps, a
limping gait, he starts for his home-that
home which he has dreamed of before
the watch fres,' and remembers, when
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30
For the Local News.1

l observe reference lately to the address
of II. Winter Davis, recently delivered in the
city of New York. agree with the New
York papers in their conclusion that Mr.. Da-
Wis is wrong headed, but agree with Mr..
Davis in good deal that he says-partcu.
larly in reference to the Provost Courts un.
der military authority, for the trial of civil
cases.
As this subject is one likely to attract the
attention of the U. S. Congress at its ap.
preaching session, word or two may not be
out of place. 1t seems to me that any friend
of the federal government makes mistake
when ne insists upon the establishment of
these courts. The justification alleged is that
of necessity. But how can they be neces-
sarys II the government is strong enough
to put down the rebellion. then the confsca-
ton act of the Southern Confederacy will be
also put down, and northern creditors can
collect their debts as heretofore. Would it
not, then, rather look like dstrust of the
power of the government to sustain itself, to
be insisting upon the necessity Of this meas
ure? The fact Of the stay law, and conse-
quent delay III the collection of debts, cannot
be sufficient reason. There are stay laws
at the North as we'll as the South, and their
existence would be no more justification for
military courts in one section than another
The fact is, if the federal government crush.
es out the rebellion, Northern creditors will
be paid in the usual way, and therefore every
Northern merchant who favors the establish
ment of Provost Courts, for the adjudication
OF private contracts, exposes himself to the
idea that he has not sufficient confidence in
his government or at least not enough to
take a small risk. Would the government
act wisely in complying with the demands of
the Northern merchants, since this would he
to acknowledge distrust Of its own powers :?
The writer's name is left at this Office
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30

London papers record the death of the man
who saved the Queens life: "John Turner,
aged 81, an imbecile inmate OF the work.
house, who, about three weeks since, acct
dentally fell down some steps and sustained
injuries which caused mis- death" He was
formerly victualer. On the 9th of July,
1887, the four horses of the Queens carriage,
containing her Majesty and the Prince Lem
ingen, took fright on the top of Highgate
Hill, and dashed down the steep. Turner.
at the risk Of his life, got the wheel horses
by the head just in time to enable her Ma
jesty to jumpHout. On the following day
deceased attended Buckingham Palace, in
answer to summons from Sir II. Whately,
who gave him clio, and requested him to put
up the Royal Arms to commemorate the cir
Gu instance, which he did, at a cost of EGO.
He was also infor ned that her Majesty would
always be his friend. He had since made
constant applications to Prince Albert, but
had no further recognition of his services
This 80 preyed upon his mind that at last he
became an imbecile and an inmate of the
workhouse.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30
GEN ERAL NEWS.

India Rubber shoppers, or corks for bot
tles,, are the most useful and perfect article
for the purpose they are designed, ever made.
This gum is now employed for almost every
thing, and we shall not be surprised to see
it converted into an article Of food, small
pill being sufficient for any stomach, its pow
err of expansion and compression adapting it
to any sized abdomen, large or small.
The Boston Post says, an exchange noticed
ga lady in our streets, recently, arrayed in
the national colors, and she created quite a
sensation. She had red hair, blue eyes, and
u snow white neck. Ii is said she is for
Union"
Gen. Fremont has arrived in New York,
and Gen. Lane, of Kansas at Boston.
The New York Tribune says "new boun.
balies are to be made for Virginia, and Alex
andria retroceded to the federal govern
ment."
Some accounts contradict the New York
Herald's statement about the forwarding to
England, by Lord Lyons, of Confederate doc
uments, while others says there is founda-
tion for the statement.
The new iron British steamer Fingal ar
rived off Tybee about two weeks since from
Southampton via Puerto Cabello, where she
had seen the Confederate steamer Sumter of.
ten. The Fingal was loaded with arms and
munitions of war of the most approved pat.
tern, some of which were used against Fort
Pickens. She ran into Beaufort in a storm
and is now at Charleston, about to be fitted
fol- a manof-war, and will carry powerful
battery of Whitworth rifed cannon.
The eleven Kentuckians released from
Fort Warren, being destitute, were sent home
by the city of Boston.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30

1t is understood that tho regiments that
have lately crossed from Washington to this
side OF the river, are to make up Gen. Sum-
ner's division, and that it is to occupy SUBJ
stantially the position that has been held by
Gen. Heintzelman, who is to take up new
position.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30
A CARD.

huRING the suspension of my regular School
H. Exercises, am willing, for the sake of con-
whom l will give thorough daily instruction in all
the solid English branches, together with Compo-
siticn, Book Keeping, Mathematics, and the Ply
steal Sciences.
This will afford rare opportunity for improve
mont, to such young men and youths, as desire
the quiet, order, and refinement of a SELECT
SCHOOL, together with the personal instruction
of an experienced Teacher.
TERMS Sl2.5O per quarter-Drawing $3.50.
No extra charges whatever. Hours of instruction
from y. "A. NJ, to |, p. NJ. Exercises to be COM
menced on the 2nd Of December
IL mo Z I'm CALEB s. HALLOWELL.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30

Oh PRINTING, HANDBILLS, CAR d s,
- BILL HEADS, CIRCUL LARS, &C., &C.,
neatly and expeditiously printed, on the lowest
terms, at the Alexandria Gazette Office, near the
corner of Prince and Fairfax streets.
nov Civ
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

hRu5S, &c.-We have on hand
IL I25 or. Quinlne; % lbs Calomel;
20 lbs Blue Mass; 20 do. Turkey Opium,
10 do. Iodide Potash;
90 do. Refined Camphor;
OF. Suphate Morphia:
Is lbs Chloroform; 200 gals. Kerosene Oil.
Also, Alcohol, ETHEREAL Oil Linseed Oil and
Paints of all kinds. For sale hy
LEADBEATER 4 CO..
lOmo30 colin Nos. & S. Fla irfax street
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30
OIL! OIL! DILL!
GROCERIES.
JOHN T. COOKE,

NEW BUCKWHEAT, put up expressly fov
~ family use; for sale by
nov 20 JOHN T. COOKE.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30

SWEET CIDGR-A good article of the above.
~ just received, and for sale by
JOHN. T. COOKE
nov ~ Old Post Office Corner
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-11-30

The Jail at Rockville, Montgomery coun.
ty, Md was burned down on the 9th.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

We are requested by the Quarter Master of the
Both Regiment of North Carolina Militia, now sta.
toned at the mouth of Cape Fear River. to inform
the patriotic citizens of North Carolina that the gar
risons at these posts in need of every thing
cessary to the comfort and convenience of the SOL
ders, and the casualties to which they may be SUBJ
ject
All donations Of provisions, fuel, labor, candles,
clothing groceries, &C., will be thankfully received
and promptly acknowledged.
The ladies especially are appealed to- Let them
furnish him with bandages lint blankets, bedding,
ETC., for the hospital department
All packages Intended for our patriotic soldiers
can be sent from any part Of the State. Address to
R. &. Rankin, Quarter Master 30th Regiment N.
c. Milits or left marked in the same manner at the
office of Rankin 4 Martin, or at the Office of Messrs
Anderson Savage at the store of Messrs. Myers
Moa1k will reach their destination safely.
Letters can be addressed in the same way.
Weage requested to ask that the above notice
may b extensively copied and circulated w.
Journal
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

The Zouaves of New Orleans, now at Pensacola,
are thus noticed in the Delta of Saturday:
There was great crowd yesterday on Lafayette
Square to witness the review of the Second Com
pany Of Zouaves on the eve Of their departure for
Pensacola. The company mustered over . hundred,
and with their closeshaven heads, their exact Zou-
uniform, their brace Of vertable vivandieres in
'front.' and their stern, determined, rough aspect
bore striking resemblance to the original the in
vincible heroes Of ,Algiers and the Crimea. They
are no holiday soldiers, but regular dare devil FIRE
eaters, who will have no need for gunpowder and
balls when they can &c. ct the enemy with their
sword bayonets They are Just the fellows to charge
the dss breach Which Hdc. B,sss eSlanS 81. s
opened. =. = = : :.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
The Defences at Fort Macon.

We had the pleasure of seeing in the City on
Sunday last Capt Junius B. Whitaker, of the
Wayne volunteers, who informed us that the works
at Fort Macon are being rapidly pressed to compile
ton, and that the Fort will be in an excellent
state Of defence. Eight cannon have been mounted.
The Governor of South Carolina has sent some
eight or ten ten-inch Columbiads which will be
distributed between Forts Macon and Caswell.
There are some four or five hundred troops at
Fort Macon. But spirits pervades the people of
Eastern Carolina. Many of the Wayne volunteers
who went down with Capt Whitaker were unused
to heavy labor but learn that they sprang to their
work with the utmost ZEAL Soft hands will soon
become hardened by service. Wayne, and
Edgecombe, and Lenor, and Greene, and Ora
ven, and Carteret, together with the whole East
will perform their whole duty.
We await the response Of true men from Caswell
to Ashe and from Lincolnton to the Tennessee line.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

N. C. Mutual Life Insurance Company.
At called meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of
the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company,
held at the Office of the Company, in Raleigh, April
20, 1861, it was - -sEf@ttr~ -.
Resolued, l, That all insurers in this office may
enter into active military service against the late
United States on giving notes annually for two per
cent extra on the amount insured said notes to be
deducted from the amount insured in case of death
Psoridsd, however, that the insurer may discharge
said note at any time by paying one-hsfit its amount
Resoloed, Q, That all slaves insured in this Office
may be employed in the military service against the
late United States-ths owner paying ono per cont
extra on the amount insured. "'s-
Resolpsd, 8, That the regular salary will be paid
TO any officer of this Company entering the military
service against the late United States. Other men,
bers Of the Board will perform the duties Of said
officer, without charge.
Papers throughout the State will please copy, Or
notice.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

The MINOR EVENTS OF YEsrERDAr.-The Confed-
crate flag was displayed from the Custom House,
Hotels and private residences. Eight stars being
generally the number on the fag-one having been
added for old Virginia
The Custom House was taken out of the hands of
the United States and placed under guard Of
State troops. .a......
The steamships Yorktown and jamestown, (be-
longing to the Virginia. and New York Steamship
Company have both been seized and put in charge
of Virginia State troops The Yorktown was seized
at her wharf in this city on Wednesday afternoon,
just as she was about to depart for New York with
q large amount of merchandise. The jamestown
was seized at City Point (sixty miles below Rich
mond) by troops which had been sent down in q
steamer for that purpose. The jamestown left New
York Tuesday afternoon, and we understand. has
on board about $50 900 worth of ordnance and mil
tary stores for Virginia and other Southern States
. A marine vessel was also seized at City Point,
called the Arago, by detachment of volunteers
from Richmond. The steam tug, William Allison,
arrived at the Richmond wharf last night, with the
United States surveying schooner +" Mason" in tow,
which had also been levied upon.
These seizures have been made upon the ler tal
ionis, we presume; the vessels being owned chiefly
by Northern men.-Rich Enquirer.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
va. Munitions for the South Lntereentsd.

War Munitions for the South Intercepted.
CINCINNATI, April l7.-Thirty five boxes of guns
from Petersburg were seized to-day on steamers
destined for Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis
A large shipment of powder mas also been stopped.
A shipment Of bacon for Charleston via Nashville
was also disembarked, and owners Of boats have
been notified to take no munitions or provisions
South.
The police 10 boats search every passing steamer.
All the volunteer companies here are filed, and
more are Offering than can be accepted. Three
companies start tonight to rendezvous at Columbus
Five hundred troops are in readiness at Newport
barracks. The work of enlistment is progressing
rapidly
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24


We learn that on Friday last . conflict took place
in Baltimore between about 1000 unarmed citizens
and portion of the 7th Massachusetts, regiment,
on their way to Washington. Accurate details have
not been received butt is known that some thirteen
Of the citizens were killed and wounded and about
the same number Of the soldiers The latter were
compelled TO run the gauntlet" through the City,
amid showers Of brickbats and paving stones, and
occasional shots, and at last reached the train in
waiting for them which carried them to Washington
Baltimore is said to be thoroughly aroused on the
side Of the South. The shedding Of blood by the
federal soldiers has determined the course of Mary
land, even if her course was doubtful. It is said
that 10000 citizens are now armed, they having
demanded and obtained arms from the Governor;
and that they will resist any troops that may at
tempt to pass through that City to Washington.
Gov Sprague, of Rhode Island, with 1000 troops,
was expected to reach Baltimore on Saturday night
If he took that route he has no doubt met a warm
reception. p ."
We may receive further news or fuller details
from Baltimore before going to press. Ifso we will
give it among our news items. -.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
Later. from Europe.

New YORK, April 1s.-The steamship Niagara,
from Liverpool with dates to the 9Th inst, has ar.
rived. -.t TO-.
The Continental advices are warlike
The Paris army was drilling for war All Of the
Marshals of France had been summoned to attend q
council of war on the eighth instant
Military operations were about commencing in
Itlsy.
The Niagara took 100000 in specie. ...
LIVERPOOL April 6.-Cotton- estimated sales
Of Saturday amount to 10000 bales, the market
closing buoyant with partial advance Of /. Bread
stus quiet and steady. Provisions steady. Consola
91fa9l4 - :
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

SEIZURE OF PowpER.-We learn from the LYNCH
burg Republican that the military authorities Of that
city, by order of Gov Letcher on Wednesday. seiz.
ed $4,000 pounds Of powder, belonging to the Haz-
ard powder company, and which was deposited in
the two magazines at Lynchburg The powder is
now under guard sufficient to protect 1t, and will
be used as occasion may call for it in the defence of
the State. Governor Letcher seems fully alive to
the crisis, and to be doing all in his power to pre-.
Enquirer :. 1'''''"'''''
I'VE learn that about three hundred kegs Of pow.
oer belonging to the Hazard company, were seized
sayeueVilIe on Friday last "A receipt for the
was given to the agent With promise to pay
tor the powder at some future day. 2
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

Secretary Seward has completed his instructions
for Mr.. Adams, Minister to England; Mr. Dayton,
Minister to France, and Mr.. Burngame, Minister to
Austria and is now engaged upon Mr. Clay's, Min
lister to Russia, and Mr.. Schurz for Spain. The
Ministers instructed to protest promptly against
the attempt by any Of the great Powers to recognize
the Southern movement in this country any thing
more than wicked attempt to perpetuate human
slavery upon this continent against the actual wish
es of nineteenth of the free white people of the
seeded States. ~.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
The Arsenal at Fayetteville.

We think it more than probable that this impor-
tant work is by this time in possession of the State
forces 1t has been occupied by some sixty United
States troops. 1t is doubtful whether they have
offered any resistance as the attacking force was es-
timated at some 800 to 200 men. If they have re-
sisted and destroyed the lives Of unofending women
and children in Fayetteville by firing on that
t,wn, their lives to a man should atone for 1t.
Soldierly resistances to be expected but the wan
ton destruction of the innocent by federal troops
would be signally avenged.
We learn that there are about $50 stands OF
arms in the Arsenal, 1000 of which are of the best
modern kind. There are also cannon, ball, powder,
&C. These arms are needed, and the sooner they are
in the possession of the State the better.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

Fort SUMTER IN THE CuuRcHEs.-It was to be
expected that such leaders Of the church militant
as Henry Ward Beecher, DR.. Bellows, Chaplin, &C.,
would have something to say in their pupits of
Fort Sumter and the war. Beecher seems to have
humbugged his congregation last night into terri
BILE excitement After he had finished his sermon,
he stepped forward and read Geographic dispatch
which had just been received from Charleston by q
friend whose source Of information, he said, was
perfectly reliable, to the effect that Fort Sumter had
been reinforced aud Fort Aoultrie slenced Shouts
of applause followed the announcement and for a
few moments the scene was one Of the widest ex-
element Men, women ard children sheered and
clapped their hands. and disintefested observer
would Ne thought the occasion was more betting
the hustings than the house of God.
The Rev. Dr. Bellows, of the Unitarian Church,
corner of goth street and 4th avenue in addressing
the Throne Of Grace yesterday, prayed that Major
Anderson might be victorious.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

REV. DR.. ArKNsoN.-One of the most significant
of the signs of the spirit Of Virginia is the organize
ton of a military company at Ilampden Sidney Col
lege with the Rev. President Atkinson At its head
as Captain. Probably there could not be found in
the Union gentleman Of greater moderation and
cathocity of character than the eminent divine and
heightened gentleman at the head of H.mpden Sid
ney College. To see such man buckling on his
beautiful sight What must be the merits Of the
cause which converts into warriors the most unob-
trusive and exemplary Of the clergy! How noble
the mother, how precious the privilege of dying
upon her lap, who brings forth such sonsl-Rieh.
Dispatck
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
FIRST NAVAL PRIZEl
sTAE or THE WEST cAPTuRRDll

sTAE or THE WEST cAPTURED!l ass
Photographed by the adams Espres Telegraph
Line .peeialy for the Daily Bulletin
New ORLEANS, April 20.
The steamship Star of the West was brought into
this port to-day prize to the Confederate State
flag. She has on board eight or nine hundred bar
rels of provisions. 81.
The steamer Habanna has been purchased BY the
war vessel carrying eight guns and one pivot gun.
Troops continue to arrive here from the upper
parishes.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

TIE THoMAsvILLE RIrLEs.-We learn that Rev.
Willis L. Miller and A. G. Foster, Esq, who were
Union men up to Lincoln's proclamation, made
stirring war speeches in Townsville, Davidson, on
Saturday last, and the Townsville Rifles unani-
mously resolved to tender their services to the Gov
ernor. The Rev. Willis L. Miller is Captain of the
Company. The war spirit is up in Davidson Sew
eral northern mechanics are in the Townsville
Rifles. ...
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
ReioicinQ in MONTGOMERY

- 80 Rejoicing in Montgomery 80 .''s
MONTGOMERY, April 16.--A meeting of Virginians,
Louisianlans, Tennesseans Kentuckians, and citi-
zens Of other States, will be held at the Exchange
Hotel this evening, to hold rejoicing over the glori
Gus news from these States. .,
Adjutant General Cooper, of the Confederate
States Army has issued general orders for salute
of eight guns in honor of the secession of Virginia
One hundred additional were fred on Capitol hill
this morning
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
Er.;t-m.nt ot NJ, York

New YORK, April l7.-There is great excitement
here to-day. A mob Of some five thousand people
gathered before the Express newspaper Office this
afternoon and threatened violence If the American
flag was not displayed. 1t was thrown out amidst
tremendous cheers. The Offices of the Day Book
and Journal Of Commerce were also visited with
the same result The Daily Neaos was next visited
and the same demand made. The crowd is rapidly
increasing.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24

We notice the arrival in our town Of Walter A.
Thompson Of Orange, one Of the gallant soldiers
who fought at Bunea Vista, under JEFF Davis. He
r Miss Rides a. ms but STOPPED here
in the hope that be might serve his native State. -
WI HeraN .. 20
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-04-24
STATE OF NORTH.CAROLINA.
ADJuTANr GEMS. OFFICE,
Raleigh, April 20, 1861.
General Order No. 3.

General Order NQ.3.
The Volunteer forces of the State not already
ordered into active service, are commanded to hold
themselves in readiness to march at an hours notice.
The officers are required to send 10 the Adjutant
Generals Office a roll of the members of the COM
panies. am directed by the Governor to call for
the enrolment Of thirty thousand volunteers. Or
ganize-send in the rolls Commissions and arms
will be furnished. Be in readiness to march at
days notice; drill by day and by night; let the
citizens equip their men Of your brothers are
now in the field. The State has reason to be proud
Of the promptness with which they rallied at the
call your Governor. The decree for our subjuga-
ton has gone FORTH the time of our trial has Gomez the
blow will soon fall we must meet it with the whole
energies of the State; we must show to the world
that North Carolina will maintain her rights at all
hazards. ...
By order Of the Commander-in-C Chief
j. F. HOKE,
A3jutGnt General