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The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
Notice TO Payers OF state and Par
i>h Taxes and Licenses.

| of State and Parish Taxes ASSESSED tor the
year lcGJ, and state and Parish Licences for the
present year. l-Gl is now prepared 10 -,ceip; tor
Taxes and issue Licenses 20 all those who have
not received them.
Traders and Pedd,ers might find il 20 thrir in
trrrSt 10 call al my office or on my deputies, ".
W. Smart OF +. J Hutchins, and arrange them
dues at oncr In default OF Licenses being pro-
cured, ! shall in every instance seize and sell
property to satisfy tL- same.
AhprrsonS indebted fr State and Parish Taxes
arr requested to held themselves in readiness to
pay the amount due 10 myself or deputies, other
WIS., property viii be seized and sold to pay and
satisfy the same without exception.
W. j. NEAL, Sheriff,
ja26, and Collector of State and Parish Taxes.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
Pensacola.


Pensacola ia an ancient town, founded
at an early period by the Spaniards The
houses are built in the olden style, with
low narrow windows and projecting roofs,
which in some instances project across the
sidewalk. 3
Pensacola is historical ground, and its
historic note is essentially military.
Centuries ago the warlike events Of
which it, with its vicinage, was the scene,
gaveits name place on the page of his
tory. In its time it has known many
masters, and none surrendered it except Of
necessity, few without struggle, and none
gained it excep, by the power Of compul.
sion. 1t is a 'debateable ground by its
tradition, its chronicle and its local condi-
tions. Before the days of De Soto it W as
not the undisputed possession of aboriginal
nalionalities for our meagre records of
those times and people show that different
tribes came and sojourned on the waters Of
the bay and made it sort of common ter
ritory--a quas. neutral ground, where they
could spend warm season in fishery and
eEjoy the cool Gulf breezes which tanned
the waves Of the bay of Pansacola--of
Ochus--Penzacola---of Pensacola, as we
OF this day finally have it is in its con-
tirned nomenclature. In latter times the
Spaniard, the Frenchman, the Dritisher,
and Anglo-American contended for its
ownership, and each and all posed IT ~ ri
arms primarily, aud some by treaty right
for time. There jackson added some
thing OF fame to his name-there Briion
fought with Spaniard--Spaniard with
trrnchnan and Indian. and Indian with
lndim-and now again it is the fair bone
Of contention between the rival races Of
Anglo-Americans. I'm these latter days OF
It's history ii is become the point Of inter
est IN the eyes Of the nation, and many
possibly hay" The eyes Of the world directed
to 1t as tina Crimea of the New World.
bet ~ consider the possibility, promising
that 1t Is contingent upon the course OF
government, and NOT upon the humoIs OF
thos" concerned in the proceedings Of the
locale. he war between those mighty
powers, Russia, France and England, was
fought ont on the narrow field of the Cri-
mca, and before the blow it may be con.
sidcTcd, that, in 4 large measure the com
/ pi"yion Of orr differences with the United
states may be decided by the course pur-
sued at this NEW Crimra the rlassic Bay
, ct Ochv-, and before the Sehastopol Of
Iickcns. If we get into difficulties it may
be through the agrncyo OF this same trouble.
some locality, in its proving true to its
tradition.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01

Some wretch has proposed, a a great
pcacc measure, that all the lawyers in the
country 20 1T To The wars.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01

Gen. Scott will be srventy-ive years Of
age OF the 10Th Of jan.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
b IN ID

N trr woods about one mill from thr village
of Piuev;l,', = large TOOL CHEST. The
owner can have III, same by applying to +
Foussn. and paying the charges.
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The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
- - II L G Y .

l Ii persons having claims against the Sue
\ crs,ioa Of my late husband, " alter Q. VIM,
VII pre,ui., tE..A 80 my Attorney, VI. Ryan.
lp@-lw MARY VIM.
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
RApIDES HOTEL.
SECOND STREET, ALEXANDRIA, IA,
Jhr 3 "a, 3 Jnt,.

Jim 3 yal ), PcDII. I
FVIIE suA~vjarr wom respectfully inform his
''suI- ami The public generally, that hr can
b- ..rI 80 n "OLD STAND" his table viii
r.~t>, I've supplied with the best the market
aa'.u7.
81. Attached .o the Hotel is y STABLE kept
by bins H. where Horse, ami Hu~g.rs can hr
l"...l %. . times. Also, UoIs., lift 90 his
a.. Will b. N'' attended to- jaul9-Iy
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01
TRAY .oL M SOLDIER.

- VI 'ni-"rcrr, a t.w days since, VII, H.,
streets wrgc crowded with .,.Ii.ry, and 'uypr-
ting martial music stirred all hearts, a hl,
chancrj 'ore-s '.u- ,ufth-w'u.-ra't - ..ur-a.
far.s, WIN d. Volunteer. pAI l.o.aa.. 81. DO.
"one touch O.. nl.n, which utkus ,h. ul,,,.
world kin .,ry n..r.'. -atpt.I h. Icy raising
hI, hat, az. u4u.Ia-: ga, w.G, my good
lady Ina -,.ag o.t to .Grhi ior you," t. which
sh" instant. y AMI very compo~.dy replied. IND
intend rnann- htr to pray for yoa, -.g'
This reply, SO very apprrpo, ami wouau'y. cf-a.
ted aiuU.u,u oats raising Of hats among tL
group, and elected the following, payer. vl.c.
w reproduced .sou ,hr advertiser:
TO TIE LADl VINO SAID sHE WOULD FRAY FOR
1iE SOLDIER.
Pray foT him. lady pIay!
Pay ior the noble band;
Pray for the hearts " hjch beat
To ;hc tirad Of soldiers feet,
Oh, pray for his native land
Pray ior him, mother! pray.
y sons stou; h.lt j., there,
And each thrrn uf his breast
VIII he sacr,i and blessed
NhrH uu's-d 10y mother, pager.
Pray f"r h'p,, sgCor, pay!
fial Tor IT, brothers brave,
WI" nay find meath IT,, stars
w on banner of bars,
h' bra.o OF a soldiers grave
Fay t"r him, loved ONE pray,
Hrtu,s ar marshllird there,
NL1 viii level each blow
At Oh beast "f;h. tu,,
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01

Ofthe troops IN Washington, no less than
seven thousand are quarered in the Capt.
to-
The Constitutional. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1860-1861, 1861-06-01

Punch, I'll, no.o...,- London sheet, auo
one that >h1dows forth tie
sentiment OF the intelligent MASSES more
than almost any other sheet in London,
gets of tho .oi.oaipg at the Yankees:
Thou-h with o.. Nor-L So. symua,hze,
/ mus; up; hr forgotten
That wi.A 20. South we've stronger t.-s,
Which a.r composed If C0''oH,
Nh..,ul eu. Importers mount unto
,aI Of many figures;
Al where would b. ouI calico
W.;h5J, tire tr.i of uirg-rS
Ofthe troops IN Washington, no less than
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29
For the Yorkvllle Enquirer.
PREPARE FOR WAR,

Dear Enquirer ALLOW me again to
appear before your readers, for the purpose
of urging the formation of company Of
cavalry. - -:
The latest news informs US that the em.
issaries of Lincoln are at work on our Dor.
ders, that the deluded and rotten element
in East Tennessee is being furnished with
arms, and this may foreshadow, at no dis.
tant day, forward movement of our enc.
mics, up the French Broad and across the
mountains.
Our mountaineers are again assembling
along the banks of the Watauga, the keen
crack of their rifles, and the neighing Of
their horses are now heard in those valleys,
as they were just before the battle Of Kings
Mountain. These are dangerous times, and
we know not what great event may take
place tomorrow. 1t is we'll enough not to
feel too secure, and equally we'll to be pro-
vided against every emergency.
In case of insurrection or invasion what
would be more acceptable than regularly
organized and armed troop of cavalry,
whether for giving information, rallying, or
annoying 40 enemy. Let Us then with one
accord, at once set in motion an organiza'
ton, which will be a useful auxiliary at
home, or, if needed, abroad, will find rs
better qualified for the service of our coun'
try, than if we remain here supinely con
templating this unnatural conflict. Tc
arms, to arms. l..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29
For the Yorkvllle Enquirer.
THE LADIES "REL1EF SOCIETY,

THE LADIES ''RELIEF SOCIETY" ;"
The ladies of the Relief Society of York.
vile having had great difficulty in securing
the carriage of their packages to their des.
tination, have deemed it advisable, provi-
ded the ladies of the other societies concur,
to appoint an Agent for the District, whose
business will be to 90 once month to the
camps of our soldiers, and take with him
such things from each society, in the Dis
trict, as they may wish to send and bring
back to us a correct statement of the situa-
ton of our friends. Should each society
10 the District agree to share the expense,
the tax will fall lightly on all, as we feel
sure there are many gentlemen who would
willingly go, provided their expenses were
paid As we are desirous that this thing
should be attended to as soon as possible,
it is earnestly requested, that each society
forward its answer to the Office Of the York.
Vile Enquirer, by this day week.
Any gentlemen who may feel disposed
to act as Agent in this matter, will please
forward his name to the same place, in or.
der that selection may be made.
Yorkville, S. G., Aug. 27, 1851. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29
The Pirates Of the Potomac.

The waters of the Potomac are ploughed
by number of vessels bearing armed rob.
bers, under the license of Abraham Lin
coin, to plunder and steal and destroy the
property of Virginians who live along the
banks Of the river and near the mouths of
the creeks. A special aim of these thieves
is to steal negroes, and they have been tol-
erably successful. We were Informed a
few days ago that Mr.. Thomas Brown had
been robbed of ten servants by one Of these
piratical companies One of the negro men
succeeded in escaping from the csptors, and
leaping into the river, swan ashore and
reached his master in safety. The follow
ing accounts are published in the Northern
papers, from the negro stealers themselves {:
MORE CONFERENCE.-The morning,
the propeller Resolute, arrived at the yard
for supply of coal, &C., bringing with her
ten "contrabands," FIVE men, three women
and two children, owned by Mr.. Brown,
near Machodoc. Last Saturday, as the
Resolute was passing, musket was fired at
them from the house, whereupon boats
crew was sent ashore, the house burned, and
the darkies brought off.
The Resolute has taken on board from
plantations along the river, whose owners
had gone to the wars, eighteen "coutra.
bands" in the last few days.
WASHINGTON, August l2.-The Potion.
&C Aotilla is still actively employed. Capt.
Craven, of the steamer Hankee, informs
the Navy Department that he will report in
person the circumstances attending the cap
ture of the negroes.
Lieut. Mygath, of the steamer Reliance,
under date of the 18th, says: On the
night of the 9th, while this vessel was at
anchor before Piney Point, boat was seen
plying about and acting in suspicious man
ner. Upon being hailed, it came alongside.
The crew was composed Of four negroes,
who represented themselves as having be-
longed to Col. Forbes, and that he lived on
the Machodoc river, in Virginia. They
stated that they had run away from their
master because he intended to use them for
military purposes, or, to use their own words,
"because be wanted to send them to the
wars" The negroes have been sent to the
Resozute for transportation to Washington.
Capt. Craven says that on the shores of
the Potomac there is not one in twenty OF
the residents who is true Union man,
and I sometimes think that there are many
hundreds of them organized into companies,
perhaps regiments, and prepared to act
against the government at any moment.
Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29

@ The Ladies of the Relief Society
gratefully acknowledge donation of one
hundred pair of wooleu socks for the use Of
the 5th Regiment, South Carolina Volun'
teers, from Mr.. William White, of Blairs'
vile.
Also, two pair of socks from Mrs. Beam
guard. One pair of socks from Miss Jane
Curry. One pair of socks from Mrs. Lewis,
a lady over 80 years of age. Twelve pairs
socks from Mrs. R. Walker Ratchford.-
Three dollars aud fifty cents from Mrs
Anderson. Five dollars from Mrs. Wheel.
er. Five dollars from Mrs. McCahrey.-
Five dollars from Mrs. Zurcher. One dol.
lar from Lady. \
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29

PRINCE NAPOLEON AND THE FIRST
REGIMENT OF VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS
When Prince Napoleon visited our lines at
Centreville, on his way to Manassas, it de-
volved upon Major Skinner to conduct him
to neig ighboring height, whence view
could be obtained of the field Of battle. It
was with great difficulty the major could
make the Prince believe that such signal
victory could have been won without regu.
lars. 1t so happened that on the descent
of the hill the Prince got a rear view ofthe
first regiment, then ranged in line Of bat
tie. "There," exclaimed his Highness,
"surely those are regulars, though they are
little shabby" "Pardon me, Prince, "
replied the major, "they are volunteers,
and if they are little ragged behind, they
did not give the Yankees chance to lind
it out"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29

SK1aM1sH AT HARpER's FERRY.-A
gentleman just arrived from the above 10.
cality informed us last night that Col. Tur-
ner Ashby, of Fanquier arrived at Boliver,
near Harper's Ferry, about two o'clock
last Sunday afternoon, with 200 troops. He
sent forward 10 men to reconnoitre, who
reported 400 Abolition soldiers in Har-
per's Ferry. He proceeded, intending to
attack them. On arriving at Camp Hill
he ascertained that they had found out his
design, aud crossed the Potomac ona bridge
of boats. After Ashby and his men got to
the Ferry the enemy commenced firing q.
cross the river, distance Of three hundred
wards, and killed horse of first lleuten-
ant The fire was returned, one OF the enc
emy being killed and FIVE wounded. The
lieutenant's horse was replaced by a better
one taken from the enemy. The latter have
a wholesome dread of Ashby and his men,
who are encamped two miles south OF
Charlestown, Va. Banks has a consider
able force two miles from Harper's Ferry.
There are now, so far as known, no Yam
KEGS in arms on the Virginia side Of the
Potomac from Martinsburg down to Har-
per's Ferry, and but few between that point
and Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29
THE CONCERT.


Among the many praiseworthy efforts
which are being made in our midst, for the
relief of our suffering soldiers on the Poto.
mac, we would call special attention to that
advertisement by Mr.. Davies. Mr.. D. is
we'll known to our citizens as an accom-.
plished amateur, and with the assistance of
Mr.. Latta's Band, will furnish an enter
tainment worthy to be enjoyed even in
"piping times Of peace"
But, in addition, the appeal addresses it.
self irresistibly to every person in the COM
munity. There are many, doubtless, whose
mite is so small and humble that they have
refrained from placing it upon an invidi.
Gus subscription list. These will find the
Concert an attractive place for depositiug
their contributions, for doing justice to
themselves in aiding the noble cause, and
for encouraging our patriotic fellow.citizen
and his coadjutors, the ladies, in their
labors.
We need say nothing more. The SAD
story of the suferings of our friends and
neighbors in Virginia is familiar enough tt
all, and if these do not appeal, successfully
to our people, our words certainly can no
avail. We feel we need only inform ou
readers that the concert furnishes the yer,
best occasion for all to render in their con
tributions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29

KEEP BACK THE CoTToN.-The follow
ing shows the Importance which our Con-
g-ess attaches to the policy of keeping the
cotton crop away from our seaports during
the present restrictions on our foreign
trade. The planters and factors who have
adopted this course will find much to re-
ward and encourage them in this warm
commendation of our rulers:
"Resozued, That the Congress heartily
approve of and commend the course pur:
sued by the cotton planters and factors Of
the country, in sending no cotton forward
from the interior to the seaports of the
Confederacy during the existence Of the
blockade, and the determination Of the in
surance companies to insure the crop only
when retained on the plantation"
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He had been for many years a membe

He had been for many years a member
of the Episcopal Communion, but some
months before be left this place, he attach.
ed himself to the Presbyterian Church by
a renewed profession of his faith in Christ
In that faith he constantly lived, and
triumphantly died. Long will his memory
be cherished by his numerous friends, who
were won by the lustre of his manly virtues
and sterling worth.
Brief as waa his life, it was full of use-
fulness and promise He died martyr in
glorious cause. Around his honored
name will ever circle halo of unfading
glory. For,
"To the Hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Deaths voice sounds like q prophets words:
And In Its hollow tones are heard
The thanks Of millions yet to be-"
"We tell thy doom without sigh,
For thou art Freedoms now, and Fame's-
One of the few Immortal names
That were not born to die"
A. H. G.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-08-29
AN ADDRESS

To Captain McCorkle's Company, on
leaving the Yorkville Depot, August 20,
by Rev. J. M. Anderson.
Officers and Soldiers of the
Palmer Guards:
When I look along your line and contem'
plate the character-the personnel, moral
and physical, Of your company, I might be
excused if were to indulge in terms ex'
pressive of the highest admiration. must,
at least, be permitted to give utterance to
a feeling of profound satisfaction with "Old
York." that having already sent six, fully
organized, gallant companies to the field,
she now sends a seventh, equal in number
| (9S) to the largest, and organized with an
ease. dispatch and harmony unequaled BY
any.
In the beginning of our contest, the hope
was very generally entertained, that our
difficulties might be adjusted without actu-
al bloodshed. Besides, the imaginatious of
many, no doubt, invested the camp with a
romance, with sort of gala day attire, that
made it attractive to many enthusiastic,
youthful hearts. But you have stepped
forward, organized, and offered your servi.
ces to your country, almost in hearing of
the roar of battle, almost in view of the
dreadful carnage of the battlefield and in
the face of all the saddening reports of dis.
ease and mortality, which come to US from
our hospitals. After few brief days,
having bid farewell TO loved ones, with the
solemn conviction, that probably, for the
last time you may have felt the warm pres.
sure of the hand of love, for the last time
crossed the threshold of the old homestead
: and for the last time, looked upon scenes
familiar from childhood; you, now, go tc
meet the hardships, privatious and perils o
the tented field. This shows that you1
hearts are fully alive to the momentous is
sues of the struggle in which We are en-
gagged. 1t evinces the most thorough con
viction on your part, that all We hold mos
dear-personal liberty, the sanctity Of ou
homes, the honor of our wives, daughter
and sisters-are all in the most imminen
danger, and that for these you are willing
to imperil life itself 1t is hardcase, tha
! we must pay blood for those very right
= which have so recently come down to us
:, sealed witg the blood of our fathers. But
. is so. Our enemy, from theignorant usurp
er. who defles the seat of Washington,
. the lowest minion who crouches at his feel
have decreed aesolation to our lands, an
u pollution to our homes. l am glad 20
stand ready for the needful sacrifice. Chez
ish this majestic purpose. In the languag
of the soldier prophet, I would say "Gt
fight for your brethren, your sons, and you
t. daughters, your wives, and your houses.
% More than this, remember that to your bra7
|. hearts and stout arms is entrusted the tai
l. of pure, simple Republlcanism. In yo'
h defeat, she will sink to the earth, Shorn
1T her power, probably to be chained for ag'
to the car of the despot; but with yo1
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Retaliatory Law Of the Confederate
Government.

A bill has been reported by the Judicia-
ry Committee of the Confederate Congress
for the forfeiture and conGscation of the
estates, property and effects Of "alien ene-
miles," The sense of Congress is under
stood to be decidedly in favor Of this re-
taliatory law. ....=
The provisions of this retaliatory enact
ment are in view of the act of the Lincoln
Congress, pretending to con6scate the prop
erty Of the Southern people, (except their
slaves, } and to liberate the slaves. The bill
confscates all property, of every description,
owned, possessed or enjoyed by alien eue-
mics since the 2lst day of May, 1861, and
condemns it for the full indemnity of the
citizens of the South who have suffered any
loss or injury under the act Of the United
States to which it is retaliatory. - rs... =
Receivers are to be appointed by the Con-
federate Courts, to take charge of the prop
erty of alien enemies, including all funds
and credits in way of partnership and trust ;
also to sue for the same, if necessary, and
attach all credits due such enemies by writs
of garnishment, and to account for the
same through regular settlements in courts.
The law proposed by Congress is eminent.
ly practical. The Grand Jury is charged
in the first instance, with the discovery Of
aliens property subject to coufscatiou,
which is aided by penalties for its conceal
meut, the wilful neglect Of any partner or
trustee, or citizen to give information Of
such property within the Confederacy, being
punished by fine and imprisonment
The Confederate States attorneys in the
respective district courts are charged to
prosecute all cases instituted under the law,
and are compensated by the commission Of
one per cent. upon the fruits of all such
litigation.
The bill also provides that the President
shall, by and with the advice and consent Of
Congress, appoint board Of commissioners,
to consist of three members, to hear and
adjudicate claims brought before them by
parties WIZ have been put to loss under the
con6scatiou act of the United States; the
finding of the commissioners in favor of
any such claim to be prin'a tacte evidence
of the correctness of the demaud-said
claims, however, to be subject to being
passed by Congress, and, when passed, to
be paid out of the "con6scation fund"
All expenses incurred iu proceedings
under the act, are to be paid from the "con-
6scation fund" the receivers to be allowed
commissions on the amount of their receipts
and expenditures
The law gives to the Confederate Courts
special jurisdiction 10 cases enumerated,
and particularly to settle all partnerships
heretofore existing between citizen and
alien enemy, and to separate the interest Of
the latter for con6scation, and to sever all
joint rights in which he is concerned, for
the purpose of con6scating them.-Rich-
mond Examiner, 21st