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Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

THE NINETEENrH OF OcToBER.-To-day IS
the anniversary of the memorable battle of
Yorktown, which was fought just eighty years
ago No celebration of this day will take
place, and, indeed, none is necessary to keep
It's incidents fresh in our memories, as we are
in the midst of similar stirring scenes.
Let US hope that the next engagement be-
tween the North and the South will be as de-
cisive az that at Yorktown in 1881; and re-
suit, as that did, in the establishment of an
honorable peace. .-N0rt: Day Book.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
COTTON PICKING.

on Wednesday last. 1850 lbs of cotton, by
three hands--Ned, 4O44 Arnold, 4045
Charles, 81. IF any of our neighbors can
beat this, we would be glad to hear Of it
G0lds6oro' TriEaue
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
IIAi(T & BROTHERS
CoLU NTN.

HART. a. BEsOTEsEESs.,
Nnnnfnc"mrerx nnd IVh7les0e and RpfnH Dealers IN
TIN, SHEET IRON IND COPPER WARES
Gas Filters and Plumbers.
ALSO a large assortment of
COOKING. PARLoR d OFFICE STOVES,
suck
The Economist. Royal Cook. Sunrise. Morning Stai
and CIsuns Celebrated Double Oven Range
with hot and cold water fixtures.
Snadford.s Portable EKeater
and Hot Air Furnaces all of which the latest and
most approved patterns
RAGON FLUID l. AMP!
SOME THING NEW!
TX r . e N e L. "A III II .!
KEROSENE OIL AND BURNING FLUID
At Wholesale and Retail.
SILVER LATED WARE!
Such as Cake Baskets, Castors, Table and Tea
Spoons Forks Patent Ice Pitchers, Candle Sticks,
BRIT1NId And PLANLSHED WARE,
Tea and Coffee Pots Walters. Coffee Urns.
Chatting DSnes. Oyster do, Plate
Warmers Cups, ,Spittoons, &C.
CRATES AND FENDEEss:
Hollow and Wooden Ware:
Suction and Force Pumps;
Cistern and Well do
Lead Pipe: Galvanized Wrought Iron DO
Copper and Iron steam thPh%,
India Rubber Hose;
Sheet and Bar Lead
Carriage Bolts
Smith and WessnYr'S Improved Seven Shooters,
Carriages tor -"
HARVEY'S PATENT WASHING MACHINES.
Price Re~ae.c to So
Having purchased from A. Ai;' & >n. ;ei.eot;ra
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

SANTA Rosa FuN.-A hnmourous friend say
that just before Billy Wilson ran away, he
cried: son to the breech!" His shivering
soldiers, however, did not see the point, as Bill
ly's brooches were absent. It is supposed
that the redoubtabe New York rowdy would
have the gallant Confederate commander court
martialled if he could for firing on flag Of
truce
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
NEAR FAIRFAX STATION, VA, !
Oct. 4, 1861. {

Mrs. ---.U0({Qm
With pleasure acknowledge the receipt your
very liberal and most acceptable present to my
Company. Such gift received from any one
would have been appreciated; but coming
it did, from lady Of our town, and withall,
the lady Of our gallant Colonel, it was more
highly esteemed and called forth quite a show
of offeeling. The ardnous duties and almost con-
stant exposure to which the soldier is subjec-
ted is borne not only with patience, but with
checrtulness, when he has such substantial
proof of the patriotic remembrance of those for
whose protection he delights to battle. 1t is
the knowledge Of the glorious fact that the
ladies with them heart and hand that makes
Southern soldiers invincble Backed with
such warm hearts and willing hands defeat
can never sully the honor of flag and
when triumph after triumph shall have won
for us independence and peace, we shall return
with laurels due as much to the ladies Of our
town and State as to our own love Of liberty,
determination and gallantry.
In behalf of my company [ tender you many
thanks and assure you of its high regard and
grateful recollection.
Very respectfully,
J. BkOOBFlELD, Capt Co. D,
9Th Reg. n. G.. State Troops.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
For the Districts.

1st Dist, John Pool, of Pasquotank.
cd q Council Wootcn, of Lenoir.
Sd +" L. NJ. Humphrey, of Onslow.
4th " VIM. Mel. Mckay, Of Cumber
land.
9th g Thos. Bragg of Wake.
9th * Bedford Brown, of Casweli.
7lh /" Alfred G. Foster, of Randolph
9Th (" John Walker, of Meckienburg.
9th Tod R. Caldwell, Of Burke.
9th e" A. S. MerrImon, of Buncombe.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
ANOTHER CAPTURE BY 4 -CONFEDER-
ATE PRIV ATEFR

ArGrsrA, Oct 21.-The Charleston Mercury,
of this morning, says that among other recent
captures by our privateers, is the brig Grenada,
Capt PettergilI, of Portland Maine. Her ma
rlne cargo consists Of sugar, inolasses, mahog-
anY and honey.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

IaFesorsD " learn that D. E. McNair.
Esqef Ha6inssa. late O. s. in company G. of
ziss alil q gnnent of Vols, has been ap.
T95 sss "a ST Isle IT in Co. H., 3rd N c. State
sl.reaas, reT fear fredericksburg Va. This is
m ttifaiTadle appointment, and is the more
S5tss 9siaentary to Mr.. McNair, as it vas wholly
unsolicite. cn his part ~ Standard
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
BANK OF NEWBERN
paw to the bearer on demand
III LTN U HEATS

Charlotte, n 49,
A neat device with appropriate lettering, en-
counterfeit but it has long since gone out of
use, and unsuspecting persons may be very
easily imposed upon by its being filled up and
offered as change in this our day of " shin
plasters" and miserable substitutes.
The balance of the bills, amounting to sew
eral hundred dollars, have been found where
deposited and destroyed. The public will be
watchful as several of the bills were put in cir
culation in Charlotte, last week. Charlotte
Bulletin.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
THE QUOTA OF MEN FOR THE FEDERAL
ARMY

CONCORD, Oct. 17.-1t is now confidently
known that New Hampshire is the Only State
which has furnished her quota of men under
the call of the President.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

(Ohio) Statesman published in 1856, as Col
Fremont's biography. the following:
a son without a father-a husband with
out wcddng-a millionaire without dollar
"a statesman without a speech-a legislator
almost without a vote-a military chieltain
without battle. Make room for Col Free
mont, the gentleman who is never in the right
nlace at the Iirht timeN
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX. Oct 16.-The steamship Arabia
has arrived. She left Liverpool on Saturday,
the 5th, and brings telegraphic dates, ola
Queenstown, of the comerclal business up to
the night of the 9th inst Her intelligence is
two days later than that brougt by the North
American.
The sales of cotton at Liverpool on Friday
were 12, 1000, and or Saturday IL, 900 bales.-
The market closed firm at previous quotations.
Breadstuffs were firm and provisions quiet.
Consols at Liverpool were quoted at 92s
@ss
The Pope of Rome repudiates all COM
promises with the enemies of his Government.
The expedition fitting out in Spain against
Mexico is progressing rapidly and will sail at
an early day.
Mr.. Lindsay, member of Parliament, in re-
cent speech at Sunderland to his constituents,
gave it as his opinion that the English Govern
ment ought to urge the raising of the Ameri-
can blockade, and that England and France
should now consider the expediency Of recog-
nizing the Southern Confederacy. This opin-
ion elected cheers and some Kisses.
The financial depression continues in Pa
ris, and there had been some agitation, ow-
ing to an advance in the price of bread.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

DEATH OF a JrDGE.-We learn that the Hon.
J. NJ. Dick, one of the Judges of the Superior
Court of this State, died the first of last week
while on his Circuit in the Eastern part of the
State. lie was the oldest Judge, by commits
sion. on the Superior Court bench He died
in Gates county, on the 10TH, aged 73 years.
Western Democrat
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
A WORD OF CAUTION,

We were shown, on Saturday last, four
specimens of Bank bills, 64, 124, 25 and so
cents each, printed originally for the Charlotte
branch of the Bank of Newbern, which have
been stolen from their place of deposite by
some person, filled up and put in circulation
in this community. Of course these class of
bills are valueless, and it is likely large
number of the two largest denominations have
been put in circulation, we give description
of them, in order that the public may be
guarded
In the centre Of the bill is the figure of a
female, seated, leaning upon the horn of
plenty" holding in her hand shield, upon
which the denomination of the bill appears, and
on each top corner the corresponding figures
are printed.
The inscription on the face of the bill is
Cashier of the Charlotte Branch
of the
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
ACc0ILNTs FROM THE POTOMAC.

Accounts from the Potomac represent the
headquarters of the Generals Of the severel Di-
visions of the army at Centreville. Our lines
still extend from Leesburg to Acquia Creek,
the enemy occupying a segment of circle this
side of the river. Gen. Evans Brigade is
at Leesburg, on the upper extremity OF the
creScent-EDich. E!r. -
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

NO MORE PASSES TO Go SOUTH.
To save trouble to all concerned, it is Official
ly announced that the Government has ceased
to grant passes to go South thaough the Q. S.
lines.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

THE ACT OF SEeUEsrRArIoN.- CoNsrI-
TuTIoNALITY AND ExPEDIENcY.-Agreeab to
our promise, we commence this morning the
publication. in full, of the arguments before
Judge Magrath, in the Confederate Court, on
the questions raised in reference to the Act of
Sequestration and its administration. The dis
cussion of these questions and the at
tention to the arguments from members
of the bar and the public generally. We
have not undertaken to present our own opin-
ions on the subject, nor do we propose to do
SO, but prefer to leave the decision where it
properly belongs. The counsel engaged are
esteemed in our community as among our
abltst and most distinguished jurists, men
whose motives cannot be questioned, and haV-
ing at heart the maintenance of all the rights
and welfare of the public. We have followed
the order of proceedings had before the Court,
and present this morning three of the argu-
ments, namely, VIM. Whaley and Nelson
Mitchell, Esquires, and the Acting District At
torney Miles.-Courier.
[These three speeches fill closely printed
columns in the Courier.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
EXTRACT FROM A PRIVATE LETTER.
C2fh Porsf ~ n UoY,,t.a..

WILMINGTON. N. c.
eve are pleasantly situated within the cor.
porate liuits of the Town. We have a
coed deal of Measles and DiarrhD in camp
very little else All quiet here-nobody afraid.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
interesting Eetter fro:s. N5anassas

Interesting s/fttCf AEsFEsE 4hRSsAAstsSetS'
For the satisfaction and information OF those
who have friends and relatives in Col. McRae's S
Regiment now near Manassas, the estimabie
lady to whom the following letters were ad-
dressed has kindly permitted us to use them.
Uoi McRae, writing from his camp near Manas
sas, Oct. IS, says:
The army has fallen back to this position
(near Manassas to await the enemy who are
said to be advancing My Regiment has just
gone through the most Iaborious service, and
are literally broken down. On Monday we
constituted the extreme outpost at Barden
Station, the enemy being at Springfield, five
miles off Our duty required night and day
vigilance On Tuesday we came up to camps.
Tuesday night at two o'clock we were ordered
to break up and burn all we could not carry,
to fall back Immediately. We lost almost
everything in the way Of camp comforts and
were obliged to destroy about sirty tents. -
Such scene Of confusion you cannot imagine
roads blockaded with artillery, ordnance,
cavalry, regiments, baggage, wagons stalled
and moving.
When we got to Fairfax Station Wednesday
at daylight, this Regiment was designated to
cover the retreat, and after sending off the
stores to burn the Station. This occupied US
all day. At night we were ordered Io Scum
tcr's Station, miles back, still covering the
retreat-there to remain till all passed by and
then to destroy the Railroad Bridge at that
point. We performed this duty, and yesterday
evening Col. Stuart commanding the out posts
came down and made change position and
draw out in order of battle. just as soon as |
had finished Col. Rhodes came down to relieve
me, and was ordered to march to this camp,
seven miles. We had then had nothing to eat,
except a few hard musty crackers since Tues
day morning. AS the march commenced a
heavy rain set in We marched all night
drenched, and stopped by all sorts Of obsticies !;
and about one o'clock found my men unable
to 90 further Five swollen streams were in
our way. Fortunately I had few matches IN
my pocket; | made them strike fires and
bivoac while rode two miles further
reached the camp, had them a comfortable
meal prepared, had coffee, etc, and sent back
to them. They arc just now coming in-judge
of a soldiers life.
My trunk is saved, but my cot, bedding,
cooking utensils, provisions-all gone. ]
could have saved some of my things, but had
them burned in order to make room in the
wagon to which was entitled for the soldiers
tents The men bear it braveIy-they are
true.
Our position now deem it imprcgnable--
If the foe comes out, and there seems no 9th
er alternative for him, shall strike him a
mortal blow The spirit is up. Many of our
men and officers will ''refuse quarters and de
mand none.''
The following letter. is from the gallant young
Brookfield than whom there is not q braver
or more chivalrous man in the army. The
people of his town and county have just cause
TO be proud of him:
NEAR FAIRFAX STATION, VA, !
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

Col T. N. Parker, of Tarboro', n c., has
been elected Colonel of the Thirtieth Regiment
of North Carolina Volunteers, and is now on
his way to Smithvlle to enter upon the dis
charge OF his duties.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

Col. Z. B. VANCE.-We publish to day two
letters from Col Vanoe-one addressed TO a
friend in Macon County, and the other to the
Editor of this paper Col. Vance, it will be seen,
is most positive in his wish not TO be voted for,
for Cong ess The fact that he is much pressed
to permit his name to be used, shows the great
popularity he enjoys in his District. He de-
serves all the confidence which his late consti-
suents repose in him, for truer or more gallant
man does not live But, under the circumstan-
ces, his friends will best consult his wishes by
voting for some else for Congress.-St"n-
dard.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

For the state az Largo.
Hon. WV. 4. GRAHAM, of Orange.
Hon. DAVID S. REID, of Rockingham.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
WEEKLY PROGRESS
pRTDAY MORNIEG. OCT. 25, 1861.


The papers of the State have been DISCUSSING
the Electoral Ticket for the last few weeks
with considerable life, with view of trying to
hartnonize and we have been looking on with
some anxiety, but in the meantime, saying but
littles They seem now, we are=bappy to say,
to be pretty VIII agreed The Standard and
Register, the two leading journals of the two
old political factions of the State, have agreed
upon ticket. and other papers OF the State, so
FAR as we have seen, pretty generally acqaIesce.
The following is the ticket agreed upon:
TEFE PEOPLES TECAET.
FOR PRESIDENT,
JEFF FER s o N D 4 ? I 8,
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ASoruER-S STRANGE TH1SG.-A shoe nanufac

ACCOMPLISHMENTS THING.-A shoe nanufac-
turer in this town sent to Petersburg, few
DAYS ago, fer lag bristles, for which he paid at
the naoderate price of nine dollars q pound J. =
We will not say that the Southern men are
consumate asses, but really this is 10 bad
Thousands Of pounds of hog bristles are was
ted every butchering season in any one South
crn State Oar people have actually preferred
to by them from tie North rather than be
1T the trouble of jerking them ou5 of the backs
Of their hogs. Willnot our farmers see, here
after, that there is no lack for hog bTlstles :?
Select the largest and pull them before the hog
is scalded. salisbury Watchman.
FIRING BETWEEN A CONFEDERATE
GUNBOAT AND a FEDERAL STEAMER.
MOBILE, Oct 20.-On yesterday, off Ship
Island the Confederate gunboat Florida and
the Federal steamer Massachusetts exchanged
twenty shots, which passed over and fell some
distance from both vessels. Neither Of the
vessels were injured. The Massachusetts
hauled off and the Florida retired.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

THE CONFIsCATION OF A NEW Or
LEANS SHIP.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE surveyor of the
port on yesterday seized the ship Maid of Or
leans, which had just arrived from Liverpool
The vessel is partly owned in New lleaiis.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
ELECTOR8,

1LEYAN NDER H S S1'E Y E n s ,
OF GEORGIA.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

THE YANKEES HOVERING OFF SOUTH
CAROLINA COAST
CHARLESTON, Oct. 21.-It is reported that
in addition to the blockading fleet, a large
steamer transport with Yankee troops is how
ering off the South Carolina coast.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
THE SOUTHERN EPISCOPAL CONV EN-
TION. THIRD DAY

COLUMBIA, Oct. Is.-The proceedings of the
Convention to day were very interesting and an
in ated. The discussion the name, proposed
by the committee on the Constitution and Ca
mons, was resumed.
Bishops Otey, Atkinson, Green, and several
clergymen. strongly favour the name of ' Catho
lie Reformed Church. as more distinctive and
appropriate, and as affording exemption from the
odium of sects, all of which are called {" Protes
attributed by some of these divines to ultra Pro-
tes;anism g Puritansm."
Bishops Elliott, Davis, Lay, Rev Messrs. Ira
pier, Williams, of Virginia, and others, stouty
defend the name of - Protestant" as embodying
perpetual protest against Romanists, and of
'Episcopal,' as expressive of the true mode Of
Church Government.
Rev MIR. Williams said that the change of the
name to Catholic would be going more than
half way to Romanism''
Bishop Meade, of Va, was earnest and solemn
in his protest against the amendment chang
ing the name to Reformed Cathaic Church -
No vote has yet been taken.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

TREATIES WITH THE INDIAN NATIoNs.-The
Fort Smith Times publishhs the following letter
from Mr. J. w. Washburne to the editor, dated
Park Hill, Cherokee Nation, Oct. 5:
Grn. Pike has consumated with the Osages.
Quapaws Senecas and Shawnees, treaties of al
lance s.d frienpship with the Confederate
States On Monday next the Cherokees will al
sign q similar treaty-peace and harmony
prevail. The may unite the two par
ties who have been so long Observed. 1t is to
be devoutly hoped such result may be game;
and though doubter, am of the hopeful.
At all events Gen. Pike has concluded a treaty
of the most liberal character ever acknowlt dged
by them rs is the case 18th all other treaties he
has made 1t is blessing to them that he came
among them.
The Indians are a solid phalanx for the
South.
Gen Pike AID his suite will leave for Fort
Smith on Tuesday.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

Regardless of the Lincoln blockade, we fnd
that some of our King street Dry Good stores,
have received many styles of goods, Gn Eng
lish, French and American fabrics,) not to be
attention to A. F. Brownling's advertisement
IN this DAYS issue Courier.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29

DEATH OF GEN. GRAYSON, OF FLORIDA.
TALLEHAssEE, Oct. 21.-Gen. Grayson died
here this morning at four o'clock.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-10-29
FOR PRESIDENT
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,

JET FER s 0 N D 4 2 I s /,
OF MISSISSIPPI
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-09-26
Meeting at Prattsvilie.7

On last Saturday, we had the
pleasure of addressing a number Of
the citizens of Prattsville. The
meeting was organized by calling j.
). ALLISON, Esq, to the chair, The
meeting was well attended, and the
audience very attentive-the usual
characteristic feature of our meetings
this fall. In fact, the "sober second
thought" is at work. Our friends in
Madison seem to be all right, and we
believe will give a good account Of
themselves on the Sth of October.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-09-26

Tell the Truth.

.
We are informed that some of tie
Republicans of McArthur, are oircn.
lating that we have not paid any ytax.
es for two years, and that the people
shOhld vote iOr q taxpayer, &c, =
Now, the fact is, we have paid more
taxes, in proportion, to our wealth,
than any man, perhaps, in the county,
1t is true, we were. not able TO- pay
taxes due, and, of course, our proper.
ty is bound for taxes and penalty Of
delinquency. We have, paid bepd,
reds Of dollars. into the treasury ipihe
past eight years, and no rgGI1 nor the
State either, haslsstcoRs cent by us.
Can these men, who are circulating
these small reasons forinOt voting foP
US, say as much q t9,7',aoa mild
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-09-26

-. n y
PURIFY THE BLcoD--Dr. WerUer's Med
'cine's for HuHiOrs. valuable medl.
cines have achieved a complete triumph in
eradieating hgno;s af all kinds from the hu.
man sysiehl. They were introduced to the
public some six years since, and have been
used with entire success. The Canker and
Salt RheGna tSythp" isL taken internally,
which cleanses the blood by throwing i'm
puritjes lo, the surface, when .lbe Cerate is
appfedAexterHalIys and aAJthe eruptionsare
destroyed. and health and beauty restored.
Their astonishing success has called ont
many ignorant pretenders, who have intro
duced their wonderful productions to the
public. They are out in almost every
form, from PanOceas down to Pills; and all
for humors, (of course they are)
Sold by medicines dealers generally.
Sep. 5-4w.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-09-26
lnn&Rtia[ r5hAthitsIl1

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SIlTrO-o~sH-r)~ll~~>
Wac IS rMFsoY YIsSLfw, ,!-RAs this ques-
thas alSdis olady HaIoI 6r RiAaRss ol1 lIhif-
\, years, has pnliypgly devoted etiime Oad
fdlshS asa Female physician and nurse,
ptinejpa1ly, ,amoBg children She has es-
pe6iaily studied the Consultation and wants
Of this numefou class so generally overlook
ed or carelessly yotteated by the faculty in too
HG4nyI insiapresl and, asa result OF this ef-
fort, and practical knowledge obtained in a
lifetime spent as nurse aud physician. she
has ompo1nded a Soothing Syrup, for child
rem teethingg Itoperates like mi kie---giye
ing rest and-heallh, and is, moreover, sur
to regulate the b0wles. In consequence Of
this article, ,Mrs, Winslow is becoming world
renowned as bepelactor of her race child
rem certainly do rise up and bless her; espe-
GialIy is this the case in this city Vast
quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily
sold and usedihere. olthas got 20 be.a com
mon remark, 81 had rather depend on MIS-
Winslow's Soothing Syrup fetdmy.children,
than TO have the iullted. ADVISE Of the medi-
cal faculty Of the city, we think ,Mrs.
WinskrwIhas imnSrtAiized, her naNe BY this
invaluable article, and we sincerely believe
thousands Ofehildreh have been saved from
anenrly grave by It's timely use,aHG that
millEons yet unborn Wiil. state its benefits,
and unilein calling her blessed. No mother
hasfdlschafged her duty. 10 her suffering lit
tie one, in our opinion, until she has given
i the benefit of Mrs, Winslow's Soothing
Syrup: Try Ii, mothers TRY IT Now,--
LADIES Visitor, New York City.I
.Septr5--AW.... -
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-09-26
Challenge for HllensYiile.

! lEswRh p fhnnOHhcstlist Ihaic
Allensyihe, ID Saturday, as we are
eneaEsed Q &@sss th9RBeh64atic
Union Meeting Of Booths on that
day. , This wes regret a aP TweO aTo
ready and Wiling, at all times, 10
meet any gentleman, when we can do
50, in defence Of our principles. This
Is well known to tbs people Of Vim.
ton county. We base our political
action npon the Constitution of our
country, and will never take any pp-
sltion antagonistie to it. This BShs
Spur fir" HorthaA can say VIC are 60.
ing to shuhp any discussion.