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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

GArEsvILLE, Nov. 10Th, 1861.

Mr.. EDITOR a LARGE concourse of people as
semble4 at Kittreis Church, for the purpose o.
presenting q Flag to the Pamela Guards" The
meeting commenced with prayers, held By the
Rev. MIR. Speight. The Flag was presented by
one of the Old North States most beautiful, and
accomplished daughters, Miss Sallis 81. Cross
We are at q loss for words to express our admira-
ton of this highly intellectual lady. Her voice
is musical. her delivery energetic. her language
chaste and rich. 1t was received by our Captain.
Vim I. Parker. accompanied by several eloquent
speeches from Lieutenants Gatlingsand Hays, Ser
gesnts Boushall and landing.
After epjo' ing this intellectual feast, we were
invited to a long table, filed with every luxury
the appetite can crave. The culinary requirements
0. the ladies in the vicinity of Kittrels are very
extensive Certainly wehave never seen a better
prepared dinner in Q long while.
We had the pleasure of attending two tableauxs
at the above mentioned place. and can truly say.
that the programme was splendid. Every one
enjoys himself finely. Tbs sum of $50 was rails
ed At the tableaux, which kill be spent for the
benefit of the "Panola Guards"
When we get upon the : war tented field" and
see our flag floating proudly in the breeze we
shall think of the fair ones by whom it was given,
AID of those who with their soft jewelled hands
made the clothing given us by the county.
Language is inadequate to express how CRATE
fulWe feel to the ladies Tor their kindness to u.s.
IF patriotism did not burn strong enough in our
bosDms to kindle the fire of opposition and hatred
TO our enemies. I am sure gratitude ought. We
firmly believe the women OF the South are m re
patriotic. and greater lovers of liberty, than the
" Lords of Creation" and had they remained neu
tral or Indifferent. we might now DO wearing Old
, Abe's yoke of bondage; and bowling TO the man
I dates OF his unscrupulous hirelings.
E We can never repay the patriotic ladies of Gates
for their generosity to Us, but we will by the as
, sisanc e of an Omnipotent Ruler. drive the base
= invader back from our sunny land to their OWE
. deno ralized North.
And should We fall on the battle field, or TIT
hand of disease lay as in a soldiers grave, Nc
o shall die with the happy consciousness that orr
" poor lives have been sacrificed in the Defence OF
Of our beloved South and her lovely daughters
CoWPEE,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

NJ. p. CONFERENCE.-THE thirty sixth session
Of the North Carolina Annnal Conference Of the
NJ. 2. Church will be held at Tahcr naels meeting
house, Guilford county, on the 9th, instant, ..atl2
o'clock. NJ. Those coming by public conveyance
from the south viii arrive at Greensborcugh on
the 18th at lo4 u. m, and these coming from the
east at II p. m, on the freight and passenger train
where they will meet conveyancss to take them
TO Conference.
JOSEPH CAUSEY, gupt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27
OBITUARIES.

At a meeting of the Chatham Boys" at Camp
Wilkes on BOgue Island. on the 18th inst, fer the pur-
pose of paying the last sad tribute of respect to the
memory ofJohn Z. Matthews, decd. 1st Lieut., of the
Company, resolutions were adopted, testimonial OF
his worth as an efficient officer and a brave soldier,
and OF his untiring efforts to contribute to the wants
and comforts of the men under his command. The
sympathies and coincidence OF the Company were also
rendered to the bereaved family Of the deceased, in
our columns preclude the publication OF the proceed
ings in FULL
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

MANASSAS, Nov. 19.-There was another skirmish
last evening near Falls Church. Our advanced forces
took 10 prisoners and killed ) or 6 of the enemy. Two
of our cavalry were killed and two or three wounded.
One of the killed was named Chicester-the name of
the other is unknown.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

The official list of our killed wounded and missing
at the battle of Belmont, sums up as follows:-killed
95, wounded 37a, missing 117-Tota $50. The federal
loss was three times our own, more than 200 being
killed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

TNHE OFFICERS, MEMBERS and REPRESENTATIVES
of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina are hereby
informed that the annual communication OF this
MASONIC BODY will be held in this City, On Monday
evening the 2nd Of December next, at Z O'Clock for the
transaction of business.
The Officers of the Subordinate Lodges are reques
ted to attend in person, or cause proper delegates TO
be appointed in conformity with the constitution and
general regulations Of the Grand Lodge.
WILLIAM 7. Balm, Grand Secretary.
Raleigh, Oct. IS, 1851, Std.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-11-27

The length of the Presidents Message com pei.
US to condense our Army Correspondence this
week. We give, however, all items Of special in
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
THE LATE BATTLE IN MISSOURI.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

The 81 Louis DemOcra, Oi Wednesday contains a
few additional particulars of the recent battle be-
tween Lyon and McCulloch, in Southwest Missouri
On Friday the I'd inst, Gen. Lyon, hearing that
Ben McCulloch and his Southern hordes Were ap-
proachng TO give him battle, ordered his men nnder
arms and marched out to meet him.. On approaching
a ravine known an Dugs Spring, the enemy was dls-
covered ia large force ana marshaled IN battle array
Our force was 1900, that Of Ben McCulloch iJ,O0o
The engagement opened by Lyons artillery,
wh n WAS promptly replied TO by the enemy.
After eome hard fighting, in which the artillery Of
LYON proved its superiority the enemy retreaed with
a loss OF 40 killed and Al wounded. Our loss is 8
killed ard 80 wounded. We took eighty stand OF
arms fifteen horses and WAGONS and other trophies.
The advantages Of cavalry exhibited in this con-
test. During he engagement small squad OF Dragons
made sudden charge upon o column OF the enemy
numbering some 1000. The suddenness of the onset
created stampede among the infantry, and our boys
cut their way through them and came back with the
loss Of i've of their number.
Gen. Lyon is said to be strongly posted, and ms
camp is in close proximity TO the Rebels. battle
was monentary expected. Springfield was IN state
of great excitement Only four companies OF infantry
two cannon and six hundred Home Guards were lett
in the city,
"An incident occurred in the battle which indicates
the character of the foe have to contend wiIh One
of Col Sigel's leuenauts had prostraed Secession
list who then begged for quarter, which the chlVs-
rous lieutenant granted him. but as soon as the Oldck
hearted Rebel reaiued his feet he seized hs gun and
sho, bia oenerons foe but the lieutenant killed him
and TWO other Secessioniss, and rode back, when he
fell from bis horse and died in two hours.
The Secessionsts they say are deternined 20 take
Sn,inc6eld on account OF its determined Union seni.
nenl II is said there is body Of some tive thousand
men thirty miles west who are coming to attack the
tawup
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
al causes could and should be eradcated fcou our

real csusee could and should be eradicsted fcou our
army.
system Of strict discipline and thorough drill has
been throughout the command of Gen. Banks
and our army here has regularly settled down into
Camp of Instruction. The soldiers have little no
access to whisky, aud the temperance of the whole
body Of troops is highly oommendable. While the
drunken rows, lawlesS violence and oa(ng degrada-
ton which disgraced the army when the column was
1piog under mmand of Gen. Patterson at Chambes-
burg.
The line Of pckets of Gen. Bankss command now
extends 20 miles on the Potomac, from Wiiliamspod,
twenty odd miles above here, till they meet with those
Of Gen McClellan.s command, as many miles below.
The pcke;s aud mounted guerrilla scouts of the rebels
are seen along this whole distance, or less, daily,
and occasionally fatal compliments exchanged, bu
we have no knowledge Of the enemy in force at
any point, or of any threatening demonstration which
makes it all likely that this column will be disturbed
before il is fully formed and ready for active opera
tions, when Gen. Scott shall order hs grand combined
advance into the heart of the Kingdom of Cotton, there
to dethrone forever the arrogant monarch who has
dared to set himself up as king Of all the world.
The railroad bridge ut Harpers Ferry is new being
rebuilt by Mossrs. Bolman i Taggart of Baltimore,
contractors TOR the Company but it is not true, as
stated BY telegraph that any soldiers have been de-
tailed Oh this wo.k. They all actively engaged in
perfecng their drill and performing extensive aud ar.
dIous picket duty.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10

two and half years in constant service, and that
during that time repairs Of any nature have been
made upon her. This should be remedied at once. AS
she is now it is not possible to get more than i've or
six knots out of her under steam when, on the other
hand If she is in good rm twelve or thirteen KNOTS
under steam and sail, can easily be obtained.
II ia somewhat strange that neither the Niagara nor
Mississippi both of which have been laying at Pensa'
cola for some time past have not been around this Sec
ton of the gulf We have not seen our flag officer In
an age but he has been within ITO miles of us all the
time These two vessels could not be of any service
in case Gen. Baxton Bragg should attack Fort Pick
ems, for the simple reason, they are OF such heavy
draft they could not cross the bar. 1t will require at
least six steamers to thoroughly blockade these passes.
Since we have been here we have taken as prizes
nine vessels laden with wine, brandies, &C., and
sent them to Key West for trial. The capturing OF
these vessels and conscatng their cagoes trouble the
Rebels vastly, as 80 soon as you stop their grog
they bitterly lament.
The TRIBUNE is all the 60 with our men, in fact,
with all the upon the different vessels here am
constrained to believe it occupies the place Of its
cotemporaries did come time since. 1t is one of the
most amusing sights in the world to see with what
ayidy it is grasped and read whenever it arrives.
Several copies were left up at Pilot Town the
other day. and the inhabitants were very much pleased
to get them.
The name that has been given US by the rebels IL
Lincolns Black Fiend Of the Gulf Well perhaps
we deserve it.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
An INCIDENT.

The train which brought the litl Regiment Of Mas
,acbuse,ts away from Boston halted for come minutes
ON the Charles River Bridge, fourteen miles this sac
If Bo.ou where many Of the soldiers got out. In the
interval another train came along, aud the bridge beng
,ciie narrow with double track over II, the soldiers
tc,upe,ed aside James Stevens Of Lawrence eyaded
fine locomotive by moving backward, and before OBJ
rpg the character OF tie bridge, felt his heels de-
sc1n1ipo over the edge. SO suddenly was the engine
o the sn, that no time had been left 20 rccross the
,rack Bva quick movement Of the body, Stevens
.uoeee3ed in diving into the water without injury, the
distance down being 30 feet, and the depth Of water IL
feet There were rocks only few feet on each f1de
Of where he struck which might lave shattered the
,5vsn,urer 70 pieces Stevens took the accommodation
.,o;n 70 Mansfield aud arrived at the Park Barracks
eo,r hours befoe bis regiment. He had been reported
killed
DESERTIONs.
The State and Fed.ral authorities have deiermined
In viey of tie many deseriOn', 90 trcty ehIorUe iHI
arnly ,egul tioDs that poat al deheIseIs gu Y
in tls city ale 10 be arrested by the ponce lucy
can also Be arrested by citizen, who theh
"a bonns Of $50 for each deserter This snm ~ ne-
ducted from the pay OF the deserter. All holdlers
absent without leave viii be at once taken 10 oo'oi
rsIsland - here they viii be tired by couIsA1 'I
The palatipg circumstances generally PLEADED are
that families home in need, and the absence
without leave bad for its object their rehei'
THE UNION GUARD, col. JOACHisissEN' =.
medical examination of number OF the recruits
OF this regiment made at the quarters lNatonsi
Gardens, West Foty-iourth street, Mr.. Seebach =
establshment) by DIR. Percy. But two were feJeeied
on account OF disability.
CAMERON RIFLES.
To-day the camp of this fine regiment, at the United
States Arsenal in Hudson City, promises TO present
lively appearance great concert is to be given this
afternoon, at O'Clock, by their splendid regmental
band consisting of q pieces, and great number Of
friends of the regiment will be drawn to Camp
Beige"
ZOUAyES.
A ieepram Last evening" IRON Washington, an
,,on,eed tbe constant c0nyaleseeDce OF Col Noah l..
Torrham Of frst Dre Zouaves. Lieut.. .-Col. John a.
r"anier oe Tie sa,ue rcginent, who is now in this
ore erabei 10 slate il also rapidly improyiug
from q tegese attach Oh typa9ii fever.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
LEY 1'elrrrauh.I
SisDr Hoo1, Md, Friday Aug. 9, ls'

S,sDr Hooe, Md Friday Aug. 9, 1861.
Gen Stone has been assig igned a separate command
10 he stationed the Point Of Rocks, where It pre-
suned tue rebels intend ultimately to establish strong
battery TO intercept transportation OF supplies and
troops from Baltimore to the Lower Potomac.
Col. Hamilton Of the ID Wisconsin has been ap-
pointed to tue command Of the third brigade Of this
division in place of Gen. Stone, transferred to the
Point Of Rocks.
The report OF yesterday, purporing that two Rebel
regiments, with six guns were approaching from
Leesburg toward the Point of Rocks, is dscredited
That point is now guarded by the New-York 18th,
Col. Donnelly, strengthened by detachmens from
other regiments. The section of Virginia opposite the
Point Of Rocks through which the enemy must pass to
attack us, is thoroughly secuted day and night.
Tie Medicine Puryeyors Department has been re-
moved from Hagerstown to Frederick, Nd. Orders
have been Issued for the removal of the General Hos
pal to the same place. The latter will be located at
the old State Barracks, built by the English in l775,
which are sill in good condition.
Last evening Major Doubleday's siege battery was
tried upon Loudon Hights Shot and shell were
thrown over the summit from smooth-bore guns,
while the Eagle Rock Flint pinnacle Of the mountain
was successfully struck and shattered by the percns-
sion shells Of the Enfield gun. The estimated range Of
the latter shots is of l. miles.
The accuracy elected bursts Of applause from the be-
holders.
Good health and discipline prevails in all the en-
campments
Col. Mann's ID Pennsylvania regiment now prom
ises 10 become very Efficient General satisfaction ex-
is,s since the reception Of new muskcs aGd better
quality Of food Additional clothing and shoes are
now on the way from Pennsylvania for this reg
Reconnaissance by the Engineer Stas are daily kept
up Weak points have been strengthened by additional
forces.
The Point of Rocks prisoners are still in custody.
Runors as to the movements Of the enemy in this
vicinity are plentiful bat very unreliable.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
VIGILANCE.
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTHERN KANSAS.

LFAVEyWORTn, FRIDAY, Aug. y I8bI.
We have intelligence from Southern Kansas that
great excitement prevailed there owing TO the actions
of hslf-breed Cberokees and white outlaws from
Arkansas aud Missouri headed by John Matthews, a
leader from the Usage Country.
1t is reported that men have been killed. and sixty
families driven from the Cherokee neutral land, who
have taken refuge in Humboldt, Kansas. The out
laws threaten an attack upon the place.
message has arrived here requesting assistarce
from The Government.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10

RocKAwAY SEA-BArHISG.-This delightful and noes
sea-beach this season. receiving than ito asuai
share Of public favor The hotel ACCOMMODATIONS 'i.o
are very satisfactory to visitors; and the beach is easy
and speedily reached BY railroad from the South Ferry
Brooklyn, to jamaica and by regular line Of stages.
from Jamaica to ROekaway, running connection with
the railroad BY means of this eom'n0,O ~, me.
mept, families can live at the beach, aa CIV c.-.s.
can be in the city during the day ana nw;II -
lies in the afternoon, night, and mo'' ,,o.,b f.rs
seen by our advertising columns '""'
Is but SIxrYCESrs,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE UPON A Ma
TIONAL HYMN.

The undersigned, having been requested to act as a
Committee apon Prize National Hymn, accepted the
office donbtfuly, and with some reluctance. They
doubted the efficacy OF the means proposed to the end
which was sought: they reluctant to assume the
function of deciding for their feowcitizens question
which il seemed to them could only be settled BY gen.
eraI consent and the lapse Of tme And deeply AS the
events Of the present morneutous period of cur ooun-
trys history stir the beaT. OF every sr1e American,
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
MINISTER TO VIENNA.

The Presens aud Secretary of State decided
to appoint J. Lathrop Motley, the historian
Minister to Vienna
REBEL STEAMER DRIVEN BACK.
The rebel steamer George Page lately ras out
Of AcQuia Greek, but was at once engaged by
the ice-boat and compelled to put back.
REINFORCEMENT OF REBEL BATTERIES.
Five boats of armed men were seen q few
nights ogo TO cross from the MarJland side to
White House where batteries are reported to be
going Up.
EN-NiEISTER FAULKNER.
Ex-Niaister Faulkner ia here set!iog his ac-
counts at the State Department.
RETURN o? PRINCE NAPOlEoN.
Prince Napoleon returned tonight from his
trip to Manassas.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
lBY Tele.raph.l

BOsTON, FTIuAYi aug. y IoOI.
A letter from merchant Of this city, dated New
Orleans July 81, states that the pryateer steamer
McRea ran the blockade Oh the Both.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
FIRST REGIMENT or IRISH ARTILLERY.

The Hon. James Wadsworth having beeu obliged.
from professional and peronal considerations, de-
cline the Coonelcy Of this regiment the comaand has
been preferred to and accepted by Col. Il. Porter
Col. Porter is thoroughly trained solder, having
served with marked distinction in the Crean war aud
in the armies of Northern Italy. His field officers and
stall will be composed of officers who have already
seen service and under his active supervision it Is ek-
pected that the Irish Artillery will qte up to
the requirements OF the new regulations.
BRITISH yoLUNTEERS-A DISHONEST PAY
MASTER.
Last night at O'Clock, 5. NJ Saunders, the iste
Paymaster OF this houri.hing organization, ar
rested for appropra,ing the funds collected from the
merchants and Others of NewYork to his own private
amounting to $500 Police Jurtioc Roerum held the
accused to bail in the sum of 81 600 to answer the
charge.
BROOKLYN MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Col Graham, who has been authorized by the Sec
retary Of War to raise u cavalry resmest OF l,UOo
men within forty DAYS finds the work np-hill busi-
ness NOT being sustained by his regimeat the 'othl,
and hiss abandoned the enterprise, al least for The
present. .
The following is the copy Of the note received by
the wife of Col A. NJ. Wool YESTERDAY IL IS without
Signature hut bears the Endorsement Of the Adjutan-
General of the Confederate States forces NJ Manass-
sUsPkSsioS BRIDGE HEAoaU.RTEAs tarB RssIsKsr.
VIRGINIA, Julye6 lGol
Col A. N. Wood Of Brooklyn s seriously wounded and
p.ore but "a We kindly and endey cared tor His snrg-o.
br (slghy woundsd il with hEa and thinks the
Colouers wounds not fsa the utmost care ana ae
giving 40 quarters for Col ood Pease forward ts
iutellg to hi. family IN brookiyn T. Burton smith,
private q the regiment, is with the Oolonei:"
some of the members of the l4th Regiment who re-
treated TO Brooklyn after the battle Of Buii Rug ana
who had been posted deserters, have returned To
camp and resumed duty.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
NIMSS LIGHT BATTERY.

Boston, Friday, Aug. =, I6tI.
Nimss light battery left about O'Clock this moni'
inc. by the Stonngton route, for tue seat OF war.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-10
,,,s Democrats and true Americans, if there are

sn Intelligent correspondent writes US as fol-
iowa:
co..ble 10 Blockade effectively 'he cOss Of North
Wiit be more easy ssu each inlet protected 10y
ba,tery1 Let force be sent imedSey to occupy aud
fy III, four nlets between Cape Henry Snd Cape LooAo7
ed 20 scal up the coast OF the State"
We know nothing on this subject except that
there ought to be a blockade, and give the ideas
Of our correspondent for what they may be worth'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-07-06


SUNBURY STEAM FERRY
AND To WINGB COMP ANY.
TRAVELLERS and others are respectfully
u informed that the subscriber, in order 10 ac.
ccmmodate the public and facilitate travel, has
redused the rates Of. ferrisge at his ST'nh Al
FERRY, over the Susquehanna, at Sunburv, and
will carry Passengers, Horses, Carriages, and
other vehicles, a: the following rates. viz:
Foot Passengers each cents
Horse and Rider, IS "
Horse and Buggy, 25
Two II orse Conveyance, 40
Farmers and others, wishing TO transport Coal
and Produce, can make arrangements at si
lower rates.
large. safe and commoaious Steamboat will
rnn regularly and promptly ut all hours of the
day, and to accommodate those who desire to al.
tend the Churches at Sunbury and Selinssrovc,
the Boat will run on Sunday.
The Steamboat will run from Market Street
Warf; and promptly convey Passengers Een:
both sides Of the River, without delay.
The Steam Ferry now affords not only safe
and convenient transit over the SusquehahIa,
but also a pleasant and agreeable ride.
IRAT. LEMENT, Lessee and Propriei2r.
Sunbuty, May 25, 1861,