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Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
For the Progress.
GoLDsBoRo', Nov. s6th, 1861.

Dear Progress A most terrible tragedy was
enacted in the streets of this place on yesterday
The actors were VIM. Privitt, Sr., and his son
William, Ga youth of about Il years of age.) VIM
Woodard and ID. Haniey Some twelve or
fifteen shots were exchanged by the parties; one
of which took effect in Mr. Privitss head killing
him almost instantly. Mr. Woodard received
several slight wounds about the face and neck
while the clothes of others bore evidence of the
craftsmanship of the belligerents Hanley, who
fred the fatal shot that deprived Privitt of his
life, has been admitted to bail for his appearance
at our next Superior Court It is thought by
some, who seem to be cognizant of the facts in
sla4a case, that it is Of excusabe homicide Of
course, a judicial investigation will settle that
point.
We are anxious to learn the verdict of the
court-martal in the of the gallant Singe
tary. How strikingly does his daring conduct
ana restless anxiety TO do something for his
country, contrast with the conduct vfs7me who
unnecessarily remain ut home, and neither con-
tribute muscular nor pecuniary aid in defence Of
their country. Yours, SC,
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
ARRIVA OF THE REBEL PRISONERS AT
FORT WARREN. BOSTON.

We find in the Boston Journal, (says the
Charleston Courier, the following account of
the arrival oil the prisoners frczn Forts LAfay-
cite and Columbus at Fort Warren sittl-
ated ON Georges Island, in the harbor OF Bos-
ton:
The steamer arrived at the fort at hslt.past
Ave o'clock, having on board 100 political pris,
ouers at Fort Lafayette 633 of the prisoners
taken at Hatteras Inlet, and SO men, invalids
and others from Bedloes Island the whole under
guard of one hundred and twenty six men and
eight officers.
Among the prisoners are Ex-Gov. MoreheAd,
of Kentucky, who, on his last visit to Boston,
was received with national salute Charles j.
Faulkner, ex-Minster to France Mayor
Brown, of Baltimore the members OF the Ma
ryland Legislature; Marshal Kane, Of Balti-
more; Colonel Pegrain, taken prisoner in
Western Virginia by General McCleians Com.
Barron, Colonel Morton, and ~ officers from
Hatteras; Colonel Tyler, of the rebel army
and host of equelly noted individuals. The
North Carolina prisoners taken at Hatteras
were divided into ten companies, styled the
Washington Grays, Lcnoir Guards, Tar River
Boys, North Carolina Defenders Roanoke
Guards, Jonesboro' Guards Hertford Light In
fantry, Independent Grcys, Hamilton Guards
and - Guards.
The prisoners were quiet, and obeyed all or
ders promptly. They marched into the fort
ana Were assigned QuarterS-tnrec companies
in the Southern front and one in casemate
the Northern side of the fort. Thernajority Of
the men were young, mere boys, who, in spite
of their mis- fortune, maintained a defiant and
indifferent demeanor.
Ex-Minister Faulkner wore straw hat and
appeared decidedly seedy, while Marshal Kane
who wore kossuth hat, turned up on ons
sidn, and strobe about with jaunty, careless
air, as if he was selecting rooms at hotel
The majority of the officers seemed to view
the whole affair as business like pro-
ceeding, in which their only stake was the
loss or gain of comfortable habltation during
the war.
Some of them regard their stay at Fort War.
rem only temporary and expect to 60 still
further North, the ruanor having reached them
that the Government intend to send them to q
fort on Lake Erie.
1t is understood that no vessels, boats, &c. will
be allowed to land at the fort without special
permission, under penalty of Imprisonment of
all parties on board. There will be no visit
ing days" henceforth at the fort, except by
persons having business, or are permitted by
proper authorities.
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the guidance, or presence, in many instances,
of either uaster or oyerseer.
In conclusion, [ would respectfully advise
that all planters and overseers, who are not
mustered into service, and are owners or
agents of property upon the main land, should,
without delay, return to their several neigh
borhoods, and thus by their presence prevent
a recurrence of that excitement among their
people which has been due in great measure
to their absence.
With much respect, your obtserv't,
THos. F. DRAYToN,
Brigadier General Commanding,
Sd Military District, Department S. G.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
THE LATEST FROM PENSACOLA.

PENSACOLA, Nov. 25.-Nothing of interes t
occurred yesterday afternoon, last night, or to-
dly. What has caused the suspension of hos
t,lities We are unable now to state.
THE annexed is an official dispatch received
last evening at the War Department:
O'BANNoNvILLE (aear PoasdcoEa,) O'Clock
Z. IL, Nor. 25.-The enemy seep4s to be
satisfied, aud does not re open their fire, They
have fired into our hospital, but my sick had
all been removed. Many hot shot and innu-
merable shells were thrown into the navy-yard,
with comparatively little damage.
(Signedl BRAXTON BRAGG
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03

4 FURIOUS FIGHTING PARsoS.-A Columbus
correspondent Of the Montgomery Advertiser;
describing the battle of Belmont, gets rather
heavily on" Parson Brady Pity the good man
should have got so very angry:
1t would be futile to partlcularize instances
of bravery and desperate courage evineed by
our gallant troops in the field. Let few
suffice. Parson Brady, of Tappin's Regiment.
after shooting two of the enemy, seized another
by the shoulder and with one stroke Of his
bowie cut his throat from ear to ear, and then
rushing on the retreating foe, he exi
claimed: $50 to hell, you id sons of bit
cAes!" The boys tease the Parson very much
for this rather unusual manner of dismisging &
an audience
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
THE CAPTURE OF MASON AND SLIDELL.
[From the New Orleans Delta

It is idle fer our Journals to assume the vica-
rious province of e. pressing indignation At this
insult to the British flag, and this outrage upon
British neutrality 1t Great Britain were weak
mower. struggling against odds to maintain her
rightfu position among the community of ma
tions, we might well be indignant at this blow to
her rights and her honor, and would be called
upon to offer her sympathy But Great Brit
ain is perfectly able to take of herself. She
is strong enough in actual power to resent this
insult efectually and summarily, if she chooses,
and she may think she is strong enough in pres.
tioe and character to be able to submit TO It, If
policy dictates such a course without
etrimeut to her honor or her interests. 1t is
time that the South should leave England aud
other European powers to settle their own ques-
tons with the North, and shall proceed to fight
out this war though Europe. in diplomatic
point of view, were erased from the map of the
world
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CONTRIBUTION.

CAMP GArL1N, Nov. 26th, 1851.
The receipt of four pair socks and two pair
of blankets from Mrs. e. j. Ward, of Onslow
county. for the benefit of the Southern Rights
Infantry" volunteers from said county, is
hereby ckn,wledged, for which they tender
their most sincere and heartfelt thanks.
0NSLOW VOLUNTEERS.
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THE FIGHT AT GUYANDOTTE.

The Lynchburg Republican, of the 23d inst
contains the following in regard 10 the taking
possession D: Guyandotte by the ConftderateS
We have published several accounts of the al
fair from Yankee sources, but do not recollect
to have seen anything i'll regard to it from our
own side;
On the 9th inst, Col. Clarkson of the caval-
ry, from Gen. F!oyd's Brigade, marched some
two hundred miles to Guyandotte, and con-
pletely surprised the Yankee troops in the
town, numbering two hundred and fifty, under
the command of Col haley, one of the trail
tor mlmbers Of Congress. elected from West
tern Virginia. Col. Clarkson arrived at the
village about O'clock A. NJ, took possession
of the bridge and cut off all the retreat The
fight lasted about one hour the Yankees fight
lug from the houses and places IF concea. .mcnt
He took nInety-eight prisoners, killed forty,
wounded fifty, and caused many to be drowned
who took to the river for escape. Only some
forty Of the whole saved their bacon. We al
so captured two hundred and fifty Enfield ri
Hes 50, 900 worth of clothing, thirty cavalry
horses, and various other plunder, valued at
$50, 900. We lost two men killed and fve
wounded. The people OF the town received
our men with great cordiality, and gave them
fine supper. They remained until eight o.
clock next morning, and returned to General
Floyd's camp with all their trophies of victory
The enemy soon after took possession Of the
town and burnt it, Both officers and men be-
haved Well, and especially gallant was the con-
duct OF Col Clarhson, LIeutenant-Colouel Jen-
kins, Capt. Pate, and others. The Yankee
Colonel was taken prisoner, and, being placed
on his parole OF honour, managed to make his
escape on the march.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03

Gen. Robt. w. Higgins, lawyer of some
prominence in Alabama, died at the residence
of his brother-in-law, in jackson county, Ala,
on the 18th inst. Gen. H., at the beginning
Of the war, raised company for the defence
of the South, which be commanded, and while
in service contracted the disease which resulted
in his death:
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
THE ENEMY H0VERING OFF SAVANNAH.
THE SEIZURE OF OUR COMMISSIONERS.

It was currently reported yesterday that IN
formation had reached here, through Northern
papers of late date, that Lord Lyons had
made formal demand upon the Lincoln Gov
ernnent for the release and rendition OF our
Commissioners at present confined in Fortress
Monroe AS the report obtained yesterday an
extensive circulation in official circles, we men
ton it, without, however, having been able to
verify it or to trace it up. except to secondary
sources of information.-Rich. ET.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING
TIL E WEEKLY PROGRESS.

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tract by the year and advertise in both weekly anu
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above
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
BYJ. L. PENNINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. 27, 1861.

4 CHANGy.-At the close of the present year
the Greensboro 7rmes having completed its
sixth volume, will be discontinued and a new
paper entitled 'The Way of the World will
be issued from that Office. The FIRST volume
of the World will be issued the End day of
January next.
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from the New Orleans Crescentl

The Government of England has expressed
neither sympathy, extended any encourage
ment or support express Implied, to US SINCE
our Declaration of Independence. On the con-
trary the weight of her influence, when exercised
at all has been thrown in favor Of the North She
has departed from fixed, well established rue,
in one case Wren party, in some beggarly, lg-
noraut South or Central American State, of two
or three hundred thousand miserable inhabitants,
establishes a de factO Government, England at
once recornizes it. Such has been the invaflable
custom for more than one thiId Of century. But,
when millions of united, intelligent. brave and
wealthy Southerners, declare their independence
with one accord establish free Government, and
maintain their position victoriousy for months,
giving unmistakable assurance of ability to do 1t
for ali time to come, this English Government, for
some cause or other cannot. or at least will not,
do unto us as she has frequently done unto 9th
ers who had no claims either to respecta blllty,
intelligence strength, commercial Importance.
We shall never achieve our independence OF
the North by foreign aid Nor ought we to expect
it. Our own strong arms and unquailiLg hearts
must accomplish that object. We have no other
safe, earthly reliance.
OF course we would be delighted if John Bull
would take it into his head to make the insult
offered his flag pretext for inhlcting condIgn pun
ishment upon Lincoln's ocean hordes. But Johh
will not do anything of the sort, unless he Is
forced to it. or sees that he can make great
deal of money by it. Just now the cotton famine
in Manchester, etc g, is becoming oppressive, and
in a fow weeks will become terrible. The long
manufacturing pole may stir up the old fellow to
DO good act once in his life. We shall see:
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
SOUTHERN PRISONERS RELEASED.

The Southern prisoners, held in the old capitol
at Washington, were released on the 10th, after
taking the oath not to fight against the North du-
ring the war:
j. w. Brant, J. B. Buckley. Randolph T Gray
T A. Hammer James Kershaw. 4. l: Holiness
W. c. Rapphers, of Ga. Wm. Davis, N e.; Jas
Skies, S. c.; J. s Burk, j. w. Davis, ) u.
Howard J. O. Perkins, VIM. a Prince, Robert
Paulding, j. S. Walker, Of Ala; Thos Hart
NJ. t. OEkeefe, of La. Richard I. Poole, j. u
DriscolI, IL. II. Knott, Saml Z: Faden, A Z.
Landstreet, Edgar N. Haycock, VIM Mallon' >
T. Moss, A. G. Tyler, of Va. and George Howard
of Maty land.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03
HOW MCCLELLAN CANE TO BE THE
SUCCESSOR OF GEN. SCOTT

The Northern press is quite prolific in the
reasons assigned for Mcclellan becoming tho
Commander IN Chief upon the resignation Of
Gen Scott from active service. Tho Cincin-
natl Inquirer says that it occurred in this
wise
At the outset Of the rebellion we had but
two Major Generals, Windfeld Scott aud Da-
vid Twiggs the former Of whom, by virtue OF
his seniority was the Commander in Chief
The title of Lieutenant General conferred up-
on Scott 6y Congress- gave him additional
command, but increase of dignity and higher
pay, and rations were attached to it. He was
the oldest Major General and such was tho
Commander in Chief Of our forces. Twiggs, on
account Of his detection to the South, was DIS
missed from the army. A new batch of Ma
ior Generals was created shortly after the war
broke out, consisting Of Mcclellan, Fremont;
Dix and Banks or these McClcan's cotnmIs-
siou, was the first issued, which made him the
oldest Major General next 10 Scott, and Com
mander in Chief upon his retracy Had Nc
Clellau never resigned, but continued in the
regular service, he could hardly have been
higher than Major, and probably not higher
than Captain. His resignation was lucky for
him. for it gave him chance to como i'll ahead
Of Wool, Harney, Hunter, and all the old
Brgadier-G enerals who have been i'll the SER
vice fer thirty or forty years.
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37ru REGIMENr-This Regiment was organ
lied at High Point On "Wednesday last, by the
election of the following officers: c: q. Lee,
Colonel; w NJ. Barber, 1t. Coloionel; and j.
r BRYAN. Major.-StdRddrd.
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TREASON AND DISUNION IN 184G-THE
NORTH CONVICTED OUT OF IT'S OW
MOUTH.

4 writer in the Elnira New York Gdzctts
brings to light the .ollowing extracts from the
New York Tli6uue June Gth 1916, from the
proceedings ola convention held the day pre-
yious in Eanuel Hall:
Resolrel, That if the Governor or the Leg
islature of this Commonw ealth shall do any
act to aid the Government of the United
States in prosecuting the Infamous invasion of
Mexican territory and rights; obey its teq'nsi-
ton for troops, or cooperate in any way TO as
sist in this war, or give courtenance they will
deserve the contempt Of all honest men and be
recreant to duty to liberty, and to the Consti-
tuition.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03

YANKEE PRISONERS AT CHARLESTON
LETTERS FROM COLONEL CORCO-
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Letter from Col. Lee.

A letter has been received in Washington sby
Capt. Chas, Coudy. Assistant Adiutant General
to Gen Sanders Brigade, from Col. Lee, of the
2Oth massachusetts, regiment now prisoner at
Richmond Col Lee, states that he and the 9TH
er imprisoned officers there have been very kind
ly treated, and makes inquiries as to the disposi-
ton made Of the enemy captured at Balls Bluff
The rebels say that fewer of the Massachusetts,
officers would have beer killed mad they not have
been too proud to surrender.
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EMPOEGTANT FROM EAST TEN.
NESSEE

MORE ARRESTS-UNION MEN TAKING
TIE OATH OF ALLEGIANCEl
From the Memphis Avalanche, November
18th.
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Letter flrox2 Lieut. M0anA1,er.

The prisoners Of Company are under the
charge of Lieut.. Bradford, formerly clerk in
the U. S. Mint, in Philadelphia, brother-in-
law of Ex-senator Brodhead, Of the same city,
and nephew of Jefferson Davis. and now
commanding a company of Missssippians at
Richmond, doing guard duty at the Tobacco
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-12-03

| ofour "Confederacy" Looking straight before
me, see Congressman Ely bending over his
| ''mess" table, seemingly buried in the mass OF
documents around him. Every day, for hours,
he is occupied with his pen, assisted by young
Hale, Of the Navy "a newphew of Gideon
teered as his Secretary. Ely is man OF fine
social qualities, popular and geRtlemanly, and
has the distinguished honor of being President
of the Richmond Prison Association.
To his left may be seen the fine manly form
and handsome face of Colonel Coggswell, of
the regular army, who is pacing to and fro in
deep study. Upon him devolved the COM
mand after General Bakers death, at the battle
of Balls Bluff He is reserved, but is pos
sessed of many qualifications that command
respect and esteem from his prison associates.
Near aIe, on the left, may be seen the slight
yet agile figue of Colonel Lee, Of the Goth Mas
sachusetts, (taken at Balls Bluff whois earn
cstly engaged in conversation with two visitors,
one of whom, hear is the Episcopal Bishop of
Virginia; the other divine of note from the
same State. Colonel Lee has a warmth and
earnestness Of manner which endears him not
only to his brother officers, but interests all
who come within the sound of his genial voice
He is beloved by the Junior officers of his COM
mand, four of whom are prisoners here, pre-
fcrring to share his fate rather than desert him
when our hard-fought battle was over.
could occupy pages describing the varied
characters of my fellow-prlsoners. Each have
their distinctive grade in our social circle, yet
none, in my three weeks experience, have
caused jar or created discord in the good fell
loWShip of our community.
You are aware that both Governments ex
ercise the privilege of reading our letters, and
[ fear that have already fahgued tGe patience
of some unknown reader by the length of my
letter. But | will often write to you during
my scjourn in the sunny South, always prom
ising that my letters are promptly answered
by NOu
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-05

SCENE FROM A COMEDY SLIGHTLY IN THE MANNER
OF HANLEr, SOON 70 Be PERFORMED At THE WHITE
Householder an old Public Functionary and
the Palmetto Commissioners, from an inner
chamber, where the audience are given to under.
stand that the demands of the Commissioners
have been promptly and cheerfully submitted to.
Old Public Functsona'y to the Commissioner
Why, right you are in the right,
And 80, without more circumstance at all,
hold it fit that we shall shake hands and part
You as your business and desire shall point you
Fer every man hath business and desire
Such as 1t is-a,sd for my O,cn poor part,
Look yon, I ,riA go Iray E1eunt ownes.
New York Post.
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IOWA MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-


The officers Of this Company In appealing to the people
OF Iowa, and Claiming their patronage In building and
protecting Insurance Companies at home would offer for
their consideration the many advantages offered by this
Company.
The objections Mutual Companies are obvated
In this.
The amount Of premum note taken together with cash
premium amounts to much less than required by Stock
Companies, paid in advance.
The Iowa Mutual Fire Insurance Company confne
their risks to the sfeSt class Of property insuring only
small amounts risk. No City, Steam or
Marine risks taken. Farmers insured In separate
class being connected with Losses Of village or
other property consequent afordng Inducements that
cannot bs offered by any other Company In the State
Farm property insured In class by Itself can safely be
insured for fifth that required by Stock Companes
1t Is home Company, Is located at Wyoming Jones Co.
nearly in the centre Of the settled portion Of the State
The Company insure the cash plan In department
without premium note. We have been doing business
abou three years and have about elecen hundred
members.
The Company issues policies for FIVE years on Farm
property for one half per cent paid down. premium
note OF one per cent; for per cent paid in ad
vance, without any premium note with 81 so OH each
policy for incidental expenses thus the acreage expense
Is but 20 cts. q year on one hundred dollars.
JOHN MILES, PRECEDENT
THOS. GREEN, Treasurer. MILTON BRIGGS Sec'v
l. PIERCE, o: Kossuth, Agent for Des Moines Co.
deo2S-w8t.
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MurArIs MUrANDIs-DurinE the revolution Of
ls4s King Frederick William of Prussia proved
80 unequal to the emergency that he barely es-
capped an ignominious exile. Some students in
Breslau, who thought the dead Frederick the
Great preferable, for the times, to the morally
defunct King William, wrote on the pedestal Of
an equestrian statue of the illustrious Frederick
the following lines
"Alter Tritxe, steig hernieder,
Und reglere du uns weider;
Lass in diesen schweren Keiten
Lieber Friedrich Wilhelm reiten."
slump down, old Fritz,
Ard stem the tide;
In times like these
Let William ride"
Would it not be appropriate if some Wide
Awake were to write under Mills's statue of An
drew Jackson in Washington . similar epigram:
slump down, Old Hickory,
And stem the tide;
In times like these
Let Old Buck ride"
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-05

AN AMERICAN NEGRO MARRIEs A PRlNcrss.-
In 1857, Andrew Smith, a colored boy, belonging
in Wareham. Massachusetts,, sailed in the ship
Spcedwell, Capt. Gibbs, from Fairhaven, on a
whaling voyage. When ls months out, Smith
deserted the snip at Bola- Bolaf one Of the Soci-
ETY. Islands, and subsequently married daughter
of the king. Smith is now about 20 years of
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-01-05
Chicago, Dec 81.

Chicago, Dec 81.
Flour-Dull and transactians limited.
Wheat---Msrket closed quiet and at an advance
2a13c; sales 1000 bus at s0@slc for No !,
and 75S6l76t for No in store.
Corn-Quiet at 29t@3l in store.
Oats-Firm and &c better,
IIighwines-sss:saAS.
Dressed aoss--DpI; l2}@26c lower.
Receipts, 800 Flour, 1890 Wheat, $4,000
Corn.
Exchange on New York declined to per
cent
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Robert T. Williams magistrate, was hung at
Leakesville, n. c., last week, for the murder of
Peggy Ashley, whom ne was charged with having
seduced and then burned to death, the only
traces of her body ever found being some hair
pins and charred remains, buried in his will
liams's) log pile. Williams died asserting his
innocence, and the officiating clergyman (his
own uncle) said he believed him.