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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-14

ARMY MOVEMENTS. A Rsgimsntal Surgeon
and a risky Mat,on. "a few days since with
one Of the arriving regiments there came tall
brunette moderately good looking) who occupied
the position OF "matronn whatever that NAV bel
to the regiment and who, hinder the attentive care
OF the surgeon Of the same, made application for
board at a house not far from the Capitol On en-
tering the house they evinced some surprise at
seeing their major and another regimental officer
there, and without examining the rooms they pre-
cipitately left, and took up their quarters few
doors distant, engaging adjoining rooms. From
the style in which matters progressed, the host
thong ut be smelt mice, and he asked our surgeon
I" his wife was unwell.n SSOh,n said the doc
tor, she Is not my wife, but, never having left
nome before, she is very much frightened at what
she sees here, and Ii is necessary that should at
tend TO her case very closely at PRESENT. The
proprietor OF the house thought that II such was
the condition Of the ladys nerves she had better
nave company; and accordingly, on the night
eiter the NATIONS arrival, a young lady of the
house was delegated to sleep in the same apart
ment with her; the latter, however expressing In
various ways her dissatisfaction at the arrange
ment me surgeon also seemed in high dudpeon
mat DIS trid friend should be comptIled To share
hef room with stranger, and marched of 10 bis
own vlrtuous pillow In high state Of efieryes-
cence The matron's nervous futter seemed to
nave grown with the hours In such sort that she
was afterwards discovered en- dishdbrIIs in the
plan arm, In manner hattsring to the pallautry
OF tie man, and soothing to the fears of the lady
no DOUBT but position hardly betting the dig
nifty OF his profession, and certainly not that Of
the matron OF one thousand and forty-fve men
SO the host thought, and the delinqusnts were
warmly advised 70 seek other quarters without
delay, which they did.
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WANTS

WANTED-A GIRL to cook and wa.h Ref
w erences required. A good girl will find a good
Plane and permanent home. Inquire at Columbian
CoIege, out 18th ct. It's
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CARNIVAL CouRr-Ts Boyd MxrdsY Cd..-
Yesterday evening the twelve talesmen summoned
ny the Marshal made their appearance, and from
those one juryman Mr. 8. McKnight) was chosen
and sworn. Counsel for defense then withdrew
their objection to Mr. Butler Baker, previously
challenged, but he was not then sworn.
TS-day-The twelfth jurymon, Butler Baker,
was sworn this morning. The following Is a list
Lightfoot, John Murphy, VIM. p. shedd, Robert
Morris, E O'Brien, Patrick Crowley, Joseph
w Harry, Isaac Marshall Samuel Mcknight,
The Indictment was then read, and the wit
nesses called
The District Attorney, Mr. Darlington, then
proceeded to deliver his opening address to the
jury, calling their attention to the number Of
counts In the Indictment and reminding them
that they could, In their discretion, after bearing
the law and evidence, acquit any or all of the
parties or convict any or all ofthem on the charge
OF murder, or hey might convict Of manslaug hter
only. He appealed to the jury to agree upon
some verdict, and reminded them Of their re-
sponsibility saying, " hope the day will never
dawn when an American jury will be Influenced
by personal or party feeling -
He then read the laws defining murder and
granddaughter, and commended that where hon.
icide had been C -mmitted, no matter how sud
den, II must be considered as malicious unless
clear evidence kmitigatory circumstances In pre-
sented. He 0fzehded there was no Justification
OF this homicide. II IL either murder or man
slaughter Eloquently, and at great length, he
stated the facts he expected to present In evil
dence, and made a powerful closing appeal to
the jurv.
Mr.. Bradley, for defense, spoke Of the extra
ordinary address Of the District Attorney, and Of
his impassioned appeal to the prejudices and feel
ings Of the jury; and said he would endeavor to
show ths. these men were neither murderers nor
towards, nor fends, as stated by the District At
torney He alluded to the extraordinary state Of
affairs that prevailed at the time Of the homicide,
and thrilled the court by his vivid picture Of the
state of the Capital, threatened by enemies with
out and traitors within, who were I'm the Navy
Yard, Arsenal, and Government Departments
He was stating what he expected to prove for
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gathered gnned, stored and ready packing for mar
ket Two large are warehouses filed with cotton and
can DO made an easy prize Besides domestic
slaves on this estate there less than hundred
field hands, all Of whom still remain in their quarters.
These slaves comprise old and young from seventy fve
years OF down to months and days old These slaves
report that there great scarcity Of salt in this dis
rct and that that article worth its weight In silver
There Ia much suffering, owing TO this fact. Food Is
scarce all tho South there being only enough to
keep body and soul together.
The few white residents seen on the expedition allcgc
p the most emphatic terms that the mass of the people
OF south Carolina heart sick of their war folly and
were IL not Tor the madness and consistency of tho
Pckehss the Rhes, the Barnwels, and other leaders
OF the rebellion who have beggared tho STATE that tho
state would BIO glad TO return to her allegiance to tho
Union.
Since the arrival Of troops here besides landing
two batteries Of artillery have shore supo-
rior segc train of six red guns and full supply am.
munition Tho range Of these guns superior to any
that the rebels can bring into the field.
Fort Walker has been greatly improved since 1t came
into possession of troops Its has beon
creased the magazines enlarged filed with anmuni-
ton the troops quarters rcdered comfortable the para
pets repaired and the ditch of the work widened and
deepened SO that tho tide Gibbs and flows IL. II is
now ready for defense against any force the enemy may
bring against IL. This wok will be supported by
auxilarcs, which when constructed will defy any at
tacks Of the rebels, no matter In what force.
The United States sloopofwar Tale arrived here to
day from short cruise the coast OF Florida. On tho
14th inst when OF Fernsndna she seized the schooner
Mabe Captain Black Of l50 tons, while in the act OF
ripg the blockade. The schooner had British colors fy-
ing when captured by tho Dale The Aablc four days
out from Havana Her cargo consists Of bales Of
army blankets two Mimic muskets, five of
blankets twenty barrels of potatoes Of tin
SIXTY ysevcn cases Of cream OF tartar hundred
and thirty bags of coffee, twenty-four sacks Of
sat. On examining the schooncs papes IL found
that she had regular British register Her clearance
from havana, alleging her destination 10 be for New
York, signed by the American Consul tho form
Place. Capt. Black and his all New Workers.
FORMER was at oe time III the employ of r. Morgan Il
Co. The crew Of the Mahle on board the Dale and
viii bc sent to New York Tor trial The schooner Is In
charge Of prize crew. and will also be mt to New York
The ship Great Republic will sail for New York in
few days also the s.eaners Mcclellan and Philadelphia.
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NEWS FROM PORT ROYAL.
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Arrival of the Transport Baltic and
GunbOat CurleW.
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Military Operations Of General
Sherman's Army.
Health and Plenty i'm the
Union Camps.
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A British War Steamer in Port
Royal Harbor,

The United states steam transport Baltic, Commander
Comsock arrived at this port yesterday afternoon from
Hilton Head which place she left at six O'Clock on Mon
day morning, the 18th inst
She brings rebel soldier, named James Darrah
Of the Ninth regiment of South Carolina Volunteers VIII
of the first prisoners tadcn at Fort Walker anc
who has since taken the oath Of allegiance
Everything remained quiet on the island and the troops
in good health and spirits.
The Baltic confirms the news of tho occupation
Beaufort
The following are passengers by the Baltic
Colonel Julian Allen Purser Capt John Fldridge, Hen
ry Sherwood, coast pilot; Richard S. Palmer genera
agent; d. B. Grant general agent; Charles " Moran
Lieutenant II. W. Hubbell Aid TO General Wright; r. T.
Nowlson Lieutenant o Ellis, United States Army Tho
Dumont, United States Army; DR.. Geo $. Ward
surgeon.
The United States gunboat Curlew, Lieutenant Com
manding Watmough also arrived at this port yesterday
in tow Of the steamship Baltic, from Port Royal. She
machinery. She Immediately proceeded TO the Navy
Yard She reports seeing large English rigatc
ing Port Royal harbor.
The following is list OF her oiiccrs:-
Lieut. nant pnadnding-Watmouph.
First Lieltsndnt-Gcorge II. Haywood.
Mds,ers--Robcrt SPAWN Horato Parish, Caleb A.
Curtis
Ash stam PdlmdSier--W. A. Aiken.
Assistant .Surgeon-Celso Prerucc
Masters Mdts--Charles Duncan s. Hall.
First assistant Engineer-George X. Ever.
Third Assistant, Engineers-John Lloyd True Swasoy
Archibald ID. Mcconnell.
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THE PURSUIT OF GENERAL FLOYD.

On Friday last Cen Bcnham was at Fayetteville, within
two miles q Foyds ntrenchments, having marched nine
teen miles tho outpost pcke.s Of Foyds forces and
then followed them i've miles. Gen. b. had sent for
increase Of his supply Of ammunition, which had been
forwarded TO him. Gen. Cox had crossed the kanawha
below the falls where the road to Fayetteville strikes the
river, and was following Benham Col. McCook was at
the Hawks Nest and Gen. Rosecrans stl at Tomp
kins farm. This received by the good steamer
Victor, Capt John Mcclure, Clerk Jacob H. Singleton
She left Gauey on Saturday morning, and brought ono
the hospital here Tho Victor left for the Gauey at
O'Clock A. NJ Monday He has since been reported as
having abandoned that position and retreated % Wythe
vile.
WHERE rs wYTHEvILLE?
Wythevle Is about hundred miles south OF 6auey
Bridge ard the Virginia and East Tennessee karoso
e Floyd retreatng there must be with view 70 opo
ratons IN East Tennessee
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lMp0RrAMT FROM MISSOURI.
ORDERS OF GENERAL HALLECK RESPECT
ING FUGITIVE SLAVES, ETC.

1T. LOUIS NOV. Il, Iool.
General alcc has issued orders that in consequence
OF important Information respecting the number and
dition Of forces being conveyed to the enemy by
fugitive slaves such persons shall be hereafter per-
mted 10 enter tho lines Of any camp any forces
the march, and any within such lines be immc-
dately excluded tlcrefrom.
Tho General also calls tho particular attention OF all
officers commanding posts troops in the field to tho i'm
porarco Of preventing unauthorized persons OF every do
scriftion from entering or leaving lines, and OF
observing the greatest prccauton in the employment Of
agents and clerks in confidential positions.
The General also directs all sta officers OF this depart
ment, whose staff duties have ceased under the recent
special order from Washington bat who still hold COM
mis- ions in the regular army, volunteers mustered
into the service Of the United States, TO Immediately
report n person, if in St Louis By letter, If elss-
where, to hose headquarters.
The latest accounts from Gen. Price place him in Barry
county, making preparations TO advance TO Springfield
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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
BALTIMORE Nov. 21, 1861
The Old Point boat has arrived here brings no news
Of Importance
flag of to Norfolk brought passengers or any
intelligence whatever
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OUR HILTON HEAD CORRESPONDENCE.

i1iIOS HEAD, o. ~, NV H. loOl
Surrey qf Port Royal Island for Sraegicdl Pnposes-
WHAT'S 10 be Done ,oiM the CottopThe Whereabouts cf
Ae Re1els-A Reconnaissance to Bcayor1-Arrira, Of he
yLop-of War Dale from the Coast of Fioridd-Cap7tre
Of Schooner Attempting TO Run he Biockcde ,ctA SIP
plies for the Rebels, dc.
1t is little over one week since tho Union troops
landed this island and as take retrospect OF that
brief period and the work accomplished in that time in
the erection Of large storehouses, the building Of a
temporary dock and the establishment Of large hosp
tai the landing Of two millions of dollars worth Of
stores, camp equpagc, ordnance and ammunition IL
seems almost incredible. Yankee enterprise and 90
aheadatveness is apparent throughout our little army
here.
Our military engineers have made thorough topo
graphical survey Of this island, with vcw OF selecting
sategetica points which to construct Notifications
The result these surveys besides successfully
plishing their object has furnished indubitablc evi
dence that the descent OF the expedition upon this island
was wholly unexpected from the fact that entire planta
tons the rich Sea Island cotton remains ungahered
that which has been harvested has either been destroy
ed by the rebels in their retreat, else 1t remains
ungined and now in the possession Of our troops Our
high military authorities seem in quandary what to do
with the seized cotton have suggested that 1t be baed
and shipped for New York. or Liverpool There is
enough cotton here to load the clipper ship Great Repub
lic now ut this port.
On Friday last Captain Isaac o. Phillips. Chief Engi
neer J. Mcnamara first officer VIM Balon and purscr j.
H Nichols of the United States steamer Mayowcr Chief
Engineer h E. Holland, Of the steamship Illinois, with
detachment Of ten men, made private reconnaissance up
Port Royal Sound, going within few miles of Beaufort
They reached point far beyond where the Union scouts
had been and collected valuable information as to the
condition and whereabouts Of the rebels all Of which
communicated to General Sherman They first visited
the plantation of the lato Dr. Jenks Here they found
largo private residence elegantly furnished but entirely
deserted by its former white occupants Tho house is in
charge Of the faithful slaves belonging to tho estate An
intelligent slave who acts major domo, states that
his master died about three months ago of vel
low fever. Since that time tho estate ms
been in charge Of administrators and managed by
numerous white overssers, oil Of whom made furtive
retreat when they heard Of the bombardment and cap
ture Of this place. The plantation comprises several
hundred acres Of rich cotton land. Tho crop of cotton
which is of very nne staple has nearly all been
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consn FOURTH, five companies OF the Twenty first Indi
ana nve or SIX companies OF the Sixth Michigan Nimms
Boston artery and an independent cavalry company Of
pennsylvania Il was glorious and most imposing sight
70 see as tney wound around camp and entered
wood about quarter Of a mile distant We have here
beside tho Purne Legion portion OF the sixth Michigan
the Seven'eenth Massachusetts, and companies Of
the Second delaware rcgimento
Ine ohiteu states revenue gunboat Hercules, Rufus
Conn Lieutenant Commanding arrived in port about ten
O'CLOCK yesterday from cruise In Pocomoke BAY and
ngiers sound and brings information from the Estern
shore Of Virginia up to Monday night Brirader General
Lockwood was still at Newtown with 600 men and also
had ,OOO men at Snowhill He designed marching 10
Drummondtown and establishing there his
Ihe place was held by squadron Of cavalry and the
natohai nag was waving over IT, The greater proportion
ol tne mnaDants are Union in feeling and received the
proclamation OF Major General Dix with delight
In few days General Lockwood would move into
Northampton county with force sufficient TO overcome
any opposition from the secessonists who would bo
obliged TO snccumb.
Lieutenant Coffin left General Lockwood on Sunday and
on his way to his vessel found that number Of bridges
over the streams south Of the Pocomoke had
burned ana trees feed and placed over the roads com.
pelling him to take circuitous route.
On saturday, four boats, with armed seamen, were
despatched from the gunboats Hercules and Reliance
lying In Pocomokc Bay under the charge of Leutenans
Tompkins and Gambri, Of tho Reliance and Lieutenant
Hall and Q1artermaser Borry, Of the Hercules to sykes
lsand in that bay, the main land Of Accomac
ty, and OF which possession taken Formerly there
were about l4O inhabitants the Island account
OF the apprehension entertained that they would be
pressed into the rebel sorvce all but thirty had left
These gladly received the proclamation Of General Dix
and We're promised the protection of the United States
The Hercules and Tiger will those waters as
soon as they coal, and with tho Reliance Captain
MeGowan, will cruise along the Virginia shore in connec-
tion with the military forces
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DEATH OF LIEUTENANT NELSON BARTHO
LOMEW.
PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21, 1851.
Lieutenant Nelson Bartholomew Of the Fifteenth Mas
sachusetts regiment died this morning the La Pierre
House, OF typhoid fever contracted while he was in
camp His remains will be sent home tomorrow.
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COMPLETE SUCCESS OF THE EXPEDITION
THE FEDERAL TROOPS IN POSSESSION OF NoRTHAMr-
TON AND ACCoMAc COUNTIES VIRGINIA

TON AND AccoMAc COUNTIES, VIRGINIA.
BALTIMORE, Nov q, 1861.
Dispatches just received from the Eastern shore of
Virginia give the gratifying intelligence that the seces
sionists Of Northampton county, to the number of
eighteen hundred, have laid down their arms and tho
federal troops have full possession that county as
well as Accomac.
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DETAILS OF THE NEWS
A REBEL SOLDIER RETURNED TO LoYALTY-HI.
STORY OF AFFAIRS IN DIXIE.


STORY OF AFFAIRS IN DIXIE.
On board Of the Baltic comes man named James nar.
ragh formerly Of Company G. Captain Beckman Charles
Volunteers, who captured In Fort Beaurepard
taking the h Of allegiance Darragh was by his
request, brought to New York in the Baltic, where he
intends to remain. lie Ave months in the rebel
army His ideas Of the rebel government all
complimentary 70 that section, and he describes the On
husasm loyalty which has hitherto taken up the
public mind OF the South to be almost entirely cxtact
The from Port Royal bears features Of interest
Every thing was quiet when the Baltic left attack
bcng made on any point where Union troops were
situated Tho troops were in excellent health and no
casualties of any sort reported. Not white
man TO be within thirty miles OF the forin.
cations the several islands in the vicinity being entirely
deserted. The Union soldiers wore hard at work fory
ing their position and hundreds Of coorcd ocked
in daily who we're Immediately set at work, at salary
OF IS per month Provisions plenty and tho utmost
cheeruness prevailed throughout tho whole expedition
In fact, the Union soldiers have everything to
themselves, and seemed to enjoy the Southern eli
amazingly The district Of Beaufort entirely de-
serted and the chivary afraid set foot upon
their own soil. No advance had been made into the in
terror Of the country other than that Of few scouting
parties, who discovered nothing worthy of mention.
AS the Baltic left Port Royal large steamship OF war;
with British colors flying, in the act Of entering it,
very interesting letter. evidently from young wife
TO husband found at Hilton Hoad, Of which the
following is a verbatim copy
Mr. DKAREsr-Wo havc heard the most terrifying news
about the Yankee fleet Everybody is anxious and
cited, and poor mo- have one to go to. frantic
about it, and particularly about you cannot hear from
you and really don't know what TO be at My darling,
may never see you again. Please, pet, don't expose
yourself TO their guns Think how helpless and alone
will leave me. Remember your child-you have some
thing 10 live for If you are killed whit will dog No
fcatnu off nplu mt tbn of
ancc Take Of yourself my darling When you
are gone have nothing to live for Never let th m take
you prisoner. If God should spare your f, escape, A.
al events. Your darling baby looks well AM sweet
She sends kiss TO her dear papa. nervous that
every footstep startes Button is filed with troops
waiting TO get to Hilton Head. DO, my dearest, let mc
hear from you. may not write you again, but may
good and God bless protect and watch you is
my only prayer hope to You before long Do write
mc what must do. Send me some money, that can
have something to depend If should be IN Cancer II
not you know 1t will be kept for your Good by my
own nehon, God bless you Your FLORIDA
DEnoy DUPONT
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THE TRADES.

A FURRIER, WHO PERFECTLY UNDERSTANDS HIS
"A business IN all its branches would until the season
opens for his trade be willing to take situation any
capacity where he could be useful he Is active full OF
business habits, and will engage moderate terms. Ad-
dress I. NJ. box ISL Herald office.
TT ARNEsss MAKERS wANTED-TO WORK on CART
I'll ridge boxes, belts and harness Apply at So and 81
White street.
TTATrFRs wANTED-NAKEfsS AND POUNCRIcs, AND
III boy who speaks the French and Engls languages
Apply at 1879 West Broadway
VIyANTED-SEVERAL J0URNEYMEN CURRIERS'. APs
w ply at 80 Ferry st.
IYANTED-HANDS UPON MILITARY WORK GOOD
w stucheEs and filters can find employment in this
city upon application to Sprouts, Mceker Co., No. II
Chambers ct.
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A RFssPETABI.E YOUNG Girl, WISHES SITUA-
IA tn in private family 10 do light chamberwork and
take care OF grown children Is a good and en-
broderer and would be willing TO assist in waiting Can
give good city references Call at her former employers
ID East 3Sth ST., between 9th and Madison avs
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A SITUATION WANTED--BY RESPECTABLE GER
IA Protestant girl mind children do sewing OF
chamberwork. Best city reference. Call ut oil West
10th st. No objection 10 the country.
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A COMPETENT YOUNG ENGLISH Girl. WISHES A
IA situation as chambermaid and hne washer and iron
or. Can come web recommended. Call for Two days at
% West I7ih st., ia the rear
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A YOUNG AMERICAN Girl. WANTS A SITUATION
IA MS nurse and seanstress; understands cutting and
fitting adies and cbldrens dresses Can give city refe-
renee from her last place. Call for two days IlS
Spring st.
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A SITUATION WANTED-BY RESPECTABLE GIRL
n 10 do general homework cbambcrwork or take care
of child from its BIRTH Best Of reference given Call
a. Il Madison st.
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4 YOUNG WOMAN WISHES A SITUATION, AS GOOD
"A washer and ironer is good plain cook Is willing
10 do boasework Has city reference. Can DO for
two days at 100 9th st. between Sh and 9th avs, Grs
60Or
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A RESPECrABI.E MARRIED WOMAN, WHO HAS LOST
IA her baby, would like to have baby at her own
house, 10 board. Cali FOR days at $50 Grand
o., FIRST floor front room.