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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-12-28
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TUITVI
Ere SAFES in one fra. .qH came out rishti rim con.
tents IA s00G CDHditi0p.
The Salamandrr Safts Of phlladulplia against the
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A RESORT TO DRAFTING BECOMING NE.
CESSARY.
from the Rlchm51

From the Richmond Examiner, Dec Ill
The Congress OF the Confederate States seems to BIO
awakened TO tho great public necessity Of forming an
army oil regularly organized and veteran troops Tho
large bounty which il offers for long enistmens
and tho Inducements which it holds out to the twelve
months volunteers to engage themselves for service Of
three years will go far towards procuring the material
that will be found before this war is ended that
all plans for raising good troops except that practical
aud relied on by all the military nations Of the world in
this and in past ages will be found be opy expansive
and uncertain makeshls. England and Anglo SAXON
America, among the sturdest but certainly also among
the most nnmltary nations Of the whole earth alons
employ the system OF voluntary enlistment in the for.
nation oil their armies All other fighting races and
warlike governments have created and now create
their armies by CONSUMPTION draft That
alone falls equally all parts OF the ponn
iation, that alone is TO bring forth the
material that war needs that alone gives the host which
whether this war will continue long enough to force the
Confederate states the preudces Of race TO this SIM
pie and effective measure may be doubted but we feel
assured that before another year OF IL ended that 20
vernment people and army, will have all come to the
conclusion that the creation of inferior officers II not of
men, must be placed under the absolute control Of Tho
Executive OF the coneie,acy In this thing ia the
radical difference between the called militia
volunteers and regulars Tho prvaes OF the FIRST are the
best men OF the country they the worst soldiers be-
cause their officers are IN reality officers at all hut
the individuals IN he whole force that the most com
netey representatives, and types Of those whom they
origin the officers independent or the men viii he
Their power to control them and In the same proportion
will III. organization be found elective in tho dan
gers. hlrdships and discomfort of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-16
THE DEFENcEs OF NEW ORLEANS.

Tho following extract from ato English paper brought
by the Hansa to this port ID fair sample OF the many
exaggerated statements manufactured for foreign con
sumption or course the people in tho States VIA recog
Mise the subjoned statement tissue CT alsehoods
New ORLEANS, Oct. rs, 1861
The Mississippi is fortified to be impossible for
any hostile ieet hoa. Forts Jackson and st. Philip
are armed with ITO heavy guns eos Founders rifsd by
navigation Of the river Is stopped by dam about
quarter Of milo from the above forts. No llotia on
earth could force that dam in less than two hours during
which time II would DO within short and range OF
ITO guns Of the largest calbre many OF which would be
served with red hot shot, numerous furnaces for which
have been eroceo every fort and at every battery
In day or two shall have ready iron cased float
ing batteries Their plates area inches thick OF the best
hammered iron, received from England and France Each
iron cased battery will mount twenty 6S FOUNDERS placed
rs TO skim the water, and strike the enemy hull be-
tween wind and water We have abundant supply Of
incendary shells, cupola furnaces for molten iron Con
greve rockets and fire ships. Between New Orleans and
the forts there is constant succession Of earthworks
At the plain Of Chainete Jann's property there
are redoubts armed with ried which have been
toNnd 10 be effective at five miles range ditch thirty
feet wide and twenty feet deep extends from the Msss
sipp TO La Cypriennc. In forts st. Philip aud Jackson
there are 5000 men, OF whom goody portion expe
renced orterymen and gnners who have served in tie
and as many moro quartered In the immediate neghbor
hood Ia discipline and drill they far superior to the
Northern leves. We have two very able and active
generals, who possess our entire confdence-Generat
Mansfield Lowell and Brigadier General Rugges. For
commodore we have old lIollins-a Nelson his way
they come. write you in very sedate, though con-
fdent mood. Around me all arc mad with excitement
and rage Their only fear is that the Northern inv aders
may not appear We have made such extensive prepare
tons to receive them that IL voxatious il their
nvinoible armada escaped the fate have in store
fDr
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INTERESTING FROM KENTUCKY AND MIS-.
SNIfRI

From the Richmond Examiner December ILL.,
NASHVILLE, Dee. 10, 1861
Governor johnson, the Provisional Governor of Ken
lucky has issued stirring and eloquent proclanato
calling for twenty companies Of volunteers TO repel the
invaders.
The bridge across the Whpporwill creek, the Men,
his Branch Railroad, has been rslsred and the trains
are now running as formerly.
The Bowling Green correspondent Of the Union and
american Of this city, dated day says that under
stood that General Marshall has issued proclamation
he people Of Kentucky in which he says that the Home
lizards IN the different counties must join him 30 pre-
pared to light him. as he is determined leave them
N his rear His physicians in charge of the hospital here
report great Improvement in the condition of the IA
tents during the last week, which they mainly attribute
to the continued effect OF good nursing and favorable
weather.
The country between Lexington ana Independence is
nearly deserted til Consequence o the joining Prices
army.
General Prices proclamation il untavorabiy commented
On by his sympathzcrs in st. LOUIS, particularly that
part that says there are two hundred millions dollars
worth OF Northern in Missouri which cannot be
removed and sregardcd being situated favoably Cor
plumber. The proclamation however induce, large mum.
bers 10 Join the Confederate ranks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-16
FINANCIAL EMBARRASSMENT AT THE
HOI1TH

The Richmond Dispatch Of the 9Th says
l. Let Congress declare by solemn acts that whoever
shall ask receive per cent In consideration OF the OK.
change of sort Of money for another whether il shall
be specie for paper money or sort OF paper money
for another shall be guilty OF treason and pun with
death.
Let it be instantly provided that each State shall
receive at us own Treasury at par. any paper money
which may be lawfully issued BY any bank corporation
individual within its Jurisdiction
Let 1t be provided that any such money shall be
ccived at par in payment OF all taxes and dues TO the
Confederate States Treasury.
A. Authorize the Treasury Department use the public
funds and securities for the redemption of any paper
money in the Confederate States.
s. Require each bank in the confe ieracy to redeem
the bills Of every other bank let Congress warned
and wake up 10 The financial pers which beset u.s. The
banks the allies OF Lincoln
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NEW ORLEANS MARKETS.

New Orleans paper OF the Sd inst has the following
report Of market prices current :CottonWe did NOT
hear OF sale to-day Stock as before, IL 901 bales.
Sugar-The sales to-day comprised 750 hhds. at &c.
2xc. for common TO good common, 2lc axe for fair
to fcly fair, &C. &C. for primo to choice, and 7c tor
choice white clarified, showing change In prices The
supply copious and the demand only moderate Mo-
asses-Wtha liberal supply, holders met the demand
freely at easier prices the sales comprising 900 bbs at
choice and 800 half bbs at 1sc. 2lc. prime
choice. TobaccO25 hhds admitted and refused, sold at
SAC Prices Arm Stock rs BEFORE Is ,472 hhds Flour
The only sales reported $50 bbsxtra At $ll So Sa
perfne sells at $40 SO rs. Whea200 sacks rod sold
at 81 rs. CornThe sales comprised 200 sacks white IN
poor order, at Too, aud 900 prime white at 76c Bran
$50 sacks sold at co. and 100 at 81 per 100 lbs Pork
Mess continues to retail slowly at $25 Whiskey-Rec
hcd rotails at 81 10 n 81 Is.
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scout should be allowed hour on this side OF
Green river We nearly Ave thousand cavalry here
dying In their for want OF exercise and )oy uen
and Il Is shame that the enemys pckets permitted
TO ravage ths country Hanks and In with
perfect mpunity. And yet they might without risk
pnnier the farm houses OF friends within miles
mites Of Rassells le Fortunately The enemy did not
know how entirely unprotected tho country was, AMI
made on before the bridge seriously injured and b.,
,ofe the Memphis train came down, which thy might
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-16

Oui LILO Nai0iBn IN w h6Klst0F.I
ls TORN o. enlistment (six months) having expired
the glorious First regiment Of North Carolina Volunteers
was mustered out Of the service Weldon ON Thursday
Inst The companies from the part Of the State
sought their homes by the way Of the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad, and those from the centre aud west
four IN number, arrived here Wednesday morning
considering what they have gone through the looked
remarkably well
II Is said that on parting with the regiment General
Magruder shed tears copiousiy Is believed that large
majority Of the men will rs enlist
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BURNING THE BRIDGE ON THE MEMPHIS
BRANCH RAILROAD--REBEL SOLDIERS

From The Nashville Courier, Dec. II
On Wednesday night detachment Of the cncmyrs ca
valry made dash for the Memphis Branch railroad and
succeeded in burning portion OF the Whpporiil bridge
taxing eleven prisoners OF the guard stationed there
Though wholly unaccompaned with danger this is the
most brilliant exploit of the war in Kentucky. And
though the damage done Is ring and has been repaired
ere this the injury to tho Southern cause serious OF
all proportion to the loss sustained This movement Of
che FEDERAL scouts will excite a feeling Of uncasiness
aud apprehension in the country discouraging
southern inca and encouraging the sw Incontes ia this
section ADJ there Is fos il. Not ceterd,
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the expiration Of the rs term OF service TO those
listing for the next two ensuing years.
mo OH also provides that sixty days faroughs with
transportation home and back, shall be granted TO tho
twelve months men who shall enlist for ths next two
suing years; Or in lieu OF furlougb the Communication
value IN money OF the shall DO paid 70 each
ccve t..
Both provisions Of the BILL 1t is understood that with
respect TO bounes and that with respect TO furloughs
are designed 10 encourage and facilitate the enlistment
OF the twelve months men.
1t Is understood, as far have ascertalned tho
enactments Of the BILL that the troopsreyolunteerng
enstng shall at the expiration Of their present term
OF SERVICE have the power TO reorganze themselves into
companies, and elect their company officers and said
companies shall have the power to organize themselves
into batalons regiments and elect their field officers
and after the first election all vacancies shall be ed by
promotion from the company, battalion regiment Ia
which such vacancies may occur.
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PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
ADMISSION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATES MA.
vY-THE WAR DEPARTMENT., &c.

vY-THE WAR DEPARTMENT, &C.
From the Richmond Examiner, Dec. III
We have obtained copies Of number OF bills passed by
Congress- in secret session. and returned approved by
had ascerained, of the passage of bill TO admit Ken
lucky into the conederacy. The following is copy OF
the bill, rs returned With the approval of the Presdont
AN ACT FOR THE ADMISSION KENTUCKY INTO
THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, AZ A MEMBER
THEREOF
Section l. The Congress Of the Confederate States Of
America do enact that the State OF Kentucky be- and is
America on equal footing with the other States Of the
confederacy.
bill was returned yesterday, with the approval of
the President looking to an increase Of naval force for
the protection Of the coast We copy Of The
bill
AN ACT TO ENLISTMENT ADDITIONAL sEAMES
The Congress Of the Confederate States OF America do
enact that tho President be authorized to enlist for the
war any additional number or seaen not to exceed two
thousand, that the exgcnceS OF the naval service and
the defence Of the coast and Of rivers and harbors
may, in his judgment DO necessary
The following bills have also been passed in secret SEES
SION
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE TIRE SECRETARY AN
The Congress OF tho Confederate States of America do
enact that The Secretary of War be- and he IS hereby
thorzed and empowered to appoint assistant who
stall be known as tho Assistant Secretary Of War who
shall perform such duties AZ may be assigned him by the
Secretary, and receive compensation his services
three thousand dollars per amman
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE TIE APPOINTMENT
PRINCIPAL MUSICIANS TO REGIMENTS THE ARMY
The Congress Of the Confederate States of America do
enact that the President be- and he is hereby authorized
TO appoint Chief Buger Principal Musician according
to corps to each regiment id the Provisional army.
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A BRITISH MAN. OF-wAR OFF CHARLESTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

From the Charleston Courier, OF December o.
The English steam ship.of.war Racer of eleven guns
Captain Aigernon Lyons arrived of this harbor on Fri
day afternoon last She left New York Tuesday and
has brought dispatches TO her Britannia Majesty Consul
The latter visited her Saturday morning the steamer
Carolina and the Racer after left for Port ROYAL
from which place she Is expected to return this day and
will soon after sail for New York
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NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
We are IN receipt OF Southern papers the 18th inst
from which give the following extracts.
LATE FROM PORT ROYAL.
fEron fha Chm rIecfnn rnuriar Doa q


We learn from friend that on Wednesday night a
mounted detachment OF the Beaufort artillery, under their
captain, amounting 10 twenty two men, passed over to
the island visited Beaufort whose utter desoiaion and
Abandonment relieved only by the presence Of one
light and the barking Of dog There no signs of
the enemy either on land water. Our men then pro.
eeeded 10 the work Of destruction.
The chief object Of tho expedition to destroy the
crops Of cotton and provisions Paris island which
being the enemy was crowded by the negroes who
haa Hooked there TO escape from the control of their
owners Owing TO the absence or boats this object was
Out partay ELECTED. canoe holding three men passed
over from the battery and soon consigned to the flames
On Or lhomas Falers plantation, seventy bales cotton
and seven hundred bushels If corn
Returning to the battery plantation the work was re.
stunned aud the torch successfully applied TO The cotton
VI WE'VE other Plantations while the contents OF five
were enptled by the negroes and consumed on the
souna. seventeen crops, amounting nearly four hun
orea pees were thus ectualiy removed from the fsns
oi ,hc destl3yer The portions Of the island most OK
posed are sac The remainder easily be secured
perhaps IS already beyond their reach a. two aisf met
visible near m idnght. o. ~ ""9
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SlSTEM OF BOgNTIES AND BURROUGHS
FOR OUR ARMY
rifrom the Richmond Examiner Dec II !

trom the Krnm ma EXAMINER, Dec III 4
We learn that bill has been passed by Congress in &C.
cfci session, vii be passed by that body today grant
ing bounty Of ty dollars 70 all trivates ard non com
mSsrued officers tho provisional my VITA shat SO W
ctnG1uy for three years FOR In war "a be rait M
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The Presbyterian church OF the South its
ance from that OF the United States have after suitable
consideration and discussion appointed Commissioners
meet o. augusta Ca, on next Wednesday, for the pnr
pose Oh organizing new Assembly, General Assembly
Of tho Presbyterian church the Confederate States or
America thus forming practically, well religously
. new and powerful bond Of union for the Southern
States