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Tur Synod Of kentucky was in session.
The subject of raising the salaries of certain
professors was under discussion. The Rev.
Robert j. Breckenridge, b. d. (of whom his
nephew. the now Nicc.Presidcnt, said, If
Uncle Robert had been appointed to com
mand in Mexico, they would have been fight
ing till this time" was ON the floor, making
u speech in opposition to the measure. 1t
had been Ssid that ministers of high stand,
ng and large means, clothed i'll fine linen and
farinr sumptuously every day, did not sym
pa,l.ise with those whose salaries are small.
To this Dr.. Breckinridge was replying. lie
scented the idea that ministers live for mon,
ev, or desire the luxurir> Cf the world. ~
for himself. he challenged any man who lived
more irusaiy than himself Drawing him
sell up To his full height, and standing six
feet high at least, he displayed his proper
c:.;-sas. autle.slmel, "As to the linc linen,
il there is a man ON ills floor who dresses
more plainly than l do, oilerto exchange
clothes with him this moment.
Directly il front Of the Moderator, and in
sight of most Of the members. sat the Rev.
Mr. Hopkins: Of tie planting clergy, short,
thick set, and rotonud brother, whose circum.
ference exceeded his altitude; and i'll this
respect no man in the house presented so
strong and striking Il contrast with the tall
and courly Kcntuckian. But the PROPOSE,
ton to swap clothes had hardly escaped the
lip, Of the speaker before hopkins wrigg led
himself out Of his seat and On his feet. and
cried out.
"Mr. Moderator IN HIS MAN!
Tie effect was instant and tremendous. The
image cf Breckinridge, with his long arms
and legs protrudins from Hopkins ,oggcry,
Was up before the eyes Of the Synod. They
could see nothing else, think Of nothing else,
and for while they gave way to uncontrola,
ble laughter, in which no one joined so heart
ily as the dscomGt'cd speaker.
4 BRAVE BoY.-A correspondent Of the
Petersburg Express, giving an account Of the
engagement at Sewclt's Point says:
"TLe GOODNESS and bravery Of a young
Georgian, about seventeen years of age, a
member Of the Columbus Light Guards, ought
not to be passed over in silence. Something
needing attention at the muzzle of one Of the
guns, then in position pointing through the
emhrasurcs, the little fellow, with the GOODNESS
and deibcration Of veteran, i'll the face oi
the shot ard she'll being poured upon the bat
terry, walked out upon the gun, put in order
what was wrong, and returned as coolly and
deliberately as be went out. regret being
unable to record the name of one so brave.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

Confederate States shall be ant
authorized to send through the
postage, all letters and packages
be their duty or they may llavt
transmit to any person OR plact
shall relate exclusively to the br
respective offices or to the b
Postotiice Department: but j
case the deputy postmaster ser
letter or package Shall indorse
his own signature, the wort
Business And for any and
dorsement falsely made, the
the same shall forfeit and pay
dollars
Payment IF Postage in Money
Stamps and Stamped Enrelop,
SEC. !. The Congress Of tn.
States Of America do enact, I
age stamps and stamped env,
procured and distributed, the P,
eral may order the postage Of,
cy to be prepaid in II oney, un.
and regulations as he may adop
Repeal ofMc Letter Itegistra
And be it further enacted,
section of an act entitled Gar
amend an act entitled san
amend an act entitled an act
modify the rates of postage
States, and for other purpose
I'd, 1851" approved March 81
the letter registration system
be and is hereby repealed fri
day when this act goes into c
Conveyance Of Mail Matter BY
other Chartered Com
SEC. 5. That it shall be lap
master General to allow EXP
chal tered companies to carry
mail matter Of every descripti'
same be enclosed in. stamped
prepaid By stamps or money;
be prepaid in money, the m
paid to some postmaster, who 5
same paid, and shall account
office Department for tue san
manner as Tor letters sent by Il
prepaid by stamps, then the e:
company receiving such letter
shall obliteratc such stamps. III
ty of live hundred dollars for -
be recovered by action of deb
having jurisdiction thereof, int
Postmaster General, for the
federate States but il said le
matter shall be received by su
other company, not for delive
mailed, then the matter SO Ca
prepaid at the same rate tha
law requires ittobc paid from tt
!. may. be received BY such CO.. C!
point of its destination, and til
where such company may ma
shall deface the stamps upon tht
SEC. e. BE Il further enacted,
of any company who may carry
the provisions Of this act. shall b
take an oath that he will faith
wilh the law Of the Confederate
ting to the carrying Of letters o
matter, and obliterating pos!ages 81
oath may be administered by a
the peace, and shall be in wri'ini
by such agent or messenger, and
Postoflicc Department.
Approved. March 18th, 1851.
AN ACT to continue in force Gel
the United States Of America.
BE enacted By the ConJ"'cru
-.imcrjca in Congress usssmbird,
laws Of the United States Of !Ame
and in use in the Confederate Stat
ca on the frs! day Of November
inconsistent with the Constitution
lrderate States, be and the same
continued in force until altered
by the Congress.
Adopted, February Q. 1861.
PostnaStcrs' Returns must
close on the 3lst March, the so
Both September, and the 3lst I
each year: And the Rcturu for Il
part Of the current quarter, which
30th next, must be promptly rem
Chief OF the Finance Bureau, Pc
partment, Montgomery, Alabama
and manner pre.cribca by cxistiI
regulations.
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ia hospilab!c reception from the
that lay under its naughty folds,
eager boys ready to draw the
d let the world know that the old
6 was alive and ready TO answer
the independence Of South Carolina.
& shall be sacrcdly preserved, and
who made it will be cherished III
-nrartS of the brave, rs long Us the Pal
metto Flag shall wave without = stain.
tender you personally, tkc thanks Of the
State, for the daring and PATRIOTIC manner III
which you have served her from the 9th day
of December last up to this time, ON all occa-
siuns and under ali circumstances. With
great regard, yours, very respectfully,
i. W. PICKENS.
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'' 'MARsHAL HOUSE
JAMES W. JACKSON, Proprietor,
CORNER King AND PIT STREETS,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

Virginia is determined, and will conquer. under
the command of JEFF. DAVIS"
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would not live Away, thus fcttered by sin;
Tenn ptatipn without. and corruption within;
If :. moment of strength, if sever the chain.
Scarce the victory's mine, ere I'm captive again.
Fen the rapture pardon is mingled with fears,
And my cup of thanks giving with pcni'ent tears ;
The festival trump calls for juhilant songs.
But my spirit her own aching misery prolongs.
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Jewels OH the Altar of her Country.
The Richmond Examiner records the fol-
Loving worthy example Of noble patriotism !:
's One of the most ainiablc and fashionable
young bellies Of our city, OIL yesterday. placed
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New Postage Acts.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTRUCTIONS TO
PosTMASTERS.
The following Laws have been enacted by
the Congress OF the Confederate States Of
Amelica:
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BrIsrERED FEET.-A REMEDY.-To the
Editors IF tie Commercial -1drcrtiser:-l
had for several years two sons at School at
Genera, Switzerland. In their vacations they.
in company with their tutor, made excursions
through Switzerland, Italy, Germany, &C., on
foot; bearing thcir knapsacks containing their
necessary wants for month. They were
provided with small bar of common brown
soap, aud before rutting ON their stockings
turned the threads Of them, consequently
they never became foot sore, Or had blistcrcd
Itet Let our volunteers try it. and my word
for it: they won't complain of sore or blistcrcd
feet. Those boys Of mine are in the Seventh
RcgiMsnt, and made the march from Anapo-
lis to Washington scathlcss as far as the feet
were concerned, aiiI CARRIED tIEis'' 5HH rIsacRs
with comparative east, from early schooling.
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I would not live away-I ask not TO stay
Where storm after storm rises dark Ger the way
Where. seeking for peace. We but hover around
Like the Pntrarch's bird, and no resting is found
Where Hope, when she paints her gay bow in the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

UT,
Leaves its brilliance to fade in the nighof despair
And joys tlceting angel, ne'er sheds glad ray,
Save the glcam Of the plumagc that bears him
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05
STATE OF SurrH CAROLINA,
HEADQUARTERS, May IL, 1851.
IL Colonel RiU!eY..

STATE OF Surrm CAROLINA,
IEApQuARrERs, May IL, 1861.
a-Coloncl Rip!ey..
:eived yours, with the flag you
me, and wiIl keep it as suita-
al Of the gallant and intrepid
ourself, and the noble garrison
immediate command in Fort
was confidently asserted by high
:hority that Fort Moltrie would be
=. o +" Slaughter pen" under the fire
,ter. Many believed it, and there
your garrison deserves the high
meeting with eagerness the con-
18th and 18th ultimo.
.ys said that you could ;tand the
Us Major Anderson, and Your eye
lied with enthusiasm for the day
hat day did cclnc and you proved
, superior in every military point
lg you have delivered was shot
If times, and yet the tlag.strll' was
own, nor was the flag ever lowered.
lltrie is identified with the sepa'
of South Carolina in l11t;
flag staff was cut down, and when
Jasper nailed it to the gun rod
has become doably dear to the
cry Ca-olinian, in maintaining Our
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That heavenly musc-what is it hear?
The notes Of the harpcrS ring sweet in the air,
And see soft unfolding, those portals of gold
The King all arruyed in His beauty, behold!
o give me, give me the wings Of u dove!
Let me- hasten my flight to those mansions above
AysAes now that my soul ON swittpinions would
SOAR,
And In erStncY bid earth ali,u cvermOre
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"Now. gentlemen, which hat shall bring
the bread and cheese under?'
The landlord pointed out his own hat,
to take part in the trick as well as his bread
and cheese. 1t bong SO arranged, the con.
juror again said.
Gentlemen, ! have eaten the bread and
cheese, and now wi bring it under the
landlords hat and Immediately placed the
hat upon his head, and said, Now you see
it is under the hat without any deception
amidst shouts Of laughter from all the COM
pany except the landlord, who was minus
three pieces Of bread and cheese and quart
Of ale, which ne did not seem much to relish.
The coniuror left the house without making
a collection of the company, he being we'll
satisfied with the landlords generosity.
We are surprised to find men doing busi
ness, who say they are not able to advertise
and still continue to do business Or to pre-
tend so to do. Stephen Girard, whose name
is familiar TO every school boy in the land:
said
Il have always considered advertising,
literally, and long, to be the greatest medium
OF success in business, and prelude to wealth.
Ana have made it an invariable rule too,
to advertise in the dullest times, long expert
encc having taught me that money thus spent
is well laid out; rs BY keeping my business
before the public, it has secured me many
sales that should otherwise have lost
Men of business. whatever your business
may be, advertise it. Let the public know
what YOU have t sell, the terms upon which
you sell; what you wish to buy, and what
You are willing to pay. If the times are hard
and dull, advertise the more, extend your ac-
quaiutance, your trade, and earn success by
constant effort.
Now is .ne time to advertise. according to
Stephen Girard's rule.-Pet. Express.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

GOLD CHARLEY" ARRIVED AT CAMp.-Tbe
following interesting incident, related by the
Macon Telegraph, explains Itself, and tie
southern.raised man knows how to feel when
he reads it:
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Seletttb aQoetrg,
81 Would not Live Away"
Jon Vii, lG.

I would not live alway-livc Away below:
Oh, no I'll not linger when hidden to go
The days Of our pilgrimage, granted us here,
Arc cnoug gh. for lites woes, full enough for its
cheer.
Should l shrink from the path which the prophets
of God,
Apostles and martyrs. so jOyfully trod?
While brethren aud friends are all hnstening home,
Like spirit unblcst, DER the earth should roam
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FiaEL.iag I'1TriirR.

And be Il .t"rther enacted, That from and
after the day when this act goes into effect
the frankillg privilege shall be abolished:
Provided, That the Postmaster General and
his chief clerk, the chief Of the Contract, Ap.
pointment and Finance Bureaus, and the
Aditor Of the Treasury for the Post Office De-
partment, shall be and they are hereby au
,horized to transmit through the mail free of
postage any letters, packages, or other mat
tiers relating exclusively to their official duties
or to the business of The Postoficc Depart
mcnt; but they shall, in every such case, en-
dorSc on the back Of the letter or package TO
he sent free Of postage, over their own sigma
lure, the wcr,ls " Official Business" And for
any such Endorsement falsely made, the person
so Offending shall forfeit and pay three hun
dred dollars. And provided further, The
severs, deputy roslmaslers throughout the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-06-05

ASHAMED or THEIR INFAMOUS MEGcESARlEs.
The Newburyport Mass Herald has the
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I would not live always no welcome the tomb!
Since Jesus has lain here. dread rot lis gloom
Where He leigned to sleep I'll, too. hnw my head,
oh, peaceful the slumhers on that halowcd he'd !
And then the glad dawn soon to follow thatnght,
When the sunrise of glory shall beam my sight,
When the full matn song. aS the sleepcrs arise.
To shou. in the mo oraing shall peal thru the skies.
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AMI the nooniis of glory ctcrnaily reiyns
Where the saints of all ayes in harmony meet.
Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet,
While the songs of salvation exultngly roll,
And the smile Of the Lord is the feast Of the soul
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Now is lne time to advertise. according to
Stephen Girard's rule.-Pet Express.
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Who, who wouldliv alway away from. his God,
Away from yon heaven. that bi<Sful abode.
Where the rivers Of pleasure flow over the bright
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PUstunStcrs' Returns must be made to
close on the 3lst March, the Goth June, the
Both September, and the 3lst December, in
each wear: And the Rcturu for the fractional
part Of the current quarter, which ends June
a0th next, must he promptly rendered to the
Chief OF the Finance Bureau, Postohce De-
partment, Montgomery, Alabama, in the form
and manner cribcd by existing laws and
regulations.
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were concerned, aiid carried tNEiS E7ffFTPSacIS
with comparative east, from early schooling.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-18
IMPORTANT NEWS From RICHMOND.
THE REPORTED STRENGTH OF THE REBELS
AT RICHMOND, MANASSAS AND YORK.
Puu.ApELPmA. .July II. 1861.

PHILADELPHIA, July H. 1861.
gentleman Of this city, who left Richmond the 9th
inst where he had resided several months reports that
he escaped by way Of Tennessee. He arrived here this
morning He says when he left there were only about
1000 troops in Richmond, but there were several
fortified camps commanding the approaches with
heavy batteries, including below Rocket Of
heavy guns. There three regiments at Howard8
Grove, east Of the city and two regiments of flying
tlery near Rocket, &c. Regiment after regiment was
arriving via Danville. Five regiments with small bag
gage train left Richmond the Sth reinforce General
Johnston From all he estimates that there are
less than 60 O0O under General Beauregard at and
around Manassas Junction. and reinorcemens Of mlta
are being forwarded daily
reported, but dscredted that there 10 oQ0
men at Aqua creek.
From personal observation the gentleman estimatee
that least oneourth Of tho Virginia troops proper are
cavalry. They are well mounted armed and cluippedp
and their cutasses all sharpened.
Andersons Tredegar works were, turning ont Two o.
Founders and 6pounders large amount gun c.rrages
shot and shell per week.
The Raleigh a. e. Register, Of the 10th inst ssyA
that the wnsiow captured of Cape Halteras ID
the Sd the schooner herbert, Wharton Of Brnstablc
Mass, with cargo Of sugar and moasses valued Al
$50 OOO
Provisions at present plenty in Richmond and vasl
crops Of cereals are being harvested.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-18
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THb An
VANCE MOVEMENT.

WASHINGTON, July II, 1851.
Snr:.-rnns and Representatives vandeverc, Collax,
verree, washburne and Porter, went with the advance
guard of the army Fairfax this morning. and returned
at nine o'clock P. NJ, having left that village at
half-past four p NJ. They report that the skrmish-
reached Fairfax at half past eleven today, and the
advance guard entered the village exactly Trees
had fened the road three points obsruct
the march, but they proved feeble inpedimens Half
mile this side Of Fairfax embanknen had been thrown
across the road half mile in length, with embrasures
for four FIVE guns and sand bag projections but
batteries.
The pckets this side Of Fairfax retired this morning
about hour only before the head Of tho came
in sight, leaving the grain bags out Of which their horses
were fed and the Union troops fed their grain to their
own horses.
This morning the troops at Fairfax drawn up on
the side of the town. and the people there expected
battle certain, but at nne A. NJ they made precipi
tate retreat leaving five quarters of fresh beef shoves
spades tools and camp furniture behind them in their
haste.
The entry of the Union troops into Fairfax said by
these gentlemen have been nsprDg beyond descrp-
ton The main street filed far the eye could
with the sodiery marching with fixed bayonets and
loaded guns cheering for the Union and the bands play
ing the "star spangled Banner"
As soon the six thousand infantry in the column had
passed the cavalry which in the rear the artillery,
being in front, dashed through the town gaop in
chase of the rebels They followed them four miles to-
ward Centerve but the great heat preventing forced
march of the infantry, they returned 1t is understood
that Centcrve is be defended by the confederates
and that Gen Mcdowell will march on 1t tomorrow
The other couns of the advancing army are north and
south of Fairfax
few buildings were burned by the Union troops mile
beyond Fairfax account of rumor that soldier had
been fred by them No buildings had been burned at
Fairfax although the soldiers in the first flush Of excitement
had seized many things in and about the houses Of
which deserted by their General Mcdowell
was, however, placing guards oil town. Colonel
Marston, Of the New Hampshire Second placed guard
around the court house building AZ soon as he entered the
town.
The column which occupied Fairfax was composed Of
two brigades under Colonies Porter and Burnside and
contained batteries of flying artillery the two Rhode
Island regiments, the New Hampshire Second, the New
York Eighth and Seventy hst eghcompanies Of regular
soldiers five companies o cavalry, and perhaps one or
two other regiments,
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OFFICIAL DESPATCH OF GENERAL Nc
DOWELL TO THE WAR DEP ARTMENT.

Tho following despatch from General Mcdowell an
the occupation Of Fairfax Court House by
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, July II, 1861
COLONEL f. d. TOWNSEND Headquarters of the Army at
Washington
We have occupied Fairfax Court House. and driven the
enemy towards Centrcvle and Manassas. We have an
officer and three men slightly wounded The encmy's
Wight was so precptate that he left in hands guam
y OF Hour, fresh beef inrcnching TOOLS hospital furni
ture aid baggage endeavored to pursue beyond Cen
trcvlc, bG the men we're too much exbsus,od n, IL, 90
Most respectfully yours, IRWIN McDowEII
Do adler General
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THE SECOND DAYS OPERATIONS OF THE
RIGHT WING OF THE GRAND ARMY.

WASHINGTON, July II, 1851
The HKRADs special correspondent forwards dispatches
of the second days operations of the advansng army
from the standpoint of General Tyler commanding the
First division, which constituted the right wing
GERMANTOWN, July III P. NJ.
The second days movements of the First di.
vision of the grand army under General Tyler
from Vienna to this point, although more OBJ
structed than yesterdays, have been entirely
successful up to tho timo Of writing. The column
moving at half past five o'clock this morning
the order observed yesterday with variation the Third
brigade which was to-day headed by tho gallant New York
Sixty ninth Tho road Immediately after emerging from
Vienna, enters heavy timber About mile from the vii
age heavy obstruction consisting Of about fifty large
trees discovered in the road Captain Alexander of
the Engineer corps Immediately put his pioneers to work
with their axes and in less than twenty the hole
the barrcade cleared away and the column moved
onward
Having reached the edge of the timber two companies
of each of the regiments were again depoyed
srmshers the right and left of the column under
command OF Colonel Spcdel Captain Hawey's company
of the First regiment had been in motion but few
minutes when it up with three mounted rebels who
allowed themselves to DO captured without resistance
AT about the same time stragglers of the Sixty
NINTH while upon excursion to an adjoining farm
house, during halt surprised fourth mounted rebel
The prisoners brought before General Tyler to
whom they gave free information the position of the
enemy. According to their statements strong force
was ntrcnched about two miles ahead of the column in
front Of Fairfax Court House.
The division marched short distance further on when
reconnaissance by Colonel Reyes commanding the First
brigade resulted IN the discovery of two evidently mount
ed carhwors protected by bodies of infantry and caya
ry to the left of the road at tho distance stated by the
prisoners Colonel Reyes Immediately pushed on the ad
vance brigade along the road with view to getting in
the Of the enemy While General Tyler ordered Gene
raj hencks brigade to form in battle array in the fields
ohe left of the road The Third and Fourth brgades under
Colonel Sherman and Colonel Richardson formed on the
road But the rebels abandoned their position as soon as
General schencks column commenced moving on through
tho fields and the other brigades up the road.
With spyglass the roads leading 70 Fairfax Court