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Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
Iron Breast-plates for Valiant Seces-
sionists.

Among the innumerable contraband arti
cles seized by the Louisville inspectors, du-
ring the smuggling season, were two or three
breast-plates Of cast iron, about one-eightn
of an inch in thickness, covered with punches
of cotton cord half an inch thick, with which
some valiant Secessionists expected, | pre-.
sumo, TO protect their carcasses from MIME
balls. The other day one of them was put
to the test, without man to stand behind it..
1t withstood the balls of Colts navy pistol,
receiving only deep ndentation, and crack
ing very slightly; but when tried with the
MIME musket, at fifty PAGES, it fractured like
gourd. Mr.. Durett, now Of Fort Lafayette,
made some efforts to get them released from
seizure, and it may be one was intended for
his protection.
This Mr. Durrett is the principal editor of
the Courier, lately suppressed 10y the Federal
authorities A year or two ago he quar-
relied with Prentice of the Journal, and after
shooting once or twice at the journal editor
in street fight took to his heels and clam
bered over high board fence pursued by
the irate Prentice, who shot and shot way
at his fugitive enemy as long as there was a
ball left in his revolver The principals in
the affray escaped unharmed, hut an unlucky
spectator received a bullet in the foot.
w. n. Hademan, the proprietor of the
Courier, has played an extremely craven part
After the suppression of the paper, he set to
work to revive it, laid all the blame of its
ultra-Secessicn course upon Durrett and
Overton. and promised to make it loyal
Union sheet. 70 this end he got money from
Union men, and submitted proof of his sa
lutatory article to General Anderson. pedg-
ing himself that it fairly indicated the tone
of the paper in its new form. Permission
was granted him to re-publish it, but instead
of availng himself the order, he ran off to II
Secession camp aud now heads company
in Buckner's ranks. lie held the office of
Collector of the port of Louisville, during
the Administration of Mr. Buchanan; and
just before his removal. made way with
about Sl2 900 belonging to Government, -
Bulletins 81 Louis letter.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
w. p. THOMPSON,
SfS DENTIST.

TEETH neatly and substantially filled with pure
gold.
My Skeleton Atmospheric Plate Is still mt.
Its advantages all other artificial work, are
First-A very narrow plate, thus preserving all
the modulaticns of voice.
Second.-lts adaptation and ease to the mouth.
Third.-It does not rock as other plates do after
little use but when once fitted remains so nor does
it require any perceptble effort the part of the
patient to keep ii in the mouth.
Call and see specimens.
Operations for Cleft Palate performed also Pala-
tine Obturators inserted. Strict attention paid to all
diseases of the teeth.
Office on street, between Third and Fourth, orro.
site the Odd Fellows Hall, Msrysvtle.
ianI8
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
SURVEYING.

WOULD beg leave TO inform the citizens OF Marys-
4 vile and Yuba county, that am now prepared TO
enter the du les of Surveying In all us prsnenes
THOSE wishing ANYTHING done my profession will find
me at the Book Store of S G. Williams, ODD Fellows
Block Orders from adjoining counties promptly at
tended to- h. A Williams
s.noe1rn Surveyor.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

A SAN FRANCisCo CLERGYMAN AT THE THEA.
TER The Cricket on the Hearth was admir-
ably performed last night Between laugh
ing and crying, (for many of the audience
could not help shedding lew quiet tears, J
everybody was deeply interested. A distin-
guished clergyman Of the city was present
the cyuosure Of neighboring eyes"-who
seemed to enjoy the play nightly. if one
might judge 10y his eager gaze, his frequent
use Of the lorgnette, and his occasional hearty
applause. 1t would surely delight the hearts
of some of his more ascetie brethren, if they,
too, would stretch point and visit this DEVILS
ante chamber, gust once. if only to see how
honest folks relish that sort of thing. Sunday
school teachers and their scholars were also
quite nu,nerous in the house. Really, the
drama is beginning to gain caste among us
Buliet,h.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

To PERsoNs SITTING FOR DAGuEREEoTYPEs
Nothing so much prevents our being natu-
raj as the desire of appearing so"-La Roche-
toucduld
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
Yuba Lodge No. 5, 10. o. +.

Meeting every Tuesday Evening at O'Clock. Breh-
ren in good standing respectfully invited to at
tend. IA McQUAID N G.
JOHN LowREY, r. s.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

CASUALTIES IN SoNoMA COUNTY. So
noma Journal of Friday contains the follow
ing items
A little daughter of Thomas Rotchford of
San Antonio creek, aged about six years. came
near being crushed to death on Thursday of
last week. when wagon with upwards of
welve hundred pounds of freight upon it.
passed directly across her abdomen. Strange
to state, the child escaped without receiving
serious injur'es.'
William Conely, while on his way to town
last Saturday evening. with load of hay.
had two ribs broken by the upsettng of his
wagon. and being buried beneath the load
In falling, he strvck and lodged upon picket
fence, and in this manner received the mass
of hay.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
Patent Medicines

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, and warranted GEN
~ U1NE, just received and for sale by
jy16 If e. I. WILKINS.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

john BRowN. JE., son of tie leader at Har.
per's Ferry, is successfully canyassing the re-
gon of Titusvlle, Pa, for picked riRemen
He travels in gray shirt and trowsers, with
large revolver and bowie knife protruding
from his pockets. lie is a large, muscular
man. Erchanqe
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

EFFECT OF THE WAR ON New YoRK JoUR-
NALs.-1he mutations of journalism in New
York city since the commencement of the
war have certainly been of a very marked
character A recent letter from that city
says:
First, the Morning Express stopped then
the Churchman. which had been the pet or
gan of the High Church Episcopalians for
nearly quarter of century. gave up the
7,,,t 2,."Sop f'" %Sopt Of support; then followed the
Courier ana Enquirer; tnv" .i.o Lib Ameri-
can; then the Daily News and then HE Day
Book. To save itself from a similar fate, the
journal of Commerce curtailed its dimen-
sions, and SO did the Daily Times A few
weeks ago the Tribune discontinued its Sun.
day editions. and to-day the daily publica-
tion makes its appearance in reduced size
Last but not least, the Daily Sun WAS sold at
auction for the sum of $4,000 The sale, it
is presumed, wasa mere pro forma affair,
preliminary to reorganization of the estab-
shment, which ought to be worth five times
that amount. A. NJ Morrison was the pur-
chaser. A few months ago the establishment
changed hands for 100000
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
LATER NEWS FROM THE EAST.

Gen. Fremont not Removed !!
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
BATTLE AT EDWARDS FERRY.

Cassius NJ. Clay Coming Home to Fight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
The Fight ON the Coast

SAVANNAH, Nov. 8, P. M.-The Steamer
Sampson arrived here from Port Royal with the
wounded. The engagement on yesterday, was
between Fort Walker and Bay Point Batteries,
against the fifteen vessels inside and several out
side.
Two hundred men were at Fort Walker, and
and thirteen hundred outside on Hilton Head.
The steamship Minnesota was the first vessel
to enter, and was followed rapidly by others
The attack was from three sides, and after the
second round from the feet, the principal gun in
our battery was dismounted.
/ The engagement lasted five hours, and all the
guns on the fort were dismounted, except two.
AS the forts were no longer tenable, the two re-
naming guns were dismou nted and the maya
zine arranged to be b.own up when the enemy
entered. The total loss Of the Confederates was
about 100. Sergeant F. Parkerson and private
Heiss, of the Berry Infantry, were slightly woun-
ded. In the Geo. gla Foresters company, two
are missing. In the Thomas County Volun-
teers, j. W. Fontalne is missing, and also one OF
Capt. Radclife's company.
+ Gen Drayton's aid was shot from his horse,
and Gen. Drayton was slightly wounded.
Dispatches to the Charleston papers say that
our batteries worked badly, while the Federal
firing was excellent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
E. C. Randolph Acouitted.

Mr. E. @. Randolph, tried on the charge of
numbering his wife, was, on Saturday last, ac-
Quilted, as the evidence established to the sat-
isfaction of the jury that he was insane at tie
time the deed was committed Henderson NJ
Bell and Chapman johnson E-qs. acted as pros
ecuting Attorneys and Ii. W. Sheffey and Thos.
J. Niche Esqs. were employed in the defence of
the prisoner. After the examination of the
witnesses, Henderson NJ. Bell, Esq. said that he
was willing for the jury TO decide without argu-
ment-that frankness required him to say that
he could not ask the jury to convict the prist ner.
The jury retired, but being unable to agree upon
a verdict, the court told the counsel that they
had better argue tie case. The jury were ad-
dressed by both of the counsel engaged in the
defence on Friday evening, and by Chapman
johnson, Esq, in the prosecution, and Il. W.
Sheffey, Esq. 10 the defence on Saturday, after
which the jury retired and in short time re-
turned with the verdict of acquttal. The court
agreed with the jury in the opinion that the tes
timony justified the acquittal of the prisoner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Another Glorious Victory.

On Wednesday last, Nov. 9th, fight began at
II O'Clock at Belmont, in Missouri, opposite CO.
lumbus in Kentucky, and continued till 5 O'Clock
in the evening. Gen'l Pillow, with Tappan's,
Wright's, Plckett's and Russels Regiments. mum
bering $500 men, was attacked by 5000 Federal
troops under Generals Grant, McClernand and
Henford. Until one o'clock, there wee manv
ces were then reinforced by Walkers, Cursols
and Meek's Regiments, when General Pillow or
dered a flank movement, which was made and
supported by Smiths and Wright's Regiments.
under the immediate command of Gen. Polk
The enemy fled, aud were pursued to their gun
boats. 1t was complete roEt. The roads were
filed for seven Ii lies with the dead and wound
ed, with guns, ammunition, knapsacks, &C., &c
The boats were attacked by our sharpsaoot
ers, when their cables were cut and the Federals
made precipitate embarkation. &
Watson's battery is immortalized. 1t was
captured after furious defence, and subsequent
ly retaken by our troops. go '5~' ..'''s
Our loss is heavy, but much less than that Of
the Federals. We have 80 prisoners. The enc
my's loss is from 400 to 5OO
LATER.-Gen'l Grant, on Friday last, sent a
flag of truce to Columbus for an exchange of pris-
oners. Gen. Polk refused owing to the insult
ing character of the proposition. The bearer of
the flag acknowledged Federal loss of $780,
We captured 200 prisoners and they captured 26
OF ours, who were mostly sex. Another fights
daily expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Gen. Scott's Resignation.

1t will be seen from bis letter in another col
umn that Gen1 Scott has resigned. Gen1 Nc
Clellan will take his place, and Gen. Henry W.
Halleck that of M, Clellan. GeDl II. has long
held prominent position, and we understand
graduated at West Point in 1889, with the third
honor of his class. He was subsequently promo.
ted in the army, and figured conspicuously in
California during the trying times of the early
emigration and organization OF that region into
a State of the old Union. He is an author of
some repute, as well as a military gentleman of
romiDence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
The Vote for Col. Jno. B. Baldwin.

1t is not often that the virtues and quaitica-
tions of a candidate are urged as reasons for vo-
ting against him, yet this was the case with Col.
Jno. B. Baldwin in the recent canvass tor Con-
gress. AS he was in command of regiment IN
which there are about 700 sons of Augusta many
of his warmest admirers and best friends, who
had sons or fiends under his command, were
influenced to vote against him because they had
confidence in his skill as a commander and knew
that he would act the part of a father to the
Young men under his command and were unwil-
ling to exchange him for any one else. We have
heard of number of instances in which his best
friends voted against him in the recent canvass
for the reasons we Lave just mentioned, and
have no doubt that scores were Influenced by
them to cast their votes against him, who, under
other circumstances, would have voted for him
n preference to any other person. Had they
not desired to retain him as the commandant OF
the regiment to which their sons and friends be-
longed the vote for him in this county would
have approximated unanimity. Asi was con-
siderable portion of the vote cast against him i'm
piled as great compliment as that cast for him
for the former was virtually vote for him as
Col. of the 52ad Regiment, and the latter vote
for him as Congressman. Some did not vote at
all in the Congressional election, because they
would not vote against him for that office, and
were unwilling to lose his services as Colonel
Notwithstanding these things, and the fact that
there was no electioneering done for him, either
by himself or friends, and the further fact that
some, either through ignorance or dishonest de-
sign, imposed upon many of the voters by telling
them that he was not candidate, he was elec-
ted by large majority.
We are panied to announce that Col. Baldwin
is now sick with typhoid fever contracted in
camp. He has been sert for, and will arrive at
his home to- day or tomorrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Well Done For the Militia.

On the day of the fight at Romney, Col. Alex
ander Monroe, of Hampshire, having under his
command seventy five of the Hath regiment of
militia, encountered six hundred and fifty Yankee
troops under Col. Johns. q. S. A., and, notwith-
standing the immense disparity of forces. repul-
sed and put them to fight, killing thirty, and
taking thirty-three stand Of arms and consd-
cradle stock of army stores. In addition to the
thirty killed, six were drowned in attempting
to escape. The place of combat was suspension
bridge, eight miles North of Romney Colonel
Monroe lost none of his m n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
A Correction,

The evening before going to press last week the
telegraph reported that the Federal fleet had
been destroyed by the storm of the Friday night
preceding, and that a rupture in Lncolo's cabi-
net had taken place. 1t turns out, however,
that there is no rupture in the tyrant's cabinet,
and that but one or two of the vessels of his fleet
have been lost. The report of the rupture in
his cabinet arose, probably, from the retirement
of General Scott. The Federal Fleet is giving
considerabe e trouble on the coast of the Palmetto
State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
An Early Advance from the Potomac Pro.
bable and Desirable.


bable and Desirable.
The Cincinnati Enquirer OF the 9th ult., has
the following:
The New York Times, in its issue of Monday,
tells US that an early advance from the Potomac,
by Gen. Mcclellan, is now highly probable. 1t
learns that our army is now complete in all lis
pars-in numbe g, infantry, artillery, cavalry, in
discipline, aud in It's commlssariat-all is in per
tect order, and is now ready tor active and etii-
cient offensive operations.
meare eased to learn that such is the con-
dition OF the Federal Army, and that there is a
prospect of an early advance by it from the Po-
tolnac. Indeed, it can no longer afford to be on
the defensive. The continuance OF its present
attitude would be- as Injurious to our Govern
ment, with foreign Powers, as defeat would be.
The United States and Confederate States stand
before the world in very different attitudes. 1t
is for the former to show that it has power to
put down the rebellion within reasonable time.
It is for the Confederate States to demonstrate
that they can sustain themselves. 1t is not nec-
essary for them to show that they can conquer
the North, but to show that they can prevent Us
conquering them. This last they can do as ef-
fectually by maintaining their position on the
Potomac as by an advance.
The Confederate States, by maintaining their
pOSItOD Ou TIC 1 OtOmdC, OoIuOuSLIdL0 GldL tU6y
are power with ability to preserve itself That
is all they need show to command, according to
the acknowledged and universal law on the SUBJ
| ject, the recognition OF their independence by
civilized nations, which is what they are at pre-
sent striving to obtain. But when, bs sides show
ing their ability to malntaiH themselves, they
f1aunt their flags within sight OF the Fed
| eral Capital, erect their batteries within can
non shot of the Presidents mansion, and daily
invite an attack by provocation, menace and in
suit, foreign powers cannot but regard them as
OF equal force with the United States and equal
ly as capable of ma ntainiDg their independence.
| We consider, therefore, that our character, as
the superior power, is suled by allowing the
Confederate forces to occupy any longer their
position near Washington. We rejoice to hear
| that Gen. Mcclellan is now ready, that his army
is just as he desires it to be in all its depart
ments and that he is prepared to act upon the
offensive instead of the defensive. We do not
want him to move before he ready; but move he
must, before long. if he expects to uphold the
credit of the Government with foreign nations.
Il will not do to allow the Confederates any lon
ger to threaten Washington under its very walls,
and defy our army to move from their entrench-
ments. The Confederates accomplish their whole
| purpose by keeping their position, We lose our
prestige and character by not being able to move
forward. AS everything is now ready, we ex-
pect to see Beauregard driven, at least from the
neighborhood OF Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
PURI.IC SALE.

WILL offer for rent, on TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY
i OF DECEMBER NEXT, for one year, at public
auction, my Plantati. u, the Cow Pasture River,
three mites from Millboro There upwards of 400
of open land, nearly all level, and large pro-
portion of it River Bottom, of the best quality-not
subject overflow. On the same day will hire sew
era negroes for the next year. 1will also Offer for
cash, all my Corn, Hay, Wheat, Rye and Oats; su-
peror lot of Sheep, about so head; fne lot of stock
Hogs; IL or Is Cows lot of stock Cattle; all my
Horses amongst them very superior eHorse;
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &C.. Bonds with
approved security will be required for the rent and
hire. ff....1 fsfrns7& WARWICK GATEWOOD. =
Nov IDS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
The Federal FIeet--Vessels Ashore.

One of the steam transports of the Lincoln
fleet is aground on the Georgetown bar, where
she was driven by the recent storm. Her crew
consisting of nineteen white men and two me-
groes, went up to Georgetown and surrendered
themselves, under the impression that their ves-
sci was going to pieces, which is not the case
The cargo consists Of live cattle and potatoes.
Ihe steamer Nina went down on Saturday to
tighten her and bring her into Georgetown, in
which, it is thought, she will be successful.
Another steam vessel, belonging to the ssGrand
Armada was lying in distress out half a mile
from the beach and about fifteen miles North ot
Georgetown bar. Col. Manigault, with two of
his companies, went down to capture her. We
have not learned the result, but feel confident
that the Colonel's mission was successful
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
To The Ladies'

We call the attention of the patriotic Ladies
oil the town and county to the destitute condition
OF tie Dhis.sz@-e cetntany in COL Gilliarn's Reg.
iment. They are a noble set of young men and
are cut off from supplies which mothers and sis
ters at home would gladly furnish if in their
power Articles left with Mrs VIM. G. Camp
bell, Mrs. R. H. Phillips or Mrs. Mary B. Gait
will be promptly forwarded to them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
The Greenbrier Cavalry

We are informed that an order has been issued
to dis6and the Greenbrier Cavaliy-the reason,
therefor, being that nearly all the members OF
that company have suffered SO severely from
camp and typhoid fever to unfit them for ac-
tive duty.
1t will be remembered that this company per-
formed very efficient service at Laurel Hill, un-
der the late Gen. Garnett, and to their exposure
and severe labors during their campaign in that
section, their present suffering from sickness may
be attributed.
We are glad to hear that nearly all those fiji
for duty will attach themselves to other arms of
the service for the winter, while the whole COM
pany will renew their organization early in the
spring.
Capt. Robert B. Moorman, Of the Greenbrier
Cavalry, who has been suffering from typhoid
fever for the last two months, is slowly recover
ing, though as yet confined to nis room.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
Rockingham Militia.

~ The 145th and 116th Regiments in Rocking
ham county have been ordered to meet respect
day, Tuesday, the 18th, provided with blankets,
canteens, clothing and such arms as they may
have in possession, and two day provision pre-
paratory to march to Strasburg. The Militia
of that county, though they have been called
out twice before, we have 10 doubt will respond
to this third call with alaciity. The militia from
Rockingham which were il the fight at Harper's
Ferry acquitted themselves with great credit.
and we believe that the Militia which are now
called out will do likewise if they get an oppor-
tunity to test their courage. We are convinced
that Rockingham soldiers can whip twice their
number of Yankees when fighting in defence of
their native State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-11-12
To The Ladies of Augusta and R0ckbridge
tEs s54& Counties. e# s}a~3 sss@9 -

To The Ladies of Augusta and R0ckbrifge
.t1s t4e Counties. s3A~'
CAMP BARROW. GREENBRIER RIVER u 3
November lst 1861
Nothing is more encouraging to soldier than
to feel that there are hands and hearts at home
who ar. ready and willing 10 administer tc their
wants. Tn this the ladies of those couIities have
acted nobly their part in supplying TO Lieutenant
Buchanan an abundant supply of clothing to sew
eral of the companies belonging to the 25th Reg
ilnent of Va Vol. under my command. The la
dies Of those counties will please accept the
thanks of the Regiment for their imp, ecedented
kindness and liberality; and Mrs. Taylor and
Mrs. Campbell on behalf of the Soldiers Aid AS
soc;ation Stanton. Mrs. VIM. Wilhrow and
Mrs. A. Patterson on behalf of the New Provi-
dence Soldiers Aid Society of Rockbrdge and
Miss Annie NJ. Buchanan, Miss Hannah Buehan-
an. Mrs. J. r. Buchanan. Miss Ella Lackey and
Miss Lizzie Brown will especially accept the
thanks of the Regiment for their individual lib
eraity. Mrs. J. R. Buchanan will receive my
thanks for nice presents received. The Regiment
is also under obligations to the ladies OF Colum-
bia and vicinity in Fluvanna county for Medical
Stores &c. for which they will please accept our
thanks. Very Respectfully
A. G. Roger, Major
Comdg 25th Reg't Va. Vol.
Rich. Eporirer Copy.