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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23
Great Capture of Missouri Rebels.

H-- EJ bOtls, NAY II.
Several Union men having been driven
from Potosi. ON the Iron Mountain Rail
road. a detachment Of volunteers under
command of Captain Cole. was sent down
on Tuesday night to protect the loyal citi
zans of that section.
Oapt. Cc;s reached Potosi at 8 o'clock
Yesterday morning. surrounded the town
with chain Of senrinels. and shortly after
day about $50 citizens were taken
prisoners They were formed in line.
and the Union men among them. after be-
ing recognized. were released.
bout 90 Secessionsts were liberated
on parole. and nine OF the leaders brought
to the city prisoners of war. i.w
The lead man. factory belonging ia
John Dean was taken possession Of. and
some 400 pigs Of lea seized. cs
Al company of ca, airy at Desota captur
ed 80 horses. and hoiste,i the Stars and
Stripes on pole just raised to receive q
Secession flag.
Another prominent Secessionist was or
rested here. and still another at Victoria
making twelve in all now at the arsenal
Thirteen American families arrived herr
last night. having been driven from thu
different towns along the Pacific railroae
for Supporting the Union. .sal l
Gen. Price has issned orders instructinl
the Brigadier- Generals to Immediately or
ganize the militia in their respective dis
tricts. and hold them in readiness for &C
tire service. a -
The officers and soldiers are enjoihel t.
afford all protection in their power to per
sons and property of citizens Of the State
without reference to political principles.
The object of this organization being 4
simply protect the people in their right
under the Constitution Of the State. an
Uhite,l States troops are warned TO avoi'
collision with any armed bodies. miles
it is absolutely required to preserve tn
lives. liberty and property of the people.
The flag of the State Of Missouri is tn
only one to be used by the militia. dyson
Nearly 900 lrishmen have been enrolle
in the U. s. service. and will probably b
organized into seperate regiment.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

Illness or SENATOR DoUeLas.-The
Chicago Tribune of Saturday startled the
whole country by the announcement that
Senator Douglas was thought by his ply.
sicisns TO be past recovery. We are hap
Ply to learn. however. by dispatch from
Chicago to the Cincinnati Gazette. dated
Monday night. that the Senator's idisess'
had taken favorable turn and he was con
sidered out Of danger, ~
Since the above. was in type we have re
seeired the Chicago Tribune Of yesterday
which says: We are glad to learn from hi
physicians that SENATOR Douglas. thong
still very. low. is. nevertheless in NOR
promising condition. sad it is hoped tina
theworst is Pssssi.e The is<ebiiseacs viii
obe ioyfulIy received. iHoaa lsalai S.as
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23
rom Texas.--Surrendcr Of United stPes
e1eN So q Troops. sfaHic ii'h 4
NEw OnLKAss, May II.

sssi sat .9's New ORLEANS, May IL.
Texan adviccs say that Col. Van Dorm
has succeeded in causing the surrender Of
the remaining Federal troops IN Texas.
Texans in numbers are doubtless on the
upper frontier. taking necessary steps to
defend the State against incsirsions.
Unfounded rumors prevail at Montgom-
cry Of The marching Of Abolitiohists to
capture the forts on the upper border.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

- SoLD OUT.-Alugg. of the Warsaw Err
,per5nenf. has retired from the editorial tn
pod, having sold the establishment to d.
* Il. c. Rppey. POOR Mugs. his soul
was too small to enable him toforget and
forgive the injuries he had received in hi
conflicts With other editors. thereby dem
genstrating his dastardly maligpancy to all
the, wsrld. lie refers to us in his valedic-
tory as one with whom he had had . diff
Guilty The truth is. we never noticed
him but once. we believe, and then very
Briefly; but our Local fred two or three
0squibs at him. which must have hurt him
badly, from the way the remembrance o
them sticks in his crop. What . poor
miserable. contemplate. pusilanimous
.,covaraIy ,misereant be must be. or b.
-.yould not;cherish malice and hatred in hi
heart sc4ons.i A brave and high-mindet
man either takes revenge instantly -whel
affronted. or dismissss the matter entirel,
from his thenehss Mot 90 with eowar'
Giiks poor dirty Mugs He never forget
m injury. and cherisbes malice in bis hear
for pears, all the while pondsring som
scheme Of secret revenge upon his adrer
ssaxy. and .neversallows IN opportunity e
pass witho6t abusing him behind his back
Mugg wasa disgrace to the editorial fra
Sterniiy, ss well A. to the town which al
slowsd him to- issue his zlieensious shee
within It's limits. saoi u hsA .is11as sdi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

WASHINGTON. MAY IL

l2th inst. say British bark was refused
entrance into port by the Niagara. Two
British vessels were also ordered of, an
other WAS pursued bat run into shosl va
|fer aud was flowed up to the city A7Brit-
ish shipwas boarded but finally permitted
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

-'arwes publish noble letter from
SenstOr Douglas to-day. to which we
weuld direct especial attention 1t is q
resy bitter rebuke to some Of his followers
in this vicinity. VIII, cannot refrain from
showing their sympathy for traitors coca
sionally. BY the way. what is the reason
che Dsmscros has not published Senator
Doogtss' secea. speeches at Springfield
and Chfcago? 'sr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

MiIfrh EAw.-We have received . copy
6f tie new Militi. Law Of the stsfe. md
notwithstanding its greet length win en-
deavor to find roors for 4 IN our next 1t
isl.pped there viii be ct least . sufficient
ssnfBer Of companies formed in this coun-
" for aregimeit. 1t takes -four compa-
mics Of not Jess than 40 nor more than so
inen each to constitute o Battalion, and
thseesBattslions make Regiment. Each
Battalion elects its Major; the other field
ofiisers are appointed by the Governor
Every volunteer is required to uniform
himself, and whenever company Is fully
organized and uniformed arms will be fur
nished by the Governor. The officers OF
accompany are: Gapsain; LIST and I'd Lieu
tenant: Orderly Sergeant; Clerk; four
sersesnss and four corporals. Seventy
Thousand dollars have been appropriated
TO pay expenses, dc. -f,geroiaaer ,s~a..s
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23

senda7fn<c ~ BALTIMORE may 10"
The City Govasnicpt has arrested three
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-05-23
oERESIDENT NOTICE,
: Of I@1iana. Marshall Counts, Sc
thu Marshall Circuit Court, August Term, 1861,
MON SIDENT- NOTICE


state Of Indiana Marshall County SCI
:. In the Marshall Circuit Cssaf, Augsfrerm; 1851.
NANCY BROWN,
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
THE MARSHALL RIPLEmru

We learn that this public spirited and pa
triotic corps, commanded by Capt. McDufie
Miller, and which Is attached to Col. Orr's Ri
hs Regiment, has paid to onr gallant towns
man. Col. j. FL Matshs1l, the Lieut.. Colonel
Of the Regiment. The compliment of assuming
the ,souIriqaet of the MAasuALL RlsLENxS.-
The committee in making the announcement,
pledged themselves that the company s'would
not Disgrace the name" We may be wM at
sursf of TINT fact--Abbeville has no truer or
bfaysrsPisits The compliment 3yas. as we'll
msfitsd, asst was gracefully rendered. The
Ctolonel has had q long and distinguished SER
vice in The Mexican Campaign. and he has now
the pleasure Of again leading some of his old
comrades 10 arrns--in q nobler Struggle. and we
trust to more glo,ious victory. As an Off.
ser'and.a .as al ipnp, we know tbs: he will merit
tls entire onfidenss and respect of the y sole
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
RETURNED VOLuNTEERs

We have had the pleasure of greeting &
number Of our gallant volunteers, who have
recently been relieved from service in Virginia
by the disbanding of Col Gregg's Regiment
The following are tlle names of those from OIL
District who belonged thereto. the most O.
whom have returned others will return in q
day or two. Maj. "A. NJ. Smith. Capt. A. Ii
MvGowan. J. NJ. McDryde, r. p. Knox, Ecce:
Cnthbert. John Wilson, DIR. Thos. Boyd, w. B
Whtworth, James A. Wright. John Small
Robt Bowie. Wm. Wardlaw, w. r. Haskell
a. c. Haskell Joseph n. Davis.'W. W. Smith
Samuel Magill, DR.. Jno. D. McKeller. With
one exception, all members of Capt. Perrin's
old Company, and fellow comrades OH Sulli
vans and Morris Islands.
They are oil looking very well--somewhai
embrownod BY exposure, but with.sinews har
dened BY exercise, and enured to toll. they arc
ready again to take up ARMS in the fight, AMI
to endure oil the prisatteus OF the tented field
Col. Gregg's Regiment we learn will be or
ganized again very shortly. 1t lie expected that
six companies will readily be raised from the
Old Regiment; and four new companies will
be audsd. Various applications have already
been received from Companies to fill the va
cant places.
~ Col. .Greggs Regiment has done good ser.
vice in FirgiDia. 1t has been in the front ol
the Confederate forces. and led the van of tho
Carolina troops The situation las been orc
necessarily Of danger and Of toil-but the post
OF danger it was the post..of honor, and well la,
this gallant Regiment, at Vienna and else
where. sustained the martial spirit Of our
troops. and the fair fame Of our State.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
FROM THE NORTHERN CAPITAL,

WASHINGTON, July l3.-The speeches ono
votes in Congress- indicate that Fl We Represents
tves and soven Senators are opposed to the
course Of the Administration.
The Contract Committee appointed by the
House, to investigate the rassshty in that de-
partmeut of the Lincoln GpSssnment. is com
posed of the following members. viz: Van
Wyck. WASN'T urn Holman. Fenton, Steel.
The privatecr Je6: Dauis had captured three
vessels off Cape Hatteras.
The schooner Enchantress. of Boston, was
captured by tie JT Davis.
Mr.. Talferro, sonin.law of Senator Mason,
was arrested hero as SPY.
In the Senate to day the bin providing for
additional paymasters and tho force bill were
passed
The Government is sadly in want of money,
and for this reason is dischsrgng clerks from
the Patent Office.
The reserve Of &c, 900 has dwindled down to
5000. (Whctlier this refers to money to troops
we invite the reader to guess, as the dispatch
does not enlghten us-.it 10 probably true OF
eilher.),
1t. Gen. Scott is in consultation with an
Alabama Niger who says that we regiments
and eighteen field pieces are in and around
Fairfax. Among other information the "con-
traband" informs Scott that every Thing in
dicates that southsrners are about to retreat.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
TO the Citizens of the Low
er Battalion of the Sa-
vannah Regiment,
July 10th, 1861.

7 HAVE volunteered to collect from the Tox
l. Payers of this Battalion 10 per cent. on the
amount of their last general tax, for tho sup.
port OF the families Of those who have gone Or
may go in defence CT their country
The justice and propriety of this contribution
needs no argument from me. Irhopeit will
be met eheerfully by all. Eotes vail be ac-
cepted where ths cash cannot be- had.
will attend the following tifnss and places:
Calhoun's Mills, Monday, Jgly5 a.
Bordeaux, Tuesday, July. 50.
=, T0lksrss, = ~ g lp The Range Wsasasdsy, July
Cenaat Springs. 1)4ssslay AHgusel.
Cothrans. Friday, August q.
/ gradlsy's. Saturday; Aagusts. r,.s': -,
The COMMITTEES APpoiatad for. eace beat in
ms Rrsd., battailoa ars ssgsstsd to- meet me at
August. ~ ~. = : -
VS.. HAfRfs.
July Is. 1861. ls-e2t
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
BAc0N's REGIMENT.

we MAKE the following extract from a pri-
Vate 'etter OF the 9th inst, from a friend, an
oiheer 10 COL Bacon's Regiment. Our readers
whohave correspondents in the Regiment will
please note the suggestion rs 10 the proper dirsO
ton Of their letters: =
We are still working away upon our fort,6
cations which will be completed in day-or
two. and then we will be prepared for thirty a.
forty thousand Of the Lincolnites. Anoibsr
company Has joined our Regiment. which
makes eleven. companiea The Weather ha,
been quite warm for two or three days I lind
that you know as much about our movements,
or at least the movements Of the forcos in Vir.
gi,ia as we DO here, go it will be unnece essary
to attsnaptto post you up. Please send me
your paPer 70 otEairfax @. H. Fairtaz County
there arstwo Fairfax villages. - Z.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19

THE CONFEDERATE CorroN LoAN.-The fol-
lowing patriotic offer is from one Of the most
successful planters of Union Disthict. We shall
Ee glad TO chronicle sim liar oilers
MY cotton crop is very promising havo
not sold my last years crop, and will let tho
Confederate Statee have it an.l half of this
years and every other years crop till the war
ends. The South Carolina politicians havo
been shamcful!y rcmiss in not moving in this
matter Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
are leading the van,"
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19

A PATRIorrc" CoMMuNIrY.-The people OF
Glennyille, Alabama. numbering about ls9
souls, have thoroughly equipped and put into
the field, a iun company Of, fighting men, and
subscribed one thousand bales of Cotton, and
between 5000 and $4,000. to the produce
loan. Col. Americus G, Mitchell. wealthy
planter, sahseribsd his entire Gotton;erop over
md above his expenses. Mr. Gss. H, Tfamp.
son did the same Besides This. The. .samo COM
mss.s fsise'i anserls of 1000. te provide for
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
Temple of Health, S. c.
FROM THE SOUTHERN CAPITAL

kfcIMoAp, July l4.-On Tuesday detacl-
mcnt of our cavalry, six miles from Newport
News, encountcrcla detachment Of the enemy
killing i, and taking ~ prisoners.
Passengers today from SLaunton state that
reports are current there that the Confederate
forces met with severe rsverses ut Laurel Hill.
One report states that 500 men, under Col.
Peck, are surrounded about one hundred miles
from Staunton, and that Garnett's command
had been compelled to evacunte Laurel Hill
The reports need confirmation. There has
| evidently been hard fighting in that section.
letter appears in the Richmond Disoatcz
Tomorrow, dated Laurel Hill. July T. which
snys there was another fight md success 70,
the Confederate troops. Before day break thi:
| morning our troops were aroused by the firing
OF our picket guard. About day break an
| other vol!ey was heard about mile OF. The
excitement was increased by the rapid move
ment of the Georgia regiment and cavalry
The Georgia regiment held the enemy in check
and kept up the fire until p. m., killing and
.wounding many federalsts. At o'clock the
Georgians retired. and their position was oc-
| cupicd by other regiments.
Another letter to the Dispatch, dated Laurel
Hall, July 9. referring to the continued fight
|.says the gallant Georgans, under Col Ramsay
agaIn engaged the enemy carly on Monday
morning. and until late hour in the day kept
up continuous fire. At late honr of the
day they left the ground, without man either
killed or injured.
The Lynchburg Republican Of tomorrow
morning will state that on Wednesday morn
| ing skirmish occurred twelve miles from Win.
chester, in which two fedcralIsts were killed
and three prisoners captured. The Confede-
rates were, unnjured.
There is nothing Of interest from Manassas,
Alexandria, or other points,
Gov. Lstcher, under q re ouis;tion Of thu
Secretary of War, publishes proclamation to.
morrow, calling into immediate service the
militia Of oil the counties north Of the James
river and east of the Blue Ridge, as we'll az
the militia i'll the valley of the State north Of
James river.
The Cincinnati Enquirer of the 10th confirms
the report of the capture, by Jennings Wise,
OF three companies of the fodcralists.
The enemy now occupy phi!ippi, Buckhan-
non, Beverly and Burlington. which the En-
quirer thinks may hem in Gen. Wise.
RICHMOND, July ls.--Passengers by NO road
bring anything of interest to-day.
The last Newbern Progress reports. that If
teen shots wero recently exchanged with a
federal steamer and the fort at Cape Hatteras.
The fort was uninjured. The steamer drow off.
Tho truth Of this news IL doubted. .: -
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
DEATH OF EX-GOVERNOR ADRias

Weregret to learn that ex-GovSfh1EsJ.sH
Adams died at Lin Oak, on saipi sti
inst. He had been in i'll health for aorns time
but st one time ittwas Thought he light re
cuver.
Gov. Adams has held prominengpos;tions in
the State, and has represented Richmond Dlr-
trict in the Legislature for several tetms, botl
as Senator AndReprese"tativs, alwayadjscl,ars
g'ng his trust with fidelity. For many years
he has been identified with the State Right.
men, and was always an active leader among
them.
He has been taken away ID, the prime Of life,
aud when his energies and abilities would
nave been valuable to his country. His age
Vas 46 yeara and months-Gnardian
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
THE LADIFa

OF Abbe'iIle District aye respectfully called
upon TO contribute articles Of clothing and
bedding for sick and wounded soldiers in Vir.
ginia. Shirts ard drawers made Of blsached
or brown shirting. flannel, calico or checks,
b'ankete. slfeets. pillow caser, towels, and COM
forts made of calico. These articles sent to
Abbevills G. II. to Mrs. Burt on the first Mon
day in Augu't. will be immedia lately forwarded
to our Hospital at Culpepper c. H.. Virginia.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
COL, HIRAM TIIMAN

The friends of C"l. II. Filmen in the District
will be gratifed to learn, that he has been
elected to Lieut.. Colonclcy in the 2aL Rcgi-
ment of Tennessee Volunteers. Says the Mem
rhis Aro'aaehe: The twenty-thirl Regiment
OF Tennessee Volunteers was organised at
Union City on Wednesday 10y the election of
The following officers: Ed. Pickett, Jr., COL.
onel: Hiram Tilman. Lieut.. Colonel; DR.. j.
e. Cole, Major; G. w. Fraser. Adjutant.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
~, Nh.hth:!!3 l':yt$s.
W. A. LEE, EDITOR.
Friday ltorning, Ju'y 10, 1861.
Highly Important from Virginia---Tho Battle Of
Rich Mountain--Death of Gen. Garnott

Highly Important from Virginia---Thc Baltic OF
Rlch Mounta!n--Ueath OF Gen. Garnott.
hci'M"Ni, July lG.-An Intelligent pass"n-
;t'r. "ho arrived on this evenings train gives
the following account OF the companies Of Pc.
grams command ut the battle Of Rich Noun
tain: The urshnr Grcys, Capt. Iligcnhoham,
nll commiss; onel officers. except the Cartair,
killed. Lee Guards, Capt Irwin, six or cirht
killed; Rockbridgc Rifles, Capt. Curry. tivc or
six killed.. snail portion Of De Ianicr's
Petersburg Artillery were engaged, all cf whom
killed wounded. De lam:es was bay
oncttcI at his cannon. Two of the Upshur
Grcys shot his slayers instantly dead. Another
company, perhaps from Hardy or another
Eastern Country. was engaged, but il is i'm :
possible 10 obtain satisfactory details to satisfy
the anxious and painful hearts of the thousands
of relations and friends. All companies en- :
gagged were from Virginia.
!;everly WAS taken possession Of by the
Fr'lc:als on Friday, at noon. The Cunfe,le.
rates stores were nearly nll saved from the
vamials.
Gen. Garnrtts death is confirmed. but little
otherwise is known Of his connand or the
battle. TIE reporter has lnbored diligently to
obtain particulars, but it is impossible to obtain
my.
MEMPHIS. July 15.-Ncws reached Little
Rock yesterday, via Pocahontas, that McCnl-
l"ch. with $4,000 men, attacked ii, 900 Fc,ic-
rails at Springfield, No. killing 900. The Fed
erals surrendered Internationally. 200 South.
cr.cr> were killed.
E'cnH"Nn, J":y lT.-nnssenccrs from the
roighhorhond Of R;cl, Mountain and Laurel
Hill differ materially III regard the reports of
the recent engagement. Some assert positively
that Col. le:gram is nciLhcr killed nor prison.
or. Others state directly tie reverse Some
state That Gen. Garnet is not killed that the
Georgia regiment arc not prisoners; anl others
''at. the reverse. The suspense must continue
until reliable Information is obtained.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
DEATH At GLENN SPRINGS.

". u. Watts. Esq. of Laurens. died at this
watering place last " Wc1n"st!ay. He had been
in feeble health for some time past.
Mr. Watts filed the office of Ordinary OF
La"rens district for twenty years or more. lie
enjoyed the confidence OF that community in Il
large degree, and was generally and highly re-
spected.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
RIFLE COEPANY.

Our friend W. I. Haskell, we learn, is en-.
gagged in raising Company of Rihss, to be at
t"ched 10 Col. Greggs Regiment. He*was &
member of the old Regiment, ard to his mill.
tary experience adds NIL the qualifications
necessary for making m efficient commander
lie is now in Richmond and hopes to complete
the organization of his company in few
weeks. He has our best wishes for his success-
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
- -
IEOE Z z EIHEE

We learn from the Charlotte Bulletin. that
the Board Of Trustees Of Davidson College, Mt
Its late annual meeting elected Prof. Blake Of
Lagrange College, Tenn, to fill the chair of
Natural Science and Astronomy.
Prof. Blake is n native Of our District, and n
gentleman of distinguished scientific attain
m,nt5. Ills friends will be grn,iiied to learn Of
this new evitlence Of public appreciation
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
GOVERNORS PROcLAMATroH

By reference 10 the Governors Proclnma.
lion, 1T will be seen that requisition has been
made upon the Slate for five additional Re,i-
'ne"'s 10 oe mustered into Confederate sefsies,
1o' the rnr Col. orr's and Col. Gregss Reg:
iments will DC accepted Tor immediate service
The other three Regiments will be ordered ID
eneamp at some central points, and undergo \
process Of preliminary drilling.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19

eThE LINCOLN MILrrARr APPOINTMENTS. Tho
Cincinnati Commercial, ip, review of the
military appointments. made in that State,
trembles for the fate Of tho Abolition Govern
,nent at Washington. fifa similar lack Of
judgment and discrimination has been made iu
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
ORDERED INTO CAMP.

as We stated last week. Col. Onu's Regiment
will go into camp at Sandy Springs. Anderson
District, today. Capt. PEERis's Company
ltN here, this morning. The Regiment will
probable Le mustered into service on to.nor-
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19
/, CARD,

8 INCE Publishing call for 100 Trebpcrs
~ arrangements have bsen made for the con
'tindance Of the 1st Regiment s. @. Vols. in
service, for this reason, r beg leave TO with.
draw y my card, and in doing 60 will exnrsss my
otibobaif of tlne.prejeee !. 3. :
Jaly ii. .sIssl, 1 81
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-07-19

The PEIvArEEn SAvAxNAm-We elm The sub
joined paragraph from th" Charleston Mercury
ol yesterday, hy which it will be seen that ths
report of conviction of the crew Of the .Savau-
nah was incorrect:
I'VE arc grctisic'l TO be nble to state that a
letter CT recent 'inte has been received from
MT. John ilalc$ton, first officer of the rriya-
tcer S""@n"ah, i'll which he states TINT none of
the oincerS or crew Of that unfortunate vessel
have yet been brought to trail that thew
were situated as comfortably as coulI be de-
S'reo under the circumstances. nn'l that they
would have the advantage Of the ablee counsel
III the conduct of their defence. The report
which we copied from Richmond paper that
they hal been convicted Of piracy was. in
seems, erroneous