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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-16
TrHE STATE OF 'OWA, SCOTT COUNTY
1 SIN District Court for said coHnty.

THE STATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY.
/ SIN District Court for said coHnty.
John Emil
Va.
James E. Rissell,
Mary Pissell, }OrieinaI Notice
Samuel DufRn,
Catherine DuHln,
To James f. Bissell and Mary Rissell !:
You are he eby notified that there is nov on
file in the office Of the District Court Of said
county, q petition of John Armil, claiming Of von
the foreclosure Of a certain mortgage on the fol-
lowing described estate in Scott county Iowa
to-wit: Tho norti' half Of lot four a, and tho
south half Of lot five to- Of ArmiIs first adj
ton to the city Of Davenport As the said lots are
numbered and designated On the recorded plat Of
said addition. Said mortgage is dated October
18th, A; d., 1857, and is executed BY Samuel Duff
fin and Catherine D., his wife, and James f. Bis
sell and Mary, his wife, TO said John Armil and
also claiming judgment against you for the
sum of six hundred dollars O. damages for the
non-payment OF the two notes which said mort
g.ge describes and secures.
And unless you shall appear AMI plead, answer
or demur to said petition or before noon Of the
second day of the next term OF the said District
Court of Scott county, to be begun and holden oe
the first Monday OF June, 1861, judgment will be
rendered against you for the sum claimed, and a
decree entered, ~ prayed for in said petition.
March Is, 1861.
JOHN ARMII
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-05-16

freight Of all kinds will be carried from Chica.
CO. all points East at all times, at as low rates
~ any otner Railroad route. sep2y-dtf
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
From Winchester.
GEN. JOHNSTON PREPARED TO AD-
VANCE.

A gentleman who left Winchester Friday, at
2 o'clock, p a., furnishes with the
following statement of affairs in that quar-
ter
The relative positions of Gen. Johnston and
Gen Patterson remain as last reported-the
former being encamped near Winchester, the
latter in Martnsburg.
Gen Johnston since falling back upon Win
chester, has been largely reinforced, and for
several days past all his camp equippage has been
packed and the men supplied with three days
provisions This fact has led to the impression
that an advance movement will soon be made
by Gen Johnston.
On Wednesday last skirmish occurred near
Bunker Hill, twelve miles from Winchester, be-
tween company of our cavalry and the enemy,
in which two of the latter were killed and three
taken prisoners.
No one injured on our side. The prisoners
were brought into Winchester Thursday morn
ing.
The reported retun home of the Peunsylva-
mia regiments belonging to Gen. Patterson S
command is confirmed. Only three regiments,
however, returned, instead OF four, stated
Saturday. The reported firing upon the troops
when they left is unfounded.
The report that the the prisoners taken by
Gen. Johnston's forces, have been put to work
on our entertainments, is without foundation.
No other disposition has been made OF them
than is usual with prisoners of war, Wis: keep
ing them in confinement, or releasing them on
parole of honor r-Lynch. Repu6. OF to-d4y.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

On Thursday, about 3 o'clock, battle took
place between $50 Confederatcs against 1000
Yankees. Our loss is supposed to be about
150 killed wounded and missing that OF the
enemy from 800 500.
Mr. Hughes a member of the State Conyen-
ton from Randolph county, was killed by ten
balls saot through him. All OF Capt lrVln
company, from Bucking lam was killed, togeth-
er with all of his officers, except Lieut. Col:
Bondurant and fifteen men. Col. Heck escaped
to Gen. Garnett, it is thought, and 1t Is sup
posed that Gen Garnett retired into Hardy or
Pendeton counties.
Col Scott came upon the field just as the
fight was ended His men begged him to let
them attack the enemy. but he declined TO DO
So and ordered q retreat OF his entire Iorce,
which was effected in good order, to TINS SIDE
of Greenbrier River.
The entire Valley is now in the possession oil
the Federal forces 20
Col Scott has with his regiment 80 or 40
prisoners-Unio men-who were arrested oy
the militia of that section OF the country
Col Pegram was taken prisoner.
It is thought the Hessians were lo,ooo
strong at Rich Mountain, and had force from
Is to %, 900 at Laurel HILL
It is related as an incident of the battle that
Can't De Lanier, formerly OF Petersburg, IN
command of an artillery company after all
his men had been killed, loaded, and fired one
of his nicces fire times and when the enemy
came ,ip to him, after he had received his
mortal wound, with Only strength enough lett
he drew his revolver and killed two OF the Hes
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

T>srRrCrIoS TO MARsHALs IN RELATION TO
PRISONERS OF WAR AND PERsoNS CAPTURED AT
SEA.-J. P Benjamin, Attorney General Tor
the Confederate States, has issued the follow,
ing from the "Department Of Justice Dated
at Richmond, July 10Th:
All persons captured at sea and placed in
custody Of the MarshalS. arc at once TO be con
fined in such manner as to prevent their ob-
taiu1n~ any information which could be made
useful to the enemy.
3 All persons captured on board of vessels
whether armed or unarmcd) employed IN the
service of the United States, are to be conSld-
cred as prisoners of war. All persons employed
in the service of the enemy are to be consider
ed as prisoners Of war, even when captured on
unarmed vessels not employed in the public
service of the enemy.
Persons captured on private unarmed yes
sels and not employed in the public service OF
the enemy, are not prisoners OF war
3. As soon as the Marshal shall have re-
ceived into custody persons captured at sea,
he shall make out list of their names, rank
and position and submit copy thereof to
the Judge of the Court and another to the cap
tors of their protector, for the purpose ct de-
signaling such as are to be detained as Wit
ncsSes.
4. After separating those who are to be de
tanned in confinement as witnesses, the
Marshal will at once deliver to the Commander
of the nearest military post all the prisoners ol
war; and will transport to the frontier and
nlace beyond the limits Of the Confderacy all
such alien enemies as not prisoners OF
war.
In thus transporting captives, whether pris
! oners of war or not, the Marshal will tak'
| special precaution so to guard the captlvcs as
| to prevent the obtaining any information tina
could possibly be useful to the enemy.
5. As soon as the Judge shall inform tn
Marshal that the attendance of those captive
who are detained SIS witnesses will no Jorge
be required, these captives will be disposed G
in the manner directed by the foregoing IN
structions.
g. The expense ntaining and transport
ing cantiyes taken at sea, in accordance wit
these instructions, will be paid by this Depart
ment on the rendition of proper vouchers, a
provided in the Sth section of the act OF ot
Nav. 1861, entitled ''an act recognizing til
existence of war between the United States an
the Confederate States; and concerning letter
Of Marque, prizes, and prize goods"
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
The Fight i'm Missouri.
NORTHERN ACCOUNT.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, July S.-We are indebt
ted to the Kansas journal for copy Of the
Fort Scott Democrat of the 7th, containing an
account of a battle between the Missouri State
troops under Governor jackson and General
Rains. numbering by their accounts, from ten
to thirteen thousand. and the United States
force under Col. Sigel, numbering one thou
sand FIVE hundred in all. Our informant says
that on Wednesday, the Sd inst, the State
troods left RUPEES Point and moved South to
Murray's six miles. Un Friday morning, at s
o'clock, they broke up camp and marched South
in the direction of Carthage, the county-seat OF
Jackson county At Abbay Fork seven miles
North of Carthage, they Wee met by Colonel
Sigel with fifteen hundred men, who immedl-
ately gave them battle
The first onset resulted in the State troops
being driven back some distance, and the otfl-
GERS ordered a retreat. The centre gave way,
but the order not being heard on the TANKS,
the advancing United State troops were in dan
ger of being surrounded. The TANKS finally
fell back, slowly keeping up the fight with
their artillery, which made fearful havoc III the
enemy's ranks At the crossing of Dry Fork
our lines were very near being taken when oy
the arrival of 200 Union men from Shoal Creek,
thew crossed with loss of but five killed and
two wounded
The battle continued, the United States
troops alternately fighting and retreating unit
dark, when they reached Carthage, having
crossed Buck branch and Spring river. oi
the way the fighting was all done with the ar
tillery. Col Sigcl retreatng as soon as they ad
yanced.
1t is believed that Col SigcTs object was t.
draw the State troops on Carthage when, VIII
| 400 reserve troops at that place, and expected
| reinforcements from Neosho and Sarcoxle, h'
would be enabled to turn and drive back O.
! rout them.
The loss on Jackson's side was very great
Our informant says he counted 70 or so wound
ed left on the field and in houses by the wa,
side At Dry Fork alarge amount OF beet wa
thrown out Of the wagons, 1t is susposeo L
make room for the dead.
Another informant residing at Cartnag
states that he passed over part OF The hattfe
field yesterday morning, and saw wagons an
hacks passing in every direction gathering
the dead for interment. The loss on the par
of the State troops cannot be less than 1ror
800 to 500. The ground in many places wa
strewn with dead horses, and the stencil wa
sickening. The whole country was laid dest
late, fences torn down, crops trampled into tn
81 ound, and houses plundered, He met pa
ties of women who stated that everything ha
been taken from them by the State tsoops e.
cept what they had on their backs.
The retreat was conducted in style worth
of veteran troops, and with as much coolnes
as upon parade. 1t was oaiy the everWheln
ing odds on the side of she Secessionlsts tn;
enable them t6carry the day. The victor
was really with Sigel.
1t was reported that night attack had bee
made On Sigel, and 400 Of his troops killed an
500 taken prisoners, with three pieces OF art
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
SELECTED POETRY.
Mar SONG.
BY JUDGE A B. Me

BY JUDGE A B. MEEK.
Would st thou have me love thee dearest,
With a womau's proudest heart,
Which sial! ever, hold thee nearest
Shrined in its inmost heart2
Listen. then! My counsry's calling
On her SOUS to meet the foe
Leave these groves of rose and myrtle
Drop the dreamy harp of love!
Like young Korner-scorn the turtle,
When the eagle screams above
post thoa pause let dotards daily
Dost thou for thy country fight
Meath her noble emblem rally
God our country and her right -
Listen now her trumpet's calling
On her sons to meet the foe !
Woman's heart is soft and tender.
But It's proud and faithful too
Shall she be her lands defender !
Lover soldier ! up and do
Seize thy fathers ancient falchion,
Which once flashed as freedom : star
Till sweet peace-the bow and haicyon.
Stiled the stormy strife of war!
Listen now thy country calling
On her sons to meet the foe!
Sweet is love in moonlight bowers
Sweet is the altar and the flame
Sweet is sp,ingtime with her flowers
Sweeter far the patriots name
Should the. God who rules above thee.
Doom thee to Il soldiers grave.
Hearts will break, but fame will love thee,
Cannonized among the brave
Listen, then, thy country's calling.
On her sons to meet the foe
Rather woul view thee living
On the last red field fife
Mid thy country's her es dying,
Than to be a dastard's wife.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
VandaIs Upon Our shore.

We learned from reliable source yesterday
that a pr;yate letter had been received at Beau
fort stating that number of Lincoln's Van-
da,s Landad on Ronoak Island in this State on
last W Wednesday and that the authorities there
had sent to Norfolk for assistance to oust them.
We cannot vouch for the truth of the report,
but viewing its source and the probabilities in
the case we are not at liberty to dispute its
correctness.
When VIC consider the facts, that Lincoln
has called out 500, 900 men for the avowed pur-
pose of subjugating us, and that he has already
taken possession of one Southern State and made
large inreads into three Others We should be
little surprised if he should fail to make
demonstration upon North Carolina,
We recollect that the attention of our author
tiles was called, several weeks ago, to the i'm
poltance of this island to the enemy. 1t was
argued that the possession of it would furnish
a kew to the entire eastern portion of this State
and to south eastern Virginia, and enable the
enemy not only to cut off our communication
by water with Norfolk, but might enable them
to get possession of Railroads and thus
cripple US up in such degree as to greatly
paralyze our operations. The importance of
the coast defence, is subject to which this pa
per has called public attention frequently oflate,
and we have no doubt it will yet appear, but
we fear too late that it has not misrcprcscntcd
the subject. To suppose that Lincoln will en-
tircly overlook North Carolina in ARRANGING his
programme ou,d be very foolish conclusion,
and it would be equally unwise to suppose that
his attack is likely to be made soon, III any
other portion than the sea coast hence the ini-
portancc Of immediate security against inroads
from that quarter.
We indulge a hope that the report is eXager-
atcd, but must wait the development Of time
If they have got possession of Roanoke island
it may cost US ten times much to get them
of as it would to have prevented its occupa-
ton.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

SPECIAL GAs-Thc special correspondents
oethe \. Y. papers keep up the courage of the
dupes at home by such dispatches as the fol-
lowing, with flaming heads attached
WASHINGTON, July 7, 1861.
Forward to Richmond Tomorrow is the
day agreed upon by the President and his ad-
visers including Gen. Scott, for a grand COM
bined movement on Manassas Junction, by
flank and centre columns We make no COM
ments, but give this simple announcement, and
wait patiently for results
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

The news about the battle in the Northwest
is still unsatisfactory. We give the following
from the Richmond Di<patch, which is the most
reliable:
From the best information can obtain, the
battle occurred on Thursday last. with de-
tachment under the command OF lieutenant
Colonel Peeram, and consisted OF only three
companies which were engaged in the light
This small force kept in check, for some time,
several thousand Federal troops; and, although
sorelv pressed, we learn that not more than ~
were killed.
The gallant Lieut. Col Pegram was serious
lv wounded, and was taken prisoner. Many or
the men in his command who were believed 10
have been killed or taken prisoners, have since
the battle found their way into the camp OF the
Confederate troops.
The last heard Of Col. Heck's command was
that he was making his way through the noun
tains to join Gen. Garnetts forces, but as t t
was reported that Gen. Garnett had retired
from Laurel Hill, and his position or destlna-
ZION unknown, it was uncertain when COL
Heck would join him.
| Col. Scott's regiment was said to be about
forty miles from Staunton, and had been rem
forced by several regiments, within the past
| few days. -,
1t was also reported that ten thousand OF the
Federal army were between Gen Garnett 5
forces and the position held by Col. Scott.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
From Manassas.
ADVANCE THE FEDERAL FORCES

From Manassas junction we learn that on
Friday last, the Federal forces made an ad-
vance of three miles in the direction OF our
lines, and that within the past day or two
large reinforcements have crossed the Poto-
mac. and been added to General Mcdowell S
command
No important movements have been made
nv our troops, but everything is in readl-
ness for the receptisn of the enemy whenever
be shall think proper to make an attack.
rid
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

MOVEMENTS OF Thoors,-The Onslow Light
Infantry passed Up the train on yesterday
morning. to Join the 3rd Regiment State troops
The company numbers, all told, 90 men, and
is ofIiccred as follows f. H. Rhodes Captain
solomon Gornto, lst Lieutenant; w H. Ounce
and 7. b. Henderson, 2nd Lieutenants. This
is fine looking company and will give good
account of themselves when there is work 10
be done.
Capt Rhodes desires US to say to the people
of Onslow that the company feel much indebted
to them for acts of kindness extended them
prior to their departure. To the ladies cs-
pecially do they feel indebted and they promise
to protect them and their sex everywhere
while life lasts.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

Three thousand more troops were called for
from Alabama few days since Inc Mont
gomery Is Confederation" learns that requisl-
f;on for two thousand additional troops has
been made-Alabama to equip them.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
DEPiRTURE OF NURSES.

We are pleased to learn that three or iour
ladies, citizens of Charlotte and OF the county;
sacrificing ease and the cnjoyments of home and
society of friends, departed on Friday night
last. for Yorktown. 10 nurse and provide for
the soldiers who may be sick at that point:
They have gone well provided with hospital
stores furnished with subscriptions made by
the citizens for that purpose and we bid them
God speed in their errand of mercy and com
mendable devotion to the Southern cause.
Charlotte Bulletin.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.
JEFFFEsoN Cry, July 13.-The Missourlans
arc gathering around Bonneville, and the inva-
ders are under arms every night, expecting an
attack. The same condition of things exists at
lexington Reinforcemcnts, especially artllery'
are greatly needed.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
THINGS ST. LOUIS.

ST.. LOUIS, July 13-The houses of Southern
patriots were opened on Thursday night for re-
joicings. Though not illuminated, the city
looked bright. Dutch garden keepers and ac-
tors are not now so proud of their fellows,
Zegle and Boernstein. a number of foreign
ers arc reported to be leaving the city in
fright.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
COAST Il BATTERIES.

Booh.
AN ATTACK ON THE NORTH CAROLINA
COAST BATTERIES.
1t is reported by gentleman who arrived
in this city on saturday evening from Eliza
beth CITY, n c., that on Wedednesday last
two Federal steamers made an attack on some
earthworks for battery about being erected
at the mouth OF Oregon Inlet n. 9. 1t ap-
pears that the breastworks were not finished,
nor had they any guns mounted. There were
a few persons at work on the fortlficatIonS at
the time and tho "r1ns were somewhere in the
neighbc rhood but not in condition to be
used. The steamers opened fire and drove
our II en- away, the position as we understand,
being ry much exposed. Alter firing away
to their hearts content on the earthworks,
they then turned in private dwelling and
bred at that put the inmates to flight, and
fiatter down the building. This being about
| all the damage they could do there without
! land q their forces, which it appears they
were afraid to do, they hauled of for operations
| elswhere.
The same steamers, we understand the
report, and probably on the same day, run in
| to Hatteras Inlet, to continue their sport but
here, it appears, the North Carolinians were g.
little better prepared for them General
Gwynn bad been along there before them and
left liberal sprinkling of his baby walkers,
ready for service and the Hessians, not being
aware of the nature Of hcrcccption that await
ed them, opened fire OH the batteries at that
point to their very serious cost; as we under
stand the compliment was returned with so
much life and animation as to make them
wish themselves hartily out of the scrape.-
. The injury to one of their steamers was so
great as to cause speedy hushing of her guns,
and it was necessary for the large steamer to tow
, her away from the scene of action, she being
so much crippled as to be unable to get away
by herself
We learn there was no injury done on shore
! at this point, and no one was injured at either
place on shore but it is believed that the we'll
aimed shots from the battery at the latter place
has done considerable slaughter among the en-
envy on both steamers.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
THE NORTHERN CONGRESS.

WAsuINGvoN, July 15.-In the Senate, the
bill providing for additional paymasters and the
Force bill was passed.
In the house the Civil Appropriations bill
and the bill authorizing the raising OF 50O,0OO
volunteers were passed.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
a GREAT EXPLOIT.

WAsH1SGToN, July 1.-THE two ladies who
inveigled the Connecticut officer (Capt GOOD,
win9 to his capture, have been arrested ana heid
as prisoners, as guarantee OF Goodwin re-
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
GOVERNOR CLARK.

The demise of Gov Ellis places Henry TooLE
CLARK, Esq, of Edgeomb Speaker OF the Sen
ate, in the Executive Chair. The duties OF the
Office are at this juacturc especially, deli
cate and highly responsible; demanding wise,
cool head, large experience and great purity OF
character.
We hay k own Mr.. Clark for many years.
He has been good deal in public life, has been
obscrvant of men and things, and brings to his
aid knowledge of our public men, the charac-
ter of our people, and the demands of the pres
ent crises He has a cool Judgment, modest
estimate of his own abilities, an honest heart,
and d purpose to do his duty to his entire State
and the South. We rely upon his honesty: his
prudence, his cool judgement, his PATRIOTISM
his readiness to counsel with the wise the Ju-
diciouS, the representative men of the State,
and, more than all, upon his will and ability to
do right, to conduct the ship Of State through
the peris of the war for the next eighteen
months May heaven preserve his health and
his life !-St0Rdard
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

The Paris correspondent Of the N. Q. Plea
vune' saws that the Emperor Napolean only
awaits some decisive military achievement TO
.ooonize the Confederate States.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

THE PRIV AIEEK = JEF T. UAN ID.
PORTLAND, July 13.-The bark Mary God
dell has arrived here, and reports that she was
boarded by the privatcer jeff Davis, which
has captured several vessels within the past
week.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23
TuEFRENCH SQUADRON.

BosToN, July IA French steamer VITA
an Admiral on board, has arrived at Haiiax
where he will await the arrival of six other
French steamers, when the feet will sall for
the South.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

THE JEFF. DAVIS" AGAIN.
BALTIMORE, July, 13.-Ihe schooner En-
chantress, from Boston, has been captured 10y
the privateer jeff. Davis.