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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

FaEE NEGROES "CoNTRABAND" IN THE
SoUTH.-The Legislature of Tennessee has
passed an act ''for the relief of volunteers. !"
which authorizes the Governor to impress
into the army all the free negroes of that
State, between the ages of fifteen and fifty
years, being sound in mind ami body
These volunteers are to perform such
menai services in the camp as may be re-
quired, and to receive therefor regular
rations, with eight dollars per month as
wages. The rebels appreciate the value of
negro labor in the war: how long before We
shall see it in the same light?
"A soldier of tie Scotch Fusileer Guards
lately died offatigue on march of eigh-
teen miles. An investigation of the mat
ter disclosed ihat the poor fellow and bis
comrades, had been obliged to wear two
pairs Of breeches apiece. lin order to ligh-
ten their loads" The average weight of
each mans aecoutrenents was seventy
pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

The Journal copies the following de-,
spatch, dated Culrepper Court House, 9th:
From the Southern papers we learn that
a whole Indiana Regiment was captured
yesterday. They were caught in the noun
tains near Leasburg, and were nearly star
we'd out. We also captured, yesterday,
MAJ. Potter Of a company of New York
ers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

The men in Camp Randall, upon hear
ing of the repulse of our forces at Bulls
Run, so far from shrinking at the idea of
engaging IN the fray. expressed their eager
ne.s to do so by the widest demonstra-
tions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02
HGP The Wheeling IptelEueneer of W

"a The Wheeling Ln'e7Hgenser of We'd
nesday, makes the following statement in
regard to the rebel forces driven out of
Western Virginia by Gen Mcclellan
"a letter received in this city from an
officer in the First Virginia Regiment saws
that the rebel forces in Western Virginia
were totally demoralized. 1t is reported,
with how much truth the writer does not
say, that previous to the evacuation of
Laurel Hill desperate fight took place be-
tween the Georgians and Virginians. The
Georgians, it appears, made the rural Vir-
glnIans do all the rough work, while thew
superintend it, Old Virginia couldn't
stand this, Notwithstanding her zeal in the
cause OF secesh, and the result was fight
Some fifty newl y made graves were found
on the top of the hill. For some davs
previous to the rout there was no friendly
communication between the Georgians and
Yirglnians.
Some of the captured Georr1ans had
been heard to say that they didn't come
into Virginia to dig holes, and that the
Virginia boosters ought to do the work
They say they are gentlemen and not at
all accustomed to exeavate Besides. they
say they came to help Virginia out of a
scrape, and it is inhospitable, to say the
least of it, to ask them to dig her bitches.
We learn that portion of the force un-
der Gen, Hill, who went down toward the
Cheat river pass, to cut off the retreat Of
the rebels under Garnett, came upon a
number Of retreating South Carolinians On
Monday, near West Union. twenty-five of
whom were captured and are now held as
prisoners. The South Carolinians saw
they were rctreating toward Moorfeld,
Hardy county, in the vicinity of which
place it was understood they were to he
reinforced. Garnett's men on Monday.
while still on their retreat, were almost
famished, and some of them rushed into
the houses of farmers near West Union.
and literally devoured everything thew
could lay their hands on.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

Mr.. J. R. Hind, the English astrono-
mer, in letter to the London Times, of
July 9th, thinks it is not only possible but
probable that, on the Both of June the
earth passed through the tail Of the comet,
at distance of perhaps two-thirds Of It's
length from the nucleus. He adds that
upon that date be observed, in the even
ing, a peculiar phosphorescence or illumin-
alton oil the sky, which he attributed then
to an auroral glare, but which he suggests
might possibly be owing to nearness of
comets tail. eff similar illumination of
the heavens" be concludes, ''has been re-
marked generally on the earth's surface,
it will be a significant fact
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

H000 FEET MOI LTTNG for Frames Gilt and
fOOO Rose Wood Of every pattern and varietv
from inch to inches il width. OF the Il ICJ5 81
PATTERNS. Frames made TO order and on short
notice, at keci1 5 Cabinet Ware House
Watert OWE. September. 1890
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

The SPIRIr OF ia touchingly
beautiful incident of unselfsb patriotism,
was brought to our notice yesterday. A
young lady Of St. Louis, who viii not per-
NIT her name to be published, has been
accustomed yearly to visit her relations in
distant city, This year the sums requi-
size for her annual period Of rich enjoy
ment was furnished her In hor love Tor
the cause of her country, of popular gov
ernment, and Of human liberty, she de-
clined making the visit, and appropriated
the money to the purchase of considera-
BILE quantity of grey flannel, which she IS
now as-iduously engaged in manufacturing
into shirts for the defenders of American
nationality. Well, and brarely done, no.
bic hearted one st LOUIS Democrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02
JOE PRINTING

Every thing in the line of job Printing can be exs
sat This Office. 1'+~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

There was quite serious disturbance
at camp meeting near Maria Lake, Green
Lake county, made by some rowdy young
men and boys, who threw tumblers and
used clubs freely on those in camp. Some
Of the young roughs have fallen into tie
hands of the law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

Fatal Boy DUEL.-The following we
take from the Washington correspondent
Of the New York Herald:
"a very youthful duel was fought in
Richmond a few days ago. Two boys. one
aged ten and the other twelve, had a quar-
rel. A little negro who had got through
his thick skull some of the ideas Of chival-
ry prevalent in that region, told them they
had better fight duel to settle it. To
this the boys readily assented. The young
darkey measured eff the distance, and the
boys took their positions The elder who
was armed with a single barreled pistol,
fired first, and missed. The younger had
five shooter. He took more deliberate
aim, and hit his antagonist in the side,
wounding aim SO that be died twelve hours
atterWard. The negro was severely whip
ped, and so ended the sad affair"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02
TEN INCH COLUMBEAD
MILITARY SUM OF s1.Oo.

Curtiss does not deem it necessary to further emu
marate his st of prices but would say the citizen
Of Watertown and vicinity thatwhen he fails to give
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

They never tall who die
In great cause; the block may soak their gore
Their heads may 0dden in the their limbs
Be strung to city gates and castle walls
But still their spirits walk abroad. Though years
Elap7e, and Others share dark doom,
They but augment the deep and weeping thoughts
Which overpower all others, and conduct
The World at last to Freedom.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

PATRIoTIsM,-The following lines from
Byron's Marino Faliero are suggestive at
the present time -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02
ENTIRE SATISFACTION.

lie, like the GaIlant Major will eYacuate his Fo
tress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02
State Of NiscoHsin---C frcUsi Court for JefTfr-
son County,

Dated June 5th. 1871
june7m3 GILL, BARBFB < FRiBER. PIN. Attys
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-08-02

GD- Remember the place, over the ':Armory," on
Main St Bridge, up but one flight Of stairs.
n. B.-Instructions given in this desirable art of
Military Tactics, on the most reasonable terms.
2SH N. s. CURTISS
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
Reconsideration.

The following extract from recent letter from
Gen. Houston, of Texas defining his position in re-
ply to sundry ISLANDERS of the newspapers expresses
the universal opinion in the South. From the day
of Lincons proclamation all ideas Of reconstruction
or reunion were banshed utterly from the minds of
the Southern people We are forever separated
and every day that the war is continued only wldens
the breach the more Gen. Houston says:
1.-THE South can never re-unte with the North, nor
can the North entertain any rational hope of her
subjugation The sooner war is ended the greater
will be the probability of establishing friendly rea
tons between the sections and this cannot fail to
promote the mutual prosperity of both. Should
this be disregarded, terrific responsibility must
rest upon the heads of those who interpose power
or authority to its contamination"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
Hon. r. C.. Puryear,

We find in the last Irede Express a letter from
this gentleman, now member Of the Provisional
Congress- in which he declines to be candidate for
seat in the regular Congress- and urges his friends
to vote for some other person The sentiments of
the letter are highly creditabe to Col. Puryear.-
He says
"The Union is dissolved-the Southern Confed-
eracy is formed In that Confederacy all that is
sacred and dear to feemen is endangered and threat
ened with destruction. Harmony and perfect unan-
unity are indispensable to enable Us to expel ruth
less enemy from our land and to restore peace and
safety to our distracted country and suffering peo
pie"
Col. Puryear advises the people of the District,
without distinction of party" to unite upon some
one for Congress who may receive the unanimous
support of all PARTIES
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
Raleigh, Oct. IA, 1861.
Well Put.

A Tennessee correspondent of the Richmond En-
guirer abiding particularly to the appointment Of
inefficient surgeons in the army holds the following
language. The same remarks apply with equal
force to all appointments in the army and to all in
civil affairs. What remains of constitutional liberty
in America, is now confined to the Southern Con-
federacy. Partyism and corruption have driven it
from the Northern States, and the same influences
if not watched closely and resisted to the bitter end
will drive it from the Southern. The correspondent
says.
''Ifincompetent and corrupt men have received ap-
pontments, through political influence. they ought
to be emoved, and not let those who are exposing
themselves the perls Of the battle fields to defend
our homes, suffer, that they may wallow in fat
officers Ny dear sir, there is too much Of the cor
ruptions of the old Government in ours already !;
and our Revolution will be a shallow and empty
victory if we do not get rid of the corrupt ob5ers
office seekers and camp followers, in every depart
ment Of the Government"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16

rB Our esteemed correspondent Of" who
writes from Camp Bee, gives expression to the nat
ura emotions and wishes Of his brothers in arms.
We would rejoice with him to see our gallant regi
ments which are stationed the James river and
Norfolk, more actively engaged. We know they
are all ready, in all respects for action; and feel
sure that when the time comes for testing their
metal it will be found as solid aud as pure as any
that ever rang on any battlefield. But the expo
of coast is not great as 1t has been and
every day is adding to defences in that quarter
The chances of war are constantly changing and it
may be that before all the leaves fall soldiers on
the James river will have warm work. We assure
the brave men Of whom our correspondent speaks,
that they are not forgotten. We all know that
they where duty calls them for the present and
that they will be patient and firm in waiting for
an opportunity to strike they will be daring and
unerring in dealing their blows when the opportu-
nifty is presented.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16

AFFAIRS on THE CoAsT.-Our intelligent cores
pondent "P" furnishes full account in our paper
to-day Of the fishermen on Bogue Sound near
Swansborough, who happened 10 fall in with some
Yankees, and who were supposed to have given
some information to the enemy. Our correspond
ent has no doubt represented the whole matter in
its true light. --.. .....-..-..
We have report in town. which is thought to
be well founded, that the Yankees have effected
landing at Swansborough, or at Cedar Point near
that place. 1t is only abont fifteen miles from &C.
dar Point to the Atlantic Railroad Bridge over New
port river, and it is supposed the Yankees were
aiming to get possession Of the bridge We have
no doubt they will be promptly met and driven to
their ships.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
GENERAL NEWS.

V. c. Barringer, ESQ.,, of CabarruS. declines be-
ing candidate for Congress in the 9Th district
Col Howard of Wilmington is filling up his
Cavalry company 1t is for twelve months service.
We observe that Hon. VIM s. Ashe of New Han
over, who believe is still President of the Viii
mington and Weldon Railroad, is also an Assistant
Quartermaster in the Confederate service with the
rank of Major.
Gen. Wool has been superseded in the command
at Fortress Monroe by the appointment of General
Mansfield. 1t said that old Wool was so drunk that
he was put on litter to be carried of, and knew
nothing of it until the steamer was on her way.
D. Lyon, jr, steward of the n. c. Hospital at
Petersburg Va, on the 18th inst, acknowledges
the receipt of comforts, blankets, 10 towels, 6
bars of soap, pair of drawers shirts, 4 packages
of pepper, and / bundle of linen, from Mrs. James
Smith, of Scotland Neck Halifax county, n. c.
Several Yankee war vessels were driven ashore
on the coast not far from Norfolk by the storm on
the 9th inst. A schooner loaded with stone for
Hatteras was beached Her crew was captured and
brought to Norfolk.
captured negro from Old Point says that there
are 1000 negroes there, He says the Yankees
tired of feeding them, and that the idea of their set
ting them free is all humbug. They nre made to
work very hard.
Some seventy Yankee prisoners taken recently on
Pamlico Sound and on Chcamicomico have been
carried to Norfolk.
Brig Gen. Huger at Norfolk has been made
Major General. 1t is also said that Brig. Gen. Ma
gruder has been raised to Major General. =
The proceedings in Richmond thus far under the
Sequestraton Act have reached about 100000.
correspondent of the Christian San, in the 4th
N. C. regiment says that Lieut. Roberts has been
elected Captain of company Z, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the promotion of Col Vance, and
that Corporal lIerndon has been elected LIST Lieut.
He also says that Rev. w. G. Power has been elect.
ed Chaplain of the regiment. s-r
VIM B. Rodman, ESQ, has raised company Of
volunteers in Beaufort county. -
a company Of Flying Artillery has been organi-E
zed in Washington and elected Rev. G. p JONES',
Captain, and Messrs. Andrews, Latham and Rum
ley. Lieutenauts No county in the State has done
better than old Beaufort for its population :
Capt. Leith and other officers in a card in the
Washington DtspGtch deny positively the state
ments Of Capt W. H. Eberstein, that he remonstra-
ted against the evacuation of Beacon Island They
state that he urged evacuation yehemcntly.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16

WHAT Is THE NATTER ?--We noticed in our last
that General Hill had made requsition upon the
people of Craven for the use of onefourth of their
negro male force for two weeks, for the purpose Of
completing the defences near Newbern. The last
Progress contains notice from Col. Singeltary,
which indicates that but little regard had been paid
to Gen. Hills requisiton. COL Slngeltary therefore
gives notice in obedience to orders that if the requ
sition of Gen. Hill is not complied with, that he
would proceed Monday last to send out troops to
enforce the requisition.
We are at loss to account for this manifest in
difference to support the government in affording
protection to Newbern and vicinity. Many of them
have been clamorous enough against the govern
ment for not protecting them, and now that the
government is disposed TO do its duty they haul off
and lie on their oars. We hope for the honor Of
old Craven, her people will not force upon Colonel
Sngetary the necessity of enforcing the requsition
Such state of indifference to the hazards to which
they are exposed, is unaccountable. They will be-
gin to move if not before, when Lincoln's vessels
are in force in the river, ready to assa them. If
our people expect the government to be wide awake
to their condition, they must wake up themselves
and go to work maufully.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
The Office of Governor.

Among other duties which will devolve upon the
State Convention when that body shall next assem-
BILE, will be to elect Governor to hold office from
August 1862 to January 1863 Gov. Clark's tenure
of office will expire the day after the next August
election, with the Speakershp, he being Cover
nor er-oItcto. We hope the Convention will select
the most able and best qualified man in the State,
whoever he may be.-IredeU Express.
1t will certainly be the duty of the Convention to
make some provision for supplying the interregRum
between the expiration of Gov Clarks term and the
lst of January, 1863. But would it not be better
for the people in some form to indicate their wishes
in the matter?
The State Convention has evinced no disposition
either to transcend its powers or to perpetuate its
existence has been falsely charged in some quar-
tiers. 1t did what seemed to it to be absolutely nec-
essary at the time, and what it believed the people
would have done, had they been present and acting
for themselves. 1t is captious absurd and vicious
to hold that body responsible for the sayings and
doings of some of its members.
Personally, we are held as being politically oppo-
sed both to the majority in the Convention and in
the Legislature, and most heartily disapprove of
of the action of both bodi es but we have not
felt it was province to abuse and yiliy either
is true and loyal citizen to the South and to the
State. The worst fault of any was their TOO strong
adherence to partyism
But in view of the abuse so improperly heaped
upon the Convention, charging it with exercising
usurped powers, which we do not admit to be true,
we judge the Convention would prefer to have an
expression of the views of the great body Of the peo
pie in some proper form, upon all matters, whether
connected with any additional amendments to the
Constitution, or any correction amendment OF
hasy legislation, any necessary provision to meet
the exigences of the times. We have heard the
hope frequently expressed that the Convention will
rescnd the stay lac passed by the late Legislature
We are quite sure the Convention will do no such
thing unless the people unequivocaly demand it
While therefore the members of the Convention are
now at home it strikes that they should be made
fully acquainted with the wishes and views of the
great body of the people, in order that the future
action of the ConHention may be governed by any
new light which may be shed upon the important
matters which may claim its attention.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16
RUN HERE EyERYBoDY.

ID P. PESCUD. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DUG
II GISF, Fayetteville 81, RaIe,.h, ~ C., you'd an
to The public that he is receiving front the
South splepdd assortment OF Perfumery consisting of
superior article Of Cologne Water and the choicest etY
Of extaes for the HANDKERCHIEF namely Victoria, jockey
Club West End Forget Ne Not Geran;un, Violet Musk,
New MoRu Hay Ess Boquct Spring Fiowets, Palchouly
Noes Rose Sweet Brar de- He IS also receiving ne as
sorsnt Of The best and most highly pernmed Soaps sf
the following kinds namely Toilet. 0mpb Old White
Windsor Antiseptic and Aromatic TOOTH, Transparent,
Military, Barber's Sharing Boquet. Forget Ne NDt ya-
nut Oil &c 10 addition 10 me above articles be Is also
receiving fresh supply Of various kinds of Medicines,
coarse mbs Seidhz and Soda Powders Matches IN gp.d
artclel Mustard Pontades Seg4rs e ckYas The public
rrous other articles which viii be s5d terms 70 ssit
the times Heal WISH, perfume. comb zpd brush thyser.
take bottle of Rose Cordial, light SegaT and 81 hgg
Raleigh, n c., Get, Is, 1861. 81
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cAsprpArEs ron cosesnss.
HON. N. n. 4. siiTH,s ccIRcULxE.


10 s tyagss.sieaqt District composed
q 1ortioDsptoa. HsraSrd G7sss Pesaimdas, 6holOaa,
Pds9uoton6 GJsndss and garritsck: s5f
'VNHE PERMANENT coxsTITuTIoNF6RTHB6o GOV
IL crnment Of the Confederate States supeFsedes the
present. Provisional Goyenment in February next Pre-
rarOry organization under IT. elections appointed
BY law TO be held for members Of the Electoral College.
the several districts which the State sdxded the
: first "Wednesday of Eoyenibet preceding. .gzsz
There are movements in progress of which am adj
vised indicating disposition to resort to the instrument
tally of Conventions fer the purpose OF making npmiDa-
tons for the latter Office Those agencies boexer appro
pirate necessary during the heated party sircs
of the past of popular opinion and action
to have disappeared bee the and patriotic
impulses which the presence Of eomln.n danger has
inspired. =
The day of election is near at hand and do consider
that am oversteppng the prpprsties of my position in
announcing mysefa candidate 10 represent tue District III
the hrst permanent Congress Of the Confederate States
Unwilling revive controversies calcutta ed only 10 dis
tract the entire harmonY Of sentiment and feeling which
now prevails, in maintaining with undivided strength and
loyal hearts the action Of the Stale separating from the
old and entering into he federaey for ihe security
OF her constitutional rights aud the defence Of the mper
ied liberties of her people, avail myself Of this mode of
communicating with you ard shall content myself with
declaring my purpose yield cordml support in public
and private station Ia such Of war and finance
promise TO make the impending struggle part, Wig
orous short and decisive To this end mutual confidence
and Jealous corporation nnimpaired By former deren-
5 = - - = ". N IL. SMITH.
Murfreesboro, N. c., Sept. "a, 1861.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-16

A STRANGE VIsIToR.-It is said several persons
saw on Sunday morning last about o'clock, large
balloon passing over this city at moderate speed
towards the South. 1t Is described as being well
lighted up, not very high with flags, ETC., and with
at least four persons in it 1t is also reported that
another was seen on Monday morning or Sunday
night We are unable to account for it. yet it is
not impossible that the arenauts of the Potomac or
Old Point may have been driven by currents of air
beyond their moorihgs, We know that Professor
Lowe was only q few months ago, driven from Gin
cnnati to South Carolina. If the FOUR arenauts
should prove to be Prof Lowe, Abe Lincoln, Billy
Seward and Gen. Mcclellan, and should light be-
tween this and the South Carolina line, we should
rejoice Look out for them.