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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-31

As one of the Northern regiments passed
through the streets Of Baltimore, young
girl had fixed in the upper window Of house
on their ronte Confederate flag, of her own
manufacture. The officer in command, stuns
with patriotic jealousy by the sight, aud emit
lating the example Of Ellsworth, the hero,
hurried 10 the horsc TO snatch down and
hear away the trophy. He waa met at the
dooz by the heroic girl. He commanded her
to take down the flag, when she coolly and
confidently refused to do SO. He attempted
to pass her, wheu the girl confronted him,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-31

particulars OF the killed an! wnrnded a:s
nc, get ascer.sine'!.
We have not yet been able to obtain d..
tailed reports Of the killed end vcnadei u;
any ct the souti Carolina regiments nr
IIanpton's Legion.
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0. N. R..
Justice fenc..

PM the initials only Of the magistrate :o'
the reason that This legal luninars is st;:! liz
ing, and probably too modest to cove: the
fame 20 which he is justly entitled. Don't
he deserve . pension, and the unanimous
thanks O: those interested r the rapid peo-
plinc of the State, as we'll rs those who canc
wait for commissions
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-31

Col. Wilcox, of the Michigan regiment,
with one captain and three privates of the
same regiment, are prisoners in our hands. In
all, over thirty L. S. officers have been made
prisoners. The prisoners concur i'll alleging
that the impression was general among the L.
s. troops that we would not fight.
Color bearer J. H. Ancrum, jr., of the
Washington Light Infantry Capt. Conner,
previously reported wounded, was only burnt
ir the face by the bursting Of a shell. He
will be out in few daye.
Private H. &. Baker, Washington Light
Infantry, is wounded.
Private H. A. Middleton, jr, Washington
1t. Infantry, is seriously wounded.-charles-
ton Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-31

uer. Deauregard commanded daring the
day, and wss in 4ll parts Of the field. being
several hours under q Calling fire.
He escaped many shell and riAed shot
which were evidently thrown directly at him
His escape seems truly miraculous. my
self saw s. she'll burst not twenty yards troa
tie gallant general.
Gen. Johnston aided Gen. Beauresard, e!
though euti;!e;l !.y superior rank to IL:
Command.
The panorarag Of tie battle iere presented
to tl.3 view .: the spectator was magnificent
beyond description. The iuc Of fight ex
tended seren lni!es.
The Washington New Orleans Artillery
dill great execution: playing irightinl havoc
among the enemy. Sergeant Joshua Reynolds
! was the only one killed. lie was struck ii
the forehead while giving the word u c9m
! mard. Privates john !'aync and Errtchel
were woa:;3:,:. The Washingtonisns took
their stand close to the Michigan Regiment
Part OF the Seventh ami Eighth louisiana
Regiments we're i'll the action, but pa:ticu!ars
Of casualties have no; Lees ascsrlaiDcd.
Major Wheat was badly wounded, and bi:
recovery il barely possible. His battalion
was BADLY cut ny.
The enemy were commanded imlnr'iatcl,
by Gen. Mcdowell, WHO is said to have lsad
G,un0. All Of ours at the Stone Bridge Were
estimated at 331,n6o.
Gen. Scott j.; sid rs several persons IL
haze been but q few miles cfl. We heal
nothing Of Patterson.
Our numbers immediately engaged vert
but l5.oCO.
The enemy was totally :outed, aud fed II
great confusion for miles.
We have captured thirty pieces Of artillery
thirty wagons containing provisions, ard 'tt
prisoners.
Among The prisoners is the celebrated Col
Corcoran. OF the limons Irish sx;y-NirtL
Regiment. New York.
Col. Wilcox,-;. captain and ;hTce rrira'es
of the Michigan Regiment, surrendered IL
the Confederate Twrnsy-Eish'h Virginia Reg
iReat.
Captain Edward Carrirgtc5, Of Washing,
ton City, a yirsinian by birth, and a nephew
Of the late Hon. VIM. c. Preston, Of S0ntl
Carolina, is also prisoner lie fought zig.
orously against us.
Col. kempers Alexandria Artillery did
most effective service, moving down enlir'
files Of the enemy.
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The News IN SAYANS.i!-,N INelncSr.-
The Savannah Ntpublicau, speaking of the
great battle at Manassas on Sunday, say:
Our city yesterday was agonized hy cor
flicting emotious-ioy for the irisInph OF o''r
arms and anguish for the terrible cost OF the
victory. The fall of noble, chivalrous Barlow
carried pans Of sorrow to every heart, while
numerous households We're plunged in sorrox
for dear departed ones, or agonizel with s'ls-
pense and fear lest they too have lost son or
brother. But part Of the battle field has
been exposed to view as we write and even
that little brings mourning to thousand
hearts.
A doating father, as he rode in from the
country yesterday, was met by messenger,
who reported 10 him the sad news Of the
death Of a favorite son. "How and whore
did he die 2" was the impulsive interrogatory.
"under Beauregsrd, at Manassas, lighting
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Dovr WRlrE GLOOMY l.ETrsRs.-Those
who have relatives or dear friends in the army
ought not to write gloomy or discouragine
letters to eau p. The soldier he's food for san
and gloomy fits in his own quiet meditation=,
without being assisted by desponden: missives
from home. Write the soldier cheerful and
encouraging letters. a letter from home
passes the rounds Of tie camp, aud il its
tones are bright and cheerful it puts pleas
ant hue on alt. If You feel sad, don't write
at all, rather than write in sad strain.
RAcs.--Sare all your rags-cotton, fax
hemp, ETC., send them to market, where yoa
can realize 8 cents pound. The South
wears out more such goods than two such
Norths, and yet the North saves double the
quantity of rags for making paper. Let this
be changed hereafter. Save the rags to make
paper. and thereby save money.
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and everything tieaE--ii freeman vas to-day
10 announce the great tr'aL upon w!:ich Tie
revolution vns fought, ic wo;;'d dc arrested
put in iai irmG:ed in a dungeon, a'ni the
courts being ci"sGd; !;;e ;Tv@ld have no i.carip.
except before @0;,!, martial AMI i've e%ccatsd
cr;
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pressed INT. IN. STAY. Tr.a..

NKW YORK. dec. S0.
Bv tho arrival of the steamer Canark, from
Nassau, N. H., on the Gath, No have Accounss
Of the wreck Of the American ship America,
on Cape Lobos, with 500 Africans On board.
destined for Cuba. The ship was command
ed BY Capt. Chss. Brown, who with his Grew,
seized upon the schooner Liby, of Nassau,
and compelled her master to render assist
ance. Tie captain OF the Liby has testified
before a police magistrate IA follows:
The wreck lay about fourteen miles from
the light house; she was ship OF apparently
about 500 or 600 tons, and from her landed
about 500 slvcs on Cape Lobos.
The captain gave me up the wreck, saying
could DO what liked with it, but gave me
no money. saved some Of tho rigging and
copper from the ship. He made me land the
slaves and | had no option. | was there
three days after trying to save the rigging
Before could save the rigging, the captain
compelled me to taxa him and three OF HE
hands to Nuevitas light house, Cuba, where
they landed for about two hours, and re-.
turned with me to Cape Lohos on Wednesday
week. A brig arrived four days afterwards
from the direction of Cuba, and took of the
slaves Immediately, some Of them were in
deplorable condition, and eleven OF them died
while on the Cape, although they had plenty
Of rice, molasses and water.
The captain and crew, about sc in number,
Of the SLAYER used no violence towards me,
although they were all armed with six bar
relied revolvers and bowie knife one each
side.
The Guardian says detachment Of sixty
soldiers was dispatched by the Governor to
Cape Lobos, on the 18th, but the slaves had
been carried to Cuba, as we'll as the officers
OF the ship, by the brig.
A project is on foot at Nassau to light that
city with gas, capitalists in New York city
having agreed to interest themselves in the
ENTERPRISE.
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The foreign news by the last arrivals re-
ports Bresdstuffs in demand and pricss ad-
vansing. Government funds and stocks gen.
erAliy had experienced slight decline In
consequence Of the threatening condition Of
affairs on the Continent.
News from Bombay Of organised resist
ance BY native tributaries to the income tar,
and the unsatisfactory state Of the army in
that Presidency, constitute the chief reason
for the prevailing heaviness.
The tendency to depression in tho Paris
Rourse, couulcd with the limitations given
to Austria that she must consent to sell
veni.ia or be prepared for new war in the
spring, likewise had some effect on the mar
ket, which was influenced by . very sudden
and considerable increase of the demand for
loans.
Negotiations for the evacuation OF Gaeta
failed. It's bombard ment would recommence
on the 18th.
Russia had received news Of the conclu-
sion and ratification OF peace in China. The
allies had evacuted Pekin, and the Emperor
was about to return.
European affairs generally unchanged
News no. especially important.
The Galway line OF steamers is Temporal
rily suspended.
The London Times says the Presidents
Message 10 an evasion of all responsibility,
contrasting Buchanan's simid policy with the
bold action Of jackson.
The Globe characteristics the Message as an
appeal to the North to make concessions to
the South. $780,
1t is reported that forty thousand wesvcrs
are actually starving to death st Coventry,
England.
fRANcr.-The Archbishop Of Lyons has
published naughty pamphlet against the
stamp imposition upon pastoral letters,
treating Of political matters. He denounces
tho imposition a. humiliating and not to be
submitted to.
PARs.-Breadstuif improving.
lTALY.-Francis IL calls on the Governor
OF Gaeta to defend it to the last.
The French feet would leave soon.
The Province of Viterbo VAS continued in
insurrection. 1t is reported that the French
we're preparing to evacuste it.
The Bavarian Minister at Turin had been
recalled.
The Sandman Minister at Munich would
also be recalled.
AusrRIA.-The Hungarian conference wa.
opened ut Grau on the 18th, and promptly
adopted the electoral Law OF ls46.
lNpIA.--Advices from Bombay represent
business still Fat owing to resentment agains,
| income tax.
| The China news bad favorable eff,ct or
the London money market, which opened
with an advance OF on consuls, which was
subsequently lost.
Dodge 4 GranbanAtA an American House
in the India Rubber trade, had suspended
owing to losses in the absence of remitsances
from America. Liabilities SAC, 900.
| TIE London Times calls attention to Z
new article OF commerce, viz: Oil, from the
Union Mills OF Western New York.
American securities had declined.
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" AsHINOToN, Dec. III.
Mr. Floyd, it is said, by his friends, soon
returns to Virginia to follow out his policy
to restrain, to the extent Of his power, any
act which will lead to bloodshed and exert
himself, il dissolution becomes inevitable, to
it's re construction.
Il is not certain that Major Anderson and
forces will remain at Fort Sumpter. They
will be remanded to. Fort Moultrie, provided
that satisfactory assurance can be given that
they will not be there attacked by the South
Oarolinians.
There seems to be reasons for the belief
that Gen. Scott, several days ago, submitted
to the President plan, IN writing, for the
blockade Of Charleston, reinforcing strongly
oil the Southern garrso and Offering other
important military suggestions. This, how
ever, III IA saiFi, was ntf received with favor.
The COMMITTEES Of 33. on Saturday, consid-
cred MIR. Mason's proposition for amend.
ments TO the Constitution, being substantial
" those offered by Mr.. Urlttenden.
On motion Of Mr.. Coruin, the Committee
struck ont the words "or hereafter acquired, -
40 that II division of the line Of sc deg. 80
min. may be applicsba only 10 Territories
now held BY the q. s. The II yeas were
composed Of the Republicans, With Davis Of
Maryland, and Stousof Oregon. The nays,
10, were all from tho slave States, with the
exception OF Mr.. Durcs, Of California. The
question on the adoption Of the article, as
amended, WAS negatised
MIR. Taylor, OF Louisiana, remarked that
the decision thus reached, made il clear to
bic mind that there would be no agreement
| BY the committee upon the propositions for
the adoption Of amendmen to the existing
| Consultation, which would be cffectual for
| the settlement Of the issue now pending be-
tween the two great sections OF the country,
growing out Of tho slavery question, and that
in consequences, il was his purpose to take No
further part in tho deliberations Of the com.
mittee, and il was his determination not Il
vote upon any other proposition pending be.
fore it. He further stated that he did NO
intend to resign his place on the committee
that it was his intention to remain in po
sision which would ems BILE him TO join 10 til,
minority report upon the subjects submitted
to the committee if that should become nec
essary or appear desirable.
Thereupon, Mr.. Taylor, with Messrs. Wins
low, .sf N. c., and Mr.. Houston, or Ala, lef
the committee room.
MIR. Adams offered resolution declarinl
! il exrtai4Bs that all Ner Mexico be admitted
as soon ~ may be, ~ a State, on AN equa
footing With the origital States, and that th
committee cause to be prepared an enablin,
4 bill for that purpose. Agreed to, IL agains
10. One third Of the committee absent D.
not voting. The only two from the slav
States were Bristow Of Kentucky, and Davi
! of Md,
These facts are abbreviated from the Off
DIAL proceedings, the Injunction OF scored,
having been removed.
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secession s,onY~ntiops.

South Carolina hsvirg opened tho seces.
sion movement, se reproduce, for the infor-
mation of our readers, the order in which
they are to follow. A secession State Con-
vention will be held
In Florida, January 5.
In Alabama, Jan. I.
In Mississippi,. I.
In Texas lspontaneous) Jan. 8.
In Georgia, Jan. Q.
In Louisiana, Jan %.
A special session Of the Legislatures each
Of Virginia and Tennessee, in reference ia
State Convention, will meet on the 7th Of
January.
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IThe working men of Louisville, KY,
held Union meeting the other eight, and
adopted series Of patriotic resolutions, one
Of which was to the effect that they saw no
Lincoln.
The dougbfaees hereabouts seem to think
tho election Of Lincoln dvvs furnish just
ground for disunion, and some OF them, We
learn, arc dliposedto render aid and com.
fort to tho scoundrcls ~bc have been COM
SpaseinE treason while acting ~ the sworn
Cabinet counsciors Of the President Of the
United States.
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wasn't ngion InleIliEen

WARRINGTON, Dec. 81.
The report that prevailed this afternoon
throughout the city that Gen. Scott had been
appointed Secretary Of War ad interim, pro-
duocd thrilling effect, and occasioned much
indignation among the secessienists, who are
fully aware that Gen. Scott is in fvvor Of
extensive military preparations. The truth
10 that Postmaster General Holt 10 in tenn
porary charge of the department., and to.
night Was attending to the duties there in
company with the chief clerk. Gen. Scott
has not been either at the department or Ut
the Presidents House 90 day.
Both Thompson and Thomas were at the
Cabinet meeting to-day, though rumor had
declared otherwise.
Many reports prevail, with TO truth for
their foundation, which serve only to add to
the already intense excitement.
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Troy, Dec. 81.
The Troy Times Of this afternoon contains
two letters from Gen. Wool 10 favor OF the
Union, in favor Of sustaining Anderson in
his position ut Fort Sumpter and earnestly
urging that firm ground be adopted to put
down rebellion. He declares that il Fort
Sumpter should be surrendered to the Sc
cesrionsts, in twenty days zoo, 900 men will
be in readiness to tako vengeance on oil who
would betray the Union into the hands of it's
enemies.
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Military ColnpAaies.

There 10 decided military manifestation
breaking forth at various points 10 the North.
Volunteer companies are being called ont
for purposes OF drill, and notices appear in
tho papers here and there for the organixs-
tion OF new compenies.
Petitions are in circulation asking the Hi.
nois Leg Islature to perfect the organisation
Of the militia of that State.
We regard these movements as in the right
direetion, decidedly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-03
The New Cabinet.

The Missouri Republican Of the 3lst says:
Judge Bates left this city yesterday for
Springfield, ~ is understood, on second in
yitation from Mr.. Lincoln. Our Springfield
correspondent designntcs. and with some
plausihility, two other members Of the Cab.
inet--David Wilmot, Of Pennsylvania, who
adopted tho celebrated s.Wilmot proviso'
after II was written by Judge BrinkerhoT, OF
Ohio, and Oassius NJ. Clay, OF Kentucky
Mr.. Wilmot was in Springfield few DAYS
since, in consultation With the President
elect.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-03

HARRISBURG, Dec. %.
There is strong antagonism to the appoint
ment OF Senator Cameron to . position in
Mr.. Lincoin's Cabinet.
l0P. x.--A dispatch received by citisen
to night, announces that Cameron has been
appointed Sec'y Of the Treasury, and that be
10 now in Springfield and will accept the ap
pointment. The authority for this 10 deemed
reiiable
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-03
Troops ordered 10 CnarIsston.

Especial Dispatch to the Missouri Republican,
WAsHINoroN, Dec. 81.
row took place in the Cabinet to-day,
which resulted in the resignation OF Messrs.
Thompson and Thomas.
The whole administration goes Northward.
General Scott 10 Secretary OF War ad in
terim.
SECOND DIsPArcH.-The differences in the
Cabinet were reconeiled to- dav by the with
drawal Of Gen. Scott's name from the War
Department ard the appointment OF Holt rs
Sec'y Of War ad interim. Thomas and
Thompson now stand by the President.
1t is understood that troops have been or
dered to Charleston.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-01-03
OLD ~ EMIT BACK.

OIL - ~ ESlDBNI hAOAs
+ WoHh lib respectfully inform the eitiseHs Of Kee-
/ kuk that Ihave opened Tailoring Establish
ment on Main It,, between 4th and 9Th, within one
joor Of Clark's Leather Store, whore am ready To
do anything In my line with nea,ness and dispatch.
have secured the services Of my old paftner, ].
McEvitt, late Of New York City, where no has been
cutting In one Of the fashionable of
that city, 20 that any ono wishing the style will
please give me call.
Youths and Boys Clothing cut In the latest Now
York style, ~ havea full set Of Patterns from
tho Esst. JOHN FRAZER,
dae10d3m
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Prom Plke,s Peak.

TT. hEARNgY, Dec. 80.
The Pixies Peak Express passed here at II
p. N. today. When tlescoach left Salt Lake
City she weather was very cold. It's said
one driver was frosen to death beyond Lara.
mic.
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General Insurance Agency.
WIN. 7. WOOD, State Ag't

General Insurance Agency.
WM. 7. WOOD, State Ag't.
KEOKUk, IOWA.
ESIRE INSURANCE, LAKE AND RIVER IN
i SuKANCE. LIFE INSURANCE.
MANHATTAN FIRE ms. co. OF NEW YORK.
Assets 100000.
oETINENTAL ms. Comply. OF NEW YORK.
Assets s0I6 ,638 ~.
Assets 100000.
LAMAR FIRE ms. CO. or NEW YORK.
As&ets t35O,0OO.
ATLANTIC FIRE ms. co. or BRooKLYN,N.Y.
Asseis' S262 900.
HUMBOLDT FIRE ms. co OF NEW YORK.
Assets t335.OOU
Mutual Benefit Life ms. Co.
Net accumulation Jan. |, go, S3, 4OO, 562.e
On Persons in this city have their lives In
o~ ssred in this Company-among them our
most influential citizens.
Dwellings, Household Furniture, Buildings,
merchaGaxic, Mills, Fsctories and Machinery In
sured ut fair rates. W Losses Pnd at this AgeMey.
Call and sec reliable Insurance statistics and be
your own judge.
OFFlCE-On Third-st., near State Bank, Kso-
kuk, Iowa. W. Il. WOOD.
Dc 10, 5000 State and Local Agent.
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The correspondent Of the Cincinnati Com
mercial gives some interesting items in re-
gard to the way they take matters in Wash
ington:
WARRINGTON, Dec. q.
EDs. CoNnRRcIAL:A general feeling of jov
prevails in this city this evening. "Old
Kentucky has saved the Union,' 10 the gem
eral cry. Major Apderson's bold movement
of taking Fort Sumpter has revived the
hopes Of oil patriots, whilst tho seceders
drop their heads, charging him with having
violated his orders. 1t is the hardest blow
that secession has thus far received, and
the proud South Carolina, instead Of con-
tinung 10 humhug the nation, will now con.
tent herself with looking at the ooean.bound
granite OF Fort Sumpter, which, without
heavy ordnance aud naval batteries cannot
be taken. The President il nonplussed. lie
declares that he has given no order to Major
Anderson to take Fort Sumpter. lie (the
Presidency is, of course, supported by the
honest Secretary Of War, who has rot had
time to resign. Both are nom engaged in >
heavy dispute with Gen. Scott, who main
tains that Major Anderson. AS a military
man having orders to defend his position,
could not net otherwise. As commander
he was Obliged by the principles Of self
preservation and his nffnial oath to preserve
the lives OF the officers and men under him,
and tina, Fort Mnnltrie, whist Fort Sumpier
remained in the hands OF the enemy, could
no, lie held.
Gen. Scott states farther, that ii he had
been in Aniersan's place be would have act.
ed in The same war. II the President should
order Mai. Aiersou to leave the Fort, or re-
move him, Gen. Scott will throw up his com
mission. The majority Of the army officers
eide with SCOTT, and openly dclare their in.
dignation against Buchanan, who would
soolly permit brave brother officer to ~
sacrificed in the service OF the Union BY I
mob Of seccssiopists.
Anderson being in possession Of For
Sumpt6f, and having about 800 men, in
oludisg the laborers, military men think b,
can hold possession againss oil the scces
sionists in the Union.
The Richmond Enquirer and Examiner ar,
constantly uging the Virginians 70 csptur,
Washington. Gov. Letcher SAYS no suct
expedition shall ever leave the Old Domin
ion.whle be is chief magistrate and com
mands its regular military forces.
The same is the opinion of Gov. Hicks re
garding Maryland. There are 10, 900 men ii
the District capable OF bearing arms, not 10
Of whom sympathise with the seceders.
Gen. SCOTT declared yesterday that shoul,
such On attempt be made, he would put him
self in uniform and head our militia to de
fend the Capitol.