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The Mlsglsgippl military institute.

Established at Pass Christian. by the subscriber, in
1852 has been in constant and successful operation
from that date, and still continues under his owner.
ship and superintendent Thsrep0rt so cdsy rires.
aei hat NE Institute hal been soid, being e. roncous
New apparatus has been purchased, the lest school
furniture introduced and in addition to the other in.
structors, Mr.. GEORGE BLACEMAN Formerly Of
New Orleans) placed in charge Of the Classical amt.
English departments No pains or expense viii be
spared to maintain the reputation for thor.
ouah discipline sound instruction, and healthy ca.
iets. open for nearly eigh. years, with iul numbers
during an the cpdemics there has never been case
ofleyeE Of serious sickness, or Of death among the
pupils nor have the exercises ever been interfered
on account Of sickness in The house.
Ca Circulars can be procured at the Office Of this
paper, or by addressing
AsHBEL GREEN, supt.
Pass Christian, Nov u, 1859. 6-tf
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Boy" The New York post, of the 10th Of
September, says that seven hundred and
twenty-three letters, addressed to persons
in the seeded States had been received
and detained at the city post office that
week. OF these no less than three hun
bred and sixty-two were received on the
18th, and large part Of them were
brought by the Africa.
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hSy- 1t is stated that Col Mulligan'
who commanded the Hessian forces at
Lexington, is nobody but BILLY Mulligan,"
n famous New York city buffer. lie saw
the insides of great many penitentiaries
before he was made Colonel in Mr. Lin
coins army. He ought to be a good hist
fighter if the record of his heroic achieve
ments in New York is reliable.
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For Representative

re- Col. Phillips, formerly of Mobile,
and who, with his family, arrived at Rich
mond on the Goth ult., reports that the
strength of the United States army in
Washington and Maryland, in about one
hundred thousand.
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Far we see it stated thot line Governor
of Louisiana has sezoddl the r9gss and
pori if New Orleans. for me benefit Of the
soldiers a gang Of heruc spectators
had bought up the entire stock Of these
importantaricles and put q price upon
them of about three times their original
cost. They win now be paid a iair profit
on their Investment, and no more. In
these war times no -el Of men have tho
right TO monopolze and make their own
terms Of saletor articles Of prime neces
sity to our soldiers and to the public gener-
ally Those who do it, are. enemies to
the country -meon, groveling spirits,
that can never be brought to think Of
anything more valuable than the al
mighty dollar If there is any way in
which they could give more effective laid
and comfort" to the enemy than by buy
ing up such articles as our soldiers are
obliged to have, and then putting prices
on them which the government cannot
afford to pay, we should like to know
it. This class Of villains should be treat
ed as enemies, and it would be good
thing if Gov. Moore, after paying them Q
fair price for their pork and coffee, would
give them notice 10 leave the South, o.
send rope enough TO New Orleans to hanl
them as traitors.
In ordinary times men who have none
can be very properly allowed to use it a
best they may in speculation. But now
that the whole resources Of the South ar
required to defend our homes, our altar
and our fresides, the sordid ignominiou
: wretches who are ready to avail them
selves of the possession Of n little none,
: to speculate ppoA the public necesstie
and embarrass the public defense, ough
! to come undRr the denomination O
! public enemies rtheir property should
q confscated and themselves hanged w
trust that Governors Of other States vii
initiate the example Of Gov. Moore.
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The PRIyATEERAUMTER.- The Richmond
Examiner, of the 2Sth ultimo, learns that
the Navy department has late and authen-
tic intelligence respecting that morciless
plague Of Yankee shippers, the Conlede-
rate steamer Sumter But lately the
Yankees, announced bat she was at the
bottom of the sea and went so far as to
say that Providence hafsomething to do
with it. On both subieds they appear to
be badly informed Thi French war YES,
sci which came up th( Mississippi the
other day, brought dried news, received
from the British vessel-oAwar Solent, that
on the 18th inst, the Suu4er was coaling
at Trinidad, one Of the wiRdward isles OF
the West Indies. The Silent had just
come from Trinidad. The\d date stated is
some time subsequent to thS upon which
the Sumter was reported lost
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-10-11

TuE PREsnYrrRIANs or THE .! S9ifiT lItiaa IN "a
tempt of the late [, 5. Presbyterian
General assembly in Philadelphia to force
allegiance to the Lincoln government
upon its church members became known,
this denomination Of Christians, With one
accord, in all seeded States, called togeth-
er their Presbyteries, every one Of which
with entire unanimity, declared their con
nexion with the General Assembly Of the
U. S., dissolved
The separation of this branch of the
church is now as complete as is that OF
the several States, its members recognize
as entitled to their allegiance and sup
port.
national organization viii be effected
by the organization of General Assem-
bly, of the Confederate States, at Nash
vile, in December next,
The functions of the various boards
connected with the church, are perform
ed Professionally, for the South, by the
Southern members of tho old boards,
their separation also being complete
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TbIrd Coneressional District. :

We are requested and authorized by the friends oil
Hon. ISRAEL WEIGH, ofNoxubee 70 state that they
will support him as a candidate for Congress M the
third district composed Of the counties OF LoWhuesl
Oktibbeha, Noxubee, Kemper, winston, OhoctAW ana
Neshoba
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Clark County.
Scott County.
Rankin County.

Judge Lysle, elected Representative
without opposition.
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QNct8.

Mas. juror Wars, President,
Mas. In WATKINS, Vice President
Mrs. JAMES WATTS, Treasurer.
Miss MARY T. Cu,rFJctp, Secretary.
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MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE.
CLINTON, KINDS COUNTY. MISS.

5 SabEH Of Students, in the year just closed
day septemer 30, 1861.
ar " duIlhef information address the President Of
l .6, college J. W URNER Clinton Mississippi who
Will forward catalogue. PP' VIZ
Clinton, Aug. %, 1851, as-sm
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IIHTIT UTNIT0N- D THE LlDIE-


List JH DONATION EE THE LADIES
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towels. od linen 5rr Sock.
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rs IU- wool, Gpr socks
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BI~ The returns from Bucllley's pre-
cinct were not received in time to be put
into the above table, but since that was in
type they have come to hand. OF the
State officers Pettus received 46 votes
Brougher 57-Haynes 5S-Whartoh s.
For Representative, Lopez 67-Dantzler q
Turner 5-Powe, for Circuit Clerk, 80.
The entire vote of the county for Rep
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co See advertisements of Prof l.. MILLER's Hair
lnugorator and Liquid Hair Dye in another col
W'm' 49-1y
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

BREAD.-The amount of bread manufac-
tured at the United States Military Bakery
told Custom-House) would astonish those
who are not familiar with such matters
For several hours each morning the drop, in
front of the bakery or Union street, is con-
stautly occupied by loaves of bread passing
over it in constant stream, into the cars,
until car after car is loaded.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

The Richmond Wing criticises severely,
with occasional hits at the late Secretary of
War and army operations) the financial
views and measures Of Mr.. Memminger, re-
garding them as unsuited to the times, and
not suited to the exigencies and emergen-
cles of the present occasion in the South. 1t
calls for change of plans.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

MEErING.-The regular weekly meeting Of
the Union Association, of this place, was
held at Lyeeum Hall, last night. A fine
Band was in attendance, and the music dis
coursed was excellent Stephen Shinn, Pre-
sident Of the Association, was in the chair,
and O. G. Whittlesey occupied the Score.
tarys desk.
Resolutions were adopted: LIST, That if any
member of the Association shall recommend
any one, for pass, known to the same to be
disloyal, that member shall be dismissed
from the Association and considered as Civ
ing aid and comfort to the enemy.
I'd. That S. Ferguson Beach, Jonathan
Roberts, Caleb s. Hallowell, Jas. Vansant,
and James Stoutenburg be appointed COM
mittee to represent the interests of the Union
party Of this city, before Judge Freese, at
such time and place as he may designate.
The meeting was addressed by 1t. Col.
Blame, of the Cameron Light Guard. -
Mason, and Judge Freese.
Miss Carrie Hewett and Miss Sarah J. G.
Whitlesey were elected honorary members
of the Association on motion of - Henry.
This motion was subsequently, at the sug-
gestion Of Judge Freese, amended So that
any lady desiring to become member Of the
Association, shall be admitted as such.
The President of the Association present
ed to 1t. Col. Blame two bouquets, one for
himself and one for his brothet; also bou-
quet and wreath to the leader of the Band
from the Union ladies of this place, through
G. B. Shirley. It. Col. Blame responded for
himself and on behalf of his brother, and
the leader of the Band.
The President read from the National In.
telligencer an article copied from the New
York Commercial Advertiser, giving the pro-
ceedings Of Union Meeting at Hatteras.
The oath of allegiance to the government
of the United States was administered to
several persons by Judge Freese, the candi-
dates being properly vouched for by the
known Union men of this place.
The Secretary announced that there were
now enrolled on the books of the Association
4O2 members. X
The "Star Spangled Banner" being called
fo-, was sung by Mr.. Williams, soldier;
and, after several airs by the Band, the meet
ing adjourned.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

ALL SA1NTs-To morrow, the first of No.
vember, is celebrated by various christian
denominations as festival in honor Of all
the servants of God who have passed away
from this world. We hear of no church in
this city which is to be opened on that day
except St. Mary's church, where there will
be the usual services at and 10 O'Clock in
the morning On Saturday the festival of
"All Souls" is celebrated by members of the
Catholic Church throughout the world. In
French countries, and in Louisiana, this day
is remarkable for the practice of visiting
and ornamenting the graves of departed
friends. 1t is estimated that one-third of the
population Of New Orleans spend greater
portion Of the day in the numerous beautiful
cemeteries near that city.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

Mr.. j. w. FARES, hrother-in-law of Alex
ande- Mckinley, the private secretary of
Commodore Dupont, who. it has been repor-
ted had absconded with the maps and charts
of the naval expedition, is out in note de-
nouncing the whole story as calumny.
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NOTICE.

4 LII PERSONS transacting business in the
II city of Alexandria for which licences are re-
quired, and who have not obtained such licenses,
required to call at the Mayors Office without
delay, and comply with the law in procuring the
same.
Given under my hand, this, she 3lst day of Oc-
tober, 1851. WIN. 3. PRICE, Mayor.
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Gen. A. S. johnson, of the Confederate
army, has issued proclamation, declaring
that the Confederate Army shall be with
drawn from Kentucky, $50 soon as there
shall be satisfactory evidence of the exis-
tence and execution of like intention on
the part of the United States.
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We would advise all who want a pencil
with which to "tak note," make a sketch,
or write at length, to 60 to French's.
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ALEXANDRIA. VA.

Mayors PRoCLAMATIoN.-The attention
of all dealers is called to notice from the
Mayor Of this city which appears in another
column of to-day's "News."
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HEADQUARTERS, ALEXANDRIA, Va,

OctOber 3Ist 1861. J
TINE city authorities of Alexandria, Va, by
l. their corporate powers are authorized to as
sess revenues, impose taxes, fines, licenses, de-,
to collect the same, and appropriate Them for the
just and necessary expenditures of the Corpora
tion-in which they not to be INSTRUCTED by
military other persons. unless-otherwise
ordered by competent authority
W. r. MONTGOMERY,
Brig Gen. and Military Governor of Alex'a, Va.
oct 31-Iw
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The bids for over a million feet of lumber,
for the use of the army, were opened in Wash
ington on Tuesday. The lowest bona fde
bid for white pine boards (common cullings)
was SIG per M, and S14 per NJ. for hemlock
scantling.
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y The State prisoners, conRned in Fort La
fayette are all to be removed to Fort Warren,
in Boston harbor, which has for some time
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The political aad k'Is goiHRggp ob ~ ID
Maryland. Ex-00eetde tSnsSfis T'h5mas,
H. W. Davis, and othw prodtnenS g1RIlemen
are addressing the pseFiGtsq ar4ousa points,
in favor of the Union ainsroi p 'TsdmsosQ
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General Rosencrans dispatches frem Yves.
ton, Va, that he is preparing to make an
other advance movement, and states that he
believes the Confederates to be in retreat for
several days past
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The New York Post has letter, which
would seem to contradict the reports of Gen.
Scott's declining health. 1t says the General
is In fine spirits, and appears to be in excel
ent health.
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1t has been judicially decided in Boston
that contract Of enlistment does not bind
man if he was drunk when he entered in
to it.
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Some new developments are reported to
have been made in the case of Colonel Ker
rigan, from New York, who has been under
arrest for some time, on charge of afford
ing aid and comfort to 1.-THE .EontedArates.-
The matter creates pseb ,saeA bfion in
certain political ciralsAcusH eqsu Isno,aJ d
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Tue trade in breadstuffs is immense, and
is bringing to the railroads connecting the
West with the Atlantic seaboard, as we'll as
to the producers, an unusually rich return.
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TIE MILITARY CoURT.-The Court met at
the County Court House this morning at the
usual hour.
The Court appointed Thos. Wright agent
pro tenn. for the United States, of the estate
Of John A. Washington, at Mount Vernon,
apd instructed him to return to the Court an
inventory of the personal effects of John A.
Washington on the said estate.
The Court then took up the case of Edw.
Patterson, charged with using threatening
language in reference to the Federal troops.
No evidence appearing suffi cent to crmi-
nate Mr.. Patterson, he was discharged.
The Court said that, in arrests,.of this
character, much care should be used. While
the Court would not take cognizance of cas-
ual words in private conversation, it would
punish all expression of disloyal sentiments
on the streets or in public places.
The Court then took up the case of Chap.
man, Lyons & Noyes against Barley, Trip.
lett & Co.
Mr.. Kinzer presented notice of rent due
James Green for $1,000.
After the evidence in the case was heard,
the Court said that it would make the same
order in this case which it had made in other
suits Of similar character.
Several military and liquorselling cases
were also decided, and the Court adjourned.
Col. Max Enstein, late COL of the Pa
9th Volunteers, having been mustered out
of the service of the United States" has ad-
dressed letter to the Secretary of War,
complaining of the course pursued towards
him, and asking an investigation. He de-
clares he has been hardly and improperly
dealt with. The Washington Republican
says, some recent appointments of Governor
Morgan, Of New York, as well as his failure
to regard the wishes and recommendations
OF the volunteers; create great dissatisfaction
in the New York regiments-and that his
course will be made the subject of further
comment.
The Wheeling papers have particulars of
General Kelley's achievement at Romney.
The federal forces proceeded against the town
in two detachments, and as the Confeder-
ates:were driven out, force under Colonel
j Inns, of the Second Regiment Potomac
Home Brigade created a diversion in their
rear Col. Kelley captured between four
and five hundred prisoners, including one
Colonel, three cannon, quantity Of arms,
and all the camp equipage and provisions.
Kelley still occupies Romney with force of
$500 men.
General Beauregard, it is said, has made
his long expected official report of the battle
of the 2lst of July, at Bull Run. It is said
to be very voluminous, covering about hun
dred pages Of foolscap.
Some new developments are reported to
have been made in the case of Colonel Ker
rigan, from New York, who has been under
arrest for some time, on Q charge Of afford
ing aid and comfort to the .EontsdArates
The matter creates much A1tion in
certain political cirabsAousH e4ss Isno, 70 lnl
The political aaaa ogoi1RgSd ii HinF
Maryland. Ex-G0e& kSanSufis 2 Th5mas,,
H. W. Davis, and othss proshihenS g1RIfemen
are addressing the psesiStE qar4ousa POINTS,
in favor of the nionaintrofe .Tedmsosd
- ho Stato poI IN
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A private letter states that the sloop of-war
Dale captured schooner laden with rice
while endeavoring to run the blockade off
Savannah, for Cuba.
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Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, it is
stated, has resigned the Colonelcy Of the
Twenty-second Massachusetts, Regiment, to
accept a position on Gen. McClellan's staff,
which position, it is said, will be Of service
to him as Chairman of the Military Commit
tee of the Senate, by making him familiar
with the details of the operations of the
army.
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The army of General Mcclellan is still re-
ceving reinforcement. Eight regiments from
Pennsylvania and three from Massachusetts
have received marching orders, and will at
once repair to the army Of the Potomac.
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General Beauregard, it is said, has made
his long expected official report of the battle
of the 2lst of July at Bull Run. It is said
to be very voluminous, covering about hun
dred pages of foolscap.
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FOREIGN NEws-The Europa has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the 10Th inst Cot
ton, flour, wheat and corn are all on the rise.
The deficiency in the European harvests is
becoming more and more manifest. In Ire
land the crop is below par. The subject of
American affairs is the principal topic of dis
cussion. England and France, it is thought,
will act together in the matter, whatever
that action may be. DR.. Russell thinks the
Federal government is determined to open a
Southern cotton port, and suppose that the
supplies of cotton for expectation will GER
tinly be received. Trouble continues in
Warsaw-military law again prevails there.
The Russians, after fight with the Japan
esq., have taken possession of an island which
is the key Of the Sea of Japan. Lord John
Russell and other statesmen, in their speech
es, are giving their opinions on the war in
this country. Lord John attributes the war
to the slavery question, and argues that
W bichever side might prevail in prolonged
contest, no future permanent union can be
looked for. He is, however, cautious in his
language. The Duke d'Aumale has approved
of the course of his nephews in joining the
Federal army in this country, and says they
have "taken the right side"
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looked for. He u.s. however, cautious in his
language. The Duke d'Aumale has approved
of the course of his nephews in joining the
Federal army in this country, and says they
have "taken the right side"
Adjutant General Thomas, in his report
on affairs in the West, refers to visit to
Gen. Sherman, in command of the Federal
forces in Kentucky, says that there is large
Confederate force there-that the Union men
do not like the idea of creating a civil war
in the State, and that Gen. Sherman thought
that large einforcements-say to the amount
of 100000 men-would be necessary to drive
the Confederates from Kentucky. The Sec
rotary of War said that he thought this esti-
mate too high-that he expected Gen. s.
rated the number and power of the Confede-
rates too high ''that the Government would
furnish troops to Kentucky to accomplish the
work; but that he (the Secretary was tired
I of defensive war; and that the troops mus
assume the offensive, and carry the war to
the 6resides Of the enemy; that the season
for operations in Western Virginia was about
over, and that he would take the troops from
there and send them to- Kentucky but he
begged of Gen. Sherman to assume the Of
fensive. and to keep the Confederates hereaf-
ter on the defensive. The Secretary desired
that the Cumberland Ford and Gap should
be seized, and the East Tennessee and Vir-
ginia Railroad taken possession off,
The privateers of the JEFF. Davis-Mullins.
Quigley and Rockford, captured on board the
schooner Enchantress, which was carried in
to lphia-were put on their trial on
Tuesday. The jury brought in verdict of
guilty against all the parties.
The army of General Mcclellan is still re-
ceiving reinforcement. Eight regiments from
Pennsylvania and three from Massachusetts,
have received marching orders, and will at
once repair to the army of the Potomac.
+ General Rosencrans dispatches frem Yves
ton, Va, that he is preparing to make an
other advance movement, and states that he
believes the Confederates to be in retreat for
oOfCAdi uoJs Paob.
The bids for over million feet of lumber.
for the use of the army, were opened in Wash
! ington on Tuesday. The lowest bona tide
bid for white pine boards (common cullings)
was SIG per M, and $14 per M. for hemlock
scantling.
1t has been judicially decided in Boston
that contract Of enlistment does not bind
man if he was drunk when he entered in
to it.
Tue trade in breadstuffs is immense. and
Is bringing to the railroads connecting the
West with the Atlantic seaboard, as we'll as
to the producers an unusually rich return.
A private letter states that the sloop-of-war
Dale captured schooner laden with rice.
The Local news. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-31

The privateers of the jeff. Davis-Mullinsx
Quigley and Rockford, captured on board the
schooner Enchantress, which was carried in
to Eiladelphia-were put on their trial on
Tuesday. The jury brought in verdict of
guilty against alb the parties.