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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-02-18
coNDIrroS OF GIN. WISE.


Il affords rs much pleasure to announce that
Gen. Wise is safe, and al reports to the contrary
are without any truth whatever. We are also
much grstihed to announce that instead Of m
er~essing his malsdy, as was feared, the excite
msnt through which he has passed has had a
contrary tendency, and the indications Of a
speedy recovery are now apparent The general
is more determined than ever aht is represented
as al eagemess for an opportunity to ayenge
himself for the wrongs he has suffered. He
bears the death Of his son manfully, and derives
much consolation from the fact that he persisted
in the defense Of his country.
ARRIVAL OF THE SICK FROM ROANOKE IsLAyD.
About 5O'clock yesterday afternoon the steam
er Roanoke having in tow a schooner and seve-
raj barges, arrived at the gUartermasters' wharf
in this city. On the schooner and barpes were
those ct our forces Ct Roanoke Island who were
sick and who were removed from the island pre-
vious to the attack upon it. There were about
one hundred of them. They left Currituck
Bridge last night-did not see anything of the
enemy.
The arrival Of these men ersa ted considerable
excitement in the city, and before the beats had
made fast quite a crowd had collected on the
wharf to welcome them. They seemed to be in
as fine spirits as could be expected.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-02-18

TFTcaL JOURNAL OF THE CITY,
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
FROM NASHVILLE.
Buell. to be Tried by Court Martial.

Illness Of Corcia, Minister to Nerico Arrival
of French Troops at Oruzdb0-- 1aDenty
Thousand Dollars Voted to Andy Johnson
Movements Of Co.'s Aansy, de-, dec.
Chattanooga, Nov. 15.-The Nashville Dis
patch has been received, which says that one
hundred wagons had arrived there On the
10th, and there is prospect Of their being
well Supplied.
A large force was at work on the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad, and would soon per-
feet communication between Louisville and
Nashville.
The Dispatch says that Gen. Buell. is to be
tried by Court Martial forpermitting the in
vasion of Kentucky by Genl Bragg, and
thinks it singular, on the other hand, that
Gen. Bragg is summoned to Richmond to an
swer for not whipping Gen. Buell.. The Court
is to be held at Cincinnati.
Mr.. CorWin, the Minister to Mexico, who is
quite sick at the Mexican capital, cannot
survive.
Seventeen thousand French troops have ar
rived at Oruzaba, and the expedition against
the city of Mexico starts from that point in
December.
Gen. Viegley occupied the late residence of
Gen. Zollicofer in Nashville.
The Nashville Union of late date says
that the City Council voted Andy johnson
twenty thousand dollars for his patriotic de-
fence of Nashville.
The Louisville Journal of the 9th says
Cox's army have pushed up the Kanawha to
Charleston. They met no serious opposition.
Milroy was to join him at Gauley on the 7th.
Morgan is near Charleston, and Shears Bri-
gade is at Gallipolis.
The Journal says that the campaign in
Western Virginia is pretty much ended for
the Fall, as it is impossible to push men over
the mountains to East Tennessee at this sea-
son. The Journal says that East Tennessee
will have to look elsewhere for relief.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21

her. But his head, Yankee-like, began to
calculated The Government had sent him all
the way to Russia to learn the science Of war
more perfectly, and what more probable than
that he would become Commander-in-chief of
the Northern armies, and eventually the Pre-
sident of the Northern people, if he espoused
their cause! In the South, no such promises
beckoned him on. The South had forty bri-
gades of men his superiors, for both military
and civil station. He could become neither
Commander-in-chief nor President here
Hence he elected to go to the North, and he
has received the reward of his folly. Like
Pope. and Mcdowell, and Buell., and Banks,
the sun of his martial glory has gone down,
to rise no more forever.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21

The Richmond Examiner has q communl-
cation from person just returned from
visit to Yankeedom, who gives the following
account of the effect in Washington OF the
late elections, together with other items OF
interest.
He says: Il
I was at Wizards the evening the news
came in. The hotel was crowded with bril-
liant uniforms, but there was dead silence.
No man dared say yea or nay. The Evening
Star was forbidden to publish any returns
The countenances of those I watched mar
rowly seemed to say, "We are drifting to-
wards the whirlpool; let the catastrophe
come" The Government officers were thrown
into commissions; the venal clerks in the De-
partment cursed the Democratic party, and
cursed New York, declaring them both to be
more secesh than JEFF Davis and Richmond.
It is said Old Abe had frightful chill; Mrs
Lincoln chuckled and Seward lied. I be-
lieve the President got drunk, as there is
battle or an unfavorable election.
In Philadelphia there was perfect panic.
People gathered into knots and talked ex-
citedly; some saying New York will secede.
others the Government has gone under, others
the South can never be subjugated. Business
for a time was almost suspended. Democrat
ic orators pretend to favor vigorous prosecu-
ton of the war.
In my Judgment little or nothing can be
looked for from the Democratic party. 1t
would be willing to suspend hostilities to ne
gotiate a reconstruction of the Union, but
consent to an eternal separation it will mot
now. The South need expect help from no
source, except from God, and the success of
her valiants. There is no doubt in the world
that the Abolition Government is making the
most gigantic efforts to accomplish what she
has hitherto failed to do. saw nothing but
the most untiring energy and activity in eve
ry department IF we can defeat them in one
more great battle, we may begin to look for
signs Of peace. Then believe the Democrat
ic party will be transmitted into peace par
ty, and the platform of Ben Wood, whose
speech of the 22d of May the New York Her
aid published On the day Of the election, will
be accepted by Democratic leaders this is
peace on any terms.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
The Philadelphia Ledger says:

That the removal of Mcclellan was the sub
iect of conversation everywhere. The gene
raj feeling was one of regret that the act was
done when the army was in the face of the
enemy. and upon the eve of battle. Theex-
element in regard to the subject was very
great. and the partisans of the General were
very noisy in their demonstrations of approval
of Mcclellan, and cheers were frequently
proposed and given.
a dispatch from Washington states that
the assignment of General Burnside to the
command is without limitation, and conse-
onently the report that another officer wonld
take the position is not true.
The report of the Harper's Ferry commits.
sion is published Col. Miles and Generals
Wool and Mcclellan, are freely censured-
Col. Miles, for neglecting to fortify Maryland
HEIGHTS; General Wool, for putting Col. Miles
in command; and Gen. Mcclellan, for not
sending Col. Miles reinforcements, or making
any effort to send him any. The Commission
also saws that Mcclellan only marched six
miles a day when pursuing the invading enc
nv, and they further say that Gen. McClel-
Ian could and should have relieved and pro-
tected Harper's Ferry. General Halleck,
comnander-in-chief testified to this effect be-
fore the Commission.
The news we get from Europe, through the
Northern papers, is highly interesting. The
London Times says there are two interpreta-
tons given why the Cabinet meeting which
called for the 23d October, was not held, one
that there is division in the Cabinet Sir G.
G. Lewis representing one party and Hon.
Mr.. Gladstone the other. But the Times
thinks the true solution is that Sir G. G. Lew
is expresses the opinion Of the whole Cabinet,
and whilst England regrets the shedding Of
blood, she does not mean to interfere. This
opinion is confirmed by the Naval and Ship
ping Gazette of Liverpool. A letter received
in New York from Paris, dated October 18th,
says: There is no likelihood of anything be-
ing done by Napoleon in favor Of the Confede.
rates until after the November elections.
Schuyler Colfax, member of Congress from
Indiana, has been rendered the place of Secre-
tary Of Interior, in anticipation of Mr. Smiths
retiring to take the place Of Circuit Judge Of
Indiana.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
Gen. E5alleck visits warrenton,

The Draft Resisted IN Wasconsi1a-A Comaozs-
me1tagy Dinner to be rendered Nc Cgelsa1a an
Neso York-Ih Loan asked for 6y Chase
Filledup by NeaO York Baaks, de-, de-, dec.
RICHMOND, Nov 17-Northern papers of
the 18th and 18th furnish additional items Of
interest.
Gen. Halleck visited Warrenton on the
18th, and was heartily received by the Off
GERS Of the army.
Gov. Morgan and Collector Barney visited
Washington to urge adequate and immediate
protection for New York harbor. The re-
quisite ordaxs were issued
The draft in Wisconsin was resisted in
Azenkee county by a mob, who destroyed the
draft box and rolls, and attacked the private
residences of several prominent citizens
Gen. Mcclellan is proposed for the vacant
Senatorship in New Jersey. A compliment
tary dinner will be rendered him in New
York.
AZ temporary five per cent. loan of twelve
millions, asked for by Chase has been filed
up by New York Banks, and nearly the whole
paid in. 1t is reported that Chase FASTENED
this negotiation, because of serious demands
upon the Government by European powers
which might lead to grave complications.
A dispatch to the Washington Star, of the
10Th, intimates that the Yankee army NAV
be moving again in twenty-four hours.
The Gonfederates were reported to have
abandoned the line of the Potomac, near Har-
per's Ferry.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
From Fredericksburg.

RICHMOND, Nov. 17th.-A report reached
Fredericksburg last night that the Yankees
were again a,ive ag on that place to reoc-
cnpy 1t, IN cons. nee of which quantity
OF manufactured tobacco belonging to mer-
chants was destroyed.
This morning apprehensions and excitement
amongst the people increased, and large NUM-
bers lett town. The mail train which left a.
bout noon and arrived here at Eve o'clock
brought down number of refugees. At the
time OF the departure of the train, the enemy
had not appeared, but were believed to be I
WITHIN hfteen miles. Various extravagant ru-
monrs IN regard to this affair have been circu-
lated here to-day. - -
Gen. Gustavus w. Smith COMMANDING this
War, ad interim.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
ssFzae Christian, Advocate,

At its late session, the Holston Conference
determined to have an organ. and accord
ingly stipulated with Rev. G. W. Charlton, Of
Knoxville, to set the enterprise in motion,
and appointed the Revs J. S. Kennedy, D.
Sullins and Mr.. j. B. Little the Publishing
Committee. The first No. appeared on the
18th, and is now before US. The Prospectus
may be found in these columns.
We are glad this enterprise has been start
ed, and We have no doubt that thousands OF
our Methodist friends and others will rejoice
to see a new friend under an old name.
The Advocate is the size our paper was be-
fore the war, and the size it will be again
when the war is over-that Is, just twice the
size of the sheet upon which these lines are
printed. tits handsome in appearance, and
its selections, as well as editorials, are in good
taste. Indeed, the latter exhibit tact and
ability, as well as piety and beneyolence.
We have often wondered that body as
large and intelligent as Holston Conference
should have permitted the light Of a local or
gan to 20 out, and allowed themselves to be
indebted to the organ of more enterprising
neighbor for the dissemination of matter pc
euiiarly interesting and important to them as
a people. We say we have wondered at this,
and the reason that we have never spoken Of
it before was, it was none Of our business.
If il was for the want Of support, twas the
fault Of their own people, and the downfall Of
the noble paper established by Rev. S. Pat
ton, and for SO many years welcome visitor
to every Methodist hearthssone in all these
mountains and valleys, should be lesson to
them to be more liberal end independent and
give the present organ the encouragement
and SUP pori its merits demand. They owe it
to themselves and their Church, and to the
world at large, if they desire to accomplish
good
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
Abiugoon DMaiuial1.
Friday. Nov. FL, 1862.
County Committees.

We learn that the County Court at its last
erm, requested that the Committee Of eigh-
teen heretofore appointed for the purpose Of
receiving and dispensing contributions for the
relief of the families of soldiers would report
at the next term; and also, that persons hav-
ing clothing, shoes, &C., for their friends in
the army, should deliver them here at the
same time or at least during the week.
Monday next is Court, and it is very desir-
able that both the requests should be compli-
ed with. Winter is upon us, and if we would
avert starvation and suffering, no time is to
be lost, and no abatement of exertion permit
ted. If the families of our absent defenders
are not provided for, God only knows the suf-
fering they must endure; and if the soldiers
themselves are not supplied by friends at
home, they will be compelled to lay down
their arms at the time Of greatest peril to our
cause. and what the result would then be, we
need not predict.
Surely there is patriotism enough left
enough of philanthropy enough of beneVo-
lence-t to relieve the pressing necessities Of
our soldiers and to render their families COM.
paratively comfortable. But to do SO, is mel
ther patriotism, philanthropy nor benevolence
1t is a stern and imperious duty-a duty
that may not be neglected without ingratitude,
and a violation Of the better feeling & prompt
ings Of the human heart--a duty that we oaoe
them, and that we cannot forego without cri-
minality in the sight of God and humanity.
We are earnest about this thing, because
there is an APPARENT apathy. Let the people,
then-not those engaged in unlawful specula-
ton and extortion, for the milk Of human
kindness in them has dried up-but let the
people forget their own ease and comfort for
a time, and relieve the necessities of those
who are doing so much for us, and those who
have been deprived of their natural protectors
for the defence of our rights and property
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
From the west.
One Hundred and 1aoenty-Sir Aboliitionists
Captured! de-, de-, dc.

Richmond, Nov. 15th.-The enemy has
numerous fleets in lower James river in the
neighborhood of Brandon Bar.
One hundred and twenty six Abolitionists
were captured by eleven of our cavalry at the
Gap last Saturday and were brought to this
city last evening.
A letter written BY Gen. Halleck 10 Secre-
tary Stanton says, that Halleck, on the lst of
October, advised a forward movement, and on
the 9th peremptorily ordered it. The move
ment not having been carried out, it is infer
red this led to the removal Of Mcclellan.
The Washington Chronicle says;
That the removal of Mcclellan was the re-
suit of a long and patient consultation on the
part Of the highest military authorities, and
must be regarded purely as military ques-
ton. The necessity for active operations in
Virginia had become so imperative, that for
reasons which appeared conclusive the change
was made.
The New York Herald says.
Mcclellan has fallen a victim to the mach
nations of the radical abolition fanatics. his
objectionable crime has been his refusal to
make the cause of the Union, secondary to the
cause OF the negro emancipation.
The British Cabinet meet ting was not held
on account of the non-arriyal of Queen Vic.
torla, who was detained at Brussels BY bois-
ferrous weather.
The British Parliament which stood adj
]ourned to October 25th was formally prorogu.
ed until the 18th of November.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
The Raid in North Carortn.,

Raleigh, Nov. 1.-THE Yankee force which
lately threatened the line of the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad consisted Of the follow
ing regiments: Of infantry, the 5th. 23d.
18th, 10Th, 9th and 44th Massachusetts. the
9th and 10th Connecticut, the 9th New jersey
the 9th Rhode Island and Hawkins Zouaves
with three others not known. ~
They had thirty-three pieces of artillery.
ana an tour companies of cavalry, all under
They were from Newbern. Fort Macon
ik.oanokelisland and Washington, and are be.
ileyed to have returned to their old posts. "a
they fell back towards Plymouth. thew des-
troyed all the bridges on the Roanoke.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21

We find in the-Winchester, Tenn, Bulletin
the following curious advertisement, which
we are assured is genuine. It ought to be-
Indeed, it's proposal should have been execut-
ed by some heroic Charlotte Corday long ago.
Il understand $4,000 is offered as a re-
ward to whoever viii kill the Beast Butler,
of New Orleans. Iaccept the offer, and re-
quire $4,000 forfeit, to be placed in some
good hand. When / accomplish the noble
deed lam to be paid the reward.
My name can be found out when desired by
the proper persons"
This is dated Winchester, Tennessee, Nov.
3D." Shall it go begging? For one, in the
name of humanity, we say no!
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
The Fate of Mcclellan.

There is certainly no room to doubt, as ma
ny did when the news first came across the
Potomac, that Gen. Mcclellan has been re
lieved of his command, and Burnside placed
at the head of the sGrand Army of the Poto-
mac" This must be humiliating to the mile
tary pride Of the '.Young Napoleon" but tits
more than probable that it will furnish him a
passport to political honors, and, as John Van
Buren, predicted, make him Lincoln's success
sor to the Presidential chair.
We have no respect for any Federal officer,
no confidence in or charity for any Of them,
but it is our opinion now, as it has been from
the beginning, that George B. Mcclellan is
the best officer and the best man among them
Infinitely too good, unprincipled as he is, for
the miserable tyrants for whom he has so Of
ten retreated and changed his base" He has
has been removed, it is said, for refusing or
failing to advance upon Richmond They tri-
ed this thing once before, put Pope at the bead
of the ssGrand Army" and he made most
contemplate and disgraceful fzzle. Burnside
will be alike successful Mcclellan, instead of
meriting their censure for not advancing is
entitled to the gratitude Of the Abolition au-
thorities, for saving them and their army by
his caution and prudence. He knew that he
could not get to Richmond with a Yankee ar
my, and he was not willing to sacrifice it and
himself in the attempt. He had tried the
game once before, and is not an exception to
the rule that s'a burnt child breads the fire."
He tried it under more favorable circumstan-
ces than now. He tried it with an army that
had not then been whipped like dogs upon a
dozen fields, admirably disciplined and drill
ed, and protected by what was deemed im-
pregnable defences He tried it thus circum-
stanced, and abandoned the enterprise. at
''double-quick" with 10000 less in number
than he advanced" with. He knew that the
ragged, hatless, bare-footed rebels as Yam
kee taste had dubbed them, wouldn't and
couldn't be whipped, and hence he was in no
great hurry to play the fool second time.
But Mcclellan has not been removed be-
cause Of his hardness in advancing on Rich
mond. There is "a wheel within a Wheel"
The Northern Elections prompted Lincoln to
"put a spider in his dumping" Amid the
rejoicings of the people at the severe rebuke
administered to Lincoln, and the demolition
of his party, scarcely a speech was made that
did not have for its prologue s'three cheers for
Mcclellan Old Abe couldn't stand this,
and off goes the head Of the Young Napole-
onw
We can but pity him little, for he has
better heart than head-m feeling than
brains. At the beginning of this war, his
heart was right, but his head was wrong. His |
conscience and his better feelings told him
that the South was right and he ought to help {
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
Death Of the Hon. w. B. Preston.

1t is painful duty to announce the death
of this great and good man. lie died at his
residence near Blacksburg, Montgomery coun-
ty, on Sunday last. He had been in feeble
health for some months, and his demise was
doubtless fastened by his labors in the late
session of the Confederate States Senate. He
was one Of Virginia most distinguished sons,
and will be greatly missed in this critical cri-
sis, in which the counsels of such men are SO
important.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
The Salt Question.

See in this paper the Proclamation Of Gov.
Letcher on the Salt question, which we make
room for to the exclusion Of matter already in
type. It will be seen that the quota of tnis
county is 2,259 bushels average of about
two bushels to the family. All will read the
Proclamation of course.
Whilst upon the subject we may state that
j. N. Humes, Esq, ON the part Of those hold
ing certificates for supplies in accordance with
the order Of the County Court, and in accor-
dance with an existing contract between the
Salt Works Co. and the County Court, adj
dressed a note to the proprietors few days
ago, inquiring if they intended to honor the
county orders, or certificates given to mdiv,-
duals by the Commi ssioners appointed by the
Court Tor that purpose. They repiied-s'We
will not, because we cannot" and then 90 on
to give the reasons, for which we will try to
find room in our next.
In view of this, and the meagre amount al
lotted to the county, we have been requested
to ask every man in the county who convent
emily can do SO, to come to town on Monday,
in order to lend his aid in devising means for
immediate relief. Consultation is necessary,
united action is necessary, cool and calm
consideration are necessary. As individuals
we can do nothing as Washington county
we may do much, as there is wisdom in null
titude Of counsellers.
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"a We have been requested to state that re-
gular public service will be resumed in the Me-
thodist Protestant Church in this place next
general prayer meeting will be held at the same
Church for the benefit Of the soldiers and for
our country.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
n signation of: Secretary Randolph.

We were surprised On Wednesday morning,
to find it announced in our exchanges, that
the Hon. Mr.. Randolph, Secretary of War,
had resigned. There are many rumors aaoat
as to the cause, but the Richmond Examiner
says, ''it is attributed by his many friends to
the fact Of a disagreement with the President
on the subject Of the powers and dignity of
the Office held by Mr.. Randolph; the Presi-
dent desiring Mr.. Randolph to act only under
his direction, and having recently rejected
some Of his appointments Of minor and un-
important character"
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
FROM THE WEST.
Skirmish with the ENEMY.
CHArr.rooc. NJ,

OHAITANUUGA, NOV. L.. =
General Forrest had a skirmish with the
enemy on the Franklin Turnpike, on Tues
day, killing 20 and wounding SO Or 60.
The enemy being largely reinforced. For.
rest drew off by the same road to Layerpne
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1862-11-21
Respectfully,
VIM. NJ. BALDWIN,
Capt. com'd'g Rangers.

Of the two wounded men in the foregoing
report, James Singleton, of Washington co.,
was the man who was mortally wounded, and
who died the next day after the fight.
W. A. FL.