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The spirit OF the yVemeD.

From the Charleston Courier
The women Of this revolution, their efforts
and sacrifices, and sufeTings il the cause Of
their homes and country, and Justice, and viz
tue and truth, against the besstly aggressions
ef the Cali50H OF Lincolndom, deserve a special
and enduring record. We commend the sub
iect, and the timely preservation and record Of
materials, and incidents and documents, to our
brethren Of the press and especially to core
spondsnts.
As one of the incidents of the war in this re-
spect and ss an illustration and exhibition Of
the kind, character and spirit Of the women
who are suffering, in too many cases, the sb-
sence and exposure of their fathers, and broth
srs and husbands, enhanced by the presence and
vile practices Of extortioneTs, We give the fol-
lowing extract from an appeal lately made to
tue citizens Of Augusta, Va, By Col J. ID. limbo
don:
On tbe 9th inst I halted, near sunset, by q
log cabin In one of the widest gorges on the
Dry Fork Of CheTt. An aged mother and several
daughters were the only members of the family
at home The father has been in Camp Chase
over year on charge Of being rebel, aud an
only son is 3 soldier in one Of my companies.
/ ssked for corn to feed two hundred horses
The old lady said they only had little raised
BY herself and daughters, but was welcome to
Il if I needed il. I took half she bad and paid
her for IT, when she seemed 10 doubt the pro-
priety Of receiving money from a Southern sol
der, as she thought II a duty to give Us what
we wanted Her sons company was not along
and she had not see him The eldest daughter
said: Colonel, tell brother we are al well anC
doing well We expect our papa viii soon bS
released from Camp Chase and come home
Tel him 10 be contented in ihe army, and to
write to us if be can. If we had known yoJ
were coming we would have had all his winte
clothes ready to eend to him, but we wiz hav'
no other chance when you are gone. Tell hin
We viii have enough corn to do us, and have
plenty Of meat We have caught Eve laTg'
bears in q pen and salted them down for winter
The Yankee sheriff came, with Eve soldier.
along, to col'ett the taxes, and wanted to TAX
the mare, but had sold the besrskins for moneI
enough to pay him, and / hope 1t is the las
time ! viii have to pay Ysnkee taxes
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THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1862.

to the scene Of the conflict; and although she
succeeded in getting off her condition was
such-heT propeller being useless that she took
no part in the action The St. Lawrence also
grounded near the Minnesota, and had a short
engagement with The MeuiHac, but suffered no
serious injury, and Ongetting adoEt, was ordered
back to Fortress Monl7e
The Minnesota, which had also got aground
in the shallow waters of the channel became
the special object of attack, and the Merimac
with the Yorktown and jamestown bore down
upon her. The Merrimsc drew too much water
to approach very near her fire was not, there
fore, particularly effective. The other steamers
selected their position, fred with much accuracy
and caused considerable damage to the Mime
sofa. She soon, however, succee1ed in getting
gun to bear upon the two smaller steamers and
drove them sway-one, apparently in Grip
pied condition. About P. NJ the Merrinlac
also hauled eff, aud the thee stood toward Nor
folk
All efforts to get the Minneso afoat during
the night, and into safe position were totally
unsvsiling. The morning was looked for with
deep anxiety, it wonld probably bring
renewed attack from the formidable assailant.
At this critical and anxious moment the Monitor,
one of the newly-fnished sruored vessels, came
into Hampton roads from New York, under the
command of Lieutenant John L. WOrden, and
a little after I0ldDlgDG GncQOreQ Alongside the
Minnesota At six o'clock ths next morning
the Merrimsc, as anticipated again made her
appearance and opened her FIRE upon the Mime
sofa. Promptly obeying the signal to attack, the
Monitor ran down past the Minnesota and laid
herself close alongside the Merrimsc between
that formidable vessel and the Minnesota. The
fierce conflict between these two iron csds lasted
for several hours.
Ii was in appearance, an unequal conflict;
for the Merimac was large aud noble structure,
and the Monitor Wss in comparison, almost
diminutive But the Monitor was strong in her
srnOr, and the ingenious novelty Of her con-
structiOn, in the large calibre of her two guns
aud the valor and skill with which she was han
died. After several hours fighting the Merri-
mac found herself ovar-mstched, and leaving
the Monitor, sought to renew the attack on the
Minnesota but the Monitor again placed her
self between the two vessels ard reopened her
FIRE upon her adversary. At noon the Merrimac
seriously damaged, abandoned the contest, and
with her companions retreated towards Norfolk.
Thus terminated the most remarkable naval
combat Of modern times, perhaps of any age
The fercest and most formidable naval assault
upon the power Of the Union which has ever
been made by the insurgents was heroically re-
PEELED, and a new era was opened in the history
of maritime warfare.
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TIE STATE GUARANTEES.-The Richmond
Hing, (whOse financial and commercial reports
and statements have always been valuable and
trustworthy and are now specially Interestingly
remarks:
Among the causes which have contributed to
the hardness of the people hitherto, in furding
their surplus means in Confederate bonds, was
the preference given to State stocks, lands,
stc.-that preference arising from q want of cor
idenee in the ultimate redemption of COufeier-
ate bonds. This apprehension has now been
dissipated to q great extent, but there is
still a considerable class of small capitalists
in the country who msnifest their distrust
Of the success of the cause, by studiously
negecting Confederate bonds, as a means
of Investment Hence, we see the bonds
of several Of the States selling at premium
while Confederate bonds are, as yet, only
commanding their par value To obviate this
discrimination, and to strengthen the growing
confidence in the sOlveucy of the Confederate
Treasury, Congress-, at the ensuing session,
should, if the necessity continues call upon the
Legislatures Of ths several States to guarantee
the payment Of the principal Of the CoRfed-
crate bonds. This plan was proposed by the
legislature Of Vrginis By resolution adopted
as long ago as the I9sh Of last May, viz
ReS0Lvsd, That the Confederate stock should
be guaranteed by the several States of the Con
federacy, according to their respective Confed-
crate proportions, and that Congress be reques T.
ed to bring the subject to the attention Of the
legislatures of the several States.
We do not remember to have heard that the
subject was ever brought to the attention OF
Congress The scheme is simple and eiicacious,
and if adopted, with suitable regulations and
safeguards would contribute materially to the
improvement of the condition Of the public
fi0ances
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~ The abolition papers seem TO be paving
the way for DictstOI'' at the North MsnV
Of them declare tho " tiHe has come f9r q lesd6r
for the people" and Henry Ward Bsschsr. Of
the New YORK Independent, an ultra abolition
organ, declares there is s deep snd wide
spread discomfort against the administration"
snd that TIE country is rapidly going toward
disuuion and dsspotsm." because Of LIncoln's
| ' weakness and hslplessness" This dscIara-
ten, though coming from the pen Of q man
whose political honesty is as thr5adbar2 as the
seat Of beggsFs pantsloons, is somewhat
strange, and shows that there is something yet
behInd the cUItIin that was not expressed In tha
emancipation proclamation, but Which must be
exhibited to the public before the radicals are
satisfied. This same charge has been made by
the press Of the party Of The administration in
every form which words could be srrsysd and
/ in every tone and temper. Indeed they seem
to be preparing the public mind for . chance
/ Of government wholly unknown 10 the con
stitUiiou, and the appointment Of g. SO leader
/ for the people that viii be Of the radical
school Of A0olitionists. They appear TO be
/ unanimous Ia the assertion that the Aln,ni5tra-
/ ton itself is &" imbscie, incapable iuadaduata
/ to the exirencies which the times have dev5lved
uDoH it unwise 20 direct, and weak sud dilato-
" to execute iguOTant Ofits duty, and lacking
/ in the e0uIsgs 20 perform it when ths way IS
pointed 0ut- Lincoln IS dubbed '.Qrlvelor-
Seward q sol" Chase a tha0rist." Wellss
granny" Stanton humbug,n snd smith
90 nincompOoP," which is clearly telling the peo-
pie that as long ss they remain in power meth
ing but loss, delay and disaster NAV be looked
for in the army. But while they denoEnes the
men now in power, they are free to declare the
lesder for ths people" must come ont of their
rsnks-that he must express the views Of these
men who give themselves the air of Jupiters
and profess to hol1 the wheels OF government
within their grasp. Whenever this new project
is attempted we may confidently look for CON
hict in the North that will require more than the
power Of the Abolition party to put down
/ Picks5Rrg Hiig-
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JOE JOHNSTON.

Written for the illustrated Newsl
Once more TO the breach, for the land Of the West
And leader We give, Of our bravest and best
OF bis State and his army the p.ide
Hope shines like the plume Of Navarro his crest
And CLEANS in the glaiye az bis side.
For his courage is keen and his honor is bright
As the trusty Toledo be wears to the SIGHT
Newly wrought in the forgss of Spain
And this wespon like oil he has brandisbed for right
VIII never be dimmed by stain.
He leaves the loved soil Of virginia behind.
Where the dust Of bis fathers is fty enshrined
Where lies the fresh field Of his fame
Where the murmurous pines they sway iu the wind
Seem ever to whisper his name.
The JohnssOns have always borne wings on their spurs
Aud their motto noble distinction cunfers-
" Ever ready :" for friend or for foe
With patriots fervOr the sentiment sirs
The large manly heart Of our Joe
We read that former bold chief Of the clan
Fell bravey defending the West in the van
On ShIiohs lustrious day,
And with reason we reckon our Johnston the man
The dark bloody debt to repay.
There is much 10 be done if not glory to seek.
There's q just and terrible vengeance % wreak
For crimes Of a terrible dye
While the plant Of the helpless the wall Of the weak
Ia g chsrus rise up TO the SKY.
For the Wolf Of the North we once drove 70 his den
That qualed with sffdght meath the stern glance Of
With his pack, has returned TO the spoil
Then come from the mountain, the hamlet, the glen
And drive him again from your soil.
Brave-b0rn Teuuesssesns, so loyal. so true,
Who have hunted the beast in your ghlands OF ycr
Our leader bad never doubt
You viii troop by the thousand the chase to renew
The day that his bugles ring cut.
But ye "HUnters' so famed "of Eeutucky" OF yore
Where are the rifles that kept from your door
Fhe wolf aud the robbsr well
OF truth you have never been laggard before
To deal with a savage so fell
Has the love you once bore to your country grown cold
Has the hre on the altar died out do you hold
Your lives than your freedom dearI
Can you shamefuly barter your birthright for gold
Or basely take counsel OF fearg
We will not believe it-Keutucky the land
OF Clay, viii not tamely submit 70 the brand
That disgraces the bastard, ths slave.
The hour Of redemption draws nigh, is al hand
Her own sons her own honor shall saveI
Mighty men Of Missouri come forth 70 the call,
When the rush Of your rivers the tempests sppal,
And the torrents thei- sources uuseaI
And this be the watchword Of one aud Of all
Remember the butcher, McNeilF'
Then once more to the breach for the land OF the West
Strike home for your hearhs-for the lips you best
Follow where your leader You see.
One flash Of bis sword. when the zoe il bard pressed
And the land Of the West sdall Be free
Richmond. Va, Dee. /. 1862.
Seen Johnston carries with him beautiful blade re-
Gently presented 70 him. bearing the mark the Royal
Mandatory Of Toledo, 1902
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SOUTHER CURRESCY AT THE NORTH-A
gentleman Just from the United States informs
US that the notes of Georgia, Alsbama, North
CarOlina and South Carolina banks are at g dis
count Of only five per cent, and that Virginia
bank notes ars from fifteen to twenty per can.
discount This is great Improvement on 6fty
and sixty per cent. discount, and indicates that
feeling Of early peace is entsrtainsd by shs
brokers Of the United States, the bast barome-
ter Of national storms.
Our informant says that be was told that
COnfe1erats notes would be at about the sams
discount, Of five per cent, if they could be-
dealt in. The esuss Of the difference between
Virginia and other Southern States Is said 20 b.
Because Virginia was deeper in, and her tsr-
TitOry was more wasted and destroyed, than any
Of tho other States. Our readers can draw thair
own conclusions, from the state Of Southern
money in lhe markets -Rickmond ERquirsr.
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zes and psrslyzes the spectator in Washing
ton and New York affected here. Scarcely q
lady but wears mourning, proud to display that
she has lost relative fighting in cause deaIei
to her than life; scarcely person but speaks
sorrowfully and with afliction of loss which
seems to them appalling, though not much more
than one third of that inflicted upon the POGO
cWraHte foe.
THE SOUTHERN ARMY.
Well NAV 3 nation be confident of winning
its Independence which can exhibit such spects-
cles as every day produces wherever Southern
army is in the field. There, in poverty, hunger
and dirt. shoeless with shirts ragged and rent,
often without hats, their feet bleeding as they
drsg their weary limbs through dust and briar,
are serving in the ranks the gentlemen and the
saHgrs a-m of the South many amozg whom,
until the commencement of the war, had scarce
ly thought beyond the Cafe Joy and the Bou-
evards of Paris, and to whose morning toilet
every diversity of cosmetic was as necessary as
water, has for months been marching under a
musset, without ons siRgle change Of rsiment,
feeding on green maize and raw pork, lying at
night on the bare earth, with a single blanket
between him aud the canopy of heaven.
Aud these meu-msRy of them bearing some
Of England's most honored names, and de-
scended from England's bet families-sre in the
field, and have been so for nineteen months,
fighting sgainst mercenaries who have repudi-
sted England, as though she were governed by
a Nero, and have escaped from German penury
and cOnscrptions Whatever may have been
the truth last winter, it is not pretended now
that the Northern armies are not mainly com
posed of men Of foreign birth Where are the
native Americans Of weight snd influences SeTV-
ing in the Northern armies Why does not
Wendell Phillips take the field Men older
than he are serving y dozens in the Southern
Isnks. Where Is Charles Summers musket
The Senate could spare Senator Baker, in no
wise Mr. Summers inferior in intellect, and it
we're noble answer to the South, which sneers
at non-dualists for want of courage, to show
how one of that class can comport himself upon
the peTilous edge of battle. 1t is but probable
that, with unOpposed command of tha sea aud
the great rivers during the autumn foods, the
South may lose thousands of her sons, in addi-
tion to that great sea Of blood which has already
been cheerfUlly poured out in her defense. But
let her be left without single city or village,
with nothing but her internal fastnesses and her
immense area Of territory, and, though every
man in the North under fty were to take the
held, they would bs inefficient ever to mako
such q nation as the South lie at the feet Of her
enemy.
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reputation for the most cowsrdly and contempt-
be fsIsehoods. BY the intelligent 10 Europe all
its statements on the subject of this war are
distrusted, whether they come in the bombast
and fro'h of the newspapers or with the ponder
Gus mendacily of official reports. The fact is,
that the South could not have had a better and
more valuable testimony in the eyes of the
world than that furnished ia the bundle of weak
and ridiculous lies collected by the committee of
the Yankee Congress It is an illustration
Of the intent of our enemy it suggests his con-
scious weakness and it shows the black arts
to which he resorts in the vain hopes Of triumph
over a-brave and honorable foe.
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meree Active Intervention by Europe seals
The fate Of the Union Nothing is 30 certain.
to invite it IS the turn which the President
seems likely to give 70 the war under the
guidance Of the Abolitionists-Ns York World.
NOCsHgber 25fh.
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Extracts from a sermon delivered at Christ
church, Savannah, on Thursday, September
1Slh, 1862, being Thanksgiving Day, by the
Right RsY. Stephen Elliott, bishop of Georgia :
WoMAN's HEROIs1I
The attitude of woman is sublime.
Bearing all the sacrifices of which I have Just
spoken, she is moreover called upon to suffer in
her affections, to be wounded and smtten where
she feels deepest sna most enduTingly. Man
goes to the battle fisld, bat woman sends him
there, even though her hsart-strings tremble
while she gives the farewell kiss and the fare
we'll blessing. Man is supported by the neces-
sity of movements, by the excitement Of action,
by the hope of honor, by the glory of conquest.
Woman remains at home to suffer, to bear the
cruel torture of suspense, TO tTemble when the
battle has been fought and the news of the
slaughter Is flashing over the electric wire, to
know that defeat will cover her with dishOnOr
and her little one with ruin, to learn that the
husband she dostsd upon, the son whom she
cherished in her bosom and upon whom she
never let the wind blow too Tudely, the brother
with whom she sported through all her happy
days of childhood, the lover to whom her early
vows were plighted, has died upon soma distant
battle field aud lies there mangled corpse, un-
known and uncarad for, never to be seen again
even in death Oh! those fearful lists Of the
wounded and the dead How carelessly we
pass them over, unless our swn loved ones hap
pen TO be linked with them in military associs-
ton, and yet each name in that roll Of slaughter
carries fatal psng to some woman's heart
some noble, devoted womRn's heart But she
bears it all and bows submissive to the stroke.
He died for the cause He perished for his
country. l would not have il otherwise, but
should like to have given the dying boy my
blessing, the expiring husband my last kiss Of
affection, the bleeding lover the comfort Of
knowing that l kneeled beside him"
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Our Location.

The location of the Appeal office
is On State street, a few doors below
the Post Office.
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Terms OF subsCripfiOn,
Terms OF Adverfisinc.

An adveEtisements VIII be charged
S1-5O per square for the FIRST inser-
tiOn and 81 for each subsequent in
sertion.
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THE PRIVATE SOLDIER or THE CoNFEDERATE
ARMY.

ARMY.
Aud when we turn to our armies, truly these
victories are the UictOries of the pTiUatss. God
foroid that I should take one atom Of honor or
Of praise from those who led our hosts upon
these days of glory-frOm the accomplished
and skillfUl Lee, the Admirable Criehton of our
aTmies-frOm the GOd-fesring and indomitable
Jackson, upon whose prayer bedeWed banner
victory seems to wait-fTOm the intrepid StusTt,
whose cavalry charges initiate those of Murat ;
from that great host Of generals who swarm
around our countTy's flag as Napoleon's marsbalS
did around the imperial eagle but, nevertheless,
our victories are the victories of the prvatss. 1t
is the enthusiastic dash Of their Onsets the fear
less bravery with which they rush even to the
csnnOn's mouth, the utter fecklessness Of life,
if so be that its sacrifice may only lead to VIC
tory, the heartfelt impression that the cause is
the cause Of every man and that success is a ne
cessity. What intense honor do feel for the pri-
vate soldier The officers may have motives other
| than the cause.-The private soldier can have
none. He knows that his valor must pass un-
noticed, save in the narrow circle of his com
pany that his sacrifice can bring no honor to
his name, no reputation to his family that if he
survives be lives only to enter upon new dan
Srs with the same hopelessness Of distinction /;
T that if he dies he viii receive nothing but an
unmarked grave, and yet is he proud to 10 his
duty and to maintain his part in the destructive
conflict. His comrades fall around him thick
and fast, but with a sigh and tear he closes his
ranks and presses on to a like destiny. Truly,
| the first monument which our Confederacy
rears, when our independence shall have been
won, should be a lofty shaft, pure and spotless,
bearing this inscription:
q To hs Unkn0s0H and URrscOrdsd Dead"
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Esr Mr.. Ten Brock, the American sportsman
in England, was lately swindied out of $500
by betting that reindeer" was sPslt reindeer,
instead OF " rsindeer," the bet to be decided by
the clubs copy of Johnsen's dictionary. John
son is the only photographer who has this bad
spell, and Mr.. Ten Broecks antagonist knew
the fact when he made the bet, for which he is
to be turned out of the club.
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1 Five Abclitionists, together with 400
sacks of salt and 2G0O pairs Of boots, we're cap
tured at Pascsgoula, Ala, by company Of
partisan rangers lately. Il seems that these
men had boat and were on regular trading
expedition along tho coast