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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19
TgOM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Correspondence CT The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence c; The N. Y. Tribune.
BEArYoRr 8. c.. Nov. 0. 1861.
The excitement that prevailed on the sailing Of the
last steamer in regard to yellow fever has entirely
abated. The Sickness Of the islands is among the
things that have been according to report; and, as
far ss my observation extends it Is fact No cases
of even rumored yellow fever have occurred since
the death of the lamented Gen. Mitchell. Now a
new fever prevails, and upon every ones tongue is
the inquiry, "Who is to take command Of these i'll
fated islandsp Two parties pitted against each
ether. The Pfo.Savery and Anti-Slavery Of old are
now tho Pro-Nogro and Apti-Negro, and the war Of
conoudirg opinions is waged fearfully. Woe betide
us of the Pro Negro side If we paced under the
control Of a whose sympathies are with the op-
preescrs Of an oppressed peopleior, let me assure
ycu, such are found here; those, too who gathered
in their breath and life among The ILLS and noun
tain3 Of Name, New-iiampshire Massachusetts,,
a Il Connecticut, ard even New-York AIR has not
always been clear OF the malaria Of NegrOYhobia.
II you have power to help, o help us now, in this
our extremity. These islands must not again be
given over TO the spoilers--they tie land OF
Canaan 70 tie oppressed. Only last night party
Of - escaped from the main land crossed the broad
river in q email boat, and landed safely on the
west end Of this Island, L. r., near Port Royal
ferry.
They cay their masters have got discouraged;
said it was no uee, the Yankees Were bound to
beat" and that, acting upon this dea they packed
M 20 90 further back into tie country, ordered the
slaves TO be ready 10 Start in the morning and start
thew did Little before their owners were ready,
and without accident made good their exodus from
the land Of chains and sung their songs OF liberty
under the protection Of picket guns before day
light How they love their masters!
one frost has nipped the sweet-potato crop in the
country. This morning we are all shiveIiug around
good fires; yet the roses are in full bloom ald the
oeanders do not droop. 4. d. C.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

TAMNAsY GENERAL Communicable Old Wig
wan was on Tuesday afternoon the scene Of intense
excitement. Upon the action Of the General Com.
mttse depended the permanent unity OF the party,
and the long hopes and aspirations Of certain mag.
mates OF Tie UnteIrifed Democracy The sters, bar,
Railways aud committee rooms were throDged with
the unwashed,' and the air was redoent with the
fumes Of gin aud tobacco. Betting was freely n-
lulged ia, Marshal Rynders doing his usuAi share in
that lire. party OF ovi4l SONS Of Erin made their
way 10 tie door Of the room in which the Committee
were in session, called out Judge Michael Connolly,
and gave in three hearty cheers and tiger. The
Committee, however. made but little progress. They
ratified tie propositions of the Conference Commit
tees and took an informal lot .or candidate for
Controller Our information places the vote as fol-
lows: Boole, 4 Michael Connolly 4; t. b. Connol-
ly 81 Briggs, /. The Committee sSouruei TO IL
o'clock to-day without making nomination. The
Mozart General Committee also meets ut Tammany
this afternoon to nominate a candidate for Corpora
ton Counsel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

TIE FLANBrAU AFFnR.-It appears that the En-
glsh steamer which ran the blockade at Charleston,
5. c.. did not escape injury from the Flambesn, IL
Ter all. A letter from the bljckading fleet of that
place, dated Nov. H. has the following passage:
"At2 o'clock on the morning u Oct. 70 II being
hazy ana dark steamer WAS observed by the r!an-
beau close in with The lard ana passing along rap
idly Tor the northern channel 10 enter Charleston.
The Flambeau immediaiely opened upon Ter, slipped
her cable followed her rs far us knowledge OF the
channel and the Rebel batteire would permit, con-
tinuing her lie all the time. But the speed OF the
steamer was 20 great that sic couldn't be prevented
from passing in. At DAY light ,he following morn
ing however, il was observed that the said steamer
had sunk abreast OF and rear Fort Mouirie; and
there she lies, gratifying object To behold
the effort of the Flmb,uu well-directed slol aud
she'll From late copy Of The Chariest.n Mercury,
found on board OF "a prize recently taheu We have
ascertain that me oteamer the Mimic. and very
email portion OF her cargo las been saved in dail-
aged state.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

The Sionz City Register says:

A"' St""I Cuy ftFgtSfeF says:
"A party started from For: Benton Oct. % and
proceeded down the river in a mackipaw, without
interruption until the 10th Of Noyeu ,er, when abou:
10 miles below Fort Berthold they discovered
large camp when proved to be that of Big Head,
chief off the Yanktocs. They hailed us, but we
confined on our course without noticing them.
They then gave tbs alarm TO camp below by dis
charging several guns in the air. when the whole
camp was aroused and from every place Of conceal.
ment poured shower OF bullets. The firing began
to cease about L. o'clock, and we thought we were
nearly through when, suddenly, We can, on larger
camp, of Medicine Beard Of about 200 warriors.
They posted themselves at narrow pat OF the
river where we had TO run within q lew yards OF
them. They hiiled us to come ashore, and the Cap
ton seeing critical condition. headed the boat di.
rectly for the land, ns if no were going TO stop,
when, suddenly wheeling around, we poured
broadside into them, making then skedadale IN
every direction. We kept up running fght until
ABOUT o'clock, when We returned 10 onr boats,
they firing on us from every place of concealment.
We had iouI wounded"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19
Refugees from Texas.

On the 9th ult. - Texans arrived IN Now.Or.
leans in schooner from Matauoras. TIE Delta
says:
They gave thrilling accounts Of the manner Of
their escape from the clutches of the SecessOnlsts,
and their suiiorings during long ana yreary marches
through desert aud Wild mess and II an unigiencly
country, ere they reached the hospitable city OF
Maiamoras, where they Were projected and Kindly
cared lor by the American Consul. One Of iL.m u
very intelligent Young man. 10 tie fall costume Il
Mexican raucherO, AID tall o. a uianmast, told ~
that he LEFT III Iaso last August aud had Travelled
500 miles By land, swimming many rivers and going
for DAYS without food. HEY all appeared 10 be Ia
telligeHt, ae Texans usually are, and brave and
hardy and we must add, II . general thing, Quiie
hand ome-and though not dressed with mrcl ~ &c
or elegance, the Iiciuresqgenes Of their various
costumes made up tor Tie lack OF those uuosseuias.
We inquired II tLey were all Union men, In5y
repied il would be O hard matter Tor anything else
but Il UniOn man 10 live IN that crowd. They bad
remained firm to the Union through evil and good
report and because they refused 10 turn Secession
sts they had been iorctd 10 steal away iEOm their
homes, leaving their families and property behind.
To have remuiued would have been certain death,
az all who differed IN opnlOu-even though they dlt
hot express that opinioa-with the present rulers III
Texas were strung up TO TIE hrst tree. They had
come here 10 ioln tie armies 81 the Union, IN hopes
Of being able 10 return 20 Texas and hight for the
recovery OF their rights their property, and their
MONIES. OF WHICH tutl HAt htNh -i'itNi' ""N
when we meet our spoilers in action, We Will show
them no mercy, as they have never showed any to
III, they said.
They stated that thousands are flo king from all
parts Of Texas 90 the friendly shores OF Mexico, aud
be Mexican towns all along the banks OF the Rio
Graude arc lnll Of reingoo,, There were 6J0 IN
NJ iiamoms alone, awaiting transportation to this
city. but all the meas 10 transport them that the
on-nl could command was one small schooner,
which barely suihced % bring there seventy three
over while the baltuce had 70 remain and be pro-
yded for as best the Consul could, until means OF
transportation be furnished.
During the afternoon, these men were provided
for by the authorities, aud removed from the evee
and the vulgar gaze Of the curious TO more comfort
able quarters. We noticed that nearly every one Of
them brought BIZ " old Dstsey' along with him
We don / mean his wife, but lis gun.
We extend 10 these worn and sorrowing eNiles
from country, from home aud household gods, a
cordial welcome to the Crescent City; aud may t-ey
soon be ranked among their coun'rys defenders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19
From yxarscn;bo.

The bark Clara Rosa Sadl, Capt Scandella, ar
rived at this port on Tuesday, bringing adyces from
Maacaibo TO Oct %. Tie revolution ia Mara.
caibo continued. Tie town and bar was being
strongly fortified. A fleet of five schooners and
number OF smaller craft were about the harbor.
Tie Government Of Caracas had five war
schooners outside tie bar blockadng. Capt. 8.
managed to get his vessel out through he French
Consul, who bad gone down TO the bar in order to
get French bark in that was anchored outcde.
The bark Yeate was outside the bar.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

ISyrsrIGATIog PesDISG-f il understood that
the Commissioners OF tie Metropolitan Police are
about to make IA rigid examination in the matter Of
the charges lately preferred by Mr. y. VI. l.. Bar
low against Superintendent K,unedy. Both gentle
men are to be permitted TO adduce testimony. In
Justice 90 the Superintendent it should be stated that
the resosuton of The Board calling upon him to re-
port TO them daily the names OF all prisoners held
for more than twenty -four hours under his orders
WAS psssed with view TO bringing him to trial,
and learning the prec so truth at the earliest mo-
mcnt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

ALL Is SILVER BRlcKs.--It is proposed in Virginia
City, Nevada to slip Immediately to The East for
tie benefit Of tie Sanitary Fund the sum Of $4,000,
and in tie novel currency Of silver bricks The Ter
ritoriai Enterprise says:
This shipment will be made in solid silver
bricks, stamped with arproriae inscription, and
will prove tie oiggesr advertisement tor Nevada
Territory that ingenious brains have yet conceived.
There silver bricks Will be curioasly examined and
cJrmeI,ed On ty many a Han IN Nev-lork who
would forget in fifteen minutes af'e he heard IT, the
ia,t that go 900 in gold coin orsTfea-ury notes bad
been seat from the unknowa aud oil Nevada
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

ELEcrIoSs Yer TO be HELD.-The States which
have yet TO elec, their Representatives to the next
Congress, and the dates at which they usually hold
their elections. are as follows:
New. Hsmp.he. the secord Tuesday IN March, 1862
Rhols Island, arst " Wednesday ia al nj, 1863.
Couneciicl: hfst y ouasy Duo ApIU. 1883
Maryland first " ednesday IN NovefuDer, 1862
Kentucky, frst Monday in August, 1868.
Caiiorais. fret Thursday in sepien Der, l6C3.
Virginia fourth Thursday IN Msy. 1905
Noah Carolina slime sp cited
Ia.nn..re srl-ilnf.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

Bates was nominated at Chicago for President, lie
wonld stump this State in his behalf. He has lately
shown very rabid Pro-Slavery proclivities.
There is a deficiency of labor in this city. Me.
chanics lind ample employment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

"BRIrrsn IGYopANcr-It is a remarkable fact
that, willie tho literature OF tho North has been
hitherto inferior to hal OF any European State, the
South has produced 10 literature al I'll. IL is true
that Edgar Aliau Poe was Virginian, but all tie
otter poets whom snall have occasion 10 mention,
by birlh and lie himself by adoption, with all the
great prose writers d America, belong to the North
era States. 10 the names OF Longirl Ow. Lowell,
Hawthorne, living, am Emerson, ;ho Caroinas can
only oppose the gelil3 81 their one great orator,
Daniel Webser."- Ee Museuu: 4 Quarterly
Magazine oi Education, Literature and Science.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

SINGULAR SHor.-At he Navy.Yaid, on Friday
laef, We e,rn, an experiment VAS made WI u a ~
inch Dahgrcu lsmoo,h torel gun A sohd shot
weighing 30 los. thrown ut an ron-cild tareei,
at distance OF 90 yar1s, lerioraiins The ron pa'
ing, tour inches thick, - also n-neh OAK pltnhng
plssing out tho other side Tie plating was torn
into Fragments one piece flying backward iuto mo
oiuers stop 200 yards IA tne rear o. INC sun, AZ"
200 fgom the target. Natiopal lnteihEehcer'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-19

hLDERM,SIc NoNISArI0S.-The Republican Con
sention Of tie XyIIth District ca Monday evening
dominated Mr. William Downing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29

GENERAL GRANTS VIEWS OF THE BATTLE OF SHILOH
Gen. Grant, who was in command at Shiloh, appears
to be an honest sort OF old soldier and writes frank
letter for publication in the Cincinnati Commercial
from which we extract
There thing feel well assured Of and that that
have the confidence of every brave in my command
Those who showed the white feather will do all in the
to attract attention for themselves had perhaps
dozen officers arrested for cowardce in the first days
fight These men necessarily my enemies. As TO The
ia TX about surprise here nothing could be more false
the eey had sent .che and tohere eH scoud at
tack us, zoe could not haoe been better prepared.
Thus we have it from the very highest official au
thority that the enemy fully prepared for as
saut at Shiloh but notwithstanding driven like
cha by the wind before the fierce assault of our com
paratively small force.- Charleston Mercury.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29
Col. McEaae's Supplemental Report.

RICHMOND MAY 18th
GOVERNOR Having just had interview with Cap
tains Brookfe'd and West-the latter of whom was
wounded and captured, the former broken with eX-
haustion and captured, and both of whom have been
paroed by the enemy-I able to give an accurate
statement OF the casualties in the 9th Regiment so far
as officers are concerned. Lieut. Col Badham has been
certainly killed. Having lost bis horse he was retreat
ing foot, and fell in the immediate vicinity of Capt
Brook6=ld, having been pierced in the forehead by
ball. and died instantly His body inferred on the
field OF battle The service possessed no more faithful
conscientious officer than Col Badham. Never having
absented himself from his post since his connection with
the REGIMENT he had surrendered himself the perform
of the duties of his Office with almost singular f.
deity. Ga the field of battle be was calm, sefpos-
sesstd aud CONDUCTED his portion Of the operations with
entire precision. He died molly.
There IS every reason to apprehend that Captain
Thomas (. Garrett has also died of his wounds He
was last with wound in the centre of his chest
having been carried into the enemys redout sincere
~ depoIe the loss of this valuable officer Possessed
OF an acute and inquriny mind with studious habits
and anxious to excel be fast mastering bis proes
sion. | have no officer upon WHOSE Judgment in mill
tary matters could more confidently rely. He fell ct
the head OF his men, leading them with stod deter
mlnatIon, which was eniLently his quality.
Capt. Mullins is also known to have been killed. He
died IN The of Capt Brookfeld in the redoubt Of
the enemy sending messages to bis friends that ne had
fallen as be bad desired to TALL like brave soldier
Lieut. Clarke, commanding company G, while brave
II cheering on bis company 10 the advance was pierced
through the heart and expired instantly 1st Lieut.
5no" and End Leuts. Boswell and Anderson Womack
were certainly killed Lieuts Grant and Cuthbert were
WouGded and are 10 the hands of the enemy as, also
Captain Lea and Lieut. Hays were wounded in Will
hamsburg-Leut. Hays severely through the shoulder
and Captain Lee through both limbs, and Capt. West
slightly, through the arm, and is here on parole.
Capt. Il. q. Jones and Lieut. Nancy Moore were
both severely wounded but made their escape and IN
fui n off fbo
ment in its march.
l call Jour attention. Governor, to the account OF
this fight from the Men York Herald, published in
the Richmond Wing of today. You will there observe
The distinguished compliment paid to my Regiment by
cover an almost direct admission bis part that the
attack would have been successful had our associates
come up. ask your attention to the many coinci.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29

dences in this and the report had hereoCo,o g.
your Excellency. call your attention to tho sunel
fact disclosed that onr attack prevented the fr
ASSUMING Fort Magruder from that sde which Ion
important event for us. was az
he little band of $50 men left of our reo,..
waiting TO be reinforced from North CaroIna Ont are
hope they have earned some claim upon her o.. and
| have the honor to be, 'll.H
Very respectfully,
ID. K. McPsr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29

The NEWS from COrnth to-day is highly interesting.
Whether the battle actually took place yesterday to-
day. we have not yet been informed but from the sua
ton of the two armies at that point cannot how
it could well have been avoided that is if Hallec re-
ally intends to fight at all
Our army around Richmond is at a stand STILL Nc
Cean appears to have made no farther advance upon
lines The Eramer of the 22d says, 1t is graft
flying to observe the camness of the city within the
past few days. end assured by it of the datermi
nation of our people to resist the enemy until DEATH
should Richmond be attacked"
Relative to the movements of BurnSides, the EGam-
iner says it is reported he is making his way slowly
towards Murlresboro and other positions in the vcn
ty of the Seaboard railroad with view to unite his
forces with those Of Mcclellan or otherwise cooperate
with them in an attack on Richmond from the south
side of James river. If this be effected Richmond
will probably be invaded OF all Sides and be placed in
state of regular siege."-Daily Journal, 23d anst
BUuER's INFAMOUS order to the Ladies Of New Or
leans has reached US in full, as it was received at
CoIinth and read to our army by order of General
Beauregard We copy the order from the Savannah
Republican of to list The Editorial remarks of the
Republican on the subject express our feelings so fully
tAas VIC Ithc CdouAC copying tCGi NHIiLS III tIi1
column.
FIR he Army Correspondent of the Savannah Republican
CoEINTu, May l9.-Gcnera Beauregard hes issued the
following General Order:
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARTMENT.
Cornih Miss, May 10, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. A.
For the information of this army, the following General
Order No g, of the Federal officer Major General Butler
commanding at New Orleans, will be read on dress
parade:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Department of the Gulf, Ne,c
Or aus Men l5t 1852 General Orders, No. 2S.-As the
officers ana soldiers of the United States have been subject
repeated nsalts, from the women, calling themselves
ladies Orleans in return for the scrupuous
nonuterference and courtesy part, is ordered
that hereafter, when any female shall by word gesture
movement, insult show contempt for any officer sol
er Of The United States she shall be regarded and held
liable 70 be treated woman of the town, plying heE
aVOCati0n.
By command of Maj. Gen. Butler.
Men Of the south Shall our mothers, our wives. our
daughters and sisters be thus outraged BY the ruany sol
ders of the North to whom given the right to treat
their pleasure the ladies of the South as common harots
Arouse friends and drive back from our homes the dis
turbers of our family ties.
Signed, G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General Commanding.
Gen. Benjamin Franklin Butler.
The reader will find under this mornings Geographic col
umn brief but true autobiography of the three days mill
tary wonder whose heads this article. That it gen
nine we know because is true to life. We have the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29

In the Richmond Enquirer, of 23d inst, we fad n
c. per cent State Bonds quoted in that city witt
sales at 100
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-05-29
J.R Tnompson's Report.


The following dispatch from Gen. JEFF Thompson
good thing in its way, Notwithstanding the aD.e"1
phrase of feathering oar around quarter deck;
FoRr PILLOW, RIVER DEFENCE FLrGr.
Gunboat Little Rebel, May 10, i-gZ I
EDITORS APPEAL: We MIssOurians concluded t. d.,
celebrate the anniversary of the Camp Jackson ua-
We have shown the enemy that still own the B!--
river, and run the blockade Whenever we cl
We gave them few butts this IT corning to show tas
power, and alter handsome little scrimmage Of 'b'
minutes, we backed down the river to post, with
men killed and eight slightly wounded.
he officers all safe, with confidence tLaH e
and our boats uuiDjured The Vaa Dorm Captain
kensOn, hes covered feet with glory and ALL iron
modore Montgomery down to the powder boys heb,1
like soldiers and gentlemen, ard proved themseye Is
men a. ever featLered around quarter deck Or
ted Yankee. r. JEFF THOMP5U3.
oath REGIMENT-lhIs regiment, the old l4tb, re-
ganIz d at Garysburg, or the 9Th inst, by oyclag
field officers as follows Col. William J. Clarke VS.
elected Colonel without opposition; Capt. Jobo
Harris, &C., II was elected Lieut.. Colonel AID J'.
Ihaddeus d. Love, (Co. g. was elected Major,
Col. Clarke, by order of Major Generals Huger al
Holmes, remains in command of the 9Th brisale
has taken up his headquarters at Jackson
FaUetteaiHe OjSaUG.