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The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1862-08-23

A dispatch to the Richmond Examiner, dated
Mobile. Aug. =, states that Baton Rouge, La, was
attacked on the 9th lust, by rebel force under
John G.. Breckinrdgc. Thc.United States troops,
commanded by Brig. Gcn. Williams, were driven
from the City, and their camp cquipagc and stores
fell into the hands of the enemy. Gen. " lIIanS
is reported tC have been killed in the engagement
1t was hoped by the rebels that the ram Arkansas
would have coopc:ated with them III the attack,
but in consequence Of her machinery having be-
come permanently disabled, she was unable To take
part in the affair, and was subsequently blown up
by her crew Breckinrdge, without her support,
was compelled to retire from the ity as ii would
have been impossible to hold his position i'll face
of our gun-boatS. Our readers will not lose sight
OF the fact tn this report is from Il rebel source.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1862-08-23

HEAD QUARTERS :-DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
Hilton Head, Port Royal, s. C., .4ug. 10, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 26.
The Major General Commanding desires to call
the attention of all RegimentaI Infantry officers in
this Department, to the paramount Importance OF
familiarizing their commands with the manual Of
the Bayonct. Our soldiers should be instructed,
to regard the proper use Of this weapon as their
greatest assurance of safety and most certain
means of success i'll every struggle. The bayOnct'
should be constantly placed before them as the de-
ciSve weapon of every battle hot merely as
useful accessory means OF support To artillery.
musketry and the sabres of Cavalry, but as the
chief and final arm of the Scr\ ice, to which all
others are subordinate. They should be taught
that on the battle field, whilst ieSolution or lnac-
tivtv will expose them to defamation by repeated
vollies from the rifles and other firearms OF thls
enemy Il vigorous charge, promptly -CXCcUTCt anu.
IN good order. will expose them to but one volley,
with immediate victory rs its result. 1t Is III
bayonct-ch rgcs that the physical superiority and
higher intelligence of our Stalwart soldiers over
the enemy can best make itself felt They should
be taught this uth,-that with bayoncts properly
handled by Obcdicnt regiments we are lnvncible;
and their attention should be strongly drawn to
this other fact that bayonetteers, except in Isolated
cases, rarely come into actual colllslon-the SIDE
possessing superior weight anu uiSClPhhc, .'n'
which rushes forward determined that nothing
but death shall stop it. invariably breaking the
morale Of the enemy before reaching them, and
even disordering the one vollcy which the foe
may fire, or attempt to fire, before turning in
fight: All portions of the Bayonet Exercise are
import ,nt.-nOt that men in actual conflict can
assume all the attitudes and perform all the
motions prescribed in the manual; but because
the familiarity with the weapon thus acquired.
gives them confidence and mastery in lis use. In
such hours of drill as the climate will permit re-
gimcntal Infantry Officers will devote their utmost
attention to this subject, and the proverbal truth
will be impressed upon the men, III reference To
the bayonct-chargc, that ''from the nettlc Danger
we pluck the flower Safety" In all reviews and
inspections OF Troops hereafter to be held. the
Major General Commanding will scrutinize with
special care the proficiency Of all infantry regi-
mentS, and regiments serving as infantry, in the
manual OF the bayOnet
d. HUNTER, Major General Commanding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
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THE EMANCIPATION MEETIsG.
speech Of II. Grn.x Hrown.

! he meeting at Turner'S Hall last night
was numerously attended. Soon after
the meeting had been properly organizca,
Colonel B. Gratz Brown being loudly CALI
ed for, took the stand and delivered an
excellent and appropriate speech, which
lasted nearly tae hours. he spoke III an
ellquett and inspiring train. urging ey-
ler3 nt.n TO rally to the support of the
Government IN the present crisis. This
speech WAS characterized throughout by
patriotic appeals, to ardor, and devotion to
tho Union cause. We heard u universal
wish expressed to the effect that the speech
should be published in pamphlet form by
| the Emancipation Society and circulated
| throughout the country. We cordially ap
prove Of the suggestion. = st. Loul:
| Union.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
An EXAMPLE.

Gen Lee is doing in Maryland, with
out saying anything about ii IN advance.
just what the rebel powers have denoun-
cel Pope as an outlaw for dung He has
fed and clothed his army on the country
invaded. without any particular regard TO
tie political afinitics Of those from whom
he has taken his supplies. Yet, while he
hos boen doing thiS, the officers Of Gen.
ioTt's command who have fallen INTO lis
/ h.e.ds5 have been treated as outlaws, be-
cause Zen Pope announced that be should
carry On the war just as it had been from
the start carried on By the enemy. VIII
not our people begin to see things as they
really are, and act accordingly One
other fact should be remembered. RI Al the
late battle Of Bull Run. and at its con-
cIusion, when our surgeons and nurses
went undera flag Of truce TO attend to the
wounded and bury the lead, every negro,
tree Or slave. that was captured on the
Fed during the fight, or went On after
wards, was taken and carried of South to
slavery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
KEOKUK IOWA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1862

from the countries OF my sojourn and
teaching them myself, TO employing young
men from Sierra Leone. make this
statement from sad experience, aud other
Europeans who have been along with me
will bear me out. The older missona-
ries also are quite aware that the young
fathers were, and not what might be ex-
pccfed from the pains bestowed on it
Still. this is o state Of matters which will
admit Of a remedy. In. some negroes
self-esteem is strongly developed, and
strong me n, must be adopted for keeping
it under
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
A RRIVALS AND DEPART t III
~ DR
RAILROAD AIMS

Nouhern Iraips icaye daily tsu.da.s excepted at
.te0 nj. ard $50 p. IA, aud 3:4s a. and
4 % +. o..
AEtasut TrsiDs lssse eaiis (sundty s.srtepted} a.
~ aa 80 y m, aad arriYs a. i. a aud
~
NJ tfEHtfru nspof Tr+Hr on ne HAtash Valley
kailrtasE atfse ds3iy GsGGdt5s acfltsd ~ ciosk
. Is Efd DE dAIis sN91l.A cStsitte3 Gt 81 y.
IN. Is4sses eohbrst " th abs Sily.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23

REBELS PREPARING FOR ANOTHER In
vAsIoN OF MIssouRI.-A private letter
from Fort Scott says it is unquestionablo
tlat tie rebels arc gathering in large force
in Southern Missouri and Arkansas. > 1t
is supposed that they will move north and
northwest, in which case we may look out
for lively times, - Leayenworth Times,
l9,h.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23

GrTTLEMANLY LApIEs-in railroad
car the seats were all full except one
which vas occupied By a pleasant look
ire Irishman. and at one o( the stations a
couple Of evidently well bred ~ Il. T
gent young ladies cane il sren
seats. Seeing none vttaG iaey Netl
-about to 70 into the bret NJ, wteH IA.
trick arose hastily an offered them his
seat with evident pleasure. "But you will
have no seat For yourself" responded one
Of the young ladies with a smile, hesitat-
ing with trne politcness to accept it,
" Never mind hat, - said the gallant
Hibernian, Eyer welcome 70 il. Id ride
upon the COW catcher 10 New York any
time for a smile from such jtnaemon5
ladies r. and he retired hastily into the
next car, amid the cheers Of his fellow
passengers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
LlAE. STualk.

LIVE SIOCk.
Droyerssut Farmers viii lI this the meft tadvan-
tageonk route for Stock Calacious Yards well
watered aud surf lied viii ever, convenience have
been Id ttr neciuDs and every
attention is Eaidto their wants. Prom Harrisourgh,
where ~ III be found ever. convenience for feeding
/ and resting choice Is offered Of the PHlLA DEL.
pHlA, sEN YORK and BALTih okE MAkkETS.
This will Aisp be found The shortest quick est and
nj ST d rect route for stock to New York Allen
A1owul-abd " It'll fewer cha ges than any other.
ENoCH LEWIS, ,Geperslsupt.- 6 AttoouA.P
/ L., l.. HOUpT, Gen. Tick ct Agt ,PhiladeiphiA
n. II HOUSTON, G 'IFreig gt. Phiiade iphia
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23

sy~ The amount Of legal tender notes
printed for the Government 10 date is
sle5, 900, 600, and Of these SLOT, ,000,ov0
are In circulation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-09-23
T. liE. HI =.


BY .Alsroutc, FTeIgAts oi aii descriptions can be
for~Er1ed from PhiiadelihiA, he~ York, Boston OF
baitimoretio or from any point On the Railroads
of ONO, haBtuCk1, Indiana, Illinois. W tsconsin
Iowa Missouri, BY RAILROAD lIHE1I.
The Penney Ixaiia hAttfaad also ctis al Pitts
burg with steamers, by nillch Goods cas- betorwArd-
ed 10 any point on the Uhlo, Musk skingum, Kentucky
Tennessee. 6 beriAnd, Illinois M seonsD -Aissis
sippi. Missouri ,hansas, Ark ansar and Red Rivers;
aud ct Cleveland, sandusky and Chieago wfthste
eFs 10 all ports tha North " sterI Lakes.
Aefehatts and Shippe nj rnsLing The transports
ttoI. thttr reght 10 this GompAnsea rely with
| conadeIe DIsits speedy transit.
The Hates OF Freight
To and from any point tn he West by the Pennsyl-
vaula Central hallroad, are ai all aues AS FA-
VURABLE AS AXE CHARGED BY UTHERRAIL-
ROAD COMPANIES.
II A. Be particuIaE - maEE packages, styIA PKNE
For FruigAi Contractor sblIllAg Directions, HT.
ply 20 or address tltler "a tht fA Agents Oh he
COMPANY.
k. f. SASS, 81 LopIs Mi,suGrI.
b. STEWART Freight agent, Pittsburgh.
ELARhEs Go. .Transfer Agents, .
ii. ". BROWN y CO., ClnctuIaiit q.
RIO. MELnRuM Co, Madison, ina.
j. r.. MOORE. louisville b
W. ". AK IN u & IA ~ ITPr5 nd.
CLARKE A. co. Ctfeaeu it
". H. q h. l.. La&HLEf Galhpolls %.
q. n. NEAL, park rsburg, e.
HALL n CO.. Ma .~tta O.
Ii :. PIERCE & 90, KanesTtite O.
M'DnNtflS :, M'C0LM Portsmouth %.
AAEEI,f, Maysvilte, ny.
Jl. JOHNSON. Ripley q.
JOHN TODD. covihgton, Ky.
G.. l.. HEA10N, Cleyeiand,0 o.
n. &. MELpRUM, Genl Travelling AZ t'1r
( ne &g1Lh an. West.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
THE F1GHr Ar PooLEsVILLE. MD.

The only resistance our troops encountered in
crossing the Potomac was from the lst Massachu-
setts cavalry, who had been appointed to that duty
Ihey were fired into by the Conicderates, and
scampered at rapid rate. letter to the New
York Tribune says:
The road had been clear in the morning, and
was counted or for unobstructcd retrcat but while
the maneuvring in front had consumed the day,
some Maryland traitor had piled stones at the
worst place the road in such quantity that the
horses at gallop could not fail to 90 down. En-
veloped in clouds of dust, the head of the retreat
ing column came down the road at speed, and
plunglng into the rocks, men and horses together
fell in confusion piled one another in heaps.
The rebels were close upon them, ard those
who were down could only surrender The rebels
began firing into and saberng the PROSTATE men.
Some Of them crushed under their struggling
horses. Capt. Chamberlain, whose horse had
fallen upon him, shouted to the rebel leader that
his men were helpless, and the firing was ordered to
cease. Capt. Motley and Capt Wells, with most
of their men, escaped. Capt. Chamberlain, with
about twenty men, was captured. All were liberia
ted on parole.
Before the men we're sent off, Gen Lee made
them speech, advised them never to take up
arms again to subjugate the South declared that
there are and must be two Confcderacies on this
continent, and discoursed at length on ethics and
politics in general, by all of which the men were
duly edited. Poolesvillc citizens fired from
houses along the streets the retreatng cavalry.
At Darnestown, the rebels flung stones and bottles
and all sorts Of missiles from the windows
The letter Indignantly adds that the first duty
performed by the lst regiment Maryland voun
tcers called out for the defence Of the State, was
to pour volley into the rctreatng Federal cav
airy. The correspondent, from that, thinks that
the Maryland troops in the yankee service cannot
be relied on.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

GOVERNMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
4. Is. VANCE. Governor Salary $4,000 per
r II Battle Secretary to tie Governor. Salary.
exclusive of fees, $500.
Rufus II. Page, Secretary of State. Salary $780,
Daniel w. Courts, Treasurer. Salary 50, 600.
w. II. richardson chief clerk to the Treasurer.
Salary $1,000.
{. II. Brogden, Comptroller. Salary $1,000,
Oliver II Perry, Librarian.
The Council of State is composed of the following
gentlemen: Council Wooen of Lenor President
John W Cunningham of Person, David Murphy
of Cumberland, VIM Ferguson of BERTHE j F
Graves Of Surry. } Long of Northampton, w
l. Hillard of Buncombc.
Governors Aids-Hon Dan NJ Barringer, Spicr
Whitaker.
LITERARY BoARD-Hcnry T Clark, President ex
OfficiO: Arch'd Henderson of Rowan, Jas B Cor
don of Wilkes. VIM j Yates of Mecklenburg-
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT BoARD-Henry t Clark
President otficio; James Fulton ofNew Han
over, \ NJ Long of Halifax,
The General Assembly commences its session on
the third Monday of November every alternate year.
The next election fer members, and for Governor,
will be held on the first Thursday of August 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

SPECIAL ORDER No. !.
All persons subject the provisions Of the act OF
CONGRESS entitled an further to provide for the
Public Defence" approved the 18th Of April 1862, and
known a. the ConscripOn Act, hereby ordered to
appear their regular lIegimenta muster grounds In
their respective counties the St day of July, proX
H. The Couscripts after enrolment are hereby
dcrcd To appear the Courthouse Of their respective
counties, the 18th July, proXimo. prepared to pro-
cccd forthwith to this camp of instruction.
H. The enrolling officers will have instructions to
grant exemptions prescribed by law hereto append
Cd.
". Officers commanding regiments and companies or
the Militia this State will Immediately notify their
respective commands and all persons liable to
Conscripton comply promptly with the above order
Nos. ! and ,.
V. All persons subject to enrolment who may wish
to Volunteer join companies in the Confederate
service the 5y-ApriI last, according to law; and
consequently are prohibited from recruiting organiz
ins new companies or regiments Partizam or Rangers
excepted ~ - -
I;, order: PETER MALLETT.
Major and Asst Adj't t;cn' p. c. s. \.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

The NIGGER OATH.-The following is the
form of oath usually administered to "contrabands
that enter the Yankee lines
''You, Cicero, do solemnly swear that you will
bear allegiance to the United States that you
will take good care Of the horses and mules, and
if any of them get away, you will 60 after them
matter how dark it is, and will also black boots
to the best of your knowledge and belief. So help
you General Mcdowell"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Gbe 4DRstern DGmofrat.
CHARLOTTE. n G.

EE@ The Democrat 7rW be discontinued TO all SH6scTt-
dcrs at tie expiration Of tie time for schich ii is paid
Those cho aca 10 continue before at tie cf-
Pratiol Of their The dHang business IS rPeaSt'
and do egage in again Those eo are IN
arrears and hose papers hare been discontinued, eH
Hqe as if they wW pay up rihout P"ting as to rtd9~.
Lc0nLie nLoNL II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

The Foundry and Machine shop of the late firm OF
ALEXANDER Il MCD0UGALD having been sold,
notice is hereby given those indebted TO the concern
to come forward Immediately and make settlement by
cash or note; and those having claims against the
firm viii present them for settlement The under
signed is authorized to attend to settlements.
lime II 1902 HENRY ALEXANDER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
BARLEY WANTED.

want to purchase, Immediately, all the BARLEY
can get fo- which the CHEST market price will be
paid. MARTIN MCNZLER.
Charlotte Oct 90. 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
IRON FOR SALE.

have on hand at my Furnace in Lincoln county
q" q" miles east of Linconton, about 10000 LBS. o.
" "I'pCGdT lEON-tyre plow moulds, bars, &c.
am prepared to cast machine irons of all kind
holo" ware, salt pans, SC. Orders solcited-terms
'aSh. J. W. DERR,
july -, 1862 em-pd, Spring Hill Forg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
RAGS AND PAPER.

The "Neusc Manufacturing Company" purchase
Cotton Linen Rags at the highest cash price
On hand, a supply of Cartridge Paper, cotton Wrap
pers and common Wrapping. Address.
II. ". Hustled, Treas,
july % 1862 Ct RALEIGH. y. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

GEN. lea correspondent of the Charleston
Courier, writing from the army, says OF Gen. Lee
"You cannot imagine palmer or more unos-
tentatious looking man than the Commandcr-n-
Chief of the Confederate armies-General Lee
Take a human form, say five feet eight inches in
height, its constituents we'll knit together full in
its proportions, and yet without supcrhuty. Add
to it wcllshapcd sQuarely built head, with a
front whose every line is marked with energy aud
genius, pair of kecn dark eyes-brown in the
parlor, but black in the ficld--that seem to en-
brace everything at a glance; handsomelr r-shaped
nose, such as Napoleon liked to see his Gener-
ais mouth indicative Of an iron will, and a
countenance whose natural expression is Of
gentleness and beneyoleuce; cover the head
mouth, and lower part Of the face with a heavy
growth Of short gray hair; invest the whole figure
with grace, and an unassuming consciousness Of
strength, purpose, and position let it speak to
you in a voice whose tones of Politeness never
vary, whether uttered to the highest OR lowest in
rank, and you have as full and complete descrip-
ton as | can give of the distinguished man who
at this moment holds in the hollow Of his hand the
destiny of his country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex II Stephens of Georgia. Vice President;
J. p Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary OF state Stat
G. w. Randolph, of Virginia, Secretary OF War.
c. G. Memminger, Of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
s. r. Mallory. of Florida, Secretary Of the Navy.
ThoS H. Watts. of Alabama, Chief of the Depart
ment of Justice Attorney General.
j. II. Reagan, of Texas, Postmaster General.
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PERMANENT
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

A GOOD EXANPLE.-Thc Governor Of Alabama
has issued circular calling upon the women of
that State to make socks for the $4,000 men she
has in the field and who cannot be clothed with
the small sum allowed them for that purpose,
whilst everything is SO high. He says that those
who cannot afford to furnish gratultousy will be
paid at the rate OF fifty cents pair for heavy cot
ton, and seventy five cents for good woolen socks ;
and appoints places for their delivery. Contribu-
tions to companies (not to Individually will be
forwarded free Of cost.
Speed the good work Let not noble SOL
diers suffer for anything that men or women can
supply to them. Let the ladies Of North Carolina
remember that she has twice as many men in the
field now as at this time last year, and that they
are necessarily less amply provided with clothing
after years service than then.-Fdy. OJscrrer.
We have no doubt the women of North Carroll
ma will use every effort ill their power to provide
winter clothing for their husbands and sons, who
are now, or may hereafter be- fighting the battles
Of their country \ hint to the ladies Of North
Carolina WILL we think be sufficient.
GEN. PILLow.-We are pleased to hear that
Gen. Gideon J. Pillow has been restored to COM
mand. The General has arrived in Richmond.
-~ ~--
FIGURES WORTH NoTIcING.-The public debt
Of the Confederate States on the first of Aug ust
was S347, rs, $50 70--toleraby tall figures, but
almost dWarfsh compared with those on the Yam
kce side. This war has cost Mcns at least fifteen
huHdrcf mHltoTs, and is assuming every day
grandcr and grander proportions Of expenditure.
At the rate of six millions day another year Of
hostilitics on the present scale would swell their
debt u 50 100, 100000. the annual interest of
which ut sir per cent would be upwards of $780,
100000. The support of their corrupt govern
meut would require 100000, GOO more, making
a total Of three hundred and twenty millions of
dollars at least, to be raised annually FROM ruined
commerce and people! Truly this is refreshing
prospect for the Yankees to cxut over.
The HOWLETT GUN-We very much doubt
if more effective weapon has been introduced
anywhere than the rife recently invented by our
townsman, DIR Hewlett, and which is now being
manufactured in the best style of workmanship in
the shops Of MessrS. j. Il L. Garrett, who have
been at much trouble and expense in fitting up the
requisite machinery for the express purpose of
constructing the gun 1t is a breech loading
piece, and gotten up on entirely new and
original plan, and is in every respect superior to
Sharpe's rifle. The lock Is less complicated but
more effective, and the charge can be introduced
more readily and with less trouble than in any
breech-loading gun heretofore made GrceasJoro.
Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

\ strange phenomena recently occurred at Pres
que Isle, Maine One morning it suddenly grew
so dark as to require lamps to be lighted. There
very little thunder, and some rain fell, which
was black, and ''smelled ike old chimney burn
ing Clothes that were hung out were covered
with fine black dust