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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
COLONELS.

Il J A Mcdowell,
2lChas C. Tew,
8 W L DeRossett,
4 Bryan Grimes,
5 d. X McRae,
6 Isaac E Avery,
lied G Haywood,
s Henry NJ Shaw,
9 l. S Baker,
10 J A j Bradford,
IL e Leventhorpe,
l. Benz O Wade,
- Alfred Nj Scales,
14IR T Bennett,
Isl Henry A Dowd,
10 J S McElroy,
II VIM + Martin,
IL Robert II Cowan
10 Sol. Williams,
30 Alfred Iverson,
u Robert f Hoke,
y James Conner,
23lDanl II Christie,
"A VIM J Clarke,
20 H NJ Rutledge,
% II X Burgwynn,
q John r Cooke,
% James III Lane,
% Robert b Vance,
81 Fran NJ Parker,
81 John V Jorda:,,
81 EG J Brabble,
33 Clark M Avery,
"a Rich Ii Riddick,
80 NJ w Ransom,
SO Artillery
81 VIM N Barber,
80 William J Hoke.
39iDavid Coleman,
4Oi ARTILLERY
Al Cavalry
AZ George c Gibbs,
43 Thomas S Kenan
"A r & Singeltary.
is Junius Daniel,
40 Edward ID Hall,
| AZ Sion III Rogers,
AZ Robert G. Hill,
| 49 Ste ID Ramseur,
50 Mars d Grafton,
81 J L Cantwell,
50 J k Marshall,
So VIM A Owens,
"a John Wimbish,
80 John X Conally
IS Paul + Faison,
81 Arch C Goodwin,
So John b Palmer,
SO Jas d Radcliffe,
sol
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
STRAYED OR STOLEN

On the night of the Both August last, lost clay
bank Mare, with white and tail, star in the face
and wen on the left fore-leg. She is thought be
about 70 years old. lost her at Monroe Union coun.
ty She either strayed of stolen from the lot
of DR.. S. B. Mclaughlin ANY person returning her
to me or giving me any information to her where
abouts will be paid for their trouble
SAML. L. MCLAUGHLIN,
Sept. l6, lsG2 4t-pd. Providence. y G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
LIEUT.. Co.'s.

Ham A Brown, |
VIM P Bynum, !
Edward Savage,
David NJ Carter,
Peter j Sinclair,
Robert F Webb,I
Junius L Hill, |
William J Price,
Jas B Gordon, |
VIM J Martin, |
IThos L Jones,
Thomas Rumn,
VIM MacRae,
VIM A Stowe, |
John G Lamb, |
Thos j Purdie, !
w G Robinson,I
VIM H Toon, |
Sanders Fulton, |
Robert H Gray, |
r ID Johnston, |
John L Harris, i
S c Bryson, !,
j S Kendall, |
r w Singeltary,l
Samuel d Lowell
Jas NJ Lowry, 7
James t Kcll, !
Daniel G Fowle,h
w t Williams, |
Eli H Miller, |
j John G Jones, |
detached |
G N Hickerson, |
r f Arintield, |
II ii Davidson, |
detached |
detached |
John f Brown,
Nv m. G Lewis,
IT l. IIargrovr,
j II Morellcad,
WIN A Jenkins,
iG III Faribault,
is H Walkup,
Lee NJ McAfee.
y A Washington
VIM A Allen,
Marcus A Parks,
ID Il Morehead,
lJCS Mcdowell,
Alb S Galloway,
IG G Luke,
H G Jones, Jr., |
- Profit,
IWm S Devane,
III A Mcdowell,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
MAJORS.

James S Hines,
VIM r Cox,
s. d. Thurston,
James H Wood,
William j Hill,
Sam Med Tate,
Robert S Young,
Geo Williamson.
Jno H Whitaker,
w b Thompson,
Egbert A Ross,
David P Rowe,
Jno T Hambrick,
w Fl Yarboro',
Thos Fl Sharpe,
Forney George,
j w Woodfn,
c. c. Cole,
G c Blacknall,
T d Love,
J W Francis,
John A Gilmer,
w J Montgomery.
'ThoS + Gardner
VIM w Sillers,
Jesse J Ycates,
ID G Coward,
Robert V Cowan,
companies,
L d Andrews,
+ A Reynolds,
companies,
companies,
d A Underwood,
W alt J Boggan,
&c NJ Stcdman,
Andrew J Boyd,
Rush j Mitchell,
John A Graves,
John A Fleming.
NeolBe w OTtnanl,
Hector Mcclellan,
u Q Richardson,
JAS j Iredell,
h n Murchison,
II T Schenck,
James A Craige,
- Keener,
Henry Harding,
VIM III Beaver,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30

THREE MEN TO BE SHoT-A court martial has
in the face of the enemy, one more of whom
had been lately received as substitutes in the re-
spective companies from which they hail Their
names arc David w. Rogers, of the 1st Reg. Va.
Vols; Patrick MCGOWAN, Of the 14th Va, and
John Kelleher, Of the same regiment The exc
cution, which has been appointed to take place at
ii o'clock, next Wednesday, at Camp Lee, will be
conducted under the supervision of Capt. G. w.
Alexander, Assistant Provost Marshal of the
Eastern District. All three of the men will be
shot at one time. AS is known in all executions
by military law, dozen men are selected as ex-
ecatoners, only six of whose muskets are loaded.
When the above unhappy men are placed in a
triangular position, with twelve men firing on each
of them, they will soon be relieved of all pain.
The Government having found the substitute
nuisance growing into intolerable evil have re-
solved to put stop to it. Hardly one out Of fifty
that enter the army stays any longer than he can
find convenient chance to decamp. BY this
means both the Government who accepts in some
body elses stead and the Individual who purchases
his services are swindled. 1t is known that by
adopting various aliases and DISCUSSES some men
have succeeded in selling themselves as substi-
tutcs half dozen times. The same court-martal
that condemned the above men to be shot, found
Owen Mcguire, of the lst Va Reg, guilty of de-
sertion, and sentenced him to receive one hundred
lashes. This punishment comnuted to half
the number by Brigadier General Winder. The
culprit will receive these striking marks of APP
proval at an early day.-Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
FROM EUROPE.

It seems, from the latest foreign news, that
Garlbadi and his armed associates have been cap
tured by the King of Italy's troops Garibaldi
received ball in the ankle joint but the wound
not considered alarming.
The message Of President Davis to Congress had
reached England and was variously commented on
by the press The London Times, in an editorial
on the message, says:
ave cannot deny him the credit of being as
moderate in prosperity as he has shown himself
bold, determined and unyielding in adversity.'
1t then adds:
eve read with much pleasure the measured and
statesmanlike language in which the Southern
President pays Well-earned tribute to the gallan-
try and good conduct of his troops, deplores the
desolating war, and expresses confidence Of the
final triumph Of the desperate struggle against
despotic usurpaton.'
After pointing to the horrors which may be ex-
pected from President Davis threatened retaliato-
ny measures, to the exgencies which require an
extension of the CONSUMPTION, and to the dangers
which the South run if they fail to conciate the
Indians on their frontier, the "Timcs article con-
cludes as follows
'Yet in such situation they arc able to speak
and act with moderation and dignity. In the
midst of reverses they can look forward with con-
fdence to success. In the midst Of success they
can contemplate and look fo rward to the possbili-
ty of loss and failure. Such men would seem wor-
thy of better destiny than to be dragged at the
chariot wheels Of a conquering democracy, and
live under perpetual reign Of terror"
Thomas Carlyle in his quaint, characteristic
style, says of the American that it is Fthe dirt
lest chimney which has been on fire this century
and should be permitted to burn itself OUT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30
IRON For SALE.

have on hand. at my Furnace in Lincoln county,
miles east of LincoInton, about 10000 LBS Of
WROUGHT lRON-tyre Piow moulds, bars, &c.
am prepared to cast machine irons of all kinds,
hollow-ware, salt pans &c. Orders solicited-term'
cash. J. w DERR
July y, 1852 6m-pd, Spring Hill Forge
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-30

The market price paid for Hides, by
May 10, 1862 If S. NJ HOWELL.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12


Refugees from Memphis the ith inst.
have arrived here and report the eitixens
Of that place in great panic. TIE troops
are gradually evacuating Fort Pillow and
coming to Corinth. Beauregard is rak-
ing and scraping everything for the i'm
pending battle. The conscript law takes
effect on the 18th inst. The Memphis
Appeal says every man must ''fish or cut
bait"
Al Atlanta the Confederacy of the e4th
chronicles the arrival on the Esd of a long
train of box cars filled with tories, and
their departure on the oath for Madison
where they will be imprisoned in an old
factory building in or near that place.
A Brownsville letter says pronuncia-
mento from Vidaurie had been received
imposing a duty of one and half cents
on every pound Of cotton shipped into
Mexico, and duty Of twenty-five per
cent on all goods from Mexico into Texas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Especial to Chicago Journal. |
St. Louis. May {

st. LOUIS. May y.
The following dispatch was forwarded
from Headquarters to-day:
The Union sentiment in Batesville,
Ark. is considerable, and in the surround
ing counties strong. The people seem
cheered by the arrival of their ancient
aud time honored flag.
Lieut.. Col. Douglas Mcbride, chief OF
Gen. McBride's staff, and aid-de-camp OF
Gen. Foot at the battle of Pea Ridge.
was killed by our skirm:shers on the Sd
or 4th inst.
The following letter was received here
this morning, by the Hon. J. P. S,et Of
New York, from his brother, Rriga.iier
General, acting as Major General in com
mand of division at Putnam's Ferry,
Ark
DEAR BROTHER We expect to reach
Peeahontas tomorrow or next day. Oul
movements have been delayed by con
slant rains and high water. Some of ths
streams have been impossible, and ths
mud almost fathomless The secession
troops have all left Arkansas except FIVE o.
six hundred, and my cavalry are aftel
them. / consider Arkansas in the Un:0r
again. efIectually. We have no fighting
except skirmishing. The rebels woult
not stand. Yours, &C..
[Signed F. STEr.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
~ TELEc r AP n
afternoon Report.
ReauregarA Falling Back.
Especial to Chicago Times.
Cairo. Nav q

Sai"J "A"J -.
Arrivals to-day furnish two days later
intelligence from the Landing and bring
us news of the highest Importance, among
which is the rumor of our occupation of
Corinth, and that Beauregard has been
compelled to withdraw from his naturally
almost lmpregnable position BY the sup
erior strategy Of Halleck, and that. too.
before any considerable engagement has
been fought.
The reported evacuation of Corinth and
its occupancy by our forces under Gen.
Pope was telegraphed several days since.
1t then appeared to be the design Of the
rebel chief to fall back upon Grand juno
tion. His movement was apprchended by
Gen. Halleck and probably influenced him
III the direction Of Purdy, thus keeping a
strong force on the rebel left flank, threat
ening At any moment to turn any position
they might secure on the line Of the
Memphis L. Charleston Road. The ac-
complishment Of this and other sirategical
movements that / am not at liberty to
| divulge at present has had the intended
effect Of frustrating the plans OF the enc
my and throwing them upon new ex-
pedient.
They we're attacked by Gen. Grant in
force on Wednesday, few miles west Of
Corinth, their line constantly retreating,
though in perfect order. The result Of
this engagement appears in o rapid move
ment Of the rebels by their right flank to
the south east, surrcndering their line OF
the Memphis a. Charleston road, and tax.
ing up position in force on the Mobile
a. Ohio road. south Of Corinth. This
movement, together with the reports Of
deserters, indicates that the whole rebel
army viii be withdrawn as rapidly as pos.
sible to Columbus, Miss, a point fifteen
} miles east Of the main line OF the Mobile
} q Ohio road, with which it IL connected
. by a branch. 1t is two hundred and thir
, ty-three miles north Of Mobile, and nine
ty-6ive miles south from Corinth /: at THU
point the eonfcdcracy have extensive
works for the manufacture Of arms ant
t ordnance stores, though otherwise til,
r place is one of the utmost unim portanc
, and apparently an out Of the vay position
for q military stand point.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12

rinc and courage to fight for his individ-
oal rights, his home and his country, u
not Il, person TO enjoy SO sacred a tran
elise. As for this horde of rebels, who
have polluted and FRUSTRATED the State and
brought it to the condition y which 1t
has been for the past year, they should be
made 10 work on the highways, railroads
and other works Of Improvement, and
thereby atone as far as possible for the
destruction and waste they have pro
duced.
Those at home who have remained there
in peace. undisturbed and secure, may
talk very leniently about these rebels
They can afford to indulge in sympathy,
and can find some apology for their con-
duct. This, 10 those who have been wit
nesses of their repeated acts OF outlawry
and Of barbarity, is profoundly sickening
Look at the outrages perpetrated upon
the persons Of our wounded and dying
soldiers of the Sd Iowa Cavalry at the
battle of Pea Ridge. Let them but look
upon their manly forms chopped and
hacked up, stabbed and scalped even be-
fore they were dead, for some OF the
wounds which brought them from their
horses TO the ground, we're not necessarily
mortal, but sufficiently 80 to disable them
and place them in the hands of the bru.
| tai bloodthirsty foe. One soldier of Iowa,
of the cavalry. whom ! found in dark
corner in a little house near where the
battle commenced on Friday morning
and was shot through the lungs, says thai
they were shout to perpetrate similar out.
RACES upon him, but he begged them IL
wait until he was dead. conveyed hin
away, and he is now at home, having re
covered. After all this, you have those
among you who have sympathy with thes'
lawless bandits and murderers, and VI
have scores Of them here, living in COM
fort and protected by the very Govern
ment they revile. If they had any de
cency,-to say nothing Of policy-the.
would show less Of it. for it would appea
lust as well for child who ia maintaine
and cherished by its parents to turn agains
those parents and unite with others to il
iure them, even to the taking of thel
lives, and all the while claiming parent
protection. D. L. McG
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
L. S. FLAG SHIP MINNESOTA,
HAMPTON Roads, Nav 9, 1862.

To His Exeellency the President Of U. S.:
SIR:-Agreeable to communication
just received from the Hon. E. NJ. Stan
ton, have the honor 10 report that the
il structions gave yesterday TO the officers
commanding the several vessels detailed
to open FIRE upon Sewall's Point. we're
that the object of the move was to ascer-
tain the feasibility OF landing body of
troops there-about, and to reduce the
works if it could be done, that the wooden
vessels should attack the principal en-
ilade, and that the Monitor, to be ac-
companied by the Stevens, should go up
as far as the works and there operate in
front. On the appearance of the Merri-
mae outside Of the works the Mentor
had orders to fall back into fair channel
way, and only to engage her seriously in
such position. That ship. together with
| the merchant vessels intended for the
purpose, should run her down. If an OPP
por,unity presented itself, the other YES
sells were not to hesitate TO run her down,
and the Baltimore, a steamer of draughf,
high speed and with curved bow, was
kept in the direction of the Monitor, ex.
pressly to throw herself across the Mer
rimac, either fore or aft of her plated
house. But the Merrimac did not en-
gage the Monitor, nor did she place her
self where she could have been assailet
by our ram vessels to any advantage, o.
where there was any prospect whatever o
getting at her My instructions wer,
necessarily verbal. and In giving them
supposed that / was carrying out you
wishes in substance. if not in the letter
The demonstration resulted In establish
ing the fact that the number Of guns .
the principal works on Sewall's Point ha
been essentially reduced, and is not create
now than about II, and that the nunibe
of men now stationed there is compare
lively limited. The quarters connecte,
, with this work were set on Ere by on
shells, and no doubt seriously injured.
i | am very respectfully,
Your obedient SERVANT,
i [Signed] L. n. GoLDsBosouoH,
Flag Officer Com. Blocksding Squadron.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
sT Having boasted in the DAYS whe

s1r Having boasted in the days when
he event Denmarkiny' that he had con-
tributed to assist runaway slaves of on
the "undsrground railroad Cisgett now
tries to divert public attention from his
boosted violation of law by telling 'icoek
and bull story" Of a partnership transac-
tion ia which he and Howell subscribed
ten dollars each, for the purchase Of the
freedom of slave. That story is an
egregious falsehood too bare faced to OBJ
tain credence anywhere. but Clagett ad-
mits that he did violate the law down in
Rosting."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
From l.ert Royal.

New York, May 8.
The steamer Oriental from Port Royal
9th arrived, bull brings no news except a
confirmation of the reports that the Nash
vile got into Wilmington. The sailing
sloop -of-war jamestown was the only
blockading ship there.
the Ocean Queen has arrived from
Yorktown with 1000 sick and wounded.
No list received.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Dispatch Trsm Mcclellan.
Williamsburg, May 9, II N

% -
To E. N. STANTON, Secy OF War:
] heard few minutes ago that the Gal
ems was aground off Hog Island; ! judge
not badly, for the reason that Capt Rogers
does not not throw overheard his coal. l
have sent him all the assistance he asks.
Ny troops are in motion and in msgni-
6cient spirits. They have all the air and
feelings Of veterans. 1t will do your
heart good to see them. have expected
! junction with Gen. Franklin Instruc-
tions have been given 90 that the navy
will receive prompt support whenever and
wherever required.
[Signed] GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Com g
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Fort jackson, La, April 80.

g. Y For, Asst Sec'y IF Nary:
Everything goes on gloriously. just a,
you said. The official report will tell
you oil Com. Baggs is going home He
fought his ship splendidly, and is not in
fault for her loss. He 10 man of deter
mination. Give him good ship: he de.
serves it. Ny respects to Mr.. Blair.
Yours truly,
GSignedl BENZ. +. BUTLER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
CorintA net Evacnasea.
Monterey. Tenn M

11ley' 1eHu., MAY =.
a reconnaissance 10 within 4 mile of
the enemy's estrenchments fully estab-
fishes the fact that the rebels are there in
force, and furthermore they will fight in
side their entertainments.
The. weathcr is good and the roads are
fast improving. Nothing Is known hereof
the suppression Of news at Cairo or news
OF any kind not already tcIcgraphed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Buffalo. Nav 1O

OuHHIV, may to.
The Official report OF Com. Farragut
was received last night. but. though long
and Interesting, contains no facts in ad-
dition to those already sent BY telegraph.
The report of Capt. Baggs, Of the Verona,
in relation to the rebel steamer Morgan.
says !: II have learned that over SO OF
her crew were killed and wounded, and
she was set on FIRE by her commander,
who burned his wounded with his vessel. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12

No ExcHANax.-Scnator Grimes, In
lettcr to citizens of Iowa, says that he is
informed by the Secretary of War that no
exchanges of prisoners can DC made at
present. The reason was not given.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Washington, May 10.

As our Government was prompt in
making restitution for the illegal cap
ture Of the British ship Perthenesy By
our blockading squadron it is presumed
that the British Government will &c. hes;
tate to restore the chip Emile St. Pierre
in accordance with the demand of Minis-
ter Adams
An army medical board will assemble
in Washington the LIST Of June for the
nomination Of applicants for admission
into the medical corps of tho army. APP
plicants must be between 25 and 20 years
Of age.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Baltimore. Nav 10. l2n

The Old Point boat has not arrived !;
there are many rumors a6oat arising from
her detention giving all kinds Of reasons
for ii.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12

to submission. We struggle to preserve
our birth right Of constitutional freedom.
Our trust is in the justice of our cause
and the protection of God. Recent dis
asters have spread gloom over this land,
and sorrow sits on the hearth-stones Of
our countrymen; but people conscious
of rectitude, and faithfully relying on
their Father in Heaven, may be cast
down but cannot be dismayed. They
mourn the loss Of the martyrs whose
lives have been sacrificed in their defense,
but they receive this dispensation of Di-
vine Providence with humble submission
and reyerent faith, and now that our hosts
are again going forth to battle, and low
ing hearts ut home arc filed with anxious
solicitude for their safety, it is meet that
the whole people turn imploringly to their
Almighty Father and beseech his all-pow
erful protection. Now, therefore, !, JEFF
ferson Davis, President Of the Confeder-
ate States Of America, do issue this, my
proclamation, inviting all the people to
unite, at their several places of worship,
on Friday, the 10th day oil the presen.
month Of May, in humble supplication to
Almighty God that he will vouchsafe his
blessings on our beloved country that
he will strengthen and protect our armies;
that he will watch over and preserve our
people from the evil Vaccinations of our
enemies, and that He will, in his own good
time, restore US the blessings of peace,
and secure us under His sheltering care
Given under my hand and the seal Of
the Confederate States, at Richmond, Sd
of May, A D. 1862. -
fSigned JRFF. DAVIS"
Richmond, May 8.
/ A proclamation from Gov. Leicher an
nounces that the amended State Cefasti
tuition has been rejected by majority o
1878.
Augusta, Ca, May 3.
Prisoners who escaped from Key Wee
report 1900 federals on the Island, ans
$40 in the hospital, with smallpox, &c.
The Avalanche local says: "some Of on
, merchants are refusing to take Confeder
ate money, even at a heavy discoun: :
What do they mean Are they, in real
ity, -abolitionists We think it ba.
treason in any man thus TO proclaim HIN
self op poscd to the South
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Louisville. Nav q.

Louisville, May 8.
One hundred and eighty Of Aorgan's
captured cavalry have arrived 1t Mash
vile, en- roate for the North.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-05-12
Fire In Auburn, New York.
Auburn. N. Y, Nav 10.

A fire broke out 10 the cooper shop of
the Auburn State Prison at o O'Clock last
night, destroying that building and a
large amount Of stock and tools belong
ing to the cooper contractors. Messrs A.
Miller d Co. The loss to the prison in
the destruction of the shop will amour;
to about 81 900; loss to the contractors
about el0, 900. The citizens of Auburn
worked manfully to prevent the fire from
spreading. There was no insurance on
any of the property.
New York, May 16.
Nassau papers of the Goth contain news
from Charleston, obtained froI rebel
schooner which had run the blockade.
Iladdehy appears to be general agcnt
for all secessiondom at Nassau.
The Charlestoniaus expected to be at
tackled soon, and considerable excitemep
prevailed there. Business was almost
entirely suspended. Forts Sumter sne
Moultrie were being furnished with heavy
guns. and there was general uneas'nes.
As to the result of the success of McClcl
Ian at yorktown.
Five schooners had arrived at Nassa,
from Charleston with cotton, rosin an,
turpentinc.
| The steamship Ore, with arms, arrives
on the 28th ult. from Liverpool, an
steamship Skeleton. from Hullma md, AZ
rived on Goth with an assorted cargo
both consigned to Adderly 4 Co. TIL
steamer Kate had also arrived fror
Charleston with cotton, consigned to Ad
derby & Co. Her advices state that III
people of Charleston were in suspens
about New Orleans, as telegraphic con
munica,ion had been suddenly closed.