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Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1862-12-06
TssanksglYlns, nay at Beaufort.

Thanksgiving day was celebratea.at
Beaafort in regular fourth of July
style. Hunting, fishing, sailing and
oil sorts of amusements were the order
Of the diy. Tho NEST comical scens
of all however. was the grands parade
Of Tie corps ,s2eO, which made its
appoafance inevery variety of uniform,
shape and color, with still greater
variety Of arms and music. The ex-
hibition afforded any amount of sport
too q and young. and on tie whele, it
was considered 8 successful burlesque
lle Invalid Corps. s..
= IL North Carolina Z Unioncompany
sal one< there had an excellent din
ne and Union and FREQ Labor
speacla from Mr. Garpenter, an Attor.
ns.F of this city The men have be-
como very proficient in drill under the
carSfnl and fa;thinl Instruction Of Ser
gcaa il M & Stevens.
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Army of the Potomac

Al Quiet up 70 Yesterday Atternooa JACK
son Betieued to be Going to Richmond, as a
ReserUe for tie Rebel Aamies In Virgiaaia.
AoUIA CREEK. Nov %.
Persons who left the vicinity of Fredericks-
burg this afternoon, who have arrived here,
state that all was quiet up.to that time Ii had
commended to rain, and severe storm was
expected. The expected bolnbardment of the
place had not commenced at O'Clock, and il
was not known when it would, The rebels
are still in strong force in Fredericksburg and
back OF the town, and are anxiousl, watching
our every movement. From the large camp
fires seen every night 1t Is thought that they
have large force IN this vicinity. Prisoners
captured state that many are confident that
StonewaH Jackson wo4ld add his forces To
theirs, while others hold the opinion that he
will be stationed at Richmond as kind of re-
serve to succor either Lees army, or the one
meuaced by our forces at Suffnlk. The latter
opinion Is more prevalent than the former one,
and should not be surprised, from present
appearaaces, that it would be the correct one !:
especially ik,siew> OF the fact that the rebel
Government have great confidence in Jacksell's
executing rapid movements, and that they
think he Is the best man for an emergency.
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Froa,a Nashviia.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 25.
Four hundred Of Morgan's cavalry left their
camp, which is located several miles from Lcb.
anon, to attack the United States forces at
Woods Ferry, On the Cumberland river, but
they were ST elled back with a loss of two OF
their men. ss 90
Morgan is reported to have left camp on the
SINE night to attack the Louisiana ana North
ern Railroad. n sH
A Union refugee from McMnnpille, says
the Emancipation Proclamatioa of the Presl-
dent is generally approved Of by the loyal men
there. Many of the refugees who have arr
rived here. (niIny of whom are large slave
holders1 approve oft.
Cotton is changing hands here at 81 to 55
cents. The river has risen four inches on the
shoals
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xaclksen,. r1exenenaa.

GEN. SIGEL' HEAD-Q QUAR ARTERs, Nov. q, P.n
There can be no doubt that the whole of the
Edoned By the rebels. Their feint on Sigel's
corps darmee not having succeeded in draw
ing eur forces out, they have wilhdrawn their
trscps Tor the Immediate defence OF RchnaoHd.
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Lee VIII Dispute the Passage
or the River.
THF B4TTLE or THE var AB0U7
10 BE F0UaHT
= - GDE1 AJe1GFfCfBs
Opposite Fredoricksbura

- q 20 & 1eS Fte7s e t7c7l. SatnfneT,
sE.. November %; 1852.
Fifteen deserters from General Longssreet,s
Corps, came over the river last night 81,
were brought 10 the head quarters of. General
Summer this morning. They came within our
INES af diffsrent hours, and all agree in their
statements With regard TO the rebel strength
On the opposite side Of The river.
zen. Longssreefs, according to their story,
= tne only corps which has yet arrived upon
the ground. His strength, they. saw. cannot
be less than 4s, 900. -
U 8. Hill, who also commands corDs Was
hourly expected when they left.
1hcse dsserters also say. that il il the talk Ia
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a Roid' DESK cf tscbel Cavalry Aeraus sniok
Retonnac.
The Gocernnasnt gsls1rapael5 SS;;sSa
OfFuTs Cross RoADs

Montgomery Co. Nd, Nov. IS.
Tbs morning, &C daylight body ef Resell
cavalry, said 20 BE sixty strong. crossed fha,
Potomac and entered poolessitie where they
seized the two Government Telegraph operss
tors whowere stationed there. The operators..
Messrs. Cherry and Sergeant uere iil bed Sc
the time. They were paroled and permitted 10.
telegraph ansaceount Of their nishap 10 w ash.
Sington.s .stF So. s IS 81,
Tue boldness Of the parfye has caused much. 1alh
excitemcnt in .Lis yicinisy
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This Is an excellent decision, and its
rigid enforcement, will, we trasf,
eEecfnany remedy fhe evil IN aacstiony
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Wrom Marp1sss Rerrvx

HAssPEkss FsFRRY. Nov. %. 1852
The enemy mai itains sfricf b,ockade in oar.
front Thete have bsen no collisions bstween
the pickets to day. 5ss g
IS The Putomac isanot rising. -
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EURzHER m ~ 4 SKID lsoR 1.lz 8 = 8.
lkt1IzdL oks NJ Il ~ N7:s
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TON OF sAFFAIRs At FRED
BREUKsBURG.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1862-12-06

" g are indebted to Capt. Chesney,
ct the 9th N. ]. Reg, for New York
and baltimore papers Of the 9th ult.,
and TO- Mr. BateInars, of. the Il. S.
steamer Guide, for a Philadelphia
paper of the same date. Also to w.
9. Hamilton g Co, and Mr. Janney
for similar favors.
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RATES IN rHG WEEKLY
ton PRTNTTNa,

0f every description. neatly aAd promptly exc
ufed Mt this office.
Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1862-12-06

Thanksgiving Day was observed in
this city pretty generally. Hilarity was
the order Of the exercises, and
body lent his aid towards carrying ont
the full programmes. Cumming fish
ing, fantasies and theatricals. were
amongsthe sports. But little drunk
enness was visible in our streets. Every
one we saw were s.oss. their uxps,,,,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

Deserters represent great panic among the
rank and file, on account of rumors of Union
victories. The newspapers are carefully kept
from them, and they have been imposed upon
so often with false statements of rebel victo-
ries, that they are much dissatisfied. They
say that during the excitement in Norfolk,
Immediately after the fghta at Roanoke Island.
it was believed that if a demand had been
made, Gen. Huger would have capitulated.
"Contrabands state that the Nerrimac, having
been fully repaired, was brought out of the
dry dock on Monday morning, and that h
crew was on board, ready for action. Sever
al new guns had also been placed on board Of
her, of heavier metal than those she had be-
fore. The steamers Jamestotgn and Yorktown
they represent to have been greatly strength
ened, fully repaired, and are ready to accom-
pany the Merrimac. The flag Of the latter,
with the Commodore S pennant, was flying
when they left"
From intelligence per steamer Constitution
at Fortress Monroe we learn that Com. Far
ragut's feet, numbers Al vessels, includ-
ing the Hartford, Pensacold and Brooklyn,
and Porters 20 mortar vessels. The officers
of the Constitution suppose the work Of reduc-
ing Forts Jackson and st. Phillip, commenced
some days since. 1t was supposed by some
that the mortar boats would take position
in an inlet in the rear of Fort Jackson, while
the others would advance within shelling dis
tance Of the river, and endeayor to drive the
rebels out Of the Forts. In the meantime
the gunboats would silence battery about a
mile below the Forts, which protects the bar
rcade of logs. If the Forts should continue
impervious to the bombs Of the mortar fleet,
those acquainted with the energy of Commo-
dore Farragut anticipate that he will lead his
whole fleet directly under the guns of the
Fort, and, by repeated broadsides of grape
and shrapnel, endeavo to drive the gunners
from their posts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
WHOLE NO. 1894.
FROM GEN BANKS COLUMN

The details Of Sundays fight record more
deeds Of daring than any battle in history
Capt. Shribor, Aid and Inspector General
in Gen. Shields division, while riding to the
crest Of a hill to the left OF the stone ledge,
with two orderlies, was confronted by five
rebel cavalry, who emptied their revolvers,
killing the two ordorlies.
Capt. Shriber charged them, running one
through the body and receiving ball through
his cap, but was unharmed Capt. Perkins,
chief Of General Banks staff, was mainly in
structive in planning the attack, and perform
ing deeds Of skill and valor.
The twelve rebel regiments engaged were
all Nirgnians Among them were the Sd,
4th, l3th. 23d, 42d and SOD, one provisional
and one Irish regiment. They had Ash
by's cavalry, two oight-gun batteries, one
siN-gun battery and one four-gun bat
terry, making twenty-six guns in all
among which were some that were c lptured
at Bull Run. -Four color-bearers Of the 9TH
Ohio regiment we're severally killed, when
Capt. Whitcomb seized it, sword in hand, and
was shot through the head.
A rebel youthful soldier, who received two
wounds in the breast, when approached by
one Of our officers, inquredi if the officer knew
Gen. Banks. On receiving an answer in the
affirmative, he said, " tell him l want to take
oath Of allegiance for have three brothers
in the Federal service, and | want them to
know that die true to the Union
Intelligence from Strasburgh states that no
movement has taken place in that vicinity.
Gen. Jackson, with the remnant Of his army
is supposed to be near Woodstock
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is finish
ed, with the exception Of three miles only
All the bridges are completed and the last
rail necessary to reconnect Baltimore, Wash
iugton and the Eastern city, with Wheeling,
Parkersburgh and Western Railroad system,
will positively be laid on the 3oth. Large
quantities of freight are waiting to go through
on Sunday as soon as the track is ready
The frst regular through passenger trains
will leave on April ID, at the latest.
Gen. Shields is comfortable and improving.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
STATE OF VERMONT.
ny FREDERICK HoLBRooK, GOVERNOR.
A PROCLAMATION.

The pous heart ever finds comfort aud strength In the
belief NAT an eternal Mind supern,ends The affairs Of
the universe and with and devotion adopts the
sublime sentiment NJ the psamist -" Lord thou hast
been our dweing-pace in all generations Before the
mountains were brought FORTH thou hadst formed
the earth aud the world, from everlasting ever
lasting thou God humble trust in Gods provi-
denco, and deep Of His dominion is dis 1osi.
uon of mind. which In darkest hours, lots n
bright rays Of comfort and amid the changes and tas
N hic fills the heart with cheerful hope anil unrulpd
tranquility and when extensively pcrsuading people
ah'ids the sutest safeguard TO them and their instu.
TONS amid the catastophes, vcsstudes and shocks to
which states and Empires subject.
AZ ths oenehcent spring time q the year. when the
sun Us rising 40 s strength, and 0osening The rgors ~
winter, and the earth is preparing TO unfold itself IN
beauty and bnunteousuess, the dictates alike of Christian
sentiment and OF hallowed custom call fof day in
which devoutly 90 acknowledge Gods providence and
our dependence on Him In obedience thereto d. ap-
point IHuHspAr tbs TENTH oF APRtL, next, be- ob-
served by the people Of this State, day uf Fasting,
Humiliation and Pfayeri and invite them 10 abstain
from usual secular employments that day, aud
h-T blessings realizing that t has been in secure hab-
iiaoHs, and amid quiet resting places That Providence
has given them, for long time, their reposc TO call
past ways % remembrance and strict review and 20 nf
Ter Prayer 10 Almighty God that troubled minds aud
mourning departed ones, may be comflred with heaven
y Influences that sprng-tme Of the heart may visit
season may De crowned with succcss the early aud tho
latter rain and the genial sunshine gladcnng and per-
fectng timely and abundant harvests that the people
may be pospered in their varied industrial pursuits and
enterprises that health and domestic peace and
fort may prevail that the Questionable charitable and
religious Institutions Of the State may be prlspered and
be fruitful in benign influences on our population! that
secret public vices may be indulged undermine
our morals or the fabric Of our prosperity that we may
rise superior to every former failure, and prove equal
our dglies citizens II the Republic 10 the present
crisis remembering that he has already lived too long
who has survived the ruin Of his country that wisdom
and virtue may be given us, and We preserve hrm ele
vaed and patriotic tone of mind whatever conflicts
sorrows We may be called to counter
Especially in the present period Of trial and calamity
to LET irnulnrp ALMIGHTY fi0d
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
rROM oAIRO IND H1oIN1rY.

The Republican, Cairo dispatch says per-
sons who left Memphis report Beauregard,
Polk, Cheatham, and Clark at or near Cor
iuth, where, it is expected, that great battle
would soon be fought.
The rebels at Island No, 10 have not burn
ed their transports and barges, previously
reported but were transporting cannon and
ammunition from the Island to the main land.
A special dispatch to the Republican, dated
near Island No 10, on the evening of the 26th,
says that only three shells were thrown by
the mortars to-day, to which no response was
made by the rebels. This morning Col. Bu-
ford sent accommodating party of 30 men.
of the 9th Ill. regiment, down the Missouri
shore. They arrested three prominent citi-
zens, who report that 1000 negroes are em-
ployed on the Island, and at the batteries
along the shore that G5 rebel troops, inciu-
ding lieutenants and Al negroes, have been
killed by our shells that the upper shore
battery has been abandoned, but the others
are being strengthened; that the enemy is
Ii 1000 strong, and that their encampment has
been moved entirely out Of range of our guns.
The rebels are confident Of success, and they
have good road to Trenton and other points
by which they can escape whenever they
please. They have plenty Of provisions.
Three rebel steamers loaded with troops
were seen watching the shore to prevent COM
munica,ion from here. The total number OF
the enemy's transports is II.
special dispatch to the Tribune contains
the following A gentleman arrived on the
Concsiogd Thursday morning, with Intelligence
from Island No. 10, upto two o'clock We'd
nesday p m.
Col Buford sent up force 10 rcconnoitre
on the Kentucky shore, which succeeded in
capturing six prisoners who belonged to
Tennessee cavalry regiment. They report
the strength Of tho rebels near the Island at
$4,000. A reinforcement reached there from
Humboldt, having come By Railroad to a
point only Is miles distant. Still larger re-
inducements were expected by the same route
last night Measures have been taken to in
terrept this means Of communication.
The Democrats Cairo dispatch says a heavy
and Iapid cannouading at Point Pleasant was
heard by the feet Thursday night Captain
Maynadier and Colonel Buford, who ac-
companed Professor Steiner in his balloon
reconnaissance, discovered that the shells
from our batteries had generally fallen be-
yond the onemy's batteries, the elevation and
charge of powder being too great. This is
to be remedied Immediately, and greater ex-
eoution may be expected hereafter.
A dispatch from Cairo to Cincinnati pa
per says majority of the aldermen OF Mem
phis have resolved to burn the city when the
rebels eyacuate it, There are no new fortih-
cations there There are only four guns
mounted at Fort Randolph. There are 25
guns and 1000 troops at Fort Pillow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04

PROMPT JUsTIoE.-Charles Miller Of the
Twenty Massachusetts Regiment has
arrived at Springfield from Newbern, and re-
lates the following apochryphal story
While the troops were on the march to
Newbern man rode into camp and offered
his services as guide, and was accepted by
Gen. Burnside After proceeding to within
four miles of the batteries, as the guide said,
they halted at night intending to proceed in
the morning but on marching short dis
tance, they came in sight of the batteries on
ly three-iourths Of mile distant General
Burnside, on seeing the danger, Immediately
turned to the guide and asked him what it
meant. and the fellow not replying readily,
he was Immediately shot dead by tho Gener-
al "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04


FREEDOM NArGoNAL-SLAyERY SECTION
Al. The following bill, reported to the
House by Mr.. Arnold Of Illinois, from the
Committee on Territories, is important, and
should be passed without delay. 1t proclaims
an emphasizes the fact that henceforth free
dom is to be National and Slavery sectional,
according to the letter and spirit OF the Com
sutution, and at the same time by implication
it defines aud limits the action OF Congress on
the subject so as to dispel any fears that 1t
will be interiered with as State institution
always excepting the right Of the Federal
Executive. as Commauder-n Chief, TO do
whatever he may please with it as matter of
military policy or necessity. The bill is as
follows:-
To the end that Freedom may be aud remain forever
The fundamental law ofhe land in all places whatsoever,
lar lies In the power depends upon the action
Of The Government Of the United States to make It So
Therefore be IL itenacted-
SIC l. That slavery aud involuntary seryituda in all
oaies (other Than n the punishment of crime Of which
the party shall have been duly conNteted) sha hence
ilh cease. and be prohibited forever in the following
places, viz;
In all the territories Of the United States
lsng hereafter 10 be fumed acquired IN any way.
In all places purchased or 10 be purchased by the
uUlud States, with the cuusen nf the Legislatures OF
several states for the erection o iots magazines, ar
senal, dlokyards and other needtul buildings.
g. In all vessels the high and on all national
highways beyond the territory and Jurisdiction Of each o
the several states from which TO which the said vessels
may he going
In all places whatsoever where the national gov
ernmeni is supreme OF has exclusive jurisdiction and
power.
sEo, 2 And be it further enacted That any person
now held attempted to be held hereafter slave In
any o the places above named is hereby declared to be
fTee and the right freedum hereby declared may bs
asserted Ia any Of the courts OF the United States
the several States in behalf OF the party his he
pos" anor any lapse Of time upon the principle tina
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
GEN. MITCHELL AND Mrs. PoLK-The
Nashville correspondent Of the Cincinnati Ga
zetie tells these incidents

Nashville correspondent Of the Cincinnati Ga
zette tells these incidents:
"The following interesting scrap Of news is told by
eye witness 10 the One day last week Gen. Buell.
and ali the brgadiers Of the department who pres
ent, in body call upon Mrs James X. Polk aud
her neoe daughter Of cx-Rey. Gen Lconidas. Mrs
Polk seemed determined that doubt should be enter
tanned her sentiments IN reard 10 unhappy df
hcuties The gentlemen present, they were severay
addressed, simply bowed silence, until Gen Mitchell,
who standing somewhat away from the party,
singled out 10 him Mrs. Polk rcmarked General |
trust this will speedily terminate by the acknowledg
meut of the southern Independence The remark was
the signal for u ia the conversation, and all eyes
turned upon the General TO her hs reply
lie stood with his lips firmly compressed, aud his eyes
looked fully into those Of Mr.. Polk, as long she
spoke. He then said; Madam, The man whose name
you bear the President of the United States
he honest man aud true patriot he administer
the laws OF this Government with equal justice ALL
We know no independence Of one section Of country
which does belong 20 all others and Judging by the
past if the mute lips of the honored dead, who lies
u.s. could speak they would express the hope that
this may cease II that cessation purchas
ed by the dissolution Of the Union Of States over which
he once presided
Il is needles, that the cact electrical made
a the remark was iu calm, diguhed tone, and with
that earnestucss for which the General Is noted, Of
Tense could be taken southern Independence was not
mentioned again during the interview"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04

FOUND DeAD.-Mrs. Rhoda Gilleway, an
aged lady who resided in the family of Jesse
Wilkins. of Green River village in Guiliord,
retired to bed in her usual health on Thurs
day night and was found dead in her bed FRI
dav morning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04
REVELATIONS CoNcERNING THE BATTLE
OF BULL RuN.-The Washington oorres-
pondent Of the New York Herald saws

' Documents have recently cane to light which com
pete the wanting page OF the history Of the battle Of
Bull Run. They altogether independent OF any
opinions that entertained reference the
ductof Gen Mcdowell These documents consist Of or
ders Gen. Patterson from General scott The most
important dated July l3 and H. The one Of July Is
informed General Patterson that General Mcdowell
would attack Manassas the I'm and instructed Gen.
Patterson take Of Johnston and his rebel army
1t also advised him that the time Of the three months
nearly out and then valuable, and ordering
him, il the three months would not stand by him,
that he should urench himself and mold his position
al reinforced but not retreat the Maryland shore
IL instructed 90 watch Johnston closely.
On the 7h Gen Scott instructed Gen. Patterson that
Gen McDowe's frs d,ys work had driven the enemy
beyond Fairfax Court House, and ordered that Gen Pat
tcrson should that Johnston dt not amuse him with
small force in front while he reinforced Beaurcgard at
Manassas with his main body Patterson instructed
that II Johnston commemorate retreat he should attack
him, and reminded that be had force superior In
numbers Johustou's aud II he did not attack the reb
els and follow them march directly by forced marches
via Leesburg 20 Join Gen. Mcdowell
In these orders Gen Scott complained Of Patersons
not writing teegaphng to him, but leaving him to
hear of his though newspapers. On account
Of the good conduct Of The Penusyy yysna regiment
in the field these orders have been hitherto suppressed
They to be made public in justice to history
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-04

INVWUIIIH IHINTTNTW W7VDl 7 TNtT8fTtTs
Robert Hargin, Collector
Edward II. Prentiss, Audit0r.
A tax Of Is cents on the Grand List was
raised, made payable on or before the l 5th
day Of June next to pay the debts and de-
fray the expenses Of the District
The Committee report the total expenses
Of the school for the year to be $1,000; the
resources are about sl400, leaving $1,000 to
be provided for by tax, being $500 less than
last year.