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Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

The AFFAIR AT BRooKHAvEN.-The
number of Federals who burnt up the cars
in Brookhayen, is put down at thirty
seven. 1t is said they were greatly
alarmed, and did not stay to see their
work accomplished, and after they left the
fire was put out, and some Of the cars
saved. What could have frightened the
daring Feds SO much must be entirely a
matter of surmise, as we understand there
we're only fifty officers besides the citizens,
and only about seventy muskets provided
with ammunition in Brookhaven at the
time the raiders appeared and perpetrated
their mischief.-Jackson Mississippian,
26h.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

S@ Havana adviccs state that among
the spoils captured by the French at Pue-
bla, was box containing correspondence
between the Yankee and Mexican govern
ments, showing that the former has furn-
ished the latter with men, money and
arms against the French. The CORES
pondence has teen forwarded to Napoleon, !,
and may cause difficulty between the
French and the Yankees. The hardest
fighting in defense of Puebla was done by
1900 Californians, and body Of dessrters
from Gen. Prin's army.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

ANOTHER LADY WALTON AFFAIR
We learn on the streets, that the high
headed steamboat "Jrlia," Capt. Wilson,
who left here some days since, destined
for the White river trade, when at the cut
of, the pilot discovered that it was the
owners Intention to run her TO Memphis,
and not feeling willing to go himself, ran
her ashore, and gave information to our
pickets, who took charge Of her. A few
hours afterwards, she was captured by
gunboat, and all on board taken prisoners.
The pilot was Henry McNett, of Van
Buren. The engineer was J. B. Frazier.
Lille Roc; Patriot.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

For us, we cry success to this rank Abolition
movement II is fatfooted at least and means
something They hate us hea rtily, and we re-
turn it. They wish to part. Amen
1T is very dim work, this peering into the
future through all the sulphuI'ous smoke Of war
and the fumes of so many seething political
caldrons. No one can sec clearly, and the
wisest mistake phantoms for realities. But
we think we see the first appearance of peace
in the Abolition party. Ii Lincoln does not
adopt their policy, it woul no. be at all sur
prising to find recognition and Union the issues
Of the next political canvass, and Fremont, or
some other leader at the head Of all the Abo-
lition elements of the North, in favor of an
independent government in ,he South, whilst
those who now pretend to be our best friends
will camor for the stars and stripes and the
old Union as il was.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

NIt is reported that no Federal trans
ports have desce nded the Mis- sissippl since
Col. Clarke turned those back Oh the 18th
ut Our forces command points on the
river above and below Memphis. below
Helena, and below Napoleon. If we can
keep Grants transports from him for a
few weeks, he will be compelled to raise
the seige of Vicksburg for want of sup
plies. Meanwhile thousands of his men
are falling victims to the climate and the
putrid waters of Black river.
1t is admitted by the Federals that Gen.
F. P. Blalf's command was repulsed, or
had to retire from Satartia, on the Yazoo.
Little Rock Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

MINUTE MEN.--We see that companies OF
minute men have been organized throughout
the counties of great portion of Mississippi,
and we may expect to hear of no more such
raids as. ..Grierson's in that quarter. 1t would
be well for US to profit by their experience,
and not wait until it trains so we can't" The
valley of the Red River is too important to
escape the attention of the enemy. Rely upon
it they will pay US their respects if we remain
unprepared for their reception. They Will not
do so if satisfied that they would meet organ
lied opposition in every neighborhood. We
feel anxiously on this subject and must con-
tinue to urge our citizens to effort. 1t can
certainly do no harm. The neglect of 1t may
be very DISASTROUS.
Providence has poured, and is pouring, into
our laps her horn ofplenty. The enemy could
not strike US more deadly blow than to de-
prive US of her bounties. If we protect and
care for them, we may..support our armies un-
til the invader is scompelled to retire from e1-
haustion.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

ssCoUNTY LINE" MEETING.-We enjoyed the
pleasure of meeting with the citizens of the
adjoining country at County Line Church, last
Saturday. 1t was the regular time for the
meeting of the Baptist congregation for wor-
ship. The adjourned meeting of citizens for
the purpose of erecting a monument to the
soldiers from the surrounding neighborhoods
had been appointed for the same time. A very
large crowd was in attendance. 1t was some
thing saddening to the feelings to observe
how great proportion Of them were women.
1t spoke of many households left to their care
by the husbands and sons, and brothers, who
formerly attended them to these public places,
but who had now already offered up their
lives to their country, or were far away in the
distant camps of the Confederacy.
After the usual religious services, the people
were invited to collation. provided by the
ladies' A table one hundred feet long groaned
under the profuse viands which seemed mex
haustible. The table was filed with guests
again and again, and still the dishes seemed
like the widows cruise of oil, and never gave
out. Everything was orderly, pleasant, sOeia
and harmonious, with a total want OF any
levity unsuitable to the occasion.
In the afternoon several short and appro-
priate addresses were delivered, upon the sub
iect of the monument, and about one thousand
dollars contributed upon the spot. This, with
what has been contributed before, and with
what is assured from other quarters, will create
fund large enough to enable them to extend
their original design, and erect a monument
some twenty-five feet in height As soon a.
the committee have made the preliminary ar
rangements, and ascertained the extent o
their means, bids will be solicited from artists
for the plan and construction of the monument
which call will be advertised in our columns
1t was one of those pleasant, quiet reunion
of the people, under the influence OF graV
confirmed patriotic sentiment, which do muc
to strengthen the purposes and resolutions
all who attend.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

~A dispatch from Chattanooga, June
%, says, four hundred prisoners arrived
this evening from the front. BY persons
from the front we learn that it is reported
that in fight which took place on Thurs
day the enemy was driven back five miles.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

ass@ There is a new Confederate States
ship upon the seas, the Georgia She has al
ready struck several severe blows upon the
vital part ofthe New Englander Il. e. his pocket
by the destruction of merchantmen.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

RG8 We are authorized to announce RUFUS
K. GARLAND, Of Hampstead county, as can
didate to represent the people of this Second J
first Wednesday in November, 1868.
BSg- We are authorized to announce Hon
G. D. ROYsToN as a candidate for reelection
TO Congress from this (Second) Congre ssional
District.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

HIsfoRIoAL SocIErY.-The organization
and design of tn is society will be found upon
<the first page, ia ken from the True Democrat.
1t will be seer, that the editor of this paper
has been chosen one of the Vice-Presidents.
We cheerfully accept, and hope, by the assist
ance of all who take an interest in the preser.
walton of our history, to be useful.
The society is intended to collect facts, how
ever rude the for IN. Out of the vast material
so brought together, it will be the province of
the future historian to create the histories for
our libraries and centre tables. We shall be
happy therefore to receive communications
from any quarter, containing facts of the early
history of the country, either of a public or
private nature, or illustrative of manners and
customs. At present the most important work
is to collect and preserve the names of all who
have gone to the war, the battles in which thew
served, and the time and places of discharge or
death. We ask for such lists of each companv
They may now be easily made out whilst the
memory is fresh. 1t should be n labor of
love to their relations and survivnc comrad dos
to see that this is done. We will take charge
Of all which may be furnished, and place them
IN the archives of the society.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

r9 The General Sherman wounded at
Port Hudson, and reported dead, is not
the serman who was at Memphis, and
who was in command under Grant. The
wonnded or dead Sherman is the negro
nb;I;st. who was in command at Port
Roval and who was second in command
under Banks.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

~ Most of the prisoners taken lately
are the men whose terms expire In June
and July. To restore these would give
Lincoln no soldiers, SO he has stopped ex-
changing, in order to make us feed those
men during the summer.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

GssT The Caddo Gazette Of the 4tb states
that an extra has just been issued from the
Monroe Register Office, stating that we have
captured Chambersburg and Harrisburg, Penn
sylyania
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

BE FIRM AND STEADY.-The battle of free
dom is almost won. We may still meet with
reverses, bnt all our most trying sacrifices
have been already endured. Let each one be
ware of fainting just in reach of the GOAL
The North is falling into fragments. Discord
is doing the crowning work of exhaustion
amongs: them. All is hopefnl. The loss of
Vicksburg or Port Hudson or Charleston would
not materially alter the case, but we have high
hopes of defending them all.
We set out with the resoIute determination
of preserving all the States which had entered
the Confederacy, and of accepting nothing
short of the entire and unconditional indepen
dence of the South. We can never make peace
upon lower grounds, without conscious humii-
iation-without disgrace. We are conquered
in so far as we may be driven to accept OF
peace on other terms The labor we have al
ready spent will be in vain. The blood we
have shed will be a reproaca to us for assuming
higher demands than we have been willing to
maintain. Ii we have not been IN earnest in
pleuglDg our lives anu " tlC COHlplel
and unconditional independence of all the
South, we have deceived our martyred heroes,
and their blood will be upon our hands.
Let us impress it upon our Congressman and
Senators, and those who are entrusted with
our national affairs, that we hold them accoun-
table for this, if they should fail. 1t is the
one great political question. Southern inde
pendence for every slave State that chooses to
accept it. Independence complete, full, and
unqualified by concessions or conditions. Re-
cognition in its fullest sense, and the with
drawal of every hostile foot from every seaport
and county within our borders.
With regard to the border States, In accord
ance with the principles Of our constitution,
they have the right to withdraw from us again.
But we must insist upon free vote of the whole
people, 5eyond the fear of Federal or Confsd-
crate bayonets If then they choose to go,
let them. If they choose to stay, we cannot
cease the war until the enemy concede their
independence and withdraw from them also.
Otherwise we prove recreant to our promises,
and abandon them in their need to be trolden
under the foot of a vindictive tyrant.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08
Notice.

r SHALL Sell, to the highest bidder for
Il CASH, at the Court House door in the Town
Of Washington, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of
JULY, a LIKELY NEGRO BOY, about IA
years Of age.
NJ. I. HOLT. Sheriff.
July 8, 1863 26-1wf
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

yNANTED to Rent, House to accommodate
w small family Immediate possession
desirable. Apply at this oftiee.
July l, 1868.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08
Terms of Advertising,

Transient advertisements will be inserted
for So per square 10 lines, or less,) for the
FIST insertion. aud 81 90 for each subse-
quent insertion.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08


BLOCKADE RUNNING.--Vessels seem 10 make
regular trips between Nassau and our norris
principally Charleston. The accounts of their
arrival and departure read like the sbinping
news in the old times There does sometimes
vessel run IN laden with guns and military
stores, but it is seldom The risk is 50 great
that with regard to this class of freight. the
blockade may be considered effective.
At this distance, We may be easily mistaken
but we have seen it stated that these regular
trading vessels are employed in bringing goods
from New England for the use of speculators.
The dry goods dealers in the Atlantic States
are accumulating large fortunes, by extorting
eAuaVagant sums from the people, in the graft
ncation OF their tastes, in large measure, for
useless articles. TIE blockade runners are
said to be class of men who care little for the
erect OF their operations upon the country.
They generally like that government b st
under which they may trade most profitaby.
They share their profits with the New England
manufacturers, and thus enrich our enemies,
and reconcile them to a continuance of the war.
That this is demoraliziug to us, and useful to
the enemy, is manifest from the fact. that these
schooners are rarely captured. For the sake
OF decency they make shcw of caution in
eluding the Federal vessels but the matter
seems well enough understood.
This might be legitimately corrected. and
We nope 1t will be. Otherwise, as the disguises
become less carefully worn, the people NAV
be led to suspect their authorities of bein.,
TN Her an improper money influence.
Another branch of this subject is not amen
abe to legislative or official correction. but
should still be unders God by the people in view
OF Its future tendencies. Goods so INN .rted
are moncpolized in the hands OF traders in the
different cities and important points of tie
south, who act iii concert and keep M the
prices. Whilst our patriotic citizens are be-
coming impoverished b, their devotion tc our
cause, these traders are becoming enriched in
due proportion. Property, ard the influence
which 1t gives, is gradually passing into their
hands. 1t Is notorious fact that they are
buying mp out of their gains vast quantities of
real estate upon the Alabama river and in
other places. This, if continued long, will
make them great political influence. which
may prove dangerous to Us in the future. For
it may be taken Is a general truth, with some
exceptions under peculiar circumstances. that
men who now devote themselves TO the accu-
mutation of fortunes, have the scantiest patr-
otism, and are unfit to become power in any
free government. The single-hearted patriot
of the highest stamp wishes to give up himself
and all that he has, to his Co ountry, and haste
to offer it. In proportion as he manifes;s n
willingness to contribute, aud sacrifice. the
altitude of his patriotism may be measured.
If he is wholly absorbed by personal gains lie
has just none al all. King or Kaiser are the
same to him.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08
HauSe Wanted.

July 9, 1868.
Washington telegraph., 1863-07-08

belligerents are not empowered to do violence
to her consuls and expel them from the coun-
try, whilst their e1equaturs exist, and are re-
cognized by the United States. And, to con-
clude the whole matter, she may claim that it
is just and proper that she should interfere to
assist the United States Government to re-
establish her consul in Richmond, and comnel
the insurgents to let him remain there in peace
AS the whole force of this argument depends
upon her own conduct in refusing the recopni
ton of our government, we cannot be expected
to give it any weight with ourselves. Yet she
will take it as sufficiently plausible to cause
her interference to our prejudice, in case she
should be so disposed.
We scarcely know, indeed, which course
upon her part will be best for us. Her pre-
tended neutrality is at present injurious, and
we have ne great additional burdens to appre-
hend from her hostility-much, indeed, to hope
| for in that event. We are impregnable in our
sea ports. The assistance of the vaunted
| navies of England would be of little use, we
imagine, to the Federals, against such places
as Charleston and Savannah. We do not
think the land troops she could afford to trans
| port and keep up in the heart of our country,
| would add very greatly to our task of self de-
fence. On the other hand, the hostiities of
| Great Britain would procure us at once the
recognition and assistance of France. The
help of the French navy would far outweigh
all the injury which could be inflicted upon us
| by land by English troops.
| In any event, we cannot but admire the
| calm, resolved conduct of President Davis in
this affair. Our dignity must be protected at
all hazards. The Southern Confederacy were
little worth to US without it. Come veal or
woe, we must be not only free of the Federal
Government, but proud with noble and proper
pride, before the nations of the earth. Let us
/ glory in all acts of courteous forbearance, but
scorn one prompted by fear. Otherwise our ma
tionality is already lost.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-10

and both the Lackawana and Neptune gave
chase and after run of 26 miles. she was
captured. She proved to be the rebel steam
er Planter Of Mobile, of 3l3 tons, and left
Mobile on the 18th ult with a cargo of 625
bales of cotton and 124 barrels of resin.
Lieut. Commander Eaton, of the L. S.
steamer Circassian, reports to the Navy de-
partment, dating off New York, June "a, the
capture of the rebel sloop John Wesley
which had evaded the blockade of St Marks,
Florida, on the 18th ult, and was bound to
Havana laden with cotton.
"a confederate lieutenant captured by Col
Spear in his late raid toward Richmond, says
that city was never in better state Of de-
tense. He does not know the force now
there, but states that there are thirteen gun
boats at Richmond in the James, carrying
from two to four guns each, some of Eng
lish make. The Merrimac No. 2 has four
guns, throwing 24-pound steel-psinted shot
The earthworks and defenses extend all
around the city for about five miles. He
does not however, deny the possibility of
the capture of the city, but says that if the
outer lines are taken the inner ones will be
found stronger, and the gunboats can play
across the city. The heaviest guns are IL
inch. They have none CT 15-inch caliber.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-10
National Teachers Association.

The annual meeting of this association will
be held at Chicago, commencing the 9TH of
August and continuing three days. Some
of the most prominent educators of the
country will be present and take part in the
exerc ises. Arrangements have been made
by which excursion tickets will be sold at
Boston and all points on the Vt. Central
railroad, to Chicago and back. including berth
and meals on the steamers, for 500. The
route will be to Osdensburg, thence by
Grand Trunk railway to Port Sarnia. thence
by steamers through Lake Huron, the Strait
of Mackinaw and Lake Michigan to Chicago.
Tickets will be good from July 2l to Sept. l.
This will be very pleasant trip at very
low price; and We believe many teachers
and friends Of education, as vel. as tourists.
will avail themselves Of this opportunity IL
see the great Wes.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-10
POSTSCRIPT.
WASHINGTON, July 8.

The rise of the Potomac checked the pro-
gress of the rebel army. A small portion Of
Lees transportation have crossed on RATS al
Williamsport and Shepardtown. His ambu-
lance trains have also crossed, but his SUP
ply trains, infantry ana cavalry are reported
nearly all on this side His tina! line OF bat
tie has been formed on the Aniietam field
Should this prove true he cannot receive re-
Inducements. He will be compelled 10 trust
the fate of his army TO the arbitrament of a
bloody field; our forces are gradually con-
centrating in that direction.
The hopes and prospect of annihilating
the whole army are bright. At last adviees
Lee was concentrating forces by every avail
able route. Fearing an attack yesterday
morning he planted his batteries on every
road on which we were likely TO approach.
Bufcrd and Fitzpatrick with their cavalry
made demonstration in the direction of
Williamsport but were unable TO penetrate
Lees lines. The reports as 10 the existence
of rebel bridges al Williamsport are conflict
ing, but the general impression at Frederick
is that none have been built. Gen. Meade
and staff have arrived at their headquarters.
A considerable force have probably reached
the vicinity Of Wiliiamsport tonight.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-10
Cambridge Cattle Market.
by TELEG1APE.
WEDNESDAY. July s. 1865.


At market 80 Cattle about 80 Beeves and
90 Stores, consisting of Working Oxen, Cows
and one. two and three wears olds.
KICEs-Ma-ket Beet-EAtra $3.50 s SO
first quality $500 a 5000; second do. 100 a
-. p; third do. Si.7j S0.o0; ordinary
Working 0xen--l00, l.5, 90.
Cows and Calves--3G 81, 90. a so
Ye rlings-S0.00 GOO
Two Years Old-Sao OF.
Three Years Old-S00 a 90
Sheep and LambS-lSj1 al market. Extra and
selections. $500 400 O,00: in lots, 600
2.50 0,Co
Spring Lambs--S.jO SO.
Swine-0 al market.
Hides 81 o. per 10.
Cali Skins-l2 l4c Ter 10
PeltS-s0.50 - each.
Tallow-S &c per In.
Veal Calyes-from - to $500.
RENAGK>.-lnere was not q large supply of
stooi. At market, but sufficient for the demand
Prices lower than al the opening Of the mar
kc. L., W.: b.; about he same as at the close,
iLeTe wore 5 extra cattle sold for 50 p and 50
pei Ice lbs but the ruling prices for the best was
from $3.50 to $50 yer LOO los. Small cattle 80
cts lowe.