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MAY CELEBRATION.

The first day of the omonth of flowers"
falling this year on the Sabbath, Thursday,
the fifth, was appropriately observed by the
young ladies of Mrs. Biu1,'s School, in the
beautiful grove adjoining the Garrison
Though the season did not provide its usual
tribute of flowers, nature was assisted by
the blooming CHECKS and bounding hearts
Fof its fair daughters, who assembled togeth.
Ter, with relatives and friends, forgetful, as
it were, of the cares that might have cast a
shadow on their youthful sports. These re-
minded us of the times of "Good Queen
Bess," that we have read Of, when about
sunrise the doors and windows of rural vii
lagos were duly wreathed with garlands;
and each.had the May.pole, which stood in
its place all the year. On these happy
DAYS labor rested d-ceorls and theowe had
alike a holiday, to dance and tumble round
the May.pole; /; and thus on the LIST of May,
Youth, and Mirth, and Music "brought
the summer home"
On this occasion, fair girl was chosen
Queen, and gracefully she played her part,
the warm May wind 'tlifting and playing
with her golden locks" as SIZE received the
pledges of fealty of her leal and loyal sub
jec,s. The day was beautiful, the birds
warbled their sweet music to enliveu the
soene-plenty crowned the royal feast, and
the day closed, to be long remembered by
many of them, as one of those happy cpl
sodes that are but too sure to remind them
that youth is passing away, and they will
soon have to enter on the sterner duties Of
life. May they still be happy.
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GLORIOUS NEWS
FROM THE WEST.

A special despatch to the. Tribune, dated
Jackson, Mississippi, MAY 6, says officers
who left Taylor's camp, five miles from AL
exandria, on the 29th, confirm Banks re-
treat from Alexandra. ;, ,t
The gun boat Eastport was blown up and
two transports captured; the remainder 4of
the feet above the rapids, with no chance
Of escape.
Taylor captured 1000 prisoners. Prices
success complete. Gen. Marmaduke cap.
tured Steele's train. Steele was surreun.
dsd and Price demanded his surrender
Steele agreed, on condition that the ne
groes be treatedas prisoners of war. Price
refused the terms and referred the matter
to Smith, who replied that the negroes
should be sent to their owners. Steele re-
fused to surrender on those terms. Fur.
tther action unknown, but it is believed the
whole force would capitulate. Smith rein.
forcing Price.
DALTON, May T. The enemy advanced
| in front OF Tunnel Hill, this morning, and
shelled OUT cavalry on the ridge this side
of that place for two hours; they then fell
back. They are reported as moving around
to our left: Our troops are on the Q,si p'ce.
MOBILE, May IA special despatch to
the Register, dated Summit, 7th, says q
gentleman who crossed below Bayou Sara,
on the I'd, suysthe Confederate forces pur.
sued the enemy down Red River and re-
captured Fort DeRussey and Cbaneille,
April 25.' The enemy made stand at
Markham, where they were attacked and
repulsed with heavy loss, estimated at TO-
900. Transports going up RedRiver with
reipforcements we're whipped back at Fort
DeRussey.
The Yankee wounded have been sent to
.Vicksburg Gen. Walkers division cross.
ed North Red River, pursuing the enemy.
The Yankees burned four gun-boats above
the falls. ,- r,. a.
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7HE GRIAT BlFTLB ID FIRGIBIA.
FIGMTING COMMENCED.

ORANGE c. Fl. May 6, 1894 con-
siderable engagement occurred about 20
miles below here, near Parker's Store,
spottsylvania County, on the plank road,
between part of Ewell's corps and the 5th
corps of Yankee infantry, including Sickles'
regular regiment. Thesfght lasted from IL
o'clock until night Our troops repulsed
the enemy most handsomely, capturing 981
.privates, and 40 commissioned officers, ,iwho
have arrived here. Gen. j. NJ. Jones and
Colonel Warren, of the 10th Virginia, kill
ed and General Stafford mortally wounded.
RICHMOND, May 6.-The following was
received here this morning:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY NORTHERN Va,
May g.. 1854.
TO Hon, Secretary OF Var: -
The enemy crossed the Rapidan at Ely's
and Germania Fords., Two corps of this ar-
my. movedout to oppose bim-Ewell by the
old turnpike, aud Hill by the plank road.
They arrived this morningiu ciose>proximi-
ty to tho enemy's line of march, when a
strong attack was made on Ewall, who re-.
pulsed it, capturing many prisoners and four
pieces of artillery, The enemy subsequently
concentrated tpon Hill, who with Heth's
and WiIcox's Divisions, successfully resist.
ed repeated desperate assaults upon them.
A large force of cavalry and.artil!ery on our
right flank was driven back, by Rosser's
Brigade. By the blessing Of God we main
taiued our position against every effort until
night, when.the contest closed. We have
to mourn the Iossef many brave officers aud
men. The gallant General j. NJ. Jones is
among the killed, J: Brigadier General Stat.
ford, fear, was plortally wounded while
leading his comriand with conspicuous va
lor. g.. R.. E. LEE.
RICHMOND, May 6:-The fleet in James
River came up yesterday to Bermuda Hun
dreds, above City Point, and landed. several
regiments. Theeuemy's force is estimated
at 5000. 1t is believed to be their plan to
attempt to cut the Railroad between Rich
mond' and Petersburg, or move against
Fort Drewry. The enemy on the Peainsu.
la is reported advancing. : -.
LYNcHBURs, May 5.-The Nrgsnia's
has information that Averill has concentra-
ted s, 1000 cavalry and infantry in Kanawha
Valley, with the intention of making raid
on the Salt Works in Washington County.
. 5S SECOND DISPATCH. :.
RIoHMoND-May 6 Fighting between
Lee and Grant vas resumed this. morning:
Several telegrans received represent the
news from thefront cheering. About p.
900 prisoners4Bcre captured yesterday. s
The train on4he York River Railroad re-
turned this morning after proceeding 70
Meadow Station, in consequences of1t being.
reported that our troops had fallen back,
and the Yankees having crossed the; Chicks:
hominy south Of of.Bottoms' Bridge.
@ The steamer Schultz; with Yankee pris-
:oners for City Point, was turned back bg
the enemy this:morniug. .: ~ 4 .:3s .:sjsa.
0aANaE O. 81, May 6,-The iacksof
the enemy: this morning was very giolent
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tof the Protestant Episcopal Church, in
which faith be died, and in whose promises
his relatives and friends feel assured of his
glorious resurrection.
EXAMINING BOARD.

This Board meets in this place on to-
morrow, the 18th inst. for the purpose Of
concluding the business of their late SEES
sion. We learn that they have printed in.
structions, which makes it imperative on
them to. send forth all such, as who, though
unable to perform duties in the field, can
fll positions occupied by those who are; we
trust, therefore, to hear of no more COM
plants, but that the community will come
up fully to all requirements of the Govern
mept. a.......
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Weutinever to be recovered by its proper
owner again, He has realized by its loss,
however, the true Specification q of what
.chawed" means when expressed BY SOL
dier. At Wilson, he sailed out with a large
red bandana tied round his head, after the
mode of CIR old African Mamas, for the
purpose Of obtaining another, but the yells
of the men at his appearance prevented all
earnest enquiry whatever-every citizen al
most seeming to consider him perfect
hoax. So, unable to procure anything in
the shape of a. hat, be was compelled, In
disgust, to resume his seat, and muse oyer
the depravity of his fellow soldiers, who
would j rather than forego the least amuse-
ment at his expense, heap insult to injury
upon him. ......-
We reached Tarboro in the forenoon Of
the 23d of April, and found the Holcomb
Legion and host of 'Tar heels" preparing
to strike another blow to the Yankees in N.
G. was here fortunate enough to get an
ole Straw hat for five dollars, and save my.
self from being the object Of amusement
for the army. We stacked arms near the
Depot, and after frugal dinner, took a
promenade down town in our stnew hat."-
This place I have mentioned before, in a
previous letter, the Yankees have paid it a
visit since then; but unlike their usual visits
they have left but few marks of their dis
pleasure behind, the Depot, Government
Shops, Gun. boat and Bridge are all their
great minister, fire, has been successful in
dissipating, and they are being replaced
This is lovely place-many old citizens
from the country were in town and every
one id the highest humo- imaginable. Many
refugees from Plymouth and Washington
almost in extaoies with the prospect of re.
turning to their old homestead without the
necessity of crouching to the cruel invader.
The people here, I believe, are all as true
as steel to- our cause. This is the home of
the lamented Pender, whose life was open
ing with so much brilliancy for himself and
country /; but alas, whose youthful form now
lies resting in his native soil, but mangled
by the missiles of3the enemy. Itis, also,
the land of McNair and others, who are
shedding glory upon our cause, in deeds Of
daring aud bravery. Edgecombe county
produces, in times of peace, 10000 bales
of cotton annually. Much land has been
unculdvated for fear of the raids of the
enemy, but with present prospects, We may
we'll hope to see Eastern Carolina redeemed
and disenthralled before the coming winter,
adding section Of country more valuable
than East Tennessee. Twill give my obser.
vatious upon Black Republicans IN my next,
as have been pretty closely associated with
them for the last eight days. ),
In haste, Yours, L.
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CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

This body met at Richmond, on the I'd
instant, a quorum Of each House being
present. All the old officers were re.elec-
ted, without opposition. Mr.. Bocoek, is
Speaker of the House, and Mr.. Hunter, of
Va, was elected President pro tenn of the
Senate. 1t is thought the session will be
very short, probably not. more than three
weeks The Presidents message was de-
livered at II o'clock, of which the Peters
burg Eapress furnishes the following sum-
mary:
Congress has assembled under circum.
stances of deep interest to the country, but
it is fortunate that the coming together Of
this newly elected body will be able to de.
wise N easures adapted to the wants of the
public service. A sufficient time has not
elapsed to test the efficacy Of the important
laws of the last Congress.
The unjust war commenced against us is
still characterized by the barbarism with
which it is conducted by the enemy. After
mentioning some recurring atrocities of the
enemy, the President says that Christendom
will sooner or later mete to: them the con
demnatiou such brutality deserves. The
! people of the invaded districts have borne
their sufferiues with patriotic ,fortitude.
The army has been the. centre of cheer,
fullness and hope. From the camp comes
the voice Of the soldier patriots, Invoking
all to devote their whole energies to the
cause in the success Of which their conf
dence has never faltered.
Congress meets again, notwithstanding
the threat of our subjugadon three years
ago, by people presumiug to assert title
so govern States, whose sovereignty was
recognized BY France and Great Britain.
These governments, disregarding their
treaty obligations, persist in coupteuancipg
rbe claim Of a Foreign Government, to ex.
ercise despotic sway over States thus reeog-
uised. The President comments upon the
simulated neutrality of foreign governments,
and sees no prospect Of an eafly change OF
the course pursued by them Our sole re-
source is to combine and apply every avail
able element of power in our defence and
for our preservation.
The exchange of prisoners has been re.
sumed by the enemy, but no assurance has
been given of their intention to carry oat
the cartel. 2.
The report of the Secretary ofthe Trea.
sury is referred to. The law of fhe last
session contracting the circulation has had
the desired effect. BY the 1st of July the
amount will be reduced to sum not ex.
ceeding $3.50, ,ooo, ,0e0. The President ear
nestly advises, against an increase of the
/ He assures Congress that the discipline
and instruction of the troops have kept
pace with the improvement in material and
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DEATH OF BRIG. GEN. MICAH
~ JENKINS.

e.The ink was scarce dry in our pen, when
wewere again called on to add another link
to the sad ehsinof events trauspiriug or. the
field of battle, The gallant JENKINS has
fallen in the prime of manhood, amid the
clash of gictoriuus arms; il the midst Of the
battle, Ike Henry of Navarro, his plume was
still to be sssn, but alas, the fatal shaft was
sped, and the brave soldier fell another sac:
,srifioe on the altar of his country. 1t is sad
to learn that he was killed by his own men
nlistaking him for the enemy, but the ac;
cidsnts Of war are inevitable as the DEGREES
ofyfa,e. Another young widow and orphan
ed children are left without their natural
protector, and the country mourns another
of her most gallant defenders:
sweep, Albin, TO death or captivity led,
Oh! weep, but thy tears cannot number the dead,
For perciless sword o'er CullodeD shall wave,
CpiIeden, thar reeks with the blood OF the brave"
Gen. jenkins was born. in. Charleston
District, and graduate of the State Mill
,ary Academies He came to this place,
erier he had carried off the highest honor
: oii = class, in 1885, and in conjunction
with Col. Coward, also Of the Army in Vir.
cinia, established the YolkviIle Preparatory
Military School, which bad met with IN
bounded success, until the breaking out Of
the war, when the Principals took the field
in person, as we'll as, many Of those who had
proftsd By their instructions. The gallant.
sry Of Gen. jenkins ensured him rapid pro
motion, and thus on the eve of being made
q Msjor General, We have to chronicle his
suntin,ely end. He was about 26 years of
age, gentleman Of high tone ofcharacter,
and strict disciplinarian; nevertheless ne
never forgot the duties he owed to his men,
: and if he was harsh at times, he felt keenly
g the necessity that required its exercise
He was much esteemed in hispriSate char
racter, while as public man he was always
foremost in every effort to maintain the
z good name Of his chosen District. Though
9 many have fallen in this fight, few will be
rnote missed by his brother officers, while
his men will still remember many q kind
ness, and overlook bis errors, be they many
orfeS. ys,,
Gen. jenkins was consistent member
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Special Dispatch to the Guardian.

RICHMOND, May Z, 1764.-South
Carolina has lost in killed; General M.
jenkins, Col. Nance, Lieut.. Col. Gail
lard, I'd regiment. Sergeant Co. and
Sergeant Wescoat, Go. E, I'd regiment.
In wounded, Capt. Goggans, 7th regi-
ment, in the arm; Capt. Yancount, Co.
F, I'd regiment, in the hand or face
Capt. J.: Graham, Go. D, I'd regiment.
in the arm; Private Wheeler, Go. Q,
I'd regiment, in the hand !; Private J,
Willard, Co. D, I'd regiment, in 'the
head ;;Private s. Welding, Go. ID, I'd
regiment, in the head Private J.,L.
Davis, Co. A, 18th regiment in the leg.
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Arten,us Wards. Adventure.

I.must relate,a little incident which hap.
pened to your hum ble'sergant on his,return
home from the wars. Twas walking; the
street, looking, SO gallant and gay in my
brass cote and bloc buttons, and other mill.
tary harness, when an. excited female rnsh.
ed out ola house, .throwed her pump ham
dies around my neck, which part I didn't
mind much as they we're round ones, and
exclaimed:
"Do behold thee once again p = 5..s.: -:
."You do-anI think you are holding me
too fastly," sez !, trying, to release the ex:
centric females arms i 49,;
30, ,hey you come back-hey you come
back 2" she wildly cried, hangin tighterto
my neck. ~
81 don't know you, "sez l. -,
"Not know me-your own Charletta
Rosetta Belletta-she who has not sot her
eyes cato to you for more'n two years?-
Yes" she continued, placin her hand onto
my shoulder, and looking up intomy face
like dying hoss fy-tYes, I see.my own
! Alfred's eyes, his nose, his ears bis -
"Madame," sez I, "excuse me, but allow
me to correct you. Eff I air not mistaken,
these earses, $ an noses, an eyses belong to
myself individe,.slly, aud your Alfred never
owned scarcely"
"Away with this farce, seq she, "4 ou ~
cannot deceive your Charletta, cum into the
house and see your little son, Lincoln bufn-
side Mcclellan Beazor." - =, =.
/ 1t was evident that the, female was mis-:
taken-that it vas met nae, but another
man she wanted. - lisess 50.
MHow old is he p seq I, =
"Which?n SEE She. -.
-"Phem little sons, Lincoln burnside
McG Glellan, and soi4th." :.
nHe'sj just six months-the little dari-
ing:!| .
.sfWell, madam" sez I, itef little Lincoin.
MoC Clellan Burnside and so forth, is only
six months old, an you hayense:set eyes on
to your Alferd for more'n two years think
theresa mistake somewhat, and that ! an
not your Alfred but ut;another maB altogeth-
err, # z s.,
The woman shot into fha house like forty,
and TWAS the laet of hez but I pity her poor
Alfred. y
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HEADQUARTERS.
sCoIuaslt, May i, lass
TyHE attention of tle nublic IS rf

OMMISsARY-GENERALH ~ HDEPARTMENT,6.sG g. c.,
scoLun1It, May y, 1884.
THE attention Of tle pubic IS re-.
Is, spectfuly called 10 ttiesfojo oRfiz notlce
Under The Act Of the ION Apf, ,dstilery
all OF whom have filed their b,pds In tsdepumen were
appointed In the several Districts and Parishes ph
sD sSss IS sssSas s @
regularly bonded agehh who alone are nnfhofized csc
and distribute; the sarne, for current funds
purposes, and only the cerIfcafe Of regnlny pacu
sing physician that they ms required orsuicy medicinal
must ia aeases be aisa at they az are 50 lsdatsd md
81. Assns and Others are or allowed 10 ehsrse p ad
per section AL loth aprii, he wssch
not 10 lssti for
sr other persons, who sa purchase
OF the alcohol or spltlous iuors ~ te nnthorF
s pesSa & ss s
nal or AZ an adgance OF more ta9 Per cegfp
on aud any person who saslI ne
and conviction, be imprisoned for any ne
ing slI months and fined In any sunl Ave
zis Agents recommended 70 scll IN sa qatIaes nor
exceeding one gallon 70 any one person n tme.
Agents nfe informed thar be Supplied with seit
In tu, fast Is received from the cenIlxl dis
tey, application TO this department. and payment of
COST, fncudAg expense of packing cr ifeigns
&C. Not morethan one barrel Of forty To- My gions VIII
be sent TO any agent at nny one time
All persons 10 Whpse Violation of tse third
sectoIof Ast ION April lss above may eo.ne
istrate, and forward same to this department.
Persons desirous OF being appointed pReu0 IN c the
pe s q is.isas ss bare been
coInrneneed by the delegation of their niset OK Parish
which win be submitedto his Ercellepcy the
approval and confirmation. .e ~
Edwin Parker, AbbevIe Distict-Post Office, Abhesils;
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DEATH OF COL. JNo. L. MILLER.
The first telegram received here on Sat.

= DEATH OF CO4is rJNSs u. uA41A1A'1S'
The first telegram received here on Sat-
urdsy last, communicating the commence
ment of hostilities between the two great
armies in Virginia, brings us the heart
sending account of the death of our much
esteemed fellow.oitizen, Col. JOHN LUCAS
MIIIER, 6fthe 18th Regiment, s. G. V.
Looking to conquest, the public mind was
yet unprepared for the price Of success, and
! the unexpected news threw q pail over our
little community, which grows sadder with
Sthe reflection of his desolated home, his
widowed young wife,. and orphaned little
ones. The YARN heart is chilled in death,
the noble spirit has returned to Him who
endowed il; all that is left to his mourning
fellow citizens, is the remembrance of his
mary virtues.
Col. Miller was born in this District, he
was son of DR.. John L. Miller, (brother
Of Col. Stephen D. Miller, Ez- Governor Of
this StsteJ; he graduated at Davidson COL
lege, North Carolina, in 1S47, when he re:
turned to his home, and studied law in the
Office Of the late Hon, I. D. WitherspoQn
In 1851, Col. Miller was elected by the
- ~ . :. 49,
Legislature Commissioner in Equity for
York District, during a portion of which
time be was connected with this journal as
;sentor Editor and Proprietor, in which he
ably advocated with his pen the principles
which he so nobly maintained with his
sword to the bitter end Atthe expiration
Of his second term, Col. Miller was elected
by bis feilow-ei.izens as Representative in
the State Legislature, during which term
the war broke ous, when be was among the
Grst to raise Company, whose tolls, priva-
.ions and dangers he had thus far shared.
Faithful to his trust, abnegating self, he
edeYoted his energies to the welfare Of his
men and canse, and then fell doubtless with
many ether brave hearts, who, while they
leave amany a hearth undefended," have
reapsd the full measure of updying glory.
From his connection with. the Christian
church; the friends of Col. Miller have eve
~ reason tobelieye he was prepared for the
last great trial, and that he hasgone home
to- osprepare q way for those who loved him
in life, and will not cease to venerate his
memory while love Of country fills the hu-
man m heart, and the good mans character
SHIELD up for imitation to them he has left
behind. Hewas in his SD year. We will
notintrude our sympathies, however fervent,
on theprivate grief, duty requires this brief
testimonial, friendship would accord much
more .rss - e aT
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WITgY vag, hasing heeo1ne ac-
quainsed with . young lady named Peaaoeks
in the town of mid that tie
Peacock WAS q very boaps foRl. bnt that
this ono was The prestisat he had aver aesps
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GTRAYED. FROM THE RESI-
ODENCE Of the Subscriber, miles North Of Yahel9e,
on the Lincoln Road, about two wseks since, a'DUN
CoLoREB MULEY COW, If marked, with a smooth.
crop off the right ear; white face and legs pary WHILE
liberal reward Will be paid for her delivery me- any
information which will lead to her recovery q -
:; May u j. $ <. 5. = 10 81 q. ~, !
pHILANTHROPIC LODGE, NO.
Il %, A.. .F... M...-The regular COMMUNICATION,
Of this Lodge will be held at the MASONIC HALL, MON
DAY EVENING" next, 10th instant, Of 7 O'Clock There
will be work In the FIRST and SECOND DEGREEs, and.
business of importance to be tfansaeed Members wfil
take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly
NAV IL 49,, : 3 u III -
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.EaOR TIA X COL lED EDTO OR.WE
arc spihoHzad 10 inpounce SMITH SANDERS as .,
candldate for q the easaig election
Z January " s. I Il "