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AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES,
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND OROCERS,
No. 22, Old Street, Petersbnry Va.
PROMPT and diligent personal attention given to
the sale of all consignments of Produce. Always
on hand a full supply f of standard quality Groceries,
suited to the wants of Farmers and Families.
LEM'L PEEBLES, JWO. JC THOMPSON.
hekry l. PLUMMER, jr., late of the Ifirm of N. M.
Martin, Brother & Co.
Solo Agents for Reese's Phospho Peruvian,
or Manipulated Guano. june 27 tf.
OAK CITY SAVINGS BANK.
Dr. T. D. HOGG, President.
t John G. Williams, Caaher.
DIRECTORS.
Dr. T. D. Hogg, H. S. Smith,
Q. Busbee, John G. Williams.
This Bank is now receiving deposits, at the Ex
change ' Office of John G. Williams k Co. Discount
day Tuesday, feb 18 tf.
TO THE FRIENDS OF
HOME MANUFACTURES.
THE KINS TON
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.
ORDERS for negro BROGANS and BOOTS are
solicited. J. C. CARPENTER, Agent.
Kinston, N: C, June 24. 1860. ang4 tf. '
PETERSBURG, V A.
THIS WELL KNOWN ESTALISBMENT,
HAVING BEEN RECENTLY FITTED UP AND SUPPLIED
WITH ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES,
Now offers to Travellers Attractions
Unsurpassed by any Hotel
in the Country.
mar 5 JOHN JARRATT &BRO.
DONNANS & JOHNSTON,
GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
' Petersburg,
jal ly.
DdNNAN & CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
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INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL
LEY OF VIRGINIA, Winchester, Virginia, Capital
1300,000. Incorporated Mareh,1852. Charter per
tual. Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid,
Fire Losses paid in 8 years to July, 1860, $538,292.19.
Insurance against loss or damage by fire, on as favor
able terms as other responsible Companies.
JOS. S. CARSON, Pres't.
Wm. L. Bent, Seoy.
W. S. SIMPSON, Ag't .
ap'UQ tf Petersburg, Va.
WANTED I , WANTED I X
AT THI
INIMITABLE WHIT AKER' S,
A CONTENTED MAN ; FOR WHICH
he offers a premium of FIVE GALLONS of
Drewrys Celebrated Southampton ( Va.)
BRANDY.
Speaking of the above OLD BRANDY, the '
THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER
has on hand ; -
DREWRY'S OLD APPLE BRANDY .
SETH JONES' OLD APPLE BRANDY,
TISDALES' OLD APPLE BRANDY,
and many other ehoioe BRANDS. f
J P. S, The eontented man can find the INIMITA
BLE at hU Store, on Hargett St; between the hours
w 6, a. m. and 10 p. m. Call on nlm
iH113 tf. -i - f
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MEDICINES, &C.
OLD SACHEM BITTERS
WIGWAM TONIC.
THESE DELICIOUS AND FAR-FAMED BIT
TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY
SICIANS OF THE COUNTRY; on account o'
their PURITY-AND GREAT MEDICINAL
VIRTUE.
They are pleasant as nectar to the taste, and are
pronounced, the BEST TONIC AND STIMU
LANT EVER OFFERED TO THE PUB
LIC. Their curative powers in eases of GENERAL
DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON
STIPATION, etc, are unparralleled, and as a
guarantee that we feel warranted in claiming what we
do, we beg leave to state that our assertions are endors
ed by v"
Prof. SILZ.IMAN, of Yale College.
Prof. HAYES, of Massachusetts,
and hundreds of others.
For sale by Grocers, Wine Merchants, and Drug
gists generally.
Principal Depot, 145 Water St, New York.
decl ly
FRESH MEDICINES
AND TOILET ARTICLES.
The Subscriber has the pleasure of announcing to
his friends and the public generally, that after much
delay trouble, and expense, owing to the war, and in
terruption of trade, he has procured a fresh supply of
Medicines, Toilets and other articles in his line, which
he has been unable to furnish, for some time past.
He -has to pay CASH for all he buys, and hopes that
such of his patrons as do not pay promptly, will take
the hint, and that all in arrears, who have not gone to
the seat of war to fight for our independence - and
dearest interests, will pay up their arrearages or a part
at least, so that he may be able to meet pressing de
mands, and keep his Stock replenished.
39A11 orders from the country (unlets from
prompt and reliable parties,) will go unnoticed, if not
accompanied with the CASH or its equivalent
P. F. PESCUD,
au JIT tf Druggist, Raleigh, N; C.
OR BEAUTIFYING AND IMPROVING
THE HAIR. I have received the following
favorite articles, vis :
Mrs. Allen's Restorer and Zylabalsamum
Wood's and Ezekial's Restorer,
Burnett's Cocoaine and Cocin,
Rosemary and Castor Oil,
Lowe's and Fiver's Pomades.
Demerson, Petit & Cq., Hygienique Soeiete,
and Monpelas Pomades,
Tricopherous, Kathairon,
r Essence Bay Leaves,
Sayne's Hair Tonic,
Philecome, and
Pescud's Hair Tonic.
Also, the most approved Hair Dyes known in this
country.
For sale at
PESCUD'S DRUG STORE.
Raleigh, May 18 I860.. ma 30 tf.'
BUIST'S FRESH AND NEW CROP TUR
NIP SEED.
CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING VARIE
ties :
Early Large Flat Duch,
Early Red Top,
Ruta Baga, a superior variety.)
Large White Norfolk,
Large Yellow Norfolk,
Large White Globe. Also,
Altringham Carrot, Mangel Wortzel Beet,
and large Winter Drumhead Cabbage Seed.
For Sale in quantities to suit purchasers at
june 18 tf. P. F. PESCUD'g-
CHISMAN'S YEAST POWDERS. MY
Materials are to hand, and Mr. Chisman has put
up a large quantity, all who have been waiting for sup
plies can send in their orders.
If you doubt that these great Pvwders are not su
perior to any now known, you can find testimonials
from the most respectable families in Raleigh, at my
store, where you can be supplied at wholesale or re
tail. P. F. PESCUD.
may 23-7- "
ANOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY !--While
on my recent visit to the Old Dominion, I
had the good fortune to procure from an old lriend a
demijohn of Rose Cordial of the most delectable fla
vor a splendid and invigorating article for the sick.
Call, by all means, and get some before it is goae;
price 25 cents a bottle. Among the choice variety of
other things too tedious to mention, tc which the at
tention of the public is respectfully called, I have a
fine lot of the best Hair Brushes. If you want to feel
good and poetical in these gloomy times, just call
around, procure a brush and a bottle of cordial, and I
will guarantee a fine flow of the most highfalutin
pheelinsJ P. F. PESCUD, Druggist.
TWTEW AND SPLENDID ! EXTRACTS
J3 Consisting of
THE WOOD VIOLET,
r
HUMMING BIRD,
BUTTERFLY VIOLET,
PATCHUTLY MUSK,
PINK JOCKY CLUB,
FRANGIPANI ROSE. &c.
Also, Frangipani, Verbena, Cologne and other Toilet
waters. All of which are of the finest quality ana put
up in elegant style.
For sale at
PESCUD'S DRUG STORE.
Raleigh, May 18, 1860. ma 23 tf.
JUST RECEIVED AT
PESCUD S DRUG STORE.
A VERY FINE LOT OF TOILET SOAPS.
B
AKERS PREMIUM BITTERS.
A new supply of these celebrated Bitters on hand
At PESCUD'S Drug Store.
M
USTARD.f
A fresh supply just received
At PESCUD'S Drug Store.'
PHALONS HAIR INVIGOR AT O R.
Barrys Tricopherous,
Ezekials Hair Restorer,
Pavsons Indellible Ink.
At PESCUD'S Drug Store,
au 14 tf Raleigh, N. C.
I ASH! CASH!! CASH!!!
I SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH ! ;I DON'T
do a Credit Business ! Therefore I hope every person
that sees this advertisement will not ask me for
CREDIT--because I am not able to do a credit
business ; and have to pay CASH myself.
I have called on every person that owes me a DOL
LAR, and have not been able to collect the first
CENT. I wish you would call on some one that is
able to credit J. B. FRANKLIN.
apl 17 tf
O LP DOMINION "TOBACCO." AN
OTHER Lot of Old Dominion Smoking "To
bacco,'' Just received at "Turner's" North Carolina
Book Store. Said to be Superior to the former.
jan5td
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HITAKER'S IS THE PLACE TO
BUY. Goods delivered free of Charge, to any
part of the City.
. mar 6 tf.
RESU MINERAL WATERS.--CON-gress,
Rockbridge Alum, and Green Brier Va.,
White Sulpher Water, also Rook Bridge Alum Mass.
For sale at
may 23 PESCUDb DRUG 8T0RE.
BOOKS. STATIQNEliY. &C.
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IL1TARY1 BOOKS for CASH ONLY.
HARD EES' TACTICS, Complete Edition ;
Revised by and published under the personal super
vision of the Author in 2 Volumes.. . Price $2.50
When sent by mail, i 2.70
VOLUNTEERS MANUAL of. Infantry and
Rifle Tactics, with Honors paid.by the troops ;
Inspections, Reviews, Duties of Captains,
Companies, Duties in Camp, and Garrison,
Soldiers Rations and Mode of cooking them,
v Abriged and compiled by Lieut. Colonel WM.
H. RICHARDSON, graduate and formerly As
sistant Instructor of tactics, Virginia Military
Institute. Price $1.50
fl hen sent by mail, - 1-70
THE VOLUNTEERS HAND BOOK, an
abridgement of Hardee'sInfantry tactics, by Capt.
J. K. LEE. Price $00.50
When sent by mail, , 00.60
THE HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by
Capt. JOSEF a ROBERTS. Price $00.75
When sent by mail, 00.85
ON INFANTRY CAMP DUTY, FIELD
FORTIFICATION and Coast defence, by
Captain L. V. BUCKHOLTZ, author of the
: Science of Wa-. Price $00.50
When sent by mail, 00.60
Instructions for Officers and non-commissibned Offi
cers of Cavalry on out post duty, by Lieutenant
Colonel VON ARENTSCHILDT, first Hus
sars, King's German Legion, with an abridgment of
them, by Lieutenant Colonel, the Hon. F.
PONSONBY. Price $00.50
When sent by mail, 00.60
DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING by Troops
- in Camp and Hospital, prepared for the Army
of Virginia, and published by order of the Sur
, geon General, with EssaTS on Taking food
and what food, by FLORENCE NIGHTIN
GALE. Price $00.25
When sent by mail, 00.30
ALSO a complete New Pocket Map of VIR
GINIA. Price $00.75
When sent by mail, 00.80
BAYONET EXERCISE and Skiimishers
Drill by R. MILTON CARY, Lieutenant
Colonel Provisional Army of Virginia.
Price $1)0
When sent by mail, 1.10
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ARTIL
LERY Extracted from GILHAM'S MAN
NUAL for Volunteers and Militia.
Price $100
When sent by mail, 1.08
SCHOOL OF THE GUIDES, or the Practi
cal Soldier, Illustrated with 28 Engrav
. ings, and designed for the use of the Militia of
the Confederate States. Price $1.00
When sent by mail, 1.06
MAHAM'S OUT POST DUTY, an Element
ii ry treatise on Advanced Guard, out post,
and Detachment Service of Troops, and the
manner of posting and handling them in pres
ence of an Enemy. Price $1.00
When sent by mail, 1.12
GILHAM'S MANUAL for the Volunteers
and Militia of the Confederate States.
Price $2.50
When sent by mail, 3.00
For sale by W. L. POMEROY.
se 11 tf Raleigh, N. C.
THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK.
THI8 DAT RECEIVED, BY
H. D. TURNER,
A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK ;
IMPROVED AND GREATLY ENLARGED
containing 344 pages, royal 12mo, embracing ma
ny forms not found in former editions, printed on
good paper and substantially bound in law calf. It con
tains Forms of all those Legal Instruments which peo
ple have occasion to use : and furnishing, also a guide
to Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Clerks, Constables,
Coroners, School Committees, etc. Compiled from the
best sourees, being an improvement on all works of
the kind formerly in use, and intended as a Compan
ion to Cantwell's Justice. To which are added the
Constitution of North Carolina, and of he United
States; an account of the principal Officers of the
State, and of the Counties ; Titles of address, &c.
Furnished at the unparalleled low price ot One Dol
lar, (being the cheapest book ever offered for sale.)
When sent by mail an extra charge of 20 cents will
be required to cover the postage. A liberal discount
to those who buy to sell again. Published and sold,
wholesale and retail, by
H. D. TURNER,
dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store,
SWAIM'S JUSTICE REVISED. THE
NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi
cal guide to the Laws of the State, and the decisions of
the Supreme Court, defining the duties and jurisdiction
of Justices of the Peace, under the Revised Code of
1354 '55, together with full instructions and num
erous forms and precedents.
Br EDWARD CANT WELL, Esq., LL. B.,
Counsellor at Law.
One vol. 8vo , containing nearly 600 pages, hand,
somely printed on good pap er, and well bound in law
binding.
Price $3 50. Postage 3fl cents.
Published and for sale by
HENRY i). TURNER,
an. 21 at the North Carolina Bookstore
MILITARY BOOKS.
VOLUNTEER'S MANUAL of Infanty and
Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the troops, Inspec
tion,Review8, &c, by Lieut Col. Wm. H. Richardson.
HARDEE'S TACTICS, Rifle and Light Infantry,
School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com
plete. HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt Joseph
Roberts.
VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K.
Leo
INSTRUCTIONS ON OUr POST DUTY, by
Arentschild & Ponsonby.
TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light
Dragoons and Mounted Riflemen, Joy Col. J. Lucius
Davis.
RIFLE'S AND RIFLE PRACTICE. An Elemen
tary Treatise upon the theory of Rifle Firing, Ac, by
CM. Wilcox.
For Sale by
H. D. TURNER,
ju 31 tf N. C."Book Store.
NEW BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER.
The True Path, or The Young Man Invited to the
Saviour.
In a Series of Lectures. By ;
The Rev. Joseph M. Atkinson,
Raleigh, N. C.
WILKINS WTLDER, OR THE SUCCESSFUL
MAN.
By Stephen F. Miller,
Author of " The Bench and Bar of Georgia."
THE BLACK GAUNTLET,
A Tale of Plantation Life in South Carolina.
By Mrs. Henry R. Schoolcraft,
SCIENCE, A WITNESS FOR THE BIBLE.
By Rev. W. N. Pendleton, D. D.
THE BOBBIN BjY, OR HOW NAT GOT HIS
LEARNING.
An Example For Youth.
Bv Wm. M. Thayer.
LICHEN TUFTS, FROM THE ALLEGHANIES.
By Elisabeth C. Wright
NEMESIS.
By Marion Harland.
THREE PER CENT A MONTH, OR THE PERILS
OF FAST LIVING.
By Charles Bordett
For Sale by
HENRY D. TURNER,
North Carolina Bookstore.
Raleigh, N. C, September, I860. ' aapt 11 tf
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF CHEW.
flL ING "Tobacco." The Pure Southern Quid.
A Supply oT the above just received at
TURNER'S
N. C Book Store.
)n t tf tepvAge pleaae copy,
CLOTHING. &C.
N
EW CLOTHING STORE ! !
JUST OPENED BY
ISAAC 01TTI1ER
'5
at the corner of Fayetteville St and Market Square
920,000 worth of MEN'S and BOYS' Ready
Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, and many other
articles. I wish it distinctly understood that these
Goods were bought in times of peace, and consequent-'
ly at much lower prioes than they could be bought for
now. They, will be sold again at the
OLD RETAIL PRICES.
I have no particular fancy for saying much. All I
ask of the public is to give me a call. . They
will certainly not! be disappointed
in the quantity, quality or
in the prioes of my
GOODS.
Rem ember, corner of Fayettevitle Street and Mar
Square, (formerly occupied by Mr. Pool.) h
Respectfully,
. au31 tf ISAAC OETTINGER.
1861.
SPRING TRADE! ' 101
lOUI.
GENTLEMEN AND BOYS
IN WANT OF
CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, BOOTS, Ac, of
every description, will find me prepared this SPRING
to furnish thm with BETTER GOODS, at more
Reasonable-Prices
than heretofore; and I most cordially invite them to
examine my
GOODS AN 0 PRICES
before purchasing.
Notwithstanding the crisis, I have been NORTH
and purchased, to great advantage, a most BEAUTI
FUL and VARIED STOCK of
CLOTHING
AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS,
and my friends can be furnished, at short notice, from
head to toot.
Having a splendid Stock of the most fashionable
and approved French CLOTH, DOESKINS,
CASSIMERES, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ac ,
the most ACCOMPLISHED AMD SUPE
RIOR CUTTER AND WORKMEN
in my TAY LORING ESTABLISHMENT, I am ready
to compete with any one in the old North State in
making any Garment or Clothing to order, in the most
superb and artistic manner.
The liberal encouragement I have received and
continued indications of increasing confidence, inspire
me with the hope that I shall be more liberally patron
ized than ever; to merit which I will give my undivi
ded attention to the wants of all who favor we with a
call. M. GRAUSMAN.
ap'i 13 tf
MILITARY GOODS J
SUP. GREY AND DRAB MILITARY
)f Overcoats with large capes, price 16, 18, 20 and
22 dollars, all home made.
5O0 Merino Shirts, Grey and White, for camp life.
50O Pairs Merino and Shaker Drawers, all sizes,
Grey and Wlute, just to hand.
50 Pair Grey, Blue, Drab and Mixed colored Cloth
and Cassimeres, made to measure or sold by the
pair or single pattern to suit purchasers.
Overcoatings in Beaver, Pilot and Petersham.
40 Dozen sup. White Shirts.
TO Dozen Cassimere, Gingham and Calico fatigue
Shirts.
Blankets and Shawls for Soldier's use.
Oil Cloth Overcoats, Leggins and Cap Covers.
Gilt Buttons by the gross.
Gold Braids by the pair.
Haversacks by the hundred.
200 Pair Drill Gaiters.
Heavy Socks by the dozen.
Gloves and Gauntletts.
Pants, Vests and Dress Clothing ; a complete assort
ment at T. W. ROYSTON A CO.'S.
oct 9 Petersburg, Va.
1861.
1861.
AUGUST lTth,
MILITARY GOODS I
NO. 5H SYCAMORE, PETERSBURG, VA.
T. W. ROYSTON, & Co,,
Can furnish Military Companies with the following
named goods at short notice :
Oil CloA Over Coats, .
Oil Cloth Oaps,
Oil Cloth Haverlocks,
Oil Cloth Haversacks,
Oil Cloth Leggins,
Fatigue Jackets,
Plain and fancy fatigue Shirts.
Gingham and Calico Shirts.
Mirino under Shirts (White and Grey.)
Merino Drawers, (White and Grey,)
Velvet and flannel Zouave Caps,
Heavy Grey Over Coats,
ALSO, ON HAND,
Grey and Blue Satinet,
Grey Gasimere,
Grey Flannel which they will make up to order
and warren t satisfaction in every instance.
T. W. ROYSTON, A CO.,
No. 51J Sycamore St,
au 21 tf Petersburg, Va.
HITAKER'S!
WHITAKER'S I !.
WHIT AKERS III
SPRING GOODS !
SPRING STOCK!!
B. A. WHITAKER,
THE INIMITABLE.
THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER.
50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00
50 do Lemons, 4 00
50 Bbls. Apples, 4 00
10 do Potatoes, 4 00
40 Boxes Candles
100 lbs.,) 22c.
40 boxes Common
Candy, 16c.
1flhoTA Fa.nv Can.
10 boxes French Can
dy 45 Ce
20 boxes Webb A Whit-'
ted's celebrated T 0
BACCO. 20,000 Havana
GARS.
20 Cases Crackers.
CI
20 Bbls. Crackers.
djr, 20C
WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA
KER'S a great variety of WOOD AND WILLOW
WARE.
FISH I FISH! ! FISH!!!
Herrings, Mullets, Mackerel, Salmon, White Fish,
and Shad are daily expected at
WHITAKER'S CITY EMPORIUM,
apl 6 tf.
JUST RECEIVED AT FRANKLIN'S.
Strong Fresh and Salty Snuff, and all to be had
in the SOUTEERN CONFEDERACY.
Also, a Large lot of Every coneeiveable article known
to the trade.
Come one, come alL tq
se 7 tf FRANKLIN'S CalL
Standard and Spirit of the Age copy.
FINE GOLD JEWELRY. THE SUJI
SCRIBER has in store a splendid assortment of
FINE GOLD JEWELRY,
embracing a variety ef stylo of patterns of Brooches,
Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Finger Rings, La
dies and Gentlemen's Watch Chains, Pencil and Vent,
CuffPins, Miniature Lockets, Gold Thimbles, Ac.
Call and examine.
nov 9 C. B. BOOT.
USE
CHISMAirS YEAST POWDERS
mwivc.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. IS, 1861.
A SUGGESTIONS TO MILITARY MEN.
Witn6utexpressing an opinion as to the mer
its or demerits of the innovation upon military
affairs alluded to in the following extract from a
Virginia letter to the Mobile Tribune, wo insert
it for the inspecti n of those having charge of
matters :
Bat I beg your leave now o attract attention
to the Colonel of a cavalry reciraent who turns
them all down. I allude to Col. St. George Cro
gban, who commands a cavalry regiment under
Gen. Ployd in Northwestern Virginia. He is 35
years of age, has the eye of an eagleand the Wellin g
ton nose ; is about six feet high, faultless in form,
graceful in carriage, and the best rider in Ameri
ca. He is the son of the celebrated Col. Crothan
of Sandusky memory, was born a soldier, educa
ted a soldier, and is in every hair on his head and
drop of blood in bis body a thorough, complete
and perfect soldier. Withal, he is endowed with
a pre-eminently practical and powerful intellect.
He has introduced innovations upon the establish
ed usages of camp life, the result of which must,
i properly embraced, save tho Con federates States
millions of dollars and thousand of lives, and in
sure comfort where suffering else might have to
be endured.
The innovation to which I allude is in the size
and character of the camp tent He ha reduced
it to a size which will accommodate but four men.
One end of it he leaves entirely open. Before the
open end he builds a camp fire, and that makes a
small tent more comfortable in the coldest winter
than, the large tents are in autumn or spring.
One mule can carry thirty of these tents, (enough
for two companies.) Baggage wagons in his reg
iment are therefore an obsolete idea ; or, to use
his nervous expression, an "exploded humbug."
This insures expedition without a sacrifice of com
foit, and such has been the. force with which the
utility of this style of tent has impressed the mili
tary minds that" have investigated its merits, that
Gen. Floyd, among others has thrown aside his
huge amphitheatre and adopted the modest and
comfortable little tabernacle, for which the army
are indebted to Col. Croghan. In order, there
fore, to enable any regiment in the Confederate
service that may feel an inclination to render
themselves as comfortable as possible, by adopting
the Croghan tent, I will descriue it :
In the first place, it is triangular-shaped, four
feet high, eight feet case, and seven feet deep. The
tent poles are two feet long, fitting into each oth
er, fitted together, having a nail in the top, is
passed through an eye-let holat the top of each
end of the tent, and a cord fastened in the ground
at the rear of the tent is passed through the
back of the tent at the top. There it is twisted
around the nail on the rear pole, and then it is
passed to the front pole and twisted around the
nail on this pole, from whence it is passed to the
ground and fastened to a peg. This cord is the
ridge pole. Col. Ransom has attached to his reg
iment forty baggage wagons, attached to each one
of which are four horses, making one hundred and
sixty horses in his transportation service ; where
five mules are altogether sufficient for the trans
portation of Cr ghan tents enough for the same
regiment; and the soldiers are hound to enjoy
more comfort and suffer less in the Croghan tent
than they do in the tent now in use in our army,
and the transportation of which is so very expen
sive. Col. Croghan has also, by an alteration of
the ordinany cart saddle into a pack saddle, made
it feasible for one mule to transport 300 pounds
of provisions. Thus you perceive this regiment
is costing the Government less than perhaps any
one company in any other cavalry regiment in
the service, and are for forced marches and surprise
expeditions the most available arm of the Con
federate service. When they move, their bag
gage mules can move. They do not have to wait,
as other cavalry regiments, do, for baggage wag
ons. They do not have to take, as other cavalry
regiments often do, the pitiless pelting of the mid
night storm, for they can always have their tents
with them.
Col. Croghan has attached to his regiment two
rifled cannon, each weighing about two hundred
pounds. Four mules transport the guns and their
carriages. I have been thus minute in ray de
tails, because I conceive that there is a vital in
terest in the simple facts which I have related.
They involve questions of life and death, of com
fort and suffering to our beloved army. Millidns
of people have a living and lasting interest in
tbein. I do not know a man in Col. Croghan's
regiment. He has one company who went into
the service only about half equipped and aro.ed.
Now they are superbly equipped and armed, and
they have not an arm in their ranks that they
did not take from the enemy. Sti angers though
they are, it is with pride I record such facts, facts
so indubitably bound to draw upon tbem the ad
miration and the praise of a grateful coantry.
CONFISCATION OF BRITISH" VESSELS
WHAT WILL THE BRITISH GOVERN
MENT DO?
The Savannah Republican, referring to an ac
count in the New York Herald of the condem
nation of the British ship Hiawatha, seized in
an attempt to run the Lincoln blockade, remarks:
A number ot foreign vessels, it appears, tand
in pari delictu, and it was agreed among counsel
that they should follow in the same direction.
It appears to us that in these proceedings the
contingency has arisen in which the British Gov
ernment will feel called on to assert its . rights
un er the law of nations. If the blockade is an
effective one, England under that law, is bound
to respect it. If it is not effective, no liability
can attach to the vessels of foreign nations that
seek to violate it. That it is not effective in this
caxe, England has ample and incontestible evi
dence. Vessels have been goiog in and out of
Confederate ports from the declaration of the
blockade until no.w, and in every case, we have
reason to believe, the fact has been duly commu
nicated in an authentic form, to that' Govern
ment. Her right, therefore, to resist this usur
pation of the Lincoln Government, is clear.
The only question is, will she, under all the cir
cumstlnces of the time, consider herself bound in
this case to protect the rights and property of her
subjects ? As she has never failed in this obliga
tion, heretofore, it is reasonable to conclude that
she will not be deterred from it now. We shall
see.
Russell Joked. "L. L." Russell is now the
subject of a disparagraing joke in Washington
circles. While walking leisurely op Pennsylva
nia Avenue, a short time since, where omnibuses
marked "Seventh street" pass, he was accosted Ly
a very pretty young lady with the injury, , 'WiH
you please tell me, sir, how far those stages goT'
The "special," who unfortunately exasperates the
H,' replied, "Seventh street to bell, Miss." The
lsdyindignantlj turned from him with the rc
mark, "I mistook you for a gentleman," and
was off before the astonished L. L. D. could un
derstand why the young lady should deem herself
insulted.
A ROMANCE IN POLITICS.
One of Texas' distinguished citizens, name not
given, who has figured largely in public life, first
as a lawyer, then as a soldier in the Mexican and
Indian wars, and then as a leading politician, has
the following related of him in a sketch cf his
life by the New Orleans Christian Advocate, lie
had been put up by bis party in 1857 to succeed
General Houston in the United States Senate ;
but, feeling called to the mink try, and distrusting
bis own ability to resist the temptations ot Wash
ington life, was unwilling to accept the noruina-.
tion. He laid the cae before his wife, ; leaving
to her the choice between the United States Sen
ate and destruction to his morals, and tho pulpit
and salvation:
"Taking the letters and papers from all parts of
the State, giving him assurance of - election, be
went to his wife and said : 'I can go to the U ni- '
ted States Senate. Here are the evidences. If
you wish it, 1 will go. But if I go, hell is my
doom. 1 shall die a drunkard as certain as I go
to Washington. I can yet escape. If I pass this
point, I never can.' I can enter the ministry,
which I ought to have done long ago, and save
myself from a drunkard's grave, and my pul
from hell. But you shall decide." His poor
wife, unwilling to relinquish the glittering prize
in view, replied, weeping, that she could not see
why he could not be a great man and a Christian
too. But, after prayerful reflection, she would not
incur thefearful responsibility of deciding against
his conscience, and told him to go into tue itine
racy and she would go with him. To the aston
ishment oi the whole State, a letter froui bim
appealed in the papers, just before the meeting of
the Legislature, declining the office and announ
cing his retirement from political lif.. Tlio next
thing that was beard of him was that he was
preaching.
ROYAL INFELICITY.
The match between Queen Victoria's r-Mt
daughter and Prince Frederick William, of Prus
sia, has proved to be anything but a happy one.
The Berlin correspondent ef a British journal
says :
The unhappy rel. tins that exist between the
Princoss Royal of England and the husband select
ed for her by the laws which regulate royal alli
ances, have now becoino so well known that it is
idle to remain longer reticent on the subject. It
is stated that the circumstance has occasioned tho
liveliest concern in the most distinguished house
holds in the land,.and that no pains have been
spared to make representations in tbe quarter to
which an appeal might be euppostd to bave eome
weight. That royal alliances,as at present conduct
ed.should terminate unhappily, cannot be a matter
of surprise; but the Prince of Prussia, from bis
youth and apparent frankness and candor, gve
promise of proving an exceptiontothegcneralrunof
German princes in this respect. . I remember hav
ing been present when His Royal Higimess made
a speech in reply to an address ot congratulation
from the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in
which he stated with extraordinary emphasis, and
in very fair English, that it would be the study
of his life to contribute as much as possible to the
happiness of the Princess Royal, and thus estab
lish a claim upon the good will and affectioos of
the English people I The cotton lords cheered
this chivalrous declaration, and pronounced the
young gentleman a 'brick."
Grinding Skkd Corn. The Abingdon Kir
ginian haa the folio ing appropriate and well
timed remarks :
President Davis eavs "When a vnnth nnd
18 joins the army, instead of continuing at school,
it is like grinding seed corn." The illustration xi
a good one. and as true as eoshel. No vouh un
der 18 has any business in the army ,and in nine ca
sesout often is adrawbackinsteadofabenefit. In
consequence of the great number of boys in the
army, nearly all the colleges in the count hv
been suspended. Not only so, but even the lemale
colleges have either suspended altogether, or are
dragging along at a dying rate with but a small
number of pupils. This is more to be regretted
than the suspension of male schools, for the reason
that there is no excuse for it. Young ladies do
not go to war, nor does war make their stay at
home necessary. In consequence of the scarcity
of money in such times, men imagine their inabil
ity to educate their daughters, put theyhould
remember that in all human probability, years
will borne and go before there is an improve
ment in this respect, and that a large majority of
men are better able to educate their daughters
now than they will be two or five years hence,
when the full burden of the war debt will be upon
them. The oresent. therefore, is the tim tn .
ucate our girls, or risk the probability of permit
ung uiem logrow up wi.noui intellectual cul
ture.
Debt of Newspapers. Newspaper subscriptions
are infallible tests of men's honesty. They will,
sooner or later, discover the man. If he is dis
honest, he will cheat the printer some way says
he has paid what he has not declares he has the
receipt somewhere or sent money, and it was
lost in the mail or will take the paper and not
pay lor it or will move off, leaving it coming to
the office he left. Thousands of professed Chris
tian are dishonest, and the printer's book will tell
fearful tales in the final judgment.
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UNIVERSITY OP VIROINIA.TIIE
next session of this Institution will eemneee
on the 1st ef October, and end the ensuiB 4th of July.
The exercises, la the Aeademie, Law, and Medieal
School will ba eon tin a iul liaMtnCnM - tl. .
sire Military Hospital near tho University, of wkieh
two of the. Professors are attending Surgeons, will
afford aauoal advantages fur Clinical iestroetion to
Uedical Students, r a .,. ,,.-; .
Treasury rotes and the notes of all hanks receivable
by the Richmond baaks, will be received la Barmen
ofUnlverBivyebarjee. , ! '
For catalogues, address -4 " "' "
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ep 25 2m Caairaadrot the Faculty.
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