North Carolina Newspapers

..HI . ' II 1 I. ! . ... I I M I T RALEIGH; SATURDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 23, 1861. NO 94. VOL. LXI fl I AN 11 -II II II . litL ; I II (;.. 1 r ' I I I 1 I T '1 It I ! .ill 1111 I I I I - I l .-:.r. 1 1 ; I I . a THE RIEIGH REGISTER IS PUBLISH" : SEMI-WEEKLY AND "WEEKLY, BY jqH'N W, SYME, EDITOR AJfD PBOrmOPfOB. THE SEMI-WEEKLY REGISTER is lfhci every Wednesday and Saturday morning, at $4 00 per E2m?ij in advance, or $5 00, if payment u Jdayed till the subscription year has expire THE WEEKLY REGISTER is published every Wednesday morning, at $2 00 per annum, payable m variably in advance. Kates off Advertising in the Semi-Weekly square (16 lines or less) one insertion, very succeeding insertion, ; 1 square six months, " .twelve " 2 three " $1 S 14 8 00 25 00 00 00 00 00 15 B1A . ... twelve months, including paper, 25 In the Weekly Register i 1 square for the first insertion, and for every succeeding insertion, 1 square twolve months, $1 10 00 25 00 00 10 j twelve months, includ'g Weekly paper 20 00 All advertisements not otherwise directed, will be inserted in the Semi-Weekly, and charged accordingly. . Business Cards, not exceeding eight lines, will bo nscrtcd in either the Weekly or Semi-Weekly six months for $5 00, or twelve months for $10 in both papers at $8.50 for six months,or $15 for twelve months. p3 Contracts can be made at the office for longer advertisements. BUSINESS CARDS. 1 rn a E -a a a ID Q H M in H J n 2 2 o CO PQ o is w - ft, 2 o S CO DeCARTEHET & ARMSTRONG, BOOK BINDERS, AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS RALEIGH, N. C. oe 15 tf. JOHN W, COSBY, AR01HllTiTo KALEIGII N . C. . Sept. 26 1860. A. C. PULLIAM, B. P.PULLIAV, D. K.WEISIGER. PULLIAM & CO . AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES, 1 Odd-Fellows' Hall, Franklin St., RICHMOND, VA. 1 r ; DAILY SALES PcBUG and Private. We pledge oar strictest attention to the business en trusted to us, and will, answer all com munications promptly. PORTER ALWAYS AT EACH DEPOT. iy 9-tf. PEEBLES, PLUMMER & CO., (FORMERLY PEEBLES k WHITE.) COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND GROCERS, No. 22, Old Street, Petersbury Va. I JROMPT and diligent personal attention given to 1 the sal& of all consignments of Produce. Always on hand a full supply ef standard quality Groceries, suited to the wants of Farmers and Families. LEif'L FEEBLES, JlTO. J. THOMPSON. henry l. plummer, jr., late of the firm of N. M. Martin, Brother & Co. Sole Agents for Reese's Phospho Peruvian, or Manipulated uuano. june 27 tf. OAK CITY SAVINGS BANK. Dr. T. D. HOGG, President. John G. Williams, Cosher. ' DIRECTORS. Dr. T, D. Hogg, H. S. Smith, I Q. Busbee, John G. Williams. This Bank is now receiving deposits, at the Ex change Office of John G. Williams & Co. Discount day Tuesday, feb 18 tf. TO THE FRIENDS OF U HOME MANUFACTURES. THE KINS TON IS HOW IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. RDERS for negro BROGANS and BOOTS are Wp solicited. - J. U. -UAKfJfiJNXJSK, Agent. Kinston, N; C, June 24, 1860. aug 4 tf. PETEiiSBURG, VA. THIS VWELL KNOWN ESTALISHMENT, HAVINO BEEN RECENTLY FITTED UP AND SUPPLIED J 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, i i-iy. DONNAN & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Richmond, Ytu ial-ly TNSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL- XLEY OF VIRGINIA, Winchester, Virginia, Capital $300,000. Incorporated March, 1852. Charter per- tnal. Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid, Fire Losses paid in 8 yean to July, I860,' $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, Sec. W. S, SIMPSON, Ag't apl 10 tf Petersburg, Va. WANTED! WANTED!! AT THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER'S, A CONTENTED "MAN; FOR WHICH J he offers a premium of FIVE GALLONS of Drewry's Celebrated Southampton (Va.) BRANDY. . Speaking of the above OLD BRANDY, the THE INIMITABLE- WHITAKER has on hand DREWRY'S OLD APPLE BRANDY. SETH JONES' OLDtAPPLE BRANDY, TISOATjES' OLD APPLE BRANDY, and many other choice BRANDS. P. 8. Thn contented man can find the INIMITA BLE at his Store, on Qargett St, between the hours oi 0, a. m. and 10 p. m. wall on aba. MEDICINES, &C. OLD SACHEM BITTERS AKD WIGWAM TONIC. THESE DELICIOUS AND FAR-FAMED BIT TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY SICIANS OF THE COUNTRY, on account o their PURITk' 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 cases erf GENERAL DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON STIPATION, etc., are unparralleled, nd as a guarantee that we feci warranted in claiming what we do, we beg leave to state that our assertions are endors ed by Prof. SILLIMAN, 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, dec 1 ly FRESH MEDICINES AND TOILET ARTICLES. The Subscriber has the pleasure of announcing to his friends and the publio 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 nas 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. .jar-All orders from the country (unless Irom prompt and reliable parties,) will go unnoticed, if not accompanied with the CASH or its equivalent. P. F. PJSSCUD, au 17 tf Druggist, Raleigh, N; C. EOR 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 andCocin, Rosemary and Castor Oil, Lowe's and Piver's Pomades, Demerson, Petit & Co., Hygienique Societe, and Monpelas Pomades, Tricopherous, Kathairon, Essence Bay Leaves, Sayne's Hair Tonic, Philecome, and Pescnd's Hair Tonic. Also, the most approved Hair Dyes known in this country. For sale at PESCUD'S DRUG STOKE. Raleigh, May 18, 1860. ma 30 tf. BUIST'S FRESH AND NEW CROP TUR NIP SEED. CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING VARIE ties: Early Large Flat Duch, Juarly Red Top, Ruta Baga, (a superior variety.) Large White Norfolk, Large Yellow Norfolk, Large White Globe. Also, Altriiierham Carrot; Manerel Wortzel" Beet, and large Winter Drumhead Cabbage Seed. For sale in quantities to suit purcnasers 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 tnat tnese great Fowders 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. PES CUD. may 23 ANOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY!--While on my recent visit to the Old Dominion, I had the good fortune to procure from an old triend a demijohn of Rose Cordial of the mosdelectable fla vor a splendid and invigorating articteor the sick. Call, by all means, and get some before it is gone; 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 teel 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 hignfalutin pheelins. r. F. PESCUD, Druggist. TEW AND SPLENDID EXTRACTS J3I Consisting of T11JS WUUD V1U.L..KT, HUMMING BIED, 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 and put up in elegant style. Jjor sale at PESGUD'S DRUG STORE. Raleigh,. May 18, 1860. ma 23 tf. JUST REC RIVED AT PESCUDS DRUG STORE. A VERY FINE LOT OF TOILET SOAPS. Ti AKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. IB A new supply of these celebrated Bitters on hand At PESCUD'S Drug Store. M USTARD. A fresh supply just received At PESCUD'S Drug Store. PHALONS HAIR IN VIGOR ATOR. Barrys Tricopherous, Eiekials Hair Restorer, Pavsons Indellible Ink. At PESCUD'S Drug Store. auU tf , Raleigh, N.C. I ASH! CASH!! CASH!!! I SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH! I DONT 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 tnat owes me a UUL" LAR. and have not been able to collect the first CENT. I wish you would call on some one tnat is able to credit. J. a. ifJ&Ar4&-UiiX. apl 17--tf ALU DOMINION "TOBACCOS AN U OTHER Lot of Old Dominion Smoking "To bacco," Just received at "Turner's" North Carolina Book Store. Said to be Superior to the former. jan,5td llTiHTAKER'S IS THE PLACE TO w W BUY. Goods delivered free of Charge, to any part of the City. mar 6 tf. TNRESH MINERAL WATERS. CON- I" cress, Rockbridge Alum, and Green Brier Vs., White Sulpher Water, lo Rock Bridge Alum Mass. jrrs&lat may 23 PESCUDTs DRUG STORE. BOOKS. STATIONERY. &C. M 1L1TARY BOOKS for CASH ONLY. HARDEES 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, 2.70 VOLUNTEERS MANUAL of Infantry and Rifle Tactics, with Honors paid by the troops j Inspections, Reviews, Duties of Captains, Companies, .Duties in jamp,ana uameuu, Soldiers Rations and Mode of cooking them Abriged and compiled by Lieut. Colonel WM. II. RICHARDSON, graduate and formerly As sistant Instructor of tactics, Virginia Military Institute. rice $'-JJ Thon sent by mail, 1-70 THE VOLUNTEERS HAND BOOH an abridgement of Hardee's'Infantry tactic, by tapi. J. iL LEE. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, G0.C0 THE HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by CapU JOSEP !I BOBERTSr Price $90.75 When sent by mail, 00.85 ON INFANTRY CAMP DUTY, rilL.u FORTIFICATION and Coast detence, by Captain L. V. BUCKUOLTZ, author of the Science of Wa-. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 Instructions for Officers and non-commissioned on cers of Cavalry on out post duty, by Lieutenant Colonel VON ARENTSCHILDT, first Ho zars, 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 Canjp and Hospital, prepared tor tne Army of Virginia, and published by order oF the Sur geon General, with Essars 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 ol V1R- U1N1A. mceuu.o When sent by mail, 00.80 BAYONET EXERCISE and Sknmishers Drill by R. MILTON CARY, Lieutenant Colonel Provisional Army of Virginia. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ARTIL LERY Extracted from GILHAM'S MAN JiUAL for Volunteers and Militia. Price $1.00 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 ia 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. THIS DAY RECEIVED, BY H. D. TURNER, A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK ; TMPROVED AND GREATLY ENLARGED, 1 containing 344 pages, royal 12mo, embracing ma. ny forms not found in former editions, printed on goodpaper 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 sources, being an improvement on all works of the kind formerly in use, and intended as a Compan ion to Cantwell's Justice. To wliich are added the Constitution of North Carolina, and of the 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 of One Dol- ar, (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 U. V. TUJK.NJS1C, dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store, SWAIM'S JUSTICE REVISED. THIS NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi cal guide to the Laws of the State, and the decisions of the Supreme Court, denning tbeduties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace, under the Revised Code of 1854 '55, together with full instructions and num erous forms and precedents. By EDWARD CANT WELL, .Esq., LL. B., Counsellor at Law. One vol. 8vo , containing nearly 600 pages, hand somely printed on good paper, and well bound in law binding. rnce $3 50. .Postage 3ft cent3. Published and for sale by HENRY D. TURNER, an. 21 at the North Carolina Bookstore. MILITARY BOOKS. VOLUNTEER'S MANUALS Infanty and Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the" troops, Inspec- tion,JReviews, Ac, by Lieut. Col. Wm. H. Richardson. IiAKDEK'H TAUXJ.US, rime and iiignt xntantry, School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com plete. HAND BOOR Ox AivllLLeirlx, Dy Uapt. Josepn Roberts. VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K. Lee. INSTRUCTIONS ON OUI POST DUTY, by Arentschild A Ponsonby. TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light Dragoons and Mounted Riflemen, .by Col. J. Lucius Davis. RIFLE'S AND RIFLE PRACTICE. An Elemen tary Treatise upon the theory of Rifle Firing, Ac, by C. M. Wilcox. For Sale by H. D. TURNER, ju 31 tf N. C. Book Store. XTEW BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER. JLI The True Path, or The Young Man Invited to the Saviour. In a Series of Lectures. By Tho Rev. Joseph M. Atkinson, Raleigh, N. C. WILKINS WYLDER, 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. TnE ROBBIN BOY. OR HOW NAT GOT HIS LEARNING. An Example For Youth. By Wm. M. Thayer. LICHEN TUFTS, FROM THE ALLEGHANIES. By Elizabeth C. Wright. NEMESIS. By Marion Harland. THREE PER CENT A MONTH, OR THE PERILS OF FAST LIVING. By Charles Burdett. . For Sale by HENRY D. TURNER, North Carolina Bookstore. Raleigh, N. C, September, 1860. sept'll tf SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF CUEW ING "Tobacco." The Pure Southern Quid. A Supply of the above just received at TURNER'S K. a Boot Store, jan f tf .Age please copy, CLOTHING' &0. NEW CLOTHING STORE ! 1 . JUST OPENED BY ISAAC OBTTINGBR, 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 artioles. I wish . it distinctly understood that these Goods were bought in times of peace, and consequent ly at much lower prices than they could be bought for now. They will be sold again at the OLD RETAIL PRICES. I have no particular fancy for sayiug 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 prices of my GOODS. Rem ember, corner of Fayettevitle Street and Mar- Square, (formerly occupied by Mr. PooL) Respectfully, au 31 tf ISAAC OETTINGER. lg61 SPRINGTRADE! JggJ GFNTLEMEN AND BOYS IN WANT OF CLOTHING, nATS, 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 AND 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 loot. Having a splendid Stock of the most fashionable and approved French CLOTH, DOESKINS, CASSIMERE5, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ac, the most ACCOMPLISHED AMD SUPE RIOR GUTTER AND WORKMEN inmy TAYLORING ESTABLISHMENT, I am ready tolcompete with any one in the old North State in making any Garment or Clothing to order, in the most superb and artistio 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'l 13 tf 3IILITARY GOODS! Kf SUP. GREY AND DRAB MILITARY Q J Overcoats with large capes, price 16, IS, 20 and 4. 22 dollars, all home made. 5O0 Merino Shirts, Grey and White, for camp life. 50O Pairs Merino and Shaker Drawers, all sizes, Grey and White, 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. 70 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 17th, MILITARY GOODS! NO. 51J SYCAMORE, PETERSBURG, VA. T, W. ROYSTON, & Co 'i Can furnish Military Companies with the following named goods at snort notices Oil Clovh Over Coats, . Oil Cloth Oaps, Oil Cloth Haverlocks, j 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. WHITAKER'S ! r WHITAKER'S ! ! V HIT AKERS 1 1! SPRING GOODS! SPRING STOCK!! 1,1, WHITAK1R, THE INIMITABLE. THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER. 50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00 50 do Lemons, 4 00 50 Bbls. Apples, 4 00 lO do Potatoes, 4 00 40 Boxes Candles 100 lbs.,) 22c 40 boxes Common Candy, 16c. 10 boxes Fancy Can dy, 20c. 10 boxes French Can dy, 45c 20 boxes Webb A Whit- ted's celebrated T 0- BACCO. 20,000 Havana CI GARS. SO Cases Crackers. L20Bbls. Crackers. WOOD AND WILLOW WARE Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA KER'S a great variety of WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. FISH! 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 r to the trade. Come one, come all, to se 7 tf FRANKLIN'S CalL jag-Standard and Spirit of the Age copy. F' IINE GOLD JEWELRY. THE SUB SCRIBER ha in store a splendid assortment of FINE GOLD JEWELRY. embracing a variety of styles of patterns of Brooches, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Finger Rings, La dies and Gentlemen' Watch Chains, Pencils and Pens, Cuff Pin, Miniature Lockets, Gold Thimbles, Ac Call and. examine. ' nov 9 C. B. ROOT. USE CHISUAN'S YEAST POWDERS alrig Register. SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 23, 1861. LATEST NORTHERN NEW8. Official Report of the Capture of Port Royal Capture of the Privateer Sumter The Or der Dismissing Fremont, fcc. From Northern paperb to the 15th inst. we glean the following : FEDERAL OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE BATTLE OF BEAUFORT. The following U Commodore Dupont's report of the capture of Beaufort, S. C. In his first dis patch the Commodore gives a long account of the difficulties encountered by the expedition on its passage to tho Sooth, and announces ita arrival at Port Royal, and the preparations made for at tacking tho Fort. Tho second dispatch is as fol- owb: Flag-Ship Wabash, Off-Hilton Head, l Port Royal Harbor, Nov.' 8, 1861. j Sir : I have the honor to inform you that yes terday I attacked the enemy's batteries on Bay Point and ililton Head J orts Beauregard and Walker and succeeded in silencing them after an engagement of four hours' duration, and dri ving away the squadron of (Jonlederate steamers. under Commodore Tatnall. The reconnoisance of yesterday mde us acquainted with the superi ority of Fort Walker, and to that I directed my special effort, engaging it at adistance of first eight J ana auerwaras six nunarea yaras. uui tne pi an of attack brought the squadron sufficiently near Fort Beauregard to received its fire, and the ships were frequently fighting the batteries on both sides at the same time. The action was begun on my part at twenty- six minutes after nine, and at halt-past two the American ensign was hoisted on the nag -staff ol Fort Walker, and this morning, at sunrise, on that ot Fort Beauregard. The defeat of the enemy terminated in utter rout and confusion ; their quarters and encamp ments were abandoned without sn attempt to carry away either public or private property. The ground over which they fled was strewn with the arms of private soldiers, and officers re tired in too much haste to submit to the encum brance of their awords. Landing my marines and a company of sea men, l tooK possession ot me deserted ground and held the forts on Hilton Head till the arrival of Gen. Sherman, to whom I had the' honor to trans fer its occupation. We have captured forty-three pieces of cannon, most of them of the heaviest calibre and of the most improved description. The bearer ot these dispatches will have the honor to carry with him the captured flags and two small brass field-pieces lately belonging to the Stale of South Carolina, which are sent home as suitable trophies of the success of the day. I enclose here with a copy of the general order which is to be read in the fleet to-morrow morning at muster. A detailed account of this battle will be submit ted hereafter. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your most obedient servant. S. F. DuPont, Flag-officer Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. P. S. The bearer of dispatches will also carry with him the first American ensign raised upon the soil of South Carolina the since rebellion broke out. To the Hon. Gideon Welles, S. F. DuP. Secretary of the Uavy, Washington. The ihird dispatch states the casualties inci dent to the engagement, which are summed up as follows : Total killed, 8 ; wounded seriously, 6; wounded slightly, 17. Total killed and wounded, 31. The fourth dispatch is as IoIIowb : Flag-Ship Wabash, off Hilton Head, Purt Royal Harbor, Nov. 9, 1861. J Sir: Since -Anting my official . dispatcn, have sent gun-boats to take possession of Beau fort, to protect the inhabitants ; but I regret to gay they have fled, and the town is abandoned to the negroes, reported to me as in a lawless con dition. The light vessels wnicn l nad noped to save were destroyed on the desertion of the forts by the Confederates. The post-offices were visited, and a number of documents, letters, &c, obtained I have covered Scull Creek, mouth of Broad river, and hae cut off the communication be tween Charleston and Savannah. Respectfully, your obedient servant, S. F. Du Pont, Flag Officer Command'g South Atlantic Blockading Squadron Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary ol the Navy, Washington REPORTED CAPTURE OF THE SUMTER. A family letter received in Washington, dated on the 25th of October, from on board of the U. S. frigate Santee, off Galveston, confirms the report of the capture of the privateer Sumter. The writer says she was caught in her own trap. It seems that she mistook one of the U. S. gun boats for a merchant vessel and started in pursuit When the gun-boat had drawn her out far enough she turned and chased her ashore. Her officers and crew are prisoners on board tho U. S. Steam-frigate Niagara. THE WALKING PAPERS OF "THE RIQHT MAN IH THE RIGHT PLACE." Fremont got his permit to "run the blockade' and take Jessie & Co. along with him, after the following style: SPECIAL ORDER SO. 304. Headquarters of the Army, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, Nor. 12th. Major-General John C. Fremont ' having been relieved from the command of the Western De- I partment, and from duty in the field, those mem- oers oi ais siau woo uavt) ueen eeiecieu irum civil life, under the authority of the act approved Au gust, 1861, cease from the date on which he re linquished command to be connected with the i ervice. All persons, with the exception of regimental and company officers, who have been appointed into the military service by Major General Fre mont.and whose. appointments have not been sanc tioned by the President, are hereby discharged from the service or the U nited states. By command of Maj. Gen. McCLELLAN. L. Thomas, Adjutant General. THE "IKDEPZ5DEST" INFORMATION REGARDING TOE CLOSE OFTHE WAR. We published in ourTast paper an item stating that Beecher's Independent had published the ru mor that Seward had said it was impossible to pat down the South, and therefore recommended the speedy recognition of the Southern Confederacy. The following ia the extract alluded to ; Just as we are going to press we receive a moat. mportant piece of information from a reliable source, it is nothing less than the expressed con viction of Mr. 8e ward, thai the Government can not succeed in this war, that the Confederacy will probably be recognized by the European Powers, and that peace will bethe result in sixty days. In. view ot this, Mr. xnurlow Weed has been sent to England, and if he shall find the British Ministry determined to recognize the Confederacy, the Administration here wilt prepare at once for peace. It was to pave the way for this that the discouraging report of Adjutant General Thomas was allowed to be published. We have no space. at this late hour, to remark on this information : ' except to say, that if entirely correct (as we are posuvciy assured,; ii wm breakdown the Admin- lstrauon and destroy the country. To which the Washington Star, of the 8th , says: PUT HIM iir fort warxen. The pious author of the foreeoine budeet of in famous falsehoods was evidently essaying to aid some scheme of robbery through stock jobbing in penning mem, 'mat no is a mendacious specula tor, and nothing else, is evident. He cares not how much he may damage the Union cause by lying, and should at once be placed in Fort War ren, without the privilege of pen. ink. and Dancr. until the conclusion of the war. ADVANTAGES OF A KECOGNITION The Augusta Constitutionalist presents the fl owing views: But what is the significance of recognition, and what is to result from it ? The significance is this : The Southern Republic is in a poiti'ui to make treaties of alliance and commerce the mo ment her nationality is acknowledged and ambas sadors received. Commercial treaties will bo formed with European cowers simultaneous! iy with their recognition of our nationality. In thu present temper of the Northern people and tlwir Government, it is not probable that peace can ong be maintained between them and foreign governments after such treaties. We can scarce- v realize that the Yankees, in tbe frenzy of dis appointed rage, will immediately declare war against them. But tbeoverwhelming conceit and arrogance of that people will load them into diffi culties which no diplomacy can patch up. Tho commercial complications which must arise from the continued efforts jf the Yaukees to blockade the Southern coast, will bring them into collision with ball of Lurope. This 'condition of things will bring them to their senses. They cannot fight tho whole commercial world. They cannot keep up the war upon the South without being nvolved in otber wars. They will have to fol low the inevitablecourse of other nations, and re cognize the Southern Republic as an existing tact. lo persist in retusing would be to commit them selves to perpetual war a war objectless and hope- teas.' 'lo persist in refusing would be to make the Yankee nation an Ishmaelite amoDg the nations of the earth to make their country a poverty stricken waste, and their commerce to disappear from every sea. borne of the Northern States might contiauo thus blindly obstinate, and rush on to their ruin ; but others, lets fanatical, would shrink back from the ruinous abyss, and create a controlling paaee party. NO MORE TROOPS FROM MISSISSIPPI. The Jackson corresspondent of the Vick6burg Sun says he has seen a letter from Gen. Johnston . to Gov. Pettus declining to receive more troops under the late requisition, having already moro soldiers than he can dispose of. The Governor is requested to disband all companies organiz3d un der said requisition, unless they go armed and equipped for the war. The Sun states that the volunteers who had been recently mustered into service at that city were very indignant on buing disbanded, and their officers had left for Jackson to lay their case before Governor Pettus. - INSU11ANCE. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL F IRE INSURANCE COMPANY. At the annual meeting of the North Carolina Mutual Jire Insurance Company, held on the 10th January, 1861, the follow ing persons were elected Directors and Officers for the ensuing year : OIBKCTORS. Henry D. Turner, Raleigh John R. Williams, t, do. T. H. Selby, do. C. W. D. Hutchings, do Kemp. P. Battle, do. tieorge Little, do. James M. Towles, do. James . Hoyt, Washington, Alexander Mitchell, Newbern. Jo. Q. "Wright, Wilmington. John M. Jones, Edenton. George W. Charles, Elizabeth City Jos- Ramsay, Plymouth. J, W. Harrell, Murfreesborough II. B. Williams, Charlotte. . Samuel Watkins, Milton. A W. Steel, Fayetteville. Joseph White, Anson eoanty Josh. Boner, Salem. A P. Summy, Ashe villa, '1 OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY T. H. Selby, President. Henry D. Turner, Vice do. John U. Bryan, Attorney. Hamden S. Smith, Secretary and' Treasurer T. II. Selby, ex-ojficio, John R. Williams,. Ex. Committee. C. W. D. Hutchings, J This Company has been in successful operation over 12 years, and continues to take risks upon all classes of property in the State, (exeept Steam Mills and Turpentine Distilleries) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover property amounting to nearly $4,000,000, a large portion of which is in country risks; and its present capital is oyer Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, in bonds properly secured. All communication s in reference to insurance should be addressed to the Secretary; postpaid. HAMDBN 8. SMITH, Sec'y. January 19th, 1881. jaa 19 7VTORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE 11 INSURANCE COMPANY. OFFICE RALEIGH,' N. C. THIS COMPANY takes risks upon ail healthy lives between the ages of 14 and 00 years for one year, for seveu years, or for life the assurers for life participating in the pro fits of the Company. Slaves between the ages of 10 and and 60 years, re insured for one or overyears, for two-thirds their market value. - .. . Au losses are "paid within 96 days after satisfactory proof is presented. , DIRECTORS FOR I860 AND 186h Charles EL Johnson, Wm. JX Jones, . Wm. W. Holden, H. W. Hosted, - J. G. WOliams, P. F. Peseud, Quentin Busbee, ' K. P. Battle, Wm.lLMcKee, J. M. Lovejoy, Charles B. Root, Everard Hall, Bieh'd H. Battle ' OFFICERS. Dr. Chas. JL Johnson, President. W. W. Holden, Vice President. H. W. Husted, Attorney. Wa. H. Jones, Treasurer. R. H. Battle, Secretary. W. H. McKee, Medical Examiner. W. H. HeXee, V Charles B. Roof; Executive Committee. : . Q. Busbee, . -. , . ) ; fc , tat further information, the public is referred to the pamphlets and forms of proposal, which maybe eetained at the Office of the Company, or any ef its Agencies. Address ; , : V R. ttBATTLE, Seey. Raleigh, Aas 4th, I860.- aa IS , - ,