North Carolina Newspapers

NO 96- VOL. RALEIGH WEDNESDAY MORNING D EGEMBER, "lr 3L86L REGISTEU 13 PUBLISHES SEMI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY, UY JOH N W. SYM E, BD1T0B Al PBOFOB. THE SEMI-WEEKLY. REGISTER i vf Wednesday and Saturday morfimg, at $4 80 per 87 VaraMe in advance, or $5 00, if payment is jSSfflST subscription year has expire THE WEEKLY REGISTER is published every NYednesday morning, at $2 00 per annum, pyable.m variably in advance. Bates of Advertmn in the Semi-WeeHy square (16 lines or less) one insertion, " very succeeding insertion, 1 square sis months, H twelve " 2 " three " a twelve months, including paper, In the Weekly Register: 1 sdnare for the first insertion, q and for every succeeding, msertion, 1 square twelve inonths, $1 00 25 8 00 14 00 8 00 15 00 25 00 $1 00 25 10 00 10 to I twelve months, iriclud'g Weekly paper 20 00 AH advertisements not otherwise directed, wiU be inserted in the Semi-Weekly, and chargedordxngly Business Cards, not exceeding ciSu nsertod in either tfe Weekly or Semi-Weeldy ix months for $5 00, o twelve months for $10 in both capers at $8.50 for sii months, or $15 for twelve months. Sss-Contracts can! be made at the of&ce for longer advertisements. BUSINESS CARDS. E CO ae Q 8 m to 3 P3 B' 13 s 4 s 4 o K a 9 g .3 eg 1 -22 o C3 IS) DeCARTERET & ARMSTRONG, BOOK BINDERS, AND BLANKBOOK MANUFACTURERS RALEIGH, N. O. pc 15 tf. JOHN W COSBY. AROMDYIEOT. RALEIGH N.C. Sept 26 I860., f A. C. PULLIAK, R. P. PULLIAM, D. K. WKI8ISER. PULLIAM & CO. AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES, Odd-Fellows' XJoil, l'rAnili SU R1C II M OND.VA. DAILY SALES Public akd Private. We pledge our strictest attention to the business en trusted to us, and will, answer all com munications promptly. PORTER ALWAYS AT EACH. DEPOT. ly 9 tf. PEEBLES, PLUMMER & CO., (FORMERLY PEEBLES k. WHITE.) COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND GROCERS, No. 22, Old Street, Petersbury Va. PROMPT and diligent personal attention given to the sile of all consignments of Produce Always on hand a full supply ef standard quality Groceries, suited to the wants of Farmers and Families. LEM'l PEEBLES. Jho. J. THOMPSON. henry l. plummer, jr., late of the firm of JS. M. Martin, Brother A Co. - , , -w r i a j t v-kt ' t T"s 1 7tzs ooie Agents lor neese s irnospno jreruvian, or Manipulated Guano. . june 27 tf. OAK CITY SAVINGS BANK. Dr. T. D. HOGG, Pre$ident. Johk G. Williams, Casher. DIRECTORS. " . Dr. T. D. Hoge, II. S. Smith, Q. Bubee, John G. Williams. This Bank is now receiving deposits,, at the Ex change Office of John G. Williams A Co. Discount day Tuesday, feb 18 tf. TO THE FRIENDS OK HOME MAN UP ACTURES. THE KIN8TON IS NOW IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. O RDERS for neero BROGANS and BOOTS are solicited. J. C. UAKFajNTiStt, Agent. Kinaton, N: C, June 24, 1860. aug4 tf. PETEiiSBU RG, VA. TIIIS WELL KNOWN ESTALISHMENT, HAVING BKEM BKCENTLY 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 Vm Ja 1-ly. r DONNAN & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Richmond, Ytu ii-iy " INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE VAL- JLLEY OF VIRQ I N I A, Winchester, Virginia, Capital $300,000. Incorporated March, 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, SecV. ! W. S. STMPSON, Ag't ap'l 1 0 tf Petersburg, Va. WANTED! WANTED!! AT THE INIMITABLE WHIT AKER' S, A CONTENTED MAN ; FOR WHICH he offers a premium of FIVE GALLONS of Drewry'8 Celebrated Southampton (Va.) BRANDY. Speaking of the above OLD B RANDY, the THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER has on hand - " DREWRY'S OLD APPLE BRANDY SETH JONES' OLD APPLE BRANDY, TIS DALES' OLD APPLE BRANDY, and many other choiee BRANDS. P. S. The contented man can find the INIMITA BLE at his Store, on Hargett St, between the hoars of 6, a. m. and 10 p. m. Call on hinu apl U-tt MKDTnTN"RS &fL OLD SACHEM BITTERS AND WIGWAM TONIC. THESE DELICIOUS AND FAR-FAMED BIT TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY SICIANS OF THE COUNTRY, on account o their PURIT AND GREAT MEDICINAL VIRTUE. J 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 of GENERAL DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON- STIPATION, etc., are nnparralleled, and as a guarantee that we feel warranted in claiming what we do, we "beg leave to state that oar assertions are endors ed by ; Prof. SILLLUAN, 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 Jo his friends and the public generally, that after muflh 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, whi h be bas been unable to furnish for some time past.- -He baa to pay CASH for all be buys, and hopes th it 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. SrAll orders from the country (unless from prompt and reliable parties,) will go unnoticed, if not accompanied with the CASH or its equivalent. P. F. PESCUD, an 17 tf Druggist, Raleigh, N. C. FOR 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 Piver's Pomades. Demerson, Petit &. Co., Hygienique Societe, and Monpelas Pomades, Tricopherons, Kathalron, " 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 STOKE. Raleigh, May 18, 180. ma 30 tf. BUIST'S FRESH AND NEW CROP TUR NIP SEED. CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING VARIE ties: " Eariir-X-a-fl Ii--4- . Early Red Top, Ruta Baga, fa 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 purchasera t june 18 tf. P. F. PESCUD'g- CHISMAN'S YEAST POWDERS. MY Materials are to band, and Mr. Chisman has put up a larjre quantity, all who have been waiting for sup plies can send in their orders. If you doubt that these great Puwders 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 A NOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY !-- jfY While on my recent visit to the Old Dominion, 1 had the good fortune to procure from an old i riend 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 leei 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 moBt kighalutin pheelins. V. if. FflSUUU, Umggist. TkTKW AND SPLENDID EXTRACTS. li Consisting of THE WOOD VIOLET, 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 PESCUDS 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. A fresh supply just received At PESCUD'S Drug Store. PHALONS HAIR INVIGORATOR. Parrys TricopherouB, Ezekials Hair Restorer, Parsons Indellible Ink. At PESCUD'S Drug Store. aul4 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--becau8e 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. ap'l 17 tf nLU DOMINION "TOBACCO."--AN- J 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 5 td . . HITAKER'S IS THE PLACE ,TO BUY. Goods delivered free of Charge,' to any part of tLe City. mar 6 tf. .. RE8H MINERAL WATERS. CON gress, Rockbridge Alum, and Green Brier Va., White Sulpher Water, also RockBridge Alum Mass. For sale at " may 23 PESCUD'b DRUG STORE. BOOKS. STATIONERY. &C. M 1L1TARY BOOKS for CASH ONLY. HARDEES' TAGTICS, Complete Edition ; Revised by and published nnder 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 ; Inspections, Reviews, Duties of Captains, Companies, Duties in Camp, and Garrison, Soldiers Rations and Mode of cooking them Abriged and compiled by Lieut. Colonel WM. H. RICHARDSON, graduate and formerly As sistant Instructor of tactics, Virginia Military Institute. Price 1-50 "? hen sent by mail, 1-70 THE VOLUNTEERS HAND BOOK, an abridgement of Hardee'sJInfantry tactic, by Capt. J. K. LEE. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 THE HAND dOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. JOSEPH ROBERTS. Price $00.75 -When sent by msil, , 00.85 ON INFANTRY CAMP DUTY, FIELD FORTIFICATION land Coast defence; by Captain L. V. BUCKHOLTZ, author of the Science of Wa-. Price $00.60 When sent by mail, 00.60 Instructions for Officers and non-commissioned OfB cers of Cavalry on out post duty, by Lieutenant Colonel VON ARENTSCHILDT, first Huz ears, King's German Legion, with an abridgment of them, by Lieutenant Colonel, the Hon. F. PONSONBY. Frioe $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 Essays on Taking food and what food, by FLORENCE NIGHTIN GALE. Price $00.2R When sent by mail, 00.3,0 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 CAR Y, Lieutenant Colonel Provisional Army of Virginia. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.10 INSTRUCTIONS FOU FIELD ARTIL LERY Extracted from GILIIAM'S MAN NUAL 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 in pres ence of an Eneny. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.12 GILIIAM'S MANUAL for the Volunteers and Militia cf theTJoutederate States. Price $2.50 r- Wben sent by mail, 3. 00 For sale by W. L. POMEROY. se 11-tf Raleigh, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM HOOK. THIS DAY RECKEVED, BY H. D. TURNER, A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK ; XMPROVED AND GREATLY ENLARGED, good parer 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 80ures, 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 omcers oi tne State, and of the Counties ; Titles of address, Ac, Furnished at the unparalleled low price oi one col 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 oiiy to sell again. I'uuiisnea ana soiu, wholesale and Vetail, by 11. V. XUltiNlitt, dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store, SWAIM'S JUSTICEREVISED. THE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi cal guide to the Laws of the State, and the decisions of the Supreme Ciurt, defining the duties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace, under the Revised Code ol 1854 '55, together with full instructions and num erous forms and precedents. By EDWARD CANTWELL, 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. Price $3 50. Postage 8ft cents. Published and for sale by HENRY D. TURNER, an. Jsl at ine jxortn Carolina dwhsiu m TIL1TARV BOOKS. lYjL VOLUNTEER'S MANUAL of Infanty and Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the troops, Inspec- tion.Reviews. Ac , by Lieut. Col. Wm. JU. Kicnarason llArlDJSJli AAtJiKJO, nine au iiigui ilimu;, School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com nlete. HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. Joseph Roberts. VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K Ties. INSTRUCTIONS ON OUl' POST DUTY, by Arentschil 1 A Ponsonby. TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light Drncnona 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, ja 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, Kaleign, Hi. V. 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. THE ROBBLN B jY, OR HOW NAT GOT HIS LEARNING. An Example For Youth. Bv Wm. M. Thayer. LICHEN TUFTS, FROM THE ALLEGHANIGS. 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, I860. J gept 11 tf 4 SUPERIOR ARTICLE OP CHEW- ING "Tobacco." The Pure Southern Quid. A Supply of the above just received at F J TURNER'S N. C. Book Store, tt Age pleaee copy, ; CLOTHING &C. TEW CLOTHING STORE 1 1 XX , JUST OPENED BY ISAAC OiTTIMGR, at the corner of Fayetteville St. and Market Square $30,000 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 prices 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 givemeacalL 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, t-J w.-vi .aa31 tf ISAAC OETTINQER. 1861. 1861: GFNTliEMEN AND BOYS IN WANT OF CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, BOOTS, Ac, of every description, will find me prepared this SPRING, to furnish thtm with BETTER GOODS, at more Reasonable Priced i 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 Fren-.h CLOTH, DOESKINS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ac, the most ACCOMPLISHED AND SUPE RIOR CUTTER AND WORKMEN in ray TA YLORING 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'l 13 tf MILITARY GOODS! SUP. GREY AND DRAB MILITARY t)j Overcoats with large capes, price 16, 18, 20 and 22 dollars, all home made. 5O0 Merino Shirts, Grey and White, for eamp life. 50O Pairs Merino and Shaker Drawers; all sixes, Grey and White, just to hand. 50 Pair Grey, Blue, l)rab and Mixed colored Cloth and Cassimeres, made to measure or fold 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, fey the eroas ... .... Haversacks by the hundred. 20O Pair Drill Gaiters. Heavy Socks by the dozea. 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. 51i SYCAMORE, PETERSBURG, VA. f. W. ROYSTON, & Cc, Can furnish Military Companies with the following named goods at short notice: uu uiuiu vyer vuats, Oil Cloth Oaps, Oil Cloth llaverlocks. Oil Cloth Haversacks, , Oil Cloth Leggins, Faligue Jackets, Plain and fancy fatigue Shirts. Gingham and Calico Shirts. Miriuo under Shirts (White and Grey.) Merino Drawers, (White and Grey,) Velvet and flannel Zouave Cap?, Heavy Grey Over Coats, ALSO, ON. HAND, Grey and Blue Satinet, Grey Gasimero, Grey Flannel which they will make up to order and warrent satisfaction in every instance. T. W. ROYSTON, A CO., No. 51 Sycamore St, au 21 tf Petersburg, Va. W HITAKER'S I WHITAKER'S ! ! WHIT AKERS !!! SPRING GOODS! SPRING STOCK!! II, A. WHITAKER 3 THE INIMITABLE. THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER. 50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00 ? 10 boxes French Can- 50 do Lemons, 4 00 ) dy, 45c. 50 Bbls. Apples, 4 00 ) 20 boxes Webb & Whit lO do Potatoes. 4 00 ) ted's celebrated T 0- 40 Boxes Candles ( ( BACCO. , 100 lbs.,) 22c.?20,OO0 Havana boxes Common GARS. CI- Candy, 16c. 20 Cases Crackers. 10 boxes Fancy Can 20 Bbls. Crackers. dy, 20c. i WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA- . i. c -rtrtrir iwn'wn mv k Kit s a trreai varieiy oi m niiu V ATI'S!. t FISH! FISH!! FISH!!l Herrings, Mullets, Mackerel, Salmon, White Fish, and Shad are daily expected at WHITAKER'S CITY EMPORIUM. ap'l 6 tf. JUST RECEIVED AT FRANKLIN'S. Strong Fresh and Salty Snuff; and all to be had in the SOUTEERN CONFEDERACY. Also, a Large lot o? Every conceiveable article known to the trade. Come one, come all, to se 7 tf FRANKLIN'S CalL rStandard and Spirit ofthe Age copy FINE GOLD JEWELRY.--THE SUB SCRIBER has in store a splendid assortaient of FINE! GOLD JEWELRY, embracing a variety of styles of patterns of Brooches, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Bracelets, Finger Rings, La dies ani Gentlemen's Watch Chains, Pencils and Pens, Cuff Pins, Miniature LockeU, Gold Thimbles, Ac Call and examine. pot." 9 - c a. ROUT. USE CHISilAlTS YEAST POWDERS WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. if, 1861. JIR. RUSSELL'S LAST LETTER TO THE LONDON TIMES. The latest foreign arrival brings us another batch of Mr. Russell's letters to the London Times. We copy the following : - THE SOUTH KBN POTuMAC. Wauhixgton, Oct. 25. The brigade "STckles" is stationed'ton the Marjland sbc-re,and reinforce ments of infantry and two batteries were sent off ou Thursday to the Brigadier, whose force had been undergoing some shelling from the saucy Con federate cruiser. To all intents and purposes the river is now closed, and the project of estab lished mortar batteries on the Maryland side to shell the Confederates out of their works it not likely to be TealiedLwithoat some hard, fighting. As affairs stand, it would be imco$ible for the latier to send over an army into Maryland with out interruption, but the arrival of tke flotilla fr m JTew York and Baltimore at Fortress Mpn roe, may tempt the Federalists to divert it, or part ol it, to make a descent and turn the batteries, eovered by the fire ot their shipping. It may easily be imagined tbero is a general impression bere that "something must be done but it is not so clear what the thing ia to be, for the plain, straightforward way of solving all difficulties by fighting and beating the enemy is not in favor at present. No one is afraid,, and everybody is anxious for an an action ; but somehow there is a notion that everybody is not to be depended upon "yet," and that the preparations are not sufficiently complete; and, as it is often the case, while there is some im patience on the one side on account of delays oc casioned by reverses and deficiency of organization, there is on the other side an impatience, because considerable successes in much of what they at t mjkd are not absolute success in all they, (the Confederates) boasted they would accomplish. The vaunting three months' men who came down from tbe North, filling the air with tbeir promis es to be in New Orleans in a few days, disappear ed with the 21st of July, and there are now a more sober set of men in the army, who would be con tent to compromise with Richmond before winter is over. On the other band, the Contederates, who wished to dictate peace in Philadelphia and "old Famiel" itself, would, perhaps,- be glad to put up with Washington and Baltimore as a base of negotfations, although the Richmond papers are beginning to groan over a long war in pros-! pect, arising, as they think, from the defensive at titude assumed by the Southern armis. ' STJPPKESSICN OF INTELLIGENCE. ., There is a profound ignorance in the variou s public aepartments respecting the event which occur daily," which is satisfactory proof that the inventions of telegraph and steam do not contri bute largely to the aiffasionof general informa tion in the official world. "All is quiet along the lines,"' may be taken as the perfect formula of bu reaucratic belief at present, and that faith ia not to be disturbed by reverses oT battles. "No Con kderates have croiscd into Maryland, that we are aware of." There has been, we hear, some skir mishing at Letsburg, of which we have no par ticujar8." Th&.. rumors ot hnoriag ni.;n are not quite ready to give them credence. These and such euphemisms are the powerful mantlets by which officials resist the musketry of questsons and the riflemen of the press. HIE SPIRIT OF THE NORTH WHY GEN. MCLELLAN DOES NOT MOVE. WASHiNGToN.Oct. 25. There is no use in giving advico to an angry man. The North is very an- erv iust now. and all the counsels which are ad dressed to it lrom Europe in the interests of mod eration and peace are disregarded, or employed to iri'.ie it to the fury as affording proof that the great Powers are determined to interfere with the blockade, or that their sympathies are with the boutn. It is certainly d'lhcult for the INortn, or for the Government of the United States, to lis ten to such advice as long as the South is in arms. Defeat exasperates the Northerner, but does not inti midate, and it will be long before he can believe tbe Southerner is aole to meet and heat him ia tbe open field. If two large armies are assembled, at vast expense, to look &t each other for indefinite periods, the people on both sides will become tired of paying for an empty and enormously expen sive pageantry ; and it is of some moment to see wmch is likely to fchow the nrst symptoms of wea rincss. I have alreadv pointed out the difficulties in Gen. McClellan's position here. The last thing he would like to do would be to attack the lines at Manassas in his present state. And yet he can not venture much beyond his present lines with O n bringing on an engagement which would lead him to tbat very point: nor can he debouch Lh colunis on either hank without incurring 6imuar danger and risk, which the results of tbe action. on Monday will not mduca him to encounter. But there is impatience breaking out now and then. I, shows itself North and Sjuth. The latter will show greater self-control and greater qualities than their enemies will give them credit tor it they bear the depressing enects of inaction better than the N ortherners. Any offensive move merit would be an indication that their leaders were obliged to yield to popular pressure, for in a defen sive attitude they are infinitely stronger ; it is, in fact, the exponent of their whole case, and the best representation of their strength. It fortifies the arguments of their friends, and furnishes ex cuses lor the lukewarmness of those who would be forced into the ranks for tbe Union if any invasion of the tree States were attempted. On the other hand, the North is bound, by its declarations and by the nature of the war, to invade the Southern States. In spite of the animosity which exists, tbe ef forts of the regular officers to abolish the savage practice of sentry -stalking have met with success, and the war is now conducted in a more civilized manner. It is, however, lamentable to witness the depradations committed by the troops in Vir ginia, and I shall have occasion in a few days to -describe what I have seen over there lately as il lustrations of the excesses of the contest oetween North and South. The debatable land between tbe outposts must be indeed a land of grief and mourning of dreadful suspense days of fear a ad t of torture. the policx of gen. m'clellut. Checked in this demonstration, it remains to seen if another will soon be made. The move- m:Dts of the Confederates have caused a conoen tration of tf oops to be made on the 1 Maryland shores, opposite their batteries down the river, but no inclination is visible to make an offensive movement towarus maunssas, whither tne enemy nave evidently retired. It is more than a month since the Fe ieraliits advanced to Munson's Hit. and tbey J a e si ice advanced at the rate of some 100 ards a day. It looks as if Gen. McClellan was not disposed to expose his infantry to the ac tion ot tbe enemy till he has procured an enor mous preponderance of artillery, and that be hopes to beat tbe Confederates out of tbeir posi tion by a pioligious fire of shot and shell, under cever c f and after which his columns may hope to advance on the lines of ManassM with, every chance of success There is modi troable caused by refractory of ficers. Several bav& been arrested: some have been forced to retire; tber hatei voluntary , re signed, unwilling to appear before the "Board fcr examination as ta fitness for duty. "It ia danger ous to meddle, with some- of these. Colonels, as they are active politicians, and they can; do a great deal of mischief in tbe"large citiesv ,: where their popularity procured - them, the command of regiments, by inveighing against the injustice they have received,' and tbe management of af fairs, t The Navy Department is also agitated by unruly members. Here is Captain Scott, of the Key Btone SUte, to be ' arrested, because "be left bis cruising ground to take bis prize Salvor into Philadelphia. He behaved with some disregard of tbe amenities' and proprieties to the United States Marshal at Key West, and would not pay any heed to tbe warrant of . the "Judge at thaf place, who desired to arrest him for - bit con duct. : . "' ' : Two officers of high rank in the army, one a General and one a Colonel In " the "West," have been frequently named in the journals as men of notoriously intemperate habits one being occa sionally seen "drunk in, the gutter. It is not wonderful, if such -statements be true, that tha New York Times should have to say of such af fairs as Edwards's Ferry that "tbe retreat was made after the Bull Ran pattern, with alight im provements, the men rolling, sliding, and almost turning somersaults djwn hill, to escape the galling fire which now assailed them from all points,' I ami assured that the Massachusetts regiment be. haved well, but that Tammany was not quite so becomingly represented'. ' As to the courage jof tbe Confederates all agree. Tbey were seen to form a line and come inte action under fire with great steadiness. If their finances were as sound as tbeir fighting, there would be immense chances on the side of the Southerners ; but Mr. Mem minger's scheme of cotton bonds is tumbling, an eruption of small paper covers tbe States, and a forced loan of ready money is in the distance. THE UNITY ANI STRENGTH OT THE SOUTH. If, as I am aswired by the Baltimore papers. the great bulk Ot tbe people of Maryland, partic ularly of the landed gentry, are strong UnioDiets, and it nevertheless requires martial law, Gen. Dix, Federal Hill, Fort McHenry, fortified camps, and some 25,000 men to keep down the miserable minority of secessionists if their violence iseo great that in order to kep them from walking Marvland out of the Union it is absolutelv dbgm. sary to break up the Legislatuie by armed force, ana coin mil us memoers ei u 10 prison witnout a chance of appealing to a jury what, I aBk, must be done with the States in the South, where, it most be admitted, the Union sentiment is so . sound asleep, it is to all appearance stone dead 7 1 be Northern papers are beginning o nad out the whole South is in earnest in tbe matter nay, more, they are actually holding up their unanim ity, their sacrifices, tbeir. resolution, as examples to be imitated by the Unionists. In proportion as the time wben England was to be suffering tbe extreme pangs of want from the exclusion of cotton draws nigh without any exhi bition ot the dangerous symptoms, the North re news its invective against our neutrality, and the South reiterates its assurances that France and Great Britain mutt recognize tbe Confederation. Tobacco is the prop of the French throne, as cot ton is the base of the English monarchy. But cotton has a good deal to say to tbe destiaies of the Bonaparte dvnasty also. It is largely used, not only in the fabrics of Rouen and the Seine.and at the dangerous people who live in tbat terrible city of Lyons. M. Belmont,whoso visit to the Uharleston Con vention is said to have been attended with such direful results, has had a severe leieon in theseiz- me of his tobacco at Richmond, and may bow feel that his quondam friends are very sincere en emies. But beyona tne personal question that Franco must have tobacco and cotton from Amer ica or perish, I am assured, if tbe Northerners succeed in landing at any port on the South, the planters, as a proof of their determination, and as a punishment for non- recognition, will lay their cotton in flames on every,' acre of their soil threat tened by an enemy. I, who have seen the fierce beatings of tbat fervid southern heart, can well believe in a cotton Moscow nobody here does. They all believe in dollars; tbey are satisfied the planters will yield to so many cents per pound tor cotton, btand by and let us see. THANKS TO GENERAL PRICE. In the Confederate Congress oh Wednesday the following resolutions were passed and made pubUc: . : . :- , ; . "Be it Resolved by the Congress of the Confede' rate States, That the, thanks "of the people of the Con federate states are eminently due,and are here by tendered, to JVIajor General Sterling Price, and the Missouri army under his command, for the gallant conduct they have displayed through out there service in the present war, and esp dai ly lor the skill, fortuudd, and courage by which tbey have gained the gallant achievement at Al exandria, Missouri, resulting on the 20th day of September last in tbe reduction of that town and the, surrender of , the enure Federal army there employed. "Be tt further Resolved: That a eonY of these resolutions be communicated by the President to General Pice,and through him to he army there under his command." J ' l INCIDENTS AT PORT ROYAL. A correspondent w rites us as follows . A foray was planned "into the enemy's coun try last night, which "resulted very' success fully. For some time the enemy bad been "ex- cursionmg it" ia large parties to Bull's Island, distant some five or six miles from tnis place, ma itmg ituepot ior runaway negroes ana ptanaer, and statiou whence they could be transferred to Hilton Head. Last night a party of thirty or forty went down, under command of Capt. Kirk, with muffled oars, hoping to secure some "food for the halter.n Tbe Yankees, however, bad ex ercised so laudable a prudence that tbey bad all retired to tbeir stronghold on Hilton Head, : By slipping rapidly and silently up the biufi; however, mey Bucceeaea in asionuning some lorty contra bands," who were politely conducted to tbe boats, and returned this morning to their lawful owner Having applied a match- to the corn house, (the cotton was already burned,) and looked in vain for a Yankee physiognomy, they returned to Bluff ton, arriving at dawn. Charleston Mereurv. I . ... I Thie Smxktest Taiho Yet. Some wonder- be Mwg"T during the war, but the j smartest thing yet was the battle of Piketon, Ky. I Tha rnTifiw,r.u' infantry, and 125 cavalry. Of these the Federal -. w -XV V I ij troops, kill $ 400 and took 2,700 prisoners ! What became of the balance we are unable to learn. We hope they axe yet living to repent of their treason. Tho success of ibe Federal cause can no longer be doubted. . ,We can beat the Con federates at everything even at lying. Brook lyn (N. T.) CUif News. ; - " - ponies Kojtrr urg. o;i t - , - &1XZI6K, De. 2, 1S6U i fP HE ANNUAL JflEBTING OF THE JL nwmbsTS otthi Company wilL.be tvhi at the OSoe of fce Company, in this eiby en Taesday, the -aeo : Secretary.