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August - December, 1861
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[Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist]
Affairs in
Merriwether.
Merriwether, 27th July, 1861.
Mr. Editor:--Believing that if the several counties of our State, would
occasionally compare notes, through the medium of the public press, that much
dormant patriotism would be awakened, and generous emulation excited, I have
concluded to send you a line from old Merriwether. . . .
Yet this is not all. The
handsome sum of fifteen hundred dollars was raised for each of these companies
that have gone, and ample provision has been made by the county for the
maintenance of the families of these soldiers whose circumstances required
assistance. The farmers have,
moreover, subscribed largely to the Confederate loan; and the ladies are now
banding themselves into Relief Societies; they are spinning and weaving cloth,
making all sorts of garments, and knitting socks for our brave boys.
In a word, the common desire of all seems to be, to know what they should
do, and then their only anxiety is to do it quickly, and to do it well.
Thank God that our portion is cast with such a people. . .
Merriwether.
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Tents!
Tents!!
Tents!!!
Constantly on hand and made to order, Military Tents, of every
description and style.
Regiments, Battalions, and Companies furnished at short notice.
Have on hand, for sale, a large quantity of superior 10 oz. Duck.
Tents warranted to be well made, and of guaranteed material.
Special contracts made for a large number.
R. A. Jones.
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Home
We are gratified to learn that another branch of manufacture is to be
added to the industrial resources of our city.
Some of our enterprising German fellow citizens are about commencing the
manufacture of oil cloth on a large scale. We
have seen some specimens of the cloth, and good judges pronounce it of excellent
quality. This article is quite
useful for military purposes, such as cap covers, capes, knapsacks, and various
other uses; and embraces several qualities, light, heavy, &c.
The sample before us appears to have one very important advantage—it
can be folded and rumpled up, without splitting.
The factory, we understand, will be put in operation next week, and will,
we hope, meet with complete success.
Full particulars will be given as soon as possible, when, we venture to
suggest, that our Government give the projectors of this important enterprise a
contract for army supplies of the article.
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Ladies’ Dress Artistically Considered.
To dress in perfect good taste a lady should thoroughly understand the
philosophy of apparel. Dress is not
simply an article of use; a garment which the female sex indiscriminately can
wear, and in which each will appear equally well, but it is a means whereby the
especial nature of the wearer is clearly displayed.
That which is becoming and appropriate to one is essentially out of place
if worn by another; while some costumes—the Bloomer for instance—possess no
fitness for any and simply serves to render the wearers ridiculous.
Many things are merely utilitarian in character and have no claim to the
slightest beauty, but are stiff and unseemly.
Such garments may be convenient for common use, but with us, grace and
elegance of costume are the truest signs of a lady.
A woman of a tall figure, dignified in her carriage and inclining to
soberness of spirits, if she would preserve these characteristics, would
doubtless, select such stuffs for her dresses, of neutral tints, as would
increase this impression, and would have them made up in a simple, chaste style,
and wear them with hoops; if the impression she desired to make were more
lively, she would probably choose bright colors, and add flounces and other
trimmings. The opposite of this
lady, a brilliant, gay, little beauty, would select materials much higher in
tone, and probably, with brighter and more contrasted trimmings.
Jewelry is not obnoxious on such persons, and a brilliant head-dress adds
to the general appearance of vivacity. Such
a lady can wear hoops of a moderate size with great advantage.
Indeed the present fashion of hoops—which we are glad to see continue
unchanged, notwithstanding all the gossips say to the contrary—is becoming to
more persons than any style of dress heretofore adopted.
It combines gracefulness and elegance with healthfulness and comfort.
Since their introduction spinal diseases, once so common, have in great
measure disappeared; nor has any other complaint arisen in its place.
The latest and most authentic advices, received since the first of
January, from the Courts of Europe, state that hoops not only continue in much
favor but their popularity is essentially increased, especially since the French
Empress has, for weighty reasons, expressed a desire that they should remain in
vogue. All American ladies who
consult taste, comfort, health and good sense would not dispense with them on
any account.
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Stocking Yarn!
Belleville Factory is manufacturing cotton Stocking Yarn, for Soldiers’
Socks, unbleached, bleached, or dyed; also, Wrapping Twine and Sewing Thread.
Address,
George Schley,
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A Female Spy.—The correspondent of the
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The Choctaw Register chronicles the arrival of a
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
A Southern Rifled
Cannon Foundry.
2d August, 1861.}
We have in our little mountain city an establishment which, I think,
deserves not only special notice, but the liberal, fostering patronage of our
State government, as well as that of the Confederate States.
I refer to the Cannon Foundry of Messrs. Noble & Sons.
I visited, in company with several friends, this establishment, yesterday
evening, during the process of moulding the “big guns,” for which they have
a large order from the General Government, and which, when completed, will
doubtless be “masked” by our brave soldier boys to frighten live Yankees
into a running gait.
I was perfectly amazed at the extent and completeness of the machinery
used in manufacturing these Yankee frighteners, by the enterprising gentlemen
above named. They have a number of
rifled cannon almost completed, and never having seen one of these terrible,
death inflicting ordnances before, I was greatly interested and instructed by my
visit.
Mr. John Noble, one of the firm, is a rara avis in mechanism, and
but for his extreme modesty, would long since have created a sensation in the
mechanical world.
All the machinery for riding the cannon are of his own invention and
manufacture, and I have been informed that he is the only man in the South who
has succeeded in accomplishing, by his most extraordinary ingenuity and
indefatigable perseverance, an enterprise, so essential to the maintenance of
our independence in the present trying emergency.
He has also invented and manufactured for the Confederate Government at
Etowah.
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Tent Duck.
20,000 Yards
Heavy Duck,
Twenty-nine inches wide, 10 ounces to the yard, now on hand
and for sale by
Stovall, McLaughlin & Co.
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The Concert To-morrow Night.
Our readers will bear in mind that the Confederate Philharmonic
Association will give a Concert to-morrow evening for the benefit of the
Hospital Fund.
The following is the
programme:
Part I.
Two
The Hour of Parting—Vocal
Duett.
Fierce Flames are Raging—Solo.
Home to our Mountains—Vocal
Duett.
Fair Enchantress.—Solo.
Di Tanti Palpiti—Solo.
Part II.
Spirito Gentil—Solo.
I would that my love—Duett.
Last rose of summer—Solo.
When Maggie’s gang away—Solo.
Consider the lilies—Solo.
Ricci Waltz—Solo.
Admittance 50 cts.—Tickets at the door and at several stores.
Performance commences at 8¼; doors open at 8.
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A Pretty Idea.
We noticed some time ago, the appearance on our streets of a charming
little lady wearing a Confederate trimmed bonnet.
That was a very pretty conceit, and was adopted by several others.
Now we have another pretty fashion to notice; the young ladies are
wearing Confederate aprons. The
boddice [sic] is of blue silk or satin with the stars upon it, while the apron
itself consists of the three bars—two red and one white.
Our
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Don’t Hurt That Woman.—The papers speak of a
We hope our Government will see to it that this patriotic woman does not
suffer the penalty of death, whatever may be the ransom.
Spare two spies on our side, or exchange five hundred prisoners of war,
before a hair of her head shall be touched.—Sav. Rep. Aug. 9.
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Army Shirts!
I Have on Hand a
Large
Plaid Woolen
Fatigue
Shirts.
Also, a Splendid
Opera Flannel
Shirts,
For Officers or
Men, in every Shade of Color.
“Shaker Knit”
Under Shirts
and
Drawers,
All Wool, and Very
Heavy,
The best articles
for Under Dress known—especially good for
Soldiers in Camp.
C. W. Hersey.
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A Pleasant Incident at the Hussar Camp.
A pleasant incident was witnessed at the camp of the “Richmond
Hussars,” yesterday morning, which, as showing the feelings of the poor,
as well as the rich, on the war question we think ought to be recorded.
Whilst standing with Captain Stovall in front of his tent an old lady
presented herself with a basket on her arm, enquiring for the Captain.
When Capt. S. was pointed out to her, she advanced to him and said that
she was poor, but she felt that she ought to make an offering according to her
means to the company about to leave; that the apples in her basket were the best
she had, and those and a large watermellon [sic] which she was unable to carry,
she wished to give to the Captain and his men; that the watermellon [sic] was a
short distance off, and if the Captain would send one of his men to get it, and
accept it from her, she would feel much obliged to him.
She said that the offering was small, but that her heart went with it.
By this time there was a considerable number collected round, and the
sight of that aged woman (we think she was between 60 and 70 years of age,) thus
giving her mite, created much feeling. The
Captain told her that he accepted the fruit with great pleasure—that he looked
upon the present, not according to its money value, but in the spirit of the
donor—that he valued it more, and should feel greater gratification in its
acceptance than its value a thousand times told in gold.
Such was the spirit which gave strength and courage to our arms whilst
fighting a barbarous enemy; and that she might feel assured that the remembrance
of her gift would stimulate them to defend the homes of such like her, “who,
of the wishes of the heart, gave all they could afford.”
The old lady seemed much gratified at the ready acceptance, and the
remarks of the gallant Captain, and left the camp rejoicing in the effect
produced by her humble offering. We
afterwards enquired her name, and it was given as Mrs. Pat [
]rick. Such are the feelings
of the poor as well as the rich of the South in this contest.
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The Hospital Fund Committee met this day at the call of the Chairman.
The Chair stated that he had called the Committee together for the
purpose of devising the best method for increasing the resources and enlarging
the operations of the Association, and to meet the Rev. A. H. Tucker of Penfield
Georgia, who has just returned from Manassas and Richmond.
Prof. Tucker, thereupon stated that while he was happy to see a regular
organized effort like this, he would ask permission to urge upon the Committee
the necessity of a more extended effort for the relief of our noble soldiers in
the field as well as in the hospital—that the efforts of this Committee should
be commensurate with the resources of the State; and the demands that are being
made, and will continue to be made upon them, should look to future wants, as
well as present; and that he was extremely anxious to see this organization
regularly, and systematically extended, so as to embrace within its arms every
town and county within the State; and the wants of the sick and wounded soldiers
made known by such as could meet the people eye to eye, and face to face, as
well as by every other available means.
After a free conversation, Mr. J. M. Newby offered the following
resolutions:
Whereas, it has become necessary to meet the wants of our sick and
wounded soldiers, that this organization should increase its means and extend
its operations; and,
Whereas, it is deemed expedient that this organization should assume a
title more comprehensive and more significant of its objects, and the character
of a State organization, be it
Resolved, That from and after this date, the title of this organization
shall be the “Georgia Relief and Hospital Association.”
Resolved, That the Committee which has been appointed by subscribers, to
the Georgia Soldiers’ Hospital Fund, to represent them as a Committee, be
hereafter entitled, “The Central Board of Directors for the Georgia Relief and
Hospital Association,” and be invested with all necessary powers for the
extension of the organization.
Resolved, further, That Rev. Prof. H. H. Tucker, Rev. Wm. J. Hard, Rev.
Dr. J. R. Wilson, Rev. Wm. H. Potter, and the Rev. J. C. Clarke, be requested by
the Board to act as agents for the association, in canvassing such parts of the
State as it may be in their power to visit, and obtaining contributions; to this
fund and that they be invited to give us, from time to time, such aid and
co-operation as may serve to advance the interests of this association.
The foregoing resolutions, after having been read, were adopted by a
unanimous vote.
E. Starnes, Chairman.
Henry Moore, Secretary.
Professor H. H. Tucker has been duly appointed, and has accepted the
appointment of General Agent for the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association,
and also that of Special Agent for the Sixth Congressional District.
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Brilliant
Entertainment!
The
By special
invitation of the
Ladies’
Volunteer Association of
Will give one of
their
Grand Medley
Soirees!
At Concert Hall,
On Thursday
Evening, August 22, 1861,
For the Benefit of the Ladies’ Relief Fund of the above named Association.
Music, Mirth, Melody and Tableaux.
The Amateurs feel confident they will meet from the citizens of their
sister city that cordial support that has heretofore greeted their efforts to
aid the cause of our country. Remember
your gallant soldiers, and let a full house testify your appreciation of their
worth and value.
W. H. Barnes, Manager.
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Army
Blankets.
We are now prepared to furnish a large number of All Wool Army Blankets,
as heavy and much more durable than the ordinary Blanket.
Enquire of
James G. Bailie & Brother,
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A Beautiful
Ornament and a
Praiseworthy
Object.
A great deal has been said, and justly said, in praise of the patriotism
and zeal of the ladies of Augusta, but it was well deserved; and new acts are
daily being added to the wreath of popular approval which has been woven for
these fair daughters of the sunny South. Some
give their services in person, others by contributions, and others again by
their needles and handiwork.—Among these latter we have seen a handsome basket
of artificial flowers—all of beautiful design and exquisite workmanship, the
basket imported from the France, and the flowers made by a lady of this city.
This beautiful ornament will be raffled off for the benefit of the
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To the People of
We cheerfully comply with the request to publish the following
communication, and commend it to the attention of our readers:
The ladies of the Hospital Relief Association of this place have
undertaken the work of collecting and distributing hospital supplies for the
army of the Northwest.
There are already many of these among us and beyond us, and their number
may at any time be largely increased. Our
sick soldiers are suffering for the want of comforts, which we know their
friends at a distance, and the benevolent generally, would be glad to furnish.
Georgia
Boxes, packages, or letters, may be sent to their agent, Rev. Wm. E.
Baker,
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A Female Sailor—A Romantic Story.
A young person in sailor’s attire was brought before Justice Osborne,
at the Tombs, last Friday, on a charge of being a female in male attire.
The prisoner at once confessed that the suspicions against her were well
founded, and stated that her name was Bridget Delacry, that she was about
sixteen years of age, and that her parents resided in the county of Clare,
Ireland. About three years since,
she said she had formed an attachment for a young sailor who had been visiting
her father’s house in
Bridget is now incarcerated in the Tombs; but as no charge of disorderly
conduct is brought against her, she will probably be released as soon as she can
obtain female attire. She is a
strong, hardy looking girl, but appears to feel keenly the unpleasant situation
in which she has placed herself.—N. Y. Com.
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Items From
Mr. Editor: . . . Rock Factory, a large establishment for the manufacture
of domestic cloths, is also one of our public institutions.
This factory is now manufacturing Osnaburgs, Stripes, Jeans, Kerseys,
&c., and wool to order. The
manufacture of this establishment have become celebrated in this region for
their quality and durability.
The fair sex of old Warren have commenced work, too, in good earnest,
resolved not to be behind the ladies of other counties in the good work of
providing for our brave volunteers, whilst struggling for their rights and
liberties as freemen. There are four
or five sewing societies in the county—the headquarters of which are located
at Warrenton, and with which all the others co-operate.
God bless the ladies, in their noble and praiseworthy efforts!
If we ever achieve our independence (and that we will, I have not the
least doubt,) to the noble race of the women in the South will be due half the
praise, for without their timely aid we should have been in a sad predicament
indeed. More anon.
Yours, &c.,
Comer.
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A Suggestion.
We understand that the bleaching powder, used in the manufacture of
paper, is becoming very scarce in the South.
As one of the ingredients of that powder—manganese, exists in large
quantities near this city, and the others might perhaps be obtained with little
difficulty—would it not be a profitable investment for some enterprising
person, or persons, to engage in the manufacture of the bleaching powder, at
this point?
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Southern Oil Cloth.
Editors Courier: Some weeks
since I saw a short notice in your paper stating that in
Another article, seeming to be scarce in our State, was shown to me in
Yours,
C. B. Z.
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Regular
Near
August 16, 1861.}
. . . I can say one thing for the
Yours,
Nemo.
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The
The entertainment last night was a decided success.
The Hall was crowded, and the gratification of the audience was plainly
manifested in the frequent bursts of applause which greeted the performers.
Our
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A Complimentary
Performance
By the
Queen Sisters,
or
Thespian Family!
Aided by the
Palmetto Brass
Band,
of
Will be given at
Concert Hall, on Thursday Evening,
29th
inst., for the
Benefit of the
Irish Volunteers!
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At a meeting of the Savannah Vigilance Committee, held on the 20th
inst., the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The Southern Express Company has issued a notice that they will
receive no more letters directed to places in the United States—meaning
Lincoln’s States—unless such letters are endorsed by the Vigilance
Committee. Be it
Resolved, That the community be notified by the Express Company, that all
letters or packages intended for conveyance by that route be carried open
to that Company, and that a Committee be appointed by this Association to
examine them, and they be authorized to allow all such letters or packages to go
forward as contain nothing disloyal to the Southern Confederacy.
That all such documents as contain disloyal statements be refered [sic]
to this Association for their action. That
the Committee so appointed, be requested to stamp every document that they pass
with such initials as they deem best. That
the Express Company be requested to have all such letters or packages in their
office one hour before closing of their mail; and that at least three of said
Committee, appointed by the President of this Association, shall repair to the
office of the Express Company and make such examination of letters or packages,
that may have been left daily, in time to enable them to be sent off by the
regular conveyance of that day.
Resolved, That this Committee considers it highly inexpedient, and
impolitic for persons resident at the South to visit the
Resolved, Therefore, that in future any resident of Savannah or its
vicinity who shall go to any of the Northern States, unless with the previous
knowledge and assent of this Committee, shall not be permitted to return to our
community, under pain of such disabilities or punishment as the law may decree.
A true extract from the minutes.
J. T. Thomas Secretary.
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The Concert To Morrow Evening.
The Concert of the Confederate Philharmonic Association, to-morrow
evening, promises to be a very attractive affair; and here we will add the hope
that it will not only prove to be attractive, but that it will also be very
profitable. The ladies and gentlemen
engaged in this work have taken upon themselves an arduous task, and are
entitled to the most liberal encouragement on the part of their fellow-citizens.
Besides, their object is a most excellent one, and appeals to the
patriotism of the people—it is for the benefit of “our army in the field.”
In this connection, we may state that the Atlanta Amateurs, who were in
our city last week, have extended an invitation to the Philharmonics to visit
As an intimation of the musical feast to be offered to-morrow evening, we
append the programme:
Part 1st.
1. We’re a
‘Noddin’—Instrumental Duett.
2. Vocal Quartette.
3. Pars!
Mon Gaston, va!—Vocal Solo.
4. Mendelsohnia Waltz—by
the Band.
5. Sainted Mother—Vocal
Duett.
6.
7. Variation, Ah Don’t
Mingle, from Somnambula—Instrumental Solo.
Part 2d.
1. Potpouris of Norma—by
the Band.
2. The Female
Auctioneer—Vocal Solo.
3. La Morale in Tutto Questo—Vocal
Solo.
4. Anvil
Chorus—Instrumental Trio.
5. Vocal Quartette.
6. The Hope that is
nearest—Vocal Duett.
7. Caliph of
8. The Star-circled
Banner—(an old friend in a new dress)—sung by the whole Company.
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The
Upon inquiry, we learn that the flying hospital at
We learn, also, that the
And we learn, further, that Mr. George Yonge, of the Georgia Railroad,
has gotten up a complete hospital car for the use of the Association.
It is fitted up with 12 beds, and other comforts, and will be passed over
the roads as soon as practicable.
We may add, in this connection, that the Hospital Association will
forward special articles for the sick and wounded in
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Matches.—We are happy to state that Captain Henry Fitzgerald, of this
city, having made all necessary arrangements, is now engaged in the manufacture
of lucifer matches, and is prepared to furnish the trade with them at reasonable
rates.
We had several blocks exhibited to us, on Saturday, and upon examination
we find that they compare favorably with those we have been heretofore receiving
from the North.—Norfolk Day Book.
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Georgia Buttons!
We are now
prepared to to [sic] furnish
Southern Made
“Georgia” Gilt
Buttons, in any quantity, at moderate
prices.
We have on hand
Blue and Gray
Cloth,
Which we will make
into uniforms, according to recent Con-
federate Army
Regulations, at short notice. Also a
small lot
Navy Blue Flannel,
for Soldiers’ Shirts.
Uniforms
Cut for Companies
at very low rates.
Haigh &
Andrews.
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Stocking Yarns.
Stocking Yarns, in bales, soft and handsome, from the
Montour Co. For sale to dealers, by
Stovall, McLaughlin & Co.
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Southern Made Buttons, &c.
It will be seen by the advertisement of Messrs. Haigh & Andrews, to
be found in another column, that they are prepared to furnish our military with
Southern made buttons, having the coat of arms of
They are also prepared to manufacture military suits at short notice.
They are both clever and true men, and deserve to be patronized.
One of the firm, Mr. Haigh, is now doing duty with the Oglethorpe
Infantry in
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The Government Powder Mill.
This institution, we understand, is to be located on the
When this establishment and the armory go into operation,
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A New Cannon.
We have hinted on one or two occasions within the past few weeks, at an
enterprise going on in this city, which we denominated as “an addition to
A new style cannon has been built by the mechanics of the Georgia
Railroad Machine Shop, which embraces a new principle in gunnery.
It is the invention of Mr. Thos. Sumner, and is styled the Sumner
Oscillating Breach-loading Rifled Gun. It
was manufactured from the crank axle of the first engine owned by the Georgia
Railroad Company, and is finished in the most workmanlike manner.
It is to be arranged to fire with a fuse or cap, and carries a five pound
conical ball.
We do not intend or desire to give a full description of this gun, as it
may prove to be an invention of too much importance to be heralded abroad at the
present time; but we presume that in a few weeks our citizens will have an
opportunity of examining it for themselves, and seeing it tested.
In the meantime, it is to be sent to
Mr. Sumner has made application for a patent for this gun.
He has also invented a musket on the same principle, and is satisfied
that old guns can be altered in accordance with it, so as to render them three
times their original value.
Mr. Sumner has still another invention—a steam trip-hammer, which is in
operation at the Machine shop, and is quite a novelty in its way.
This gentleman is certainly an acquisition to his employers, and will, we
hope, be successful, in the highest degree, in the enterprises in which he is
now engaged.
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An Example for the Little Girls.
Will the little girls please consider the fact we are about to state for
their benefit?
One of their number, a lassie of nine or ten summers, was offered at the
beginning of the present school vacation, 50 cents a pair if she would knit two
pairs of socks for two old negro men and one pair of stockings for an old negro
woman to help them through the coming winter.
She undertook the task readily, and has accomplished it—having received
the promised reward. But the best
part of it is to come yet.
That clever little girl has brought the one dollar and fifty cents, thus
earned, and contributed it to the Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Association at this
place, and along with the money still another pair of socks to warm some brave
soldiers’ feet.
Now, among the one thousand bright and sweet little girls in Edgefield
District, are there not many, very many who will rival this pretty
example?—Edgefield (S. C.) Advertiser, Aug. 28.
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To Contractors.
Willow
500 Cords
Wanted Immediately,
200 Cords of Willow, described as above, which will be
purchased in open market, in small lots, for which a liberal cash price will be
paid, delivered at
Wanted Immediately,
500 Casks Cement, delivered at this city, for which the
highest cash prices will be paid.
Geo. W. Rains,
Major Artillery and Ordnance C.S.A.
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The Thespian Family.
Concert Hall was filled—crowded—last night, by an appreciative
audience, assembled there to witness the performances of the Thespian Family and
Palmetto Band, of
Little Julia is, we believe, the youngest of the family, probably not
more than seven years of age—yet her graceful movements, her ease on the
stage, and her apparent self-confidence are sufficient to attract the envy of
professional lady actresses.
Little Fanny, too, is a child of wonderful talent.
Her recital of the death of
The graceful movements of the talented little Queen Sisters, won the
admiration of the large audience, while their performances were loudly
applauded.
Master Andrew is also quite an actor.
His drollery, and the zest with which he performed Mike, in the Vigilance
Committee, put a great deal of extra work on him, for the audience were never
satisfied till Master Mike would repeat his performance.
Master John is a fine looking lad, and acted his part well.
In a word, these children are remarkable; and well did they deserve the
frequent bursts of applause which greeted each and all of them last night.
Besides their own intrinsic merits, they are engaged in a good
cause—the cause of the Southern soldier—the proceeds of their entertainments
being devoted to the benefit of some military or other patriotic fund; and if,
in the future, the father of this interesting little family, should decided to
let them adopt the stage as a profession, we hope his present patriotism and
liberality will be remembered to his and their advantage.
We do not know that he has any such intention, but we simply make the
suggestion; and we venture to suggest here, also, that if our Atlanta, Macon,
and Columbus friends desire to witness a really pleasing and deserving
entertainment, and to aid the military funds in their respective cities, they
should, without delay, extend an invitation to the Thespian Family and Palmetto
Band, of Charleston, to perform in those cities.
The Palmetto Band is composed of accomplished musicians, and their
delightful music added much to the interest of the performance last night.
Their accompaniment of the vocal music was excellent, as was also the
case with their orchestral overtures.
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A Southern Paper Mill.—We are informed that this section of the South
is soon to have in active operation a paper mill that will supply the demand of
all its journals. Messrs. Thomas H.
Shields & Co., who are already furnishing news ink equal in quality and
price to what we formerly obtained from Northern sources, and who will, in
course of time, be able to supply every want of the Southern printer, have
purchased a paper mill located near the city of Mobile, Alabama, and will
commence the manufacture of news paper as soon as they can procure some articles
necessary to the operation.—N. O. Bee.
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From the
A Receipe [sic]
for Wounds, Swellings, &c.
Editors of the Dispatch: Feeling
as I do so great an interest and anxiety for the speedy recovery of the
unfortunate sufferers who were wounded at the battle of the 21st of
July, on the plains of Manassas, and for the benefit of those who may hereafter
be wounded, I desire to make public a recipe, which I venture to predict, if
persisted in, will supercede all other remedies heretofore employed in reducing
swellings arresting inflammation, and healing the wounds.
In the first place, if there should be by accident any creeping insects
in the wounds, they can easily be expelled by injecting with a common syringe a
strong decoction made of elder, which usually grows around farms in fence
corners, after which procure of a weed which also grows around farm houses and
on the road sides known as smart weed, as much as can be grasped with one hand
or more, in accordance with the size of the wound, wash clean, then thoroughly
boil out the strength; after which mash up the smaller portions of stems and
leaves, and add to the same the tea and as much wheat bran as will form a
poultice, to be applied warm, and repeated two or three times per day.
After the inflammation is sufficiently subdued, prepare and apply a
liniment not more frequently than once a day, composed of linseed oil, calomel,
and fresh butter. Should the wounds
be at any time attended with much pain, the application of the tincture of
lobelia will be very soothing.
Stephen W. Rutland.
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Military Goods.
William Shear,
Has just received
4,000 Yards of Heavy Cassimeres, a superior article for
Winter Clothing!
Also, Heavy Pilot
and Beaver Cloths, for Overcoats; Blue cloths and Cassimeres, and a large supply
of
Red Flannels,
Plaid Wool Linseys,
and
Heavy Woollen
Undershirts,
To which the
attention of the public is respectfully invited.
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[Communicated.]
The Confederate
Flag.
The flag of the Confederate States being but an inferior modification of
the old
Besides being a mere copy, it has a defect still more fundamental.
The very essence of a national flag is wanting, viz, broad distinction
from the flag of any other nation. It
is singularly unfortunate, too, that our flag is a copy of that of the very
people from which it should be most widely distinguished, the people with whom
of all others we are most apt to be confounded, and with whom (to heighten yet
further the absurdity,) we are actually at war.
Those people who have most point of resemblance should be most widely
distinguished by the symbols they adopt. In
a war between white men and red, the combatants could distinguish each other
without any symbols at all; but two peoples with the same complexion—the same
language—the same style of dress—should differ widely in their symbols.
In the war of the Roses, one rose was white and the other red.
Our distinctions are as though one was milk white and the other pearl
white. Our flag seems to have
been based upon the idea of keeping as close to the old flag as possible,
instead of varying from it as widely. Our
aspect as people being nearly the same, the external mark of distinction should
be big and broad. Our uniforms,
badges and flags should be, so far as possible, be unmistakably different from
those of a people from whom we expect to be always separate, and who are now our
enemies.
An incident which occurred in
The reasons for a change seem grave and decisive, and if a change is ever
to be made, now is the time. As
the reasons for a change should be weighty—so weighty reasons are needed for
the permanent adoption of the flag.
The old flag in beauty is vastly superior to the new.
To say that ours is a copy, is indeed enough to condemn it.
But it is not only an imitation, but a very inferior imitation.
The old flag in a word, should either have been kept or cut.
We should have claimed it and fought under it, or having determined to
relinquish it, have adopted another and independent flag.
We did neither, but half did both. The
attempt, out of the stars and stripes, to reconstruct a new flag was necessarily
a failure. The field was
preoccupied. The cream of the idea
had been already incorporated into the old flag.
We undertook an impossibility, and the present abortion was the
result—an affair of skimmed milk.
The field in which, as a new nation, we were at liberty to search for a
suitable emblem of our nationality, was wide.
The range of selection was reduced to the narrow field of some
modification of the stars and stripes. A
huge mistake, this. How long did the
British Lion retain its hold upon the loyalty of the colonists?
When Yankee Doodle was first hissed, and the Marsellaise applauded, there
was deep significance in the fact. The
old loyalty to the
The difficulty in distinguishing the flags by the eye is not so great,
however, as that of making an intelligible reference to them.
The confusion is infinite. A
speaker refers most feeling to the “stars and stripes.”
Which set? You must know the
politics of the speaker to decide. The
flag, instead of an aid, is a restraint upon enthusiasm.
You must stop in your oratory to give definitions, or you may be
suspected of treason. Precision is a
terrible foe to sentiment. Some new
translator of the Scriptures, in lieu of “are not two sparrows sold for a
farthing,” accurately renders it thus, “Are not two sparrows sold for a
farthing and 5-16?” Even so, when
an orator refers now to the “glorious stars and stripes,” he must add, in
parenthesis—I mean 11 stars and 3 stripes—not 34 and 13.
This difficulty some would avoid by calling our flag the stars and bars.
This is but another inferior modification of an old expression.
The inferiority is felt and manifest—and the ardor for the stars and
bars all forced. Who has not
observed in flag presentations, upon occasions the most inspiring, the
instinctive recoil from anything descriptive?
The real difficulty is, that the stars and stripes have the taint
of the old
Give us something free from taint. Let
our nostrils snuff the pure breeze, with none of the odor of a now hated
despotism. “By this time it
stinketh, for it hath been long dead.” There
is a smothered contracted feeling under the present Confederate flag.
There is not elbow room enough [between?] it and the old flag.
Let us fling to the breeze a between [sic?] banner which is our own,
unborrowed, uncopied, and independent.
Let noble deeds be inscribed upon its folds, and the heart of the nation
will learn at once to love it.
No nation can afford to lose the positive strength of the love and
loyalty of the people to their flag. Our
present nondescript has proved worse than nothing.
Any rag would elicit more patriotic feeling.
A blue rag with stars would do infinitely better.
It would at least, be no impediment.
It matters less what it should be in itself, than that it should serve
the purposes of a flag—to distinguish us from our foes.
This is the time to effect the change.
It should at least be cotemporaneous with the inauguration of our
permanent Government. Better
earlier. Never again can such
associates be gathered around it, as in the next few months.
All that is now involved is the price of the bunting.
There is no enthusiasm lost—no capital stock of already accumulated
loyalty to it. Our present flag is a
mere drag. Even the glorious
achievements of
Let us speedily repair our error, and put our new wine into new bottles.
Let us have a flag of our own to rally under, and gather around it the
associations of the approaching conflict. Take
the taint away from it, and the new flag—the symbol of our birth as a
nation—by its own baptism in blood, will be hallowed forever more.
It would already have taken deep root.
We must not let the present opportunity run to waste.
The original stars and stripes we have abandoned.
Let us either re-adopt and re-conquer them, or signalize a new flag by
victory over them. The same words should not be the rallying cry of ourselves
and our foes. The supposed
attachment to them is all a mistake. It
has already oozed out. Before the
close of the war, they will be as alien to us as the flag of
Should we adopt as our national air, Yankee Doodle with variations,
we should thus only puzzle the ear, as we now puzzle the eye and tongue.
The essence of a flag is distinctness—peculiarity.
It should be plain—big—broad—unmistakable.
It is intended to be a plain guide—seen afar; upon a near approach
nicer distinctions become perceptible—but a flag is intended to be plain afar
off.
In every essential feature, then, we hold the present flag to be a
failure. The inferior edition of
stars and stripes, or stars an bars, we love; not because of these feathers, but
in spite of them. There is
enthusiasm for the cause, but not for the flag.
The flag is a puzzle to both sides, an obstacle to oratory, a mere draft
upon patriotism, a sensible check to enthusiasm.
Let our flag be our own, and not another’s; then will our loyalty begin
to cleave to it. As it is now, the
name has odious associations, and only our love for the cause enables us so much
as to tolerate the symbol.
Sentinel.
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An Earthquake.
A severe shock of an earthquake was felt in this city, about 5 o’clock,
this morning. It was strong enough
to awaken many persons, and to rattle glass and crockery ware considerably.
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Note This!
We Have This Day
Received, by Express,
500 Yards Real
Enamelled Cloth!
Which measures from 1¼ yards to 1½ yards wide.
We would most respectfully call the attention of those who have friends
on the Battle Field, and of Soldiers generally to this lot of Goods.
It is just about as good for Soldiers’ use as the Rubber Cloth, being
perfectly water proof. We will sell
at a small advance.
James G. Bailie & Brother.
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[Communicated.]
The Confederate Philharmonics wishing to vary their entertainments,
intend presenting to the public, Tableaux, on Thursday, the 7th of
September. They will be assisted on
this occasion by several of our patriotic young ladies and gentlemen.
The Philharmonics are now giving a series of concerts for the “Hospital
Fund”—these tableaux being the third of the series, and we would impress
upon the minds of our sick and wounded in Virginia, and our sick in Florida,
that if the receipts are small, it is not for want of exertions, and we must
add, of ability on their part. Their
performances are chaste and pleasing, and they will endeavor to make the
tableaux worthy of “a success.” We
feel assured that, were the Association strangers, each effort would have been
one, to a most gratifying extent, as “prophet is never without honor save in
his own country.”
The Philharmonics have determined to give the greater number of their
entertainments to the Hospital Association here, as they feel that in this way
they can “aid our army in the field” more effectually than in any other way.
Occasionally, however, they will devote the proceeds of a concert to some
pressing present necessity. And here
we would announce, that the concert on Thursday, the 21st of
September, will be devoted to the Irish Volunteers, for their necessities in
view of the approaching winter.
We do not fear that there will be a lack of attendance on that occasion,
the Irish will come in a body when it is to relieve the wants of their soldier
countrymen; yea, many of them would deprive themselves of the necessaries of
life to send comforts to the loved one far away.
We will only add that for the military hospitals all classes of our
fellow citizens of all nationalities, should be interested.
Those who have friends or relatives in this war, and who so alone in the
world as to have none, should especially come to its aid.
It may be that the child, the husband or the brother of the one who
grudgingly refuses to assist, may be the very soldier who perishes for want of
proper attention. “I will
repay,” saith the Lord, “inasmuch as ye did it not to the least of these, ye
did it not to me.”
Syeca.
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From the
The Hospitality of
Old
A “Free Bid”
to the Invalid Officers and Soldiers.
The Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society, of the Natural Bridge District, in
the county of
We confess a little vanity mingles with our apparent hospitality, for the
[sic] want to show our Southern friends our magnificent mountain scenery, in
rich and varied picturesqueness, rivalling that of Switzerland; the Natural
Bridge, that sublime master-piece of Nature’s masonry; that noble institution,
the Virginia Military Institute, the most imposing edifice in the State; the
bronze copy of Houdon’s fac simile statue of Washington, endowed by the
Father of his Country, and now nobly represented in the field by Liberty Hall
volunteers—the flower of our youth; our decent churches and school-houses; our
fertile farms and snug dwellings; our green meadows and bending orchards; our
cold springs and clear streams; and last, but not least, our sturdy,
flaxen-haired boys, and our red-check and bright-eyed mountain girls.
In our unsophisticated mountain homes, (where we affect neither French
manner nor French cuisine) we can promise our honored guests nothing in
the way of creature comforts but plain old Virginia ham, tender beef and mutton,
fat chicken, broiled and stewed, sweet and buttermilk, fresh yellow butter, corn
bread, light rolls, roasting ears, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, apples, peaches,
melons, and other seasonable fruits and vegetables, with airy and quiet
chambers, clean beds and fresh sheets, and an ample supply of cold water, fresh
from the gushing spring. Unused to
hardships, we trust our self-sacrificing soldiers will be contented with our
plain bill of fare, seasoned as it is with the heartiest of welcomes.
While our invitation is most cordially extended to all our Southern
friends, without distinction of rank, we confess we will be particularly glad to
see any of those lion-hearted heroes who secured the independence and liberty of
their country on the immortal field of
A comfortable packet leaves
Mrs. Dr. Watson, P. S. A. S.
Mrs. C. C. Baldwin, Secretary.
August 19, 1861.
At Balcony Falls.—Colonel Johns, C. L. Locker, C. C. Baldwin, John
Echols, and J. S. Baldwin.
At Greenlee’s Ferry.—Dr. Watson, F. T. Anderson, Wm. Paxton, and
Capt. Burks.
At Gilmer’s Mills.—Capt. Jo. Gilmore, F. Gugenheimer, and S.
Crawford.
At Natural Bridge.—Dr. Houston, Thos. Milson, S. McClintic, John
Luster, Dr. Chandler, Wm. Arnold, Dr. Shields, and Jas. Campbell.
At Lexington.—
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Sewing Cotton.—George Makepeace, Esq., of
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The Georgia Gunmakers’ Convention
This body assembled in
The Chairman stated that the object of the meeting was supposed to be to
supply the deficiency in arms in the State, and to see who were prepared to
manufacture arms, in what quantities, and at what prices.
Thomas Sumner, of the Georgia Railroad Machine shop, in this city,
represented
Gen. Wayne, and Governor Brown, were present, and conferred with the
members of the Convention in the object of its assembling.
After considerable discussion and conversation the Governor proposed to
give $16 for each gun manufactured, and bind the State to the contract to the
bargain, as far as the Executive could; and further, that he would, for the
first two months, give $17 for each gun.
Mr. Newton, of
The
[“] A motion was then made that the statement of Mr. Newton, and the
proposition of the Governor be adopted and agreed to by the Convention, which
was unanimously adopted.
Whereupon the Convention adjourned sine die.
The work will be commenced in the State Road Shop at once, and soon guns
will be manufactured after the Harper’s Ferry Rifle pattern.
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A Federal Cannon.
At the wagon shop of Messrs. Pool & Markey, in the old South Carolina
Railroad through depot, there is a brass cannon that was taken from the
Federalists at the battle of
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An Entertainment at the Sand Hills.
The young ladies of the Sand Hills will give an entertainment in the
Academy, this evening, for the benefit of the Hospital fund.
The entertainment will consist of Tableaux, Music, &c., and should
attract a crowded house, both for its own intrinsic merits, and its patriotic
object. The young gentlemen of the
Sand Hills and of Augusta will, we hope, exhibit their gallantry on this
occasion, by attending the exhibition at the Sand Hills Academy, and making the
patriotic effort of the young ladies a complete success.
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The Earthquake.
The earthquake shock, felt in this city on Saturday morning last, was
felt also in
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There has seldom been such an immense concourse of people in our town as
presented themselves at the depot on Monday last, to witness the departure of
Captain Wasden and his gallant corps, for
As we expected, the Colonel was on hand, ready to attest his appreciation
of the compliment the corps had paid him, by presenting them with the handsomest
and most substantial flag that floats over a Georgia Company.
It is a regular Confederate flag, with the inscription “Gardner
Volunteers” on the one side, and on the opposite side is the
words—encircling the Hercules arm—“We Fight for our Homes and
Firesides.”. . . Warrenton (
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Matthiessen,
O’Hara & Co.,
Manufacturers of
Clothing,
No. 89 Meeting Street
Charleston
Offer to take contracts for making up Uniforms, at moderate
rates and short notice.
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The Hospital Car.
The hospital car constructed by Mr. Geo. Yonge, of the Georgia Railroad,
and to which we alluded recently left here last night on the South Carolina
Railroad for
Several ladies took passage in it, as nurses for the army, under the
auspices of the Georgia Hospital Association.
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Reduced.
We, this morning, present our readers with a sheet reduced in size.
In doing so, we deem it proper to state some of the reasons that have led
us to make the change—a change that will benefit both subscribers and
advertisers.
In the first place, paper has advanced in price during the past few
months, more than twenty per cent., with an upward tendency; the same is the
case with ink, oils, &c. The
money saved in cost of paper will enable us to give somewhat more reading matter
than formerly; and the favors of our advertising friends will appear to better
advantage, as our columns will be freed from the numerous advertisements which
have been kept in merely to fill up.
It was with much reluctance that we, some two months ago, advanced the
subscription of the Daily to eight dollars per annum; an imperative necessity
required it, however, notwithstanding our list was daily augmenting; and we
earnestly hope that the day is not far distant, when, with the return of
business, we may be enabled to reduce the price to our former rates, and thus
place the paper within the reach of a greater number of readers.
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The Soldiers Victualing Fund.
We are requested by the ladies to ask our citizens to continue their
subscriptions to the found [sic] for provding [sic] refreshment for the troops
passing through our city. The
request will, of course be readily complied with; and the subscription list can
be found as usual, at the store of Messrs. Alexander & Wright, under the
Globe Hotel.
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The Tableaux Vivants To-Night.
The Confederate Philharmonic Association will give a pleasing
entertainment at Concert Hall to-night, for the benefit of the Hospital fund.
Surely, such an object, and such a programme as we append here, ought to
be sufficient to fill Concert Hall to-night.
The entertainment will consist of Tableaux Vivants, dancing,
&c.—and will well repay an attendance this evening.
the following is the programme:
Part I.
1.
2. Judith and Holofernes.
3. Gamblers’ Warning.
4. Sleeping Endymion.
5. Music Lesson.
6. Peasant Courtship.
7. Rebecca and Rowena.
8.
Part II.
1. Auld Robin Gray.
2. Night and Morning.
3. Wealth and Poverty.
4. Gulnare in the Dungeon.
5. Magic Mirror.
6. Pilgrims at the Cross.
7. Goddess of
8. May Pole—a dance.
Doors open at 7½; performance at 8 o’clock P.M.
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We are pleased to learn that some of the citizens of
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Blankets for Our Soldiers.
Winter is approaching with steady step, and soon its keen blasts and
biting frosts will be upon our gallant troops in
One more appeal to our citizens is made necessary.
We are sure it need only be made to be successful.
OUR TROOPS WILL WANT BLANKETS. They
cannot be supplied by the Government in time for the need of them. We suggest,
therefore, that our citizens make donations to the Ladies’ Relief Association
of all the blankets they can spare from the use of their own families.
The humblest house can, perhaps, spare one blanket, while those living in
comfort and affluence can spare many. Let
each married man ask his wife how many she can spare, and leave the number to
her decision. We are ever willing to
trust the measure of liberality and of self-denial to the warm heart of woman.
One word to the bachelors who are snug and comfortable, and to others who
are not keeping house. They, too,
can contribute to this cause. They
can do so directly by sending in blankets, or sending in an equivalent in money.
A thousand blankets can be furnished by Richmond county, for the comfort
of its soldiers in the field, without a man, woman, or child, at home being
compelled to sleep less warmly during the bitterest nights of the coming winter.
We suggest that next Monday and Tuesday mornings a committee of ladies be
at the Masonic Hall, from 10 to 1 o’clock, to receive donations of blankets.
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Knitting Yarn
Wanted!
Cash paid for Woollen or Worsted Knitting Yarn, in large or small
quantity, at the Knitting Factory near Augusta Factory.
W. H. D’W. Read.
Proprietor.
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Bleaching Powders.
The following letter calls the attention of capitalists to an important
subject—the manufacture of bleaching powders.
We join with our correspondent in the hope that some of our enterprising
men will take hold of the business, and put in operation without delay.
We append the letter here:
Dear Sir: As much uneasiness
is being felt by many of our paper makers and editors, about the supply of
chloride of lime, I will direct your attention to two localities of the black
oxide of manganese, from which it is made. One
is owned by Wm. Dorn, of South Carolina, forty miles above Augusta, and 7 miles
from the Savannah river, of good quality and inexhaustable [sic] quantity; the
other near Cartersville, Ga.
The manufacture of bleaching powder is a monopoly by Mr. Tennant, of
I hope some of our enterprising men will at once commence the manufacture
of it, and render ourselves independent of the North or
Respectfully,
M. F. Stephenson.
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The Waverly Confederates, Capt. R. M. Powell, from
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A Novel Exhibition.
We understand that a novel exhibition is about to be offered to the
public, probably at Masonic Hall in this city.
It consists of fixtures for driving sewing and knitting machines by
water! If the proposed
exhibition meets with the approbation of the Ladies’ Volunteers Relief
Association, the proprietor will be pleased to place the time and proceeds at
their disposal. He will take
pleasure in conferring with the ladies, on the subject, at the earliest possible
moment. We cannot say more of the machines at present.
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Noble Southern Women.
Much has been written about the Spartan women of old—much about the
noble Roman Matrons—much about our excellent “foremothers of the
Revolution,” but it has been reserved for the women of our Sunny South, to
blend the virtues of these heroines all in one, and present to the world the
brightest examples of firmness, courage and patriotism.
Look at the hundreds of women all over our own land,--delicate ones who
have been reared in the lap of luxury, who have heretofore been shielded from
every rough blast, women who a year ago were lingering over the ivory keys of
their pianos, or discussing with their dress-makers the shade of silk which
became their complexion best—and see how they have arisen without a dissenting
voice, to meet the exigencies of the times.
“What shall I wear?” is now
a question seldom asked. The only
attention that dress demands is the consideration, “will it be a piece of
economy to purchase this or that,” and daily we hear the remark “I want
homespun dresses—they are the best for us now.”
Instead of finding our women at the piano, or on the fashionable
promenade, we find them busy at their looms, busy at their wheels—busy making
soldiers’ uniforms, busy making bandages—busy in hospitals—busy girding up
their sons, their husbands, and their fathers, for the battle field.
Tell me, are they not a noble race?—luxury has not enervated them,
adversity has not depressed them.
There was once a French queen, who, surrounding herself by her maids of
honour, wrought day after day on delicate tapestry, with which the churches in
her realm were afterwards hung. It
was thought to be an act of GREAT virtue in her.
The fact was registered upon the page of history, and she has been held
up to her sex as a “shining example.” But
she did not, as the excellent wife of OUR Governor has done, set herself down to
sew on heavy woolen goods for soldiers—she did not throw aside the silken
robe, and the golden chain, and apply herself, day after day with unwearied
assiduity, over stiff fabrics which make the shoulders and the fingers alike
ache.
Nearly all the bandages that were used on the bloody field of
C. W. B.
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Nurses.—Mrs. Antony, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Klabflaisch, three ladies
from Georgia, arrived here yesterday, having come hither to aid in nursing the
sick soldiers, who will rejoice to see these noble women.—Richmond Dispatch,
Sept. 7.
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Wanted,
Three Thousand
Pounds
of
Woolen Yarn
For Making
Soldiers’
Stockings.
The Highest Market
Prices Will Be Paid
In Cash!
H. W. Kinsman,
Charleston
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Notice.
Beauty is a blossom that soon fades away,
But virtue once gotten will never decay;
If beauty and virtue in a woman could be,
If she wants a good husband, direct her to me.
John McHale,
Patriotic to the Southern Cause,
Resides in the Bloody Six Hundred.
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We are gratified to learn that Judge Starnes, Chairman, and Henry Moore,
Esq., Secretary of the Central Board of Directors of the Hospital Relief
Association, arrived at
Previously to the arrival of the Chairman, Dr. Henry Campbell, aided by
Dr. Patterson, Dr. Logan, and W. H. Pritchard, Esq., had been assiduously
engaged in getting the building selected for the hospital ready, and having it
thoroughly cleansed, ventilated, and prepared for the reception of patients; and
the interest manifested in its completion, by many ladies and gentlemen of
Richmond, unconnected, except by sympathy and humanity, gives full assurance
that an early day will be announced for its opening.
Indeed, we have been informed that several patients have already been
introduced in a part of the building first worked upon, although the whole
building would not be ready before the 10th inst.
Of the selection of the building we can speak, with full approval, as one
of the best in the city for the purpose. It
is in a pleasant and healthy part of the city, well ventilated, with gas and
water on each of its four floors, overlooking a most delightful region of
country, and presenting prospects of natural and artificial beauty, unsurpassed,
in a country where all is beautiful to the eye and cheering to the spirit.
We all know the effect which scenery, such as this, has upon the weak and
nervous from long illness—how delighted the eye rests upon the light and
shade—the green earth and bright skies—when first convalescence begins to
return to the victim of fever; and the Hospital Association have been very happy
in the selection of a spot in which all these advantages are presented.
We understand that Governor Brown has oppropriated [sic] $5,000 from the
contingent fund of the State, which he has promised to place at the disposal of
the Committee. This, with the
amounts of free-will offerings from the people of
We cannot speak in too high terms of praise of the ready aid which has
met the Committee on all sides. From
the Secretary of War, through the Surgeon General, instruction is given to the
Agent of Transportation to tender the aid of that branch of the service to the
Committee, to receive and deliver all their stores, &c., free of charge.
The ambulance car from
Mr. Selkirk, of
The staff of Nurses, &c., are in Richmond, and ready to render the
services to which they have devoted themselves—but it is thought more will be
wanted, as the hospital fills up.
In brief, all that humanity could suggest and true charity carry out, is
being done to make the situation of the sick and wounded soldier as comfortable,
and to render the absence of a tender mother, a devoted sister, and the
attention of affectionate reletives [sic], as little felt as is possible; and
those at home who have their relatives languishing on sick beds, and whom they
are unable to visit, may rest assured that tender hearts are watching over and
soothing them during the dark hours of suffering.
Though much has been done already, more may be wanted, and we confidently
call upon all who have not yet made these offerings, to come forward and give
their aid to the noblest and holiest object which can appeal to the heart of a
Southerner and a Georgian.
There is not a family in the State which is not interested in this,
either directly or indirectly, and which may not receive benefit from this fund.
A son, or a brother, the son of a brother or a sister, relatives, near or
remote, all children of Georgia, nobly devoting their lives to the holiest cause
for which a nation has ever taken up arms—they call upon us, when they have
shed their blood, not to neglect them while weak and suffering from disease or
wounds, and we know that the appeal will not be in vain.
Georgians will always be ready to respond to the cry of her voluntary
soldiers, who are boldly stemming the base hordes of the North, and driving the
poluter [sic] of Southern soil from her borders.
Newspapers in
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The Tableaux Vivants
The general satisfaction expressed by those who attended the Tableaux
Vivants of the Confederate Philharmonic Association, has induced the association
to offer a somewhat similar entertainment, on Thursday evening next, for the
benefit of the Ladies’ Volunteer Association of Richmond county, in order to
assist the latter in carrying out their noble and patriotic enterprise.
The citizens of
The Tableaux for the Hospital fund brought in $268.
Will not as much be done for the sewing association?
Tickets can be had at the book, music and jewelry stores, and at the dry
goods store of Messrs. Gray & Turley.
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Health of the Soldier.
Of all subjects, that which relates to the comfort and health of the
soldier, is of paramount importance. The
following letter, from a planter in North Carolina, is of the first interest, as
disclosing a fact which, though differing from the established usage of the
bureau of clothing—whose regulations, like the laws of the Medes and Persians,
never change—is well known to many in the South; and has been acted on for
years past with the best results. We
need add nothing to the argument of the writer, backed, as he is, by that best
of all principles—experience.
The factories of the South, and the nimble and willing fingers of our
Southern women, can, in one month, in their hours of leisure from other
pursuits, furnish a sufficient number of socks for the whole campaign.
We would only add, that the article should be manufactured long enough to
come well up the ankle, and from a size of yarn sufficiently large to form a
material bed for the foot to rest on.
We hope that this letter will have general circulation given to it by the
patriotic press of the South—with the benefit of such comments as will call
especial attention to it:
Warren co., N. C., Sept. 4, 1861.
Dear Express: All the
circulars which I have seen, both from Governors and Societies, in relation to
clothing for the army, call for wool instead of cotton socks for our
soldiers—an unintentional error, which I wish to correct.
Cotton socks are decidedly warmer, cheaper and more durable than wool.
Cotton is cheap and abundant; wool is scarce, dear, and should be
appropriated to clothing and blankets for the army.
Woolen socks are warmest when first put on, but they soon excite an
unnatural amount of perspiration, which cannot be evaporated by animal heat, and
therefore soon becomes saturated and cold. Cotton
ones invite a uniform and continued glow and no more moisture than they can
absorb while clean. The truth and
philosophy of this will be manifest to those in the habit of wearing India
rubber shoes, which create undue warmth, and prevent the escape of moisture.
I am subject to cold feet in winter, and for many years have given both
kind of socks an impartial trial, and shall send cotton socks to my sons in the
army, although we have three years clipping of wool.
To those who will not be convinced, I would respectfully suggest that
they have the yarn mixed with equal parts of both material in carding, or a
strand of each, as such will be more durable and less subject to sweat.
To keep the soldiers’ feet warm, and prevent them from taking cold,
they should change their socks three times per week; bath their feet and necks
in cold water every morning; and their feet should be bathed again, or rubbed
with snow just before standing guard.
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A Novel Exhibition
at
Masonic Hall!
The Ladies Volunteer Association will give this Exhibition at Masonic
hall, which consists in machinery fixed up to drive a Sewing Machine by water
power, when one in full operation will be kept at work during the whole
afternoon.
Doors open at 3 o’clock. Young
ladies will be in attendance at the door to receive the entrance money, in aid
of the funds for the cause in which they are engaged.
Admission 25 cents.
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Leeches.
Just received, via
Chichester & Co.
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The Tableaux Vivants To-Night.
We need not do more than call the attention of our readers to the fact
that the Tableaux Vivants, of the Confederate Philharmonic Association takes
place at Concert Hall this evening. The
tableaux will be interspersed with singing and dancing, enlivened by the
excellent music of the amateur orchestra, which won the plaudits of the large
audience on Thursday evening last.
It should also be remembered that the proceeds will go to the Ladies’
Volunteer Association of Richmond county, to enable them to purchase clothing
for our soldiers in the service.
That our readers may form some idea of the agreeable and attractive
nature of the entertainment, we append the programme here, merely suggesting
that those who visit Concert Hall tonight should cut it out, and take it there
with them for reference:
Part 1st.
1. Magic Mirror.
2. Sickness and Health.
3. Goddess of
4. Dance, La Cosca.
5. Gamblers Warning.
6. The Penitent.
7. Diana and Encymion.
8. Song—Comin’ thro’
the
9. Cross Purposes.
10. Dance, La Manola.
Part 2nd.
1. Trial of queen Catharine.
2. Nose out of Joint.
3. Swiss Toy Girl—sung in
costume.
4. Auld Robin Gray.
5. Daring Lover.
6. Girls in Danger.
7. Soldier’s Dream.
8. Fast Asleep.
9. Dance May Pole.
10. Mysterious and Unknown.
Tickets at Book and Jewelry stores, and at Gray & Turly’s.
Doors open at half-past seven, commences at eight.
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Stocking Yarn.
The Graniteville Factory has commenced the manufacture of cotton yarn for
the making of socks and stockings—the machinery for the purpose having been
recently imported from
Colonel Gregg, President of the Graniteville Manufacturing Company, has,
with characteristic generosity, presented a large quantity of this yarn to a
lady of this city, to make socks for the Confederate soldiers.
This is a valuable donation, and the good ladies of our city will soon
have it converted to its intended use.
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From the
Hospital
Contributions.
Editor Republican: I find you
feel an interest, particularly, in the welfare of the troops near
“Let each housekeeper put up a package of small stores, which she can
spare in her own household, for instance: Parch
and grind 3 pounds of coffee, put it in a paper bag, enclose this bag in one of
homespun, marked coffee, distinctly, and her own name; also, a small bag of
crushed sugar, marked in the same way; then 2 quarts of clean, fine hominy; 2 of
meal, for gruel; a small bag of fine salt, small bag of rice; and let the
children help, by making the bags.
I suggest a small quantity at a time, so as to prevent waste, for if this
war is to last long, much will be needed; and I prefer them put up in this way
for the convenience of nurses who prepare the nourishment.
By each housekeeper preparing such a parcel, it is astonishing how much
may be collected. This is work for
the matrons; now for the young maidens; let them take the dresses they have cast
aside as wearied of, let the material be what it may, so it is not flimsy; have
it washed, no matter if it fades, cut out such a shirt or bed gown, as would fit
one of their brothers, or fathers, line and wad it with batting, tacking the
wadding securely; put a pocket on the left side, and in it a handkerchief of
cotton or linen that is soft. Put in
the pocket also, any little devotional work or little manuscript that will
render less weary the sad moments of the sick soldier, many of which he has,
known only to himself and his God—surely such kindness is of more value than
silver or gold to him. All will will
[sic] understand the comfort of these sacks to protect the shoulders while lying
in the sick bed. The fine grits is
earnestly longed for; sifted and clean, ready to be made into gruel—also any
fresh crackers with the stores mentioned, for the soldiers do not care for
luxuries half so much as plain wholesome food.
Cotton ticks to fill with straw are much needed for the sick in tents.
In
I have thus copied the most important points of Mrs. Hall’s letter.
It simplifies the work for the earnest mind, many of whom are asking,
“And what can we do?”
You perceive she gives employment so the matrons and maidens; but to that
unfortunate class of individuals who have no matrons and maidens to gladden
their hearthstones, she seems to have allotted nothing.
But, by way of equalling the work, if you have any acquaintances in the
category, will you suggest that the funds are required for forwarding these
articles; and if you will please receive from them any donations for this
purpose, I shall feel greatly indebted, and it will much facilitate the work.
Respectfully,
S. H. Kollock.
P. S. I would suggest that
lining the sacks with Canton flannel, or woolen, is preferable, as it is more
easily washed than when padded.
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Summary: Map of
Battle Ground of Oak Hill [
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For the Soldiers!
The
“Ladies’
Volunteer Association,”
(Edgefield
District,)
Will Give A
Grand Concert,
At The
American Hotel,
Hamburg
on
Tuesday Evening,
Sept. 17, 1861,
For the
Benefit of the
Hospital Fund!
Programme:
Part I.
1. Solo
(Violin)—Souvenier de
Bellini...................................................Artot.
2. Song—Ah!
I have sighed to
rest......................................................Verdi.
3. Duet—Murmuring
sea......................................................................Glover.
4. Cavatina—Robert,
toi qui j’aime.......................................................Meyerbeer.
5. Solo,
(Piano)—Les Cloches du Monastere.......................................Wely.
6. Duett—Music
at
nightfall...................................................................Nelson.
7. Solo,
(Flute)
8. Song of the
South.............................................................................Huber.
Part II.
1. Solo,
(Piano)—The Banjo—Fantasie
Grotesque...............................Gottschalk.
2. Song—Within
a mile o’ Edinboro’.....................................................Scotch.
3. Duett—Ah!
could I
teach.................................................................Kesler.
4. Solo
(Violin)—Carnival de
Venice....................................................Ernst.
5. Duettiso—Si
la stanchezza................................................................Verdi.
6. Solo,
(Piano)—Silvery
shadow.........................................................Baumbach.
7. Ballad—I’d
like to change my name....................
8. The Original
Essence of
Col.
Tickets 50 cents; for sale at Geo. A. Cates,
Doors open at 7; commence at 8 o’clock.
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Beautiful Painting to be Raffled.
As soon as the requisite number of chances are taken, the beautiful
Oriental Painting, now on exhibition at Clark & Co’s Jewelry store, will
be raffled, for the benefit of the Ladies’ Volunteer Association, and the
Hospital Fund. The painting was
executed by Miss Mary Jane Dermott, and is valued at $100.
Take a chance, and “help the cause along.”
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[Communicated.]
To the Directors
of the
And Hospitable
[sic] Association.
Gentlemen: I have just
returned from Virginia, and will, in a few days, report to you what has been
done by the Secretary of your Association and myself in the organization of
hospital arrangements for our soldiers in that State, during our recent visit.
My object now, is to call your attention, and that of the public, to the
great want of nurses for our suffering soldiers, which there prevails.
We want nurses—nurses who can and are willing to do the menial offices
for sick persons.
There are now in the city of
Address either myself, or Henry Moore, Secretary Georgia Relief and
Hospital Association.
Papers in all parts of the State will please copy.
Saturday, September 14, 1861.
E. Starnes,
Ch’n
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Rope Works.—Eds. Sun: On a
visit yesterday to the Carter Factory, I was shown a sample of rope manufactured
by Mr. James Torrey, for Messrs. Greenwood & Gray of this city, which for
evenness and strength, cannot be equalled by any of the rope works of Kentucky
or Missouri, no cheat being allowed to enter into its composition.
It is not generally known that a large amount of the rope sold here, made
by (now foreign works,) is plated, the inner material of the plys being composed
of coarse ordinary stuff that will go to make up the bulk of the plys, thus
rendering it extremely liable to break when used for roping cotton.
The rope made by Mr. Torrey, and sold by Messrs. Greenwood & Gray, is
free from all such cheats, only good sound hemp being used in its manufacture.
Planters have long since found out its superiority over all others, and
always buy it in preference to that of
Visitor.
Columbus (
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Summary: Map of
Northern Virginia and
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Nurses Wanted in
The following dispatch was received from Dr. Campbell.
It serves to confirm the statement as to want of nurses in
“
H. F. Campbell.
By order of the Board.
J. M. Newby, Secretary pro tem.
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Implements of War.
A large quantity of gun swabs, &c., passed through our city to-day,
to be used at such points as heavy Columbiads, &c., may be located.
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Palmetto Hats.—We have observed many graceful and becoming hats made of
Palmetto plait on the heads of the young girls and damsels.
The example is worthy of commendation, or at least more worthy than the
wasteful and useless expenditure of the Palmetto which has prevailed.
Are any persons prepared to furnish Palmetto hats to order?—
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[Communicated.]
Wool, Wool.
Who shall wear it this winter—our negroes, or our soldiers?
There is not enough in the country for both, nor can it be obtained from
abroad. One or the other will have
to do without it.
The question is one of great and immediate importance.
The life and health of our soldiers, as well as their comfort, are
involved in it.
The difference between cotton and wool is not so much in warth [sic] as
in capacity to keep out moisture.
Let our negroes be clothed in heavy osnaburgs.
Let them have each two pairs of heavy cotton pants, and a pair of
drawers; to be worn thin during the winter, and then worn in the summer.
Let them have a heavy lined osnaburg coat, with a cape, if need be.
Many of them have last year’s coats and pants.
Compare their condition with that of the soldiers, and there should not
be a moment’s hesitation. The
negroes have houses—the soldiers have tents.
The negroes sleep on floors; the soldiers on the ground.
The negroes are in their usual climate—the soldiers, many of them, in a
climate far colder than they are accustomed to.
The negroes have ample fires, while the soldiers will often be scant of
wood, and have no fire place or room to accumulate warmth.
The negroes are only now and then accidentally exposed to rain.
The soldiers must often march, stand guard, and do other duties in the
rain, and they have no change of clothes.
Our brother soldiers, white men, citizens, fighting our battles, exposed
to great and unusual hardships, at best, must suffer greatly, or our negroes be
subjected to a smaller inconvenience, with many alleviations.
Again, our bed clothes for the winter, for white and black, should be of
cotton—comforts and quilts—while blankets are sent to the soldiers.
These things are important, and now is the time to attend to them.
Let the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association take the matter in hand,
and let all of its agents and speakers impress upon the people its importance,
nay, its absolute necessity, in their communications and addresses.
To every individual citizen we would put the case practically:
Your sons, your friends, your neighbors sons, are in the army.
Shall they wear cotton on the ground, in tents, in rain, and snow, and
storm? or shall your wool go and
help to alleviate their condition, and a little extra pains be taken to avoid
exposing your negroes to the rain?
This is a practical question to be settled in the next few weeks.
Our soldiers must wear the wool this winter, or suffer immensely with
cold and wet.
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Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Jones.—We learn that Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. H. Jones,
two estimable and patriotic ladies of our city, left for Richmond, to assume in
the Georgia Hospital there, the position of nurses.
Like “ministering angels” these ladies go on a mission, than which
none is more noble, none more humane. No
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Notice to
Military
Companies.
Just received, 800 Gray Woolen Overshirts, suitable for Military
Companies, at
Baum & Kauffer’s.
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Choice
6,000 “Hungers’ Delight;”
7,000 “Consolacion;”
5,000 “Irural Bat;”
3,000 “Ocean Bird;”
2,000 “Wm. Rufus King;”
8,000 “L Senorita;”
5,000 “La Traviata;”
2,000 “La Bretona;”
2,000 “La Tiana;” Also,
50,000 German and American Cigars.
For sale by
Josiah Sibley & Sons,
No. 6 Warren Block.
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The Day of Atonement in Camp.
We learn, from
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Sundries.
100,000 Percussion
Caps;
12 Dozen No.10
Cotton Cards;
100 Gross Matches;
10 Barrels Soft
Shell Almonds;
5
“ Pecan
Nuts;
5
“ Filberts;
15 Baskets
6 Cases Ginger
Preserves;
5 Chests Green and
Black Tea;
100 Mats Cinnamon;
100 Pounds
Nutmegs;
100
“ Cloves;
10 Bags Pepper;
10
“ Spice;
10
“ Race
Ginger;
20 Boxes Assorted
Candy;
10
“ Olive
Soap. For sale by
Estes & Clark.
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Wanted,
20 or 25 men to enlist in the Ordnance Service of the
Confederate States—pay from $13 to $20 per month.
This offers a fine opportunity for young men, as they have every facility
offered them in learning all branches of Laboratory work.
Mechanics preferred.
Capt. W. G. Gill,
Com’ding
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Summary: Report
of Judge Starnes to the Central board of Directors of the Georgia Relief and
Hospital Association, on conditions in
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Summary: Map of
Northern Virginia, from Snickersville to
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Singular Prophesy.
We translate the following from the Courier des Etats Unis of the
20th ult:
“Although many of the predictions made by Nostradamus, (especially
those concerning the deaths of Henry IV, and Louis XVI,) have been completely
verified, they are generally discredited in our times.
But in the “Prophetics et [
]aticinations” of that great man, vol. 2d, (edition of 1609,) we
find the following which would seem to deserve some attention:
“About that time (1861,) a great quarrel and contest will arise in a
country beyond the seas—
“Now here is something very confirmatory of the prophetic genius of
Nostradamus, but in no way consoling to us poor devils and wretches, (pauvres diables et pauvres heres,) who will have to suffer under
this war for four years. Let us hope
that the astrologer was mistaken, at least on this point.”
Exchange.
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Concert
and
Tableaux Vivants!
By request of the McBean Vigilance Committee, a number of Ladies have
kindly consented to give a Concert and Tableaux, at
Thursday Evening,
26th Inst.,
The object of this
entertainment is for the benefit of the
M’Bean
Volunteers;
and we hope the public will evince their patriotic
appreciation by attending one and all.
From the list of accomplished performers, we do not hesitate to assure
the public a brilliant treat.
Doors open at 6½ o’clock P. M. Price
of admission 50c.
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The Rifled Cannon.
The rifled cannon, which was recently made at the Georgia Railroad
Machine Shop in this city, was partially tested yesterday morning, at a point on
the river below the city. At a
distance of 900 yards it fired with great accuracy.
It will be taken to
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From the Columbus
(
Carter
An attache of our office paid a hurried visit to this building a day or
two since, and found it converted into a grand industrial shop.
In the basement is located the sword manufactory of Mr. A. H. DeWitt,
where swords, without an iota of Yankee ingenuity, are completed.
On the first floor Mr. A. P. Brown, sr., is located with his variety
shop. He exhibited specimens of
shuttle manufactured entirely by himself and workmen, which are equal to any
On the next or second floor is located an oil cloth manufactory owned by
Messrs. Brands & Korner, who have also in successful operation a drum and
fife manufactory. Of their cloth we
are not prepared to speak advisedly. In
due time we shall give our thousands of readers the facts in the case.
On the third floor we found our friend Torrey with an army of men, women
and children busily engaged in making bale rope, inferior to none.
On the next floor is located Mr. Halimon’s sword manufactory, where
blades of the true metal are constructed.
The fifth and sixth stories are occupied by parties in other branches of
industry; but the bell striking twelve, our prying attache was fain to clear the
way for the operatives in hunt of their dinners.
This is barely a moiety of the industrial shops which Secession has given
birth to in our city, and we confidently predict their continuance until every
pound of water flowing along the noble old Chattahoochee shall have been called
into requisition. More cotton and
woolen mills are wanted, and the machinery can be had here for them.
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[Communicated.]
The Diet of Our
Army.
Mr. Editor: Allow me a short
space in your columns to express a few thoughts n regard to the diet of our
army. It is certainly an important
subject, and one which demands our immediate attention.
It is a well known fact, that health depends greatly upon diet, and every
undertaking of life upon health.
We should, therefore, make every effort possible to supply our soldiers
with that diet which is most wholesome and most conducive of strength and
energy. In the face of this plain
duty, however, with all of our burning patriotism, with all of our love for
those who are fighting out battles, with all of our hopes and anticipations of
success against an enemy who would enslave us, we are furnishing our soldiers
with a diet which has proven more destructive to their ranks than the sword of
the enemy.
Our Southern men have been in the habit of eating Indian corn bread with
a large proportion of vegetables; but when they enter the army, they are
confined almost entirely to superfine flour bread and meat.
So great and so sudden a change in diet cannot be made, even at home,
under the most favorable circumstances, without serious injury to health.
What, then, must be the consequences where the circumstances are so
unfavorable as in the army?
But the nature of this diet is exceptionable.
It is too concentrated for the human digestive powers.
It lies heavy upon the stomach, clogs the bowels, produces constipation,
excessive thirst, and inward fevers. Indeed,
it would be impossible to select a diet more aggravating to the fevers which
always accompany camp life, and which are the soldier’s worst enemy.
It is high time that we were asking ourselves the question, can we not
furnish our soldiers a more wholesome diet?
Our first attention should be directed to bread the staff of life.
Good bread is essential to good health.
The flour furnished our soldiers is objectionable in several respects.
1. It is ground so fine that
much of its nutriment is destroyed. 2.
It is entirely separated from the bran, and when baked, becomes compact,
tough, and difficult of digestion, and invariably produces dyspepsia and
constipation. 3.
It makes a more costly bread than any other.
Now, if, instead of converting our wheat into superfine flour, we grind
it into meal, just as we do Indian corn, it will make a bread in every respect
superior to the fine flour bread. It
is sweeter, lighter, more nutritive, and preferable without grease, as a
seasoning. The bran it contains aids
digestion, cleans and invigorates the digestive system, and supplies to some
extent, the place of vegetables. It
is well known as a cure for dyspepsia, and should be better known as a general
preserver of health. For
humanity’s sake it should take the place of the bread now furnished our
soldiers.
Will not some of our leading men consider the matter?
Every other subject which relates to our welfare is continually before
the people.
Sept. 1861.
J. M. G.
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[Communicated.]
An Evening’s
Entertainment at
Waynesboro
Since the commencement of the unholy war of invasion upon the South, in
no section of our sunny clime has there been evinced woman’s patriotism,
joined to manly chivalry, in a greater degree than in the locality of “Old
Burke.” At the first tap of the
drum, rolling out the air of “
While this is true of this county on many occasions, the fact was
peculiarly impressed on my mind, Mr. Editor, last Saturday evening, while
witnessing an entertainment at the Court house, in
During the evening, an eloquent appeal for pecuniary aid to the soldiers,
was made by Miss Philo Sturges, which, I am glad to learn, was liberally
responded to.
It were impossible, in a brief sketch, to render justice to the efficient
performers in their respective parts, and I can only refer to a few incidents in
the programme. It is pleasant to
remember “The Angel’s Visit”—the clever acting of Misses Georgia Gurlick
and Alice Rodgers, in the “Fixing Dinner for a Select Party”—the
representation, by the entire company, of “The Relief Association”—“The
Courtship,” by Misses Callie and Eliza Blount, (the whiskers never to be
forgotten)—the “Prison Scene”—the “Blind Girl,” personated by Miss
Philo Sturges, who exhibited remarkable tact with her bouquets—which she
ought, however, to have offered for sale to the audience.
The performance of the “Infant Drummer,” (little Willie Sturges)
“brought down the house.” This
prodigy, only six years of age, would shame, in qualification, he renowned
namesake. I must not omit the song
“What We are Made Of,” by Miss Callie Blount, which was loudly encored—nor
that of “
In the song of “Wait for the Wagon,” all were especially pleased with
the graceful attitude of little Sissy Gray, who with bright eye and happy face,
aided by her sweet voice in the rendition of the chorus.
But I must hasten—only alluding to “Come buy my toy,” so charmingly
sung. A prominent feature of the
evening was “The Auction,” in which sundry articles, it was announced,
“will positively be sold at public outcry, in the Court House of the town of
Waynesboro,” etc., under the supervision of the following distinguished
Auctioneers: Misses Philo Surges,
Fanny Blount, Alice Gray, and Jane Blount. Each
of the “Auctioneers” appeared on the stage, with articles in baskets, and
disposed of them as per schedule. The
“crying” of the venders was inimitable.
The “Fortune Teller” did, likewise, a lucrative business.
Each contributor received a “ticket” entitling the holder to “a
fortune” in a basket held by the lady’s fair hand, accompanied by a bon
mot, or prose, or poetical sentiment. The
writer hereof was fortunate in drawing one of the finest compositions by the
Belle of the county—Miss S. D.
All hail to the ladies, large and small, of Old Burke!
May their days be days of pleasantness, and their lives be blessed of
Heaven.
W.
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[Communicated.]
Aid for the
Hospital Fund.
The “Sable Harmonists,” in presenting their claims to give a concert,
would say: that deeply impressed
with the injustice of this war, which seeks to interrupt the Heaven appointed
relationship of master and servant—a relationship in which the black man
enjoys greater privileges than is known by his race in any other
connection—feeling the privations which this most unrighteous and unholy war
have brought upon the black man as well as the white—longing to do something
to show their sympathy with, and love for, the masters and friends who have gone
forth to defend their homes, as well as those of the white man—feeling this,
they would earnestly beg the ladies and gentlemen of Augusta to patronize this
concert, that they may thus humbly extend their aid to the sick and wounded
soldiers.
The concert of the Sable Harmonists will be given Tuesday night, the 1st
of October, at Concert Hall.
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Dyer Wanted.
A Practical Dyer wanted, to take charge of the Dyeing Department of the
Mentour Cotton Mills. Wages liberal.
Apply to
Stovall, McLaughlin & Co.
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Letters from the
Army.
Army of the
Near
The Second Georgia Regiment,
At the latter hill, the pickets have been in the habit of meeting each
other midway between the lines, and exchanging such courtesies as the
circumstances would admit of. The
Yankees appear to like this sort of intercourse.
All the pickets have to do is to display a white handkerchief or flag,
when they proceed to meet each other, without further ceremony.
The enemy is careful to allow no one to indulge in this pastime but their
shrewdest and most intelligent men.
The interviews last sometimes an hour or more, and are enlivened by
animated discussions of the war, and the prospects of the respective parties to
it, and by an occasional clinking of tin cups, when there is anything to drink,
or an exchange of pipes or plugs of tobacco.
It is only on special occasions that the parties indulge in such luxuries
as a cigar or glass of brandy. Sometimes
they do a little bartering—as, for example, the Yankee will exchange a
Northern newspaper for a piece of tobacco, the latter article being scarce and
dear beyond the
The famous Dan Sickles and his brigade of New York Dead Rabbits, have
been mustered into service at last, and been assigned to duty in the counties
below
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Mr. Editor: . . . Now, I desire to pay a tribute to the women of
It is due to these noble women, it is due to the mothers and sisters of
Many came here without uniforms, and many have here been sick.
The good ladies of
This is a brief history of their organizing and of their progress.
They have now as their President Mrs. Lucy W. Otey.
She is a noble successor of Martha Washington.
She has seven sons in the service of the country, and her only daughter
employs almost all her time in attending to the sick and wounded at
The Legion of which I have the honor to be Chaplain, is under especial
obligations to these noble women. I
am personally cognizant of all I say, and I say to those having children in the
Legion, that had their sons been at home, surrounded by their own friends, they
could not have been cared for more tenderly.
They not only nurse him when sick, but if, in the Providence of God he
dies, they deck his grave with garlands. God
bless them for the act!
Let the example set by these women, stir up
Anything forwarded to this Hospital, through the Quartermaster General of
the State, will safely reach its destination.
More anon, and that more will be from beyond the
G. G. S., Jr.
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Oil Cloth Factory.
An oil cloth factory has been established in Washington, Wilkes county,
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The Annual Hegira.
Yesterday was the annual hegira of house renters in our city—the
exodus—the day of moving; and furniture carts, drays, and wagons were kept
pretty busy. It is to be hoped that
our citizens will get completely fixed after a while—possibly they will be
able to do so, if they “push along, keep moving.”
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Mrs. E. Brown would respectfully inform the Ladies of
Two girls wanted.
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Wanted Immediately, 25 Shoemakers, to work on peg work, at Burch’s Shoe
Factory, 5 miles South-west of Augusta. Board
will be furnished at $3 per week. Apply
at
J. W. Burch.
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The Concert Tuesday Night.
The concert given at Concert Hall on Tuesday evening, for the benefit of
the Hospital fund, by the colored people, was well attended; and the
performances satisfactorily received by those present.
Here is a nut for “Honest Old Abe” to crack during his leisure
moments, should the Confederate Generals allow him to indulge in such luxuries
as leisure moments.
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Home Made Letter Paper.—We have seen a fine specimen of letter paper
made at the new paper mill established at
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Confederate Beef.—In answer to our enquiry, made some days ago, the
wife of a planter in
Take 4 gallons of water, to which add 1½ lbs. sugar, 3 ounces salt
petre, 6 lbs. salt; put the whole into a clean pot and let it boil as long as
the scum rises, which take off as fast as it rises.
When the scum ceases to rise, take it from the fire and let it cool.
Rub the beef to be pickled with salt, and let it stand three hours, or
until all the blood has drained out; then lay the beef in the vessel it is to be
kept in and pour over the pickle—it must cover the beef well, and the barrel
must be kept covered. This receipt
answers for hams, tongues, and beef, intended for drying.
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Grand Concert!
In Aid of Our
Sick and Wounded
Soldiers!
By Carl Vieweg,
The Celebrated
Violin Solo Performer and Composer.
The
And Master
Charlie, only Eight
Years Old, the
most Wonderful
Piano Forte Player
ever heard.
Concert Hall.
Wednesday Evening,
Oct. 9th!
Programme:
Part 1st.
1. Quartette—the
Two Roses...........................................
2. Solo—Piano.....................................................................................Carl
Vieweg.
3. Song—Mary
of
Argyle................................................................................Tenor.
4. Duo-Somnambula........................................................................Piano
and Violin.
5. Duo—Gently
Sighs the Breeze......................................................Tenor and
Bass.
6. Quartette—Banish,
O Maiden!.......................................
Part 2d.
7. Quartette—Come
where my Love lies dreaming...............Savannah Quartette Club.
8. Duo—Carnival
of
9. Solo—O
whisper what thou
feelest................................................................Tenor.
10. Solo—Piano.....................................................................................Carl
Vieweg.
11. Duo—Come,
Brave the Sea.........................................................Tenor and Bass.
12. Quartette—Southern
Marsaillaise.............................................
Tickets of admission 50 cents. Servants
half price.
To be had at all the principal Hotels, Music Stores, and at the door in
the evening.
Doors open at 7—to commence at 8 o’clock precisely.
R. H. Brown, Agent.
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Wanted,
Three or Four Wool
Hatters.
Apply to
D. B. Morris,
Graniteville, S. C.
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The Flag of Florida.—The following is a description of the flag
recently adopted by the State of
The one-half of the flag next to the staff is dark blue; the other half
has alternately one red, one white stripe. Each
stripe (three in all) of equal width, and perpendicular to the staff.
[The stripes are the same as the Confederate stripes, only they form one
half the flag.] On the blue ground,
and occupying somewhat more than one-half of it is an elliptical band (the axis
of the eclipse in the proportion of fifteen to thirteen, the longitudinal axis
parallel with the flagg [sic] staff,) bearing superiorly, “In God is our
Trust;” inferiorly, “Florida”—making, as it were, a frame for the
shield. In the centre of the eclipse
is a single strong live oak tree. Beyond
it is seen the
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For the Benefit of
the
Soldiers!
Grand Matinee!!
Concert Hall.
Saturday
Afternoon, Oct. 12th!
It being deemed impracticable to give the Concert announced for Friday
evening, by Carl Vieweg, and the Savannah Quartette Club, they having
determined, at the request of numerous ladies and gentlemen, to postpone it
until Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
They take great pleasure in announcing that they will be assisted by the
celebrated Basso, Mr. F. A. Chase, who has kindly consented to remain for the
occasion.
Master Charlie, whose performance at the last Concert was received by
rounds of applause, will favor the audience with several new pieces.
The programme will be entirely changed.
Programme—Part I.
1 Quartette—Spring’s
Delights..................................................S. Q. C.
2 Piano
Solo—La Traviata..............................................Master Charlie.
3 Solo—Bass......................................................................F.
A. Chase.
4 Duo—Gently
Sighs the Breeze......................................1st and 2d Ten.
5 Solo—Trovatore................................................................P.
H. Ward.
6 Quartette—Cadet’s
Glee..........................................................S. Q. C.
Part II.
1 Piano
Solo—Polka, dedicated to the ladies of
2 Solo—Bass........................................................................F.
A. Chase.
3 Duo—The
Swallows...................................................1st and
2d Tenor.
4 Piano
Solo—Carnival of
5 Duo..............................................................................Violin
and Piano.
6 Solo.....................................................................................P.
H. Ward.
7 Quartette........Come
where my love lies dreaming, by request.
Doors open at half-past three o’clock—Concert to commence at four,
precisely.
Tickets fifty cents; children and servants half price—for sale at all
the principal Hotels, and at the Music stores.
R. H. Brown,
Agent.
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Concert
and
Tableaux Vivants.
A number of Ladies
of Burke purpose giving a Concert and Tableaus, at
Mt.
on
Friday Evening, 18th
Instant.
The object of this
entertainment is for the benefit of our
Brave Volunteers!
And we hope the
public will evince their patriotic appreciation by attending.
Doors open at 6½ o’clock P. M.
Price of Admission Fifty Cents.
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Blankets Wanted.
We understand that a letter has been received from Lieut. Allen, of the
Oglethorpe Infantry, stating that the company is very much in need of blankets.
The number already sent, is insufficient to furnish all the wounded.
It is to be hoped, therefore, that our citizens will contribute as many
blankets as they can spare, for the use of the Oglethorpes.
They should be sent to Masonic Hall, by 10 o’clock Monday morning next,
when they will be lined, and sent on to their destination as early as possible.
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Butter, Copperas, Bi Carb Soda.
19 Kegs Choice
8 Barrels Copperas.
10 Dozen No. 10 Cotton Cards.
2,000 Pounds Bi Carb Soda.
For sale by
Mustin & Co.
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A Pleasing Scene.
The aspect which our beautiful road street presented yesterday, was
anything but what might be expected in these war times.
About fifty country wagons were visible at one time, together with a
large number and variety of other vehicles, while the sidewalks presented a
goodly crowd of pedestrians. If
Abraham I could have passed over our city in a balloon at the moment, and looked
down upon the lively scene we think he would have come to the sudden conclusion
that his war has not “hurt”
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Erection of a Flag Staff.
We learn that an immense flag staff, called the “Jeff Davis,” will be
erected in front of the confectionary store of Messrs. Lamback & Cooper, on
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A Singular Case—A Vidocq in Petticoats.
The
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[Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.]
Letters from the
Army.
Army of the
October 14th, 1861. }
. . . Dr. Steiner says that each soldier should have a
change of flannel shirts, and of shoes and socks.
Not more than four soldiers should occupy a tent; and there should be a
small window n the rear wall of the tent, which should be covered by a blind
secured by buttons. These windows
should be kept open day and night in fair weather.
All high grass and weeds should be removed from the ground before the
tent is pitched, and the floor covered with hay or straw.
The tent walls should be raised every day, and the tents taken down
occasionally to sun the ground. Fires
should be made every evening in the company streets.
The soldier should always go to bed with dry and warm feet, and keep the
feet and legs well covered during the night.
Irregularity in eating is a fruitful source of disease.
Potatoes, rice, molasses, and vinegar should be issued regularly, as a
part of the rations. Hucksters’
wagons, containing fresh pork, cheese, and unripe fruit, should be avoided.
Ripe fruit may be eaten in moderation and with benefit.
During a march, the men should fill their canteens in the morning, and
change the water as seldom as possible, and guard against drinking too much.
Experience has taught me that coffee or tea is better on a march than
water. They not only slake thirst
sooner, but they contain some nourishment, which is very desirable on a
fatiguing march.
The camp should be regularly policed every day, and all waste matter,
animal and vegetable, removed to a distance of one hundred yards, at least, and
there be burned. Such matter had
better remain on the surface of the ground than be lightly burned.
Every regimental Surgeon should be supplied with at least one hundred bed
sacks and pillow ticks—the sacks to be six and a half feet long, and three
feet wide. All of the sick in the
hospital or quarters, should be furnished with a sack and tick, which can be
readily filled with hay or straw. Sick
men should not be allowed to lie on the ground, and if sacks and straw are not
to be had, platforms of boards or barrel staves should be made.
I know of no greater service the good people at home can do the army,
than to furnish each one of the soldiers with one of these sacks.
An opening should be left to put in the hay or straw, so that when
ordered upon a march, the sack may be emptied, folded up and put into the
knapsack. If made four feet wide,
one would answer for two well men.
Surgeons should impress on the minds of their assistants, if
inexperienced, that the diseases now prevailing to the greatest extent in the
army—measles and typhoid fever—have a definite course to run, and that but
little medication is admissible in their treatment.
The brains, lungs and bowels must be carefully watched, and if there be a
special local manifestation in any of these organs, such derangement must be met
by treatment, of which the most effectual is, probably, counter irrigation over
or near the affected organs. Lowering
treatment must be avoided, and nourishing broths, (in small quantities at a
time,) and tea, bread and rice directed. The
extremities must be kept warm; and, in the typhoidal cases, cold cloths should
be kept on the head so long as it is hot and dry, and the hands and forearms be
frequently sponged with cold water in a like state of skin.
Typhoid fever, such as now prevails in camp, will generally terminate in
about two weeks, provided no serious organic disease ensues in the meantime.
If the patient is carefully nursed and sustained by proper nourishment,
six patients out of seven, will get well, even when treated under canvass.
But when the fever is not of a high grade at its commencement, and
transportation by railroad can be had to a comfortable hospital building, the
patient should at once be removed from camp.
No man who has had measles or typhoid fever, should return to duty in
less than five weeks from the time when he was taken sick.
But few men die during the eruption or febrile state of measles, though
very many die from its consequences, aggravated, if not produced, by their own
imprudence.
If measles and typhoid fever be excepted, there is less sickness in the
army of the ordinary camp types, than is usual.
Such is the judgment of experienced army surgeons. . . .
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Tableaux for the Benefit of the Clinch Rifles.
An exhibition of Tableaux Vivants, for the benefit of our gallant Clinch
Rifles, will take place on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, on which occasion the
Confederate Philharmonics will endeavor to give general satisfaction.
It is their earnest hope that for the benefit of this company, for which
nothing has as yet been done, a large concourse of friends will throng Concert
Hall.
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An Engraver in Atlanta.—Mrs. James O’Reagan, formerly of
The press in
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Concert and Tableaux Vivants.
The Confederate Philharmonic Association will give an entertainment of
music, dancing and tableaux at Concert Hall, on Thursday evening, Oct. 23d, for
the benefit of the Clinch Rifles. The
following is the programme for this occasion:
Part I.
1. Presenting
the Squirrel.
2. Signing the
Death Warrant of Lady Jane Gray.
3. Song.
4. Out in the
Bitter Cold.
5. Sir Walter
Raleigh Parting with his Wife.
6. Song.
7. Peter the
Great saved by his Mother.
8. Gipsey.
9. Dance.
Part II.
1. Scotch
Pedlar.
2. Musicians.
3. Song.
4. Village
Postmistress.
5. Christmas
Eve.
6. Song.
7. Sparking.
8. The Siesta.
9. Dance.
Doors open at 7, performance to commence at 7½ o’clock.
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A Substitute for Wool.
We have received a sample of an article which is recommended as a
substitute for wool. It is composed
of cow’s hair, spun together. The
lady who sent it says that she thinks it will answer the purpose admirable, and
that our young ladies might take a few moments from their pianos and devote them
to the spinning of this article. It
can be woven into blankets, or coarse heavy goods, and will, no doubt, resist
water and retain heat about as well as wool.
At any rate, the subject is worthy of consideration, and if it should
prove satisfactory, the cow will be, in all respects, one of the most potent
instruments in rendering Lincoln’s blockade ineffectual.
Its meat and its milk for food, its hide for leather, its hair for wool,
and its bones for various uses, it affords substitutes for many articles.
Let us be careful of our cows, and they will, in return, give us much
that we need.
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Come One, Come
All!
A Barbecue
Will be Given to
the
Richmond
At their Camp at
Spring Hill,
Richmond co., on
to-morrow,
Thursday, October
24,
At One O’clock.
A free invitation is extended to all, and especially the ladies.
There will be several Addresses on the occasion.
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Wanted, Wanted.
Any of the following named articles are wanted by the Ordnance
Department, Confederate States; and persons having them even in small quantities
are solicited to send them by Express, with Bills made out at fair prices to
either Mount Vernon Arsenal, Mobile, Capt. J. L. White; Augusta Arsenal, Capt.
G. W. Gill; Charleston Arsenal, Capt. T. L. Childs, or to Confederate States
Laboratory, Richmond, Va., notifying the Department of the shipment.
Lead, pig or scrap,
Zinc,
Tin, block or sheet,
Oakum or Tow,
Nitric Acid,
Crucibles,
Sheet Iron,
Sheet Brass,
Spelter.
Payment will be made on delivery.
G. Gorgas,
oct16
Lt. Col. Chief of Ordnance.
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The Concert.
The Confederate Philharmonic Association will give an exhibition this
evening at Concert Hall, for the benefit of our gallant friends of the Clinch
Rifles. It is the first time that
our citizens have been asked to give the Rifles a benefit, and we hope that it
will prove a benefit, indeed. The
object is a good one—the programme is a good one.
They should, together, cause the house to be filled.
That our readers may have an idea of what the entertainment will be, we
append the programme here:
Part I.
1. Presenting
the Squirrel.
2. Signing the
Death Warrant of Lady Jane Gray.
3. Song, Fanny
Gray, by Charlie and Fanny Rossingnol.
4. Out in the
Bitter Cold.
5. Sir Walter
Raleigh Parting with his Wife.
6. Song, Widow
Machree, by Mr. John Serze.
7. Peter the
Great saved by his Mother.
8. Gipsey.
9. Dance.
Part II.
1. Scotch
Pedlar.
2. Musicians.
3. Song,
You’ll Remember Me, by Mr. Thomas Fogarty.
4. Village
Postmistress.
5. Christmas
Eve.
6. Song,
Irishman’s Shanty, by Joe Harris.
7. Sparking.
8. The Siesta.
9. Dance.
Doors open at 7, performance to commence at 7½ o’clock.
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The Substitute for Wool.
In a little paragraph which we published yesterday, relative to a new
substitute for wool, the word cotton was omitted.
The substitute is cow hair and cotton, spun together.
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Religious Revivals Among our Soldiers.—For more than a week a revival
has been in progress among the soldiers stationed at
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Wanted,
Overseers,
Mechanics, and Laborers,
For a Sappers and
Miners Company.
Master mechanics, second class mechanics, and laboring men, can find
steady employment, and good wages by applying to the undersigned at the
H. Sells, Chief Engineer.
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I am prepared to supply any number of Caps made of brown or striped
colored Duck, manufactured at Belleville Factory, at a low price to planters or
the trade. Orders solicited.
George Schley,
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A Southern Hat.
We have received from Mr. J. Mortimer, of
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The
Mr. George Schley, of this city, is manufacturing a domestic cap, which
is, evidently, very serviceable, and will answer as a substitute for the coarse
wool hats which our planters have been accustomed to purchase for their negroes,
but which are too scarce or too high now to be used.
The
But the best reason why it should be used, is that its manufacture will
give employment to a number of needy families in our city, and the greater the
demand, the greater the amount of work to be given to the poor and needy.
We hope, then, that our planters and others who need caps will purchase
this article, as, thereby, they will not only benefit themselves, but others who
sadly need the benefits. Read the
advertisement in another column, purchase one cap at least, and give it a fair
trial.
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Pepper Sauce.
Our friend J. L. Mims has, at his grocery store, on Broad, near Centre
street, a very fine article of sauce, the labels on the bottles of which read
thus: “Beauregard Sauce; too hot
for the Yankees! Prepared by J. L.
Mims,
It is home made and well made.
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Wanted,
at the
Augusta Arsenal.
10 Good Blacksmiths wanted—shoesmiths preferred.
Apply to
Comm’d’g the Arsenal.
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Overseer Wanted.
Wanted for a Corn and Cotton Plantation, near this city, a first-rate
Overseer, for the next year. One who
can raise hogs. Situation perfectly
healthy. Salary $800, and the usual
findings. Children objectionable.
Apply to
Messrs. J. & T. A. Bones.
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Georgia Wool Hats.
1,500 Georgia-made Wool Hats—an excellent article, for sale at
wholesale, by
Jackson, Miller & Verdery.
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Stockings for the Army.—The following rules are laid down for the
direction of ladies wishing to knit socks for the soldiers:
Get large needles and coarse yarn. Cast
on seventy-eight stitches, and knit the leg ten inches before setting the heel.
The heel should be three and a half inches long, and knit of double yarn,
one fine and one coarse for extra strength.
The foot should be eleven or twelve inches long.—Exchange.
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Blankets Wanted.
We are informed that Capt. Burch’s company, the Richmond Rough and
Readies, will leave for the coast to-morrow night, and that they are in need of
about twenty-five or thirty blankets. Several
of the members are poor men, and unable to procure such necessaries as are
absolutely required for the campaign. We
feel sure that we need do no more than mention this circumstance, to insure an
immediate attention to the wants of the company, by our patriotic citizens.
The Rough and Readies are all natives of
Those having blankets to spare, can leave them at the boot and shoe store
of Capt. Burch, by 9 or 10 o’clock to-morrow morning.
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Summary: Map of
vicinity of
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Fitz’s Panopticon of the South.
This exhibition, representing several prominent scenes in the history of
our Confederacy, will open here on Friday and Saturday next.
The Panopticon will be exhibited for the benefit of the Hospital
Association.
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Concert Hall.
Benefit of the
Hospital
Association,
Friday Night,
November 8th.
Fitz’s
Panopticon of the South!!!
A Mechanical
exhibition of life-like Moving Figures,
representing
scenes n the Revolution of 1861, including the
Bombardment of
Fort
Sumter
A Grand Matinee will be given on Saturday Afternoon, (for the
accommodation of Families and Schools, commencing at 3 o’clock, when all
children will be admitted at 15 cents each.
Tickets 50 cents; Children and Servants 25 cents; for sale at the
principal Music and Book Stores.
Doors open at 7—commence at 7½ o’clock.
For particulars see Programmes.
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Timber Wanted
at
Augusta Arsenal.
(Proposals will be
received until the
20th
inst.)
[detailed description of oak, walnut, hickory, poplar, and
white pine, with tables]
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The Ladies’ Refreshment Association.
The demands upon the funds of the Ladies’ Volunteer Association for the
past ten days, have been unusually heavy, and it is necessary to again call
public attention to this fact, and ask a renewal of subscription to those funds.
The zeal of the ladies is unabated, but they should have some assistance
from our citizens generally. We
presume that it is only necessary to call attention to the fact, to ensure, as
heretofore, a liberal subscription. The
list will be found at the store of Messrs. Alexander & Wright, in the
basement of the Globe Hotel.
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Fitz’s Panopticon.
This exhibition promises to be a very attractive affair; and giving, as
it does, a series of views of Southern interest, and a portion of its proceeds
being devoted to the Hospital cause, it ought, by all means, to meet with a
liberal patronage here. The
Panopticon will exhibit on Friday and Saturday.
An interesting feature of the exhibition, will be Mrs. Fitz’s
performances on the staff of bells.
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There is not a Jew among the Federal prisoners in our hands, while there
is scarcely a regiment in the Confederate service but numbers from twenty to
fifty of them. In
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Concert Hall.
Concert for
Thursday Night,
Nov. 7th.
Programme—Part I.
1. Overture,
Jean de Paris—(Boieldieu)—duett..........................Messrs. Iversen and
Hett.
2. Blue
Beard—solo................................................................................................vocal.
3. Kathleen
Mavourneen—duo................................................................................vocal.
4. Il
Trovatore..........................................................................................piano
and violin.
Master John Bignon.
5. The Haunted
Stream—solo..................................................................................vocal.
6. Ever of
Thee—duo..............................................................................................vocal.
7. Sweet
Mississippi—solo......................................................................................vocal.
8. I’m
growing old, dear
Kate—quartette.................................................................vocal.
Part II.
1. We come
again with song to greet
you—quartette.................................................vocal.
2. Like the
dawn—solo............................................................................................vocal.
3. Comic
Duett.........................................................................................................vocal.
4. Air
varie—by De
Berlot........................................................................Piano
and violin.
5. See the pale
moon—duett.....................................................................................vocal.
6. The old log
hut.................................................................................................quartette.
Performance at 7½ o’clock.
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Letter from
Mr. Editor: As a brief note
of passing events, at the seat of
The College is in a flourishing condition, considering the times.
The number of students in attendance is about forty—exceeding that of
any college in the State, I think. In
view of the war times, the Faculty have attached a military department to the
College. The company known as the
“Emory College Cadets,” is under the command of Capt. (President) Thomas,
Lieuts. Stone, Smith, and
Saturday night last, the ladies and gentlemen of this place gave a
tableaux exhibition, which was repeated last evening with telling effect.
The young ladies, as also the young men, did themselves credit.
“My own Gipsy Maid,” was sung excellently by Miss Callie L., and Mr.
James G. “The effects of Secession, North and South,” was exhibited in fine
style. In singing “Wanted a
Governess,” Miss Callie L. added new lustre to her already enviable reputation
as an excellent songstress.
A piece, the title of which I do not remember, sang by the Misses Belle
G., Bettie G., and Mollie E., assisted by Mr. Charles Goodrich, of your city,
elicited considerable applause.
Fear of being tedious, however, precludes my mentioning the performances
f each member of the trope [sic]. They
are too generous to think your correspondent would slight them.
I must refer to one or two more scenes before I close.
A scene entitled, “Look out for the Engine when the whistle blows,”
seemed to please the boys particularly, and I think some of the older ones
smiled. The troupe were engaged in
this scene.
Little George Goodrich, of your city, was in attendance, and performed
his part well. George has won the
admiration of all lovers of music in
Several of the fair ones, from our neighboring town, graced the audience
by their presence. In a word, the
tableaux was a success. It was
gotten up for the benefit of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association, and
reflects credit upon the ladies and gentlemen engaged.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
Spectator.
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Panopticon of the South.
This interesting Southern exhibition will open to-night at Concert Hall,
for the benefit of the Hospital Association.
The entertainment consists of dioramic representations of scenes in the
progresing [sic] war between the South and the North, which has been exhibited
with great success and much applause in
A Grand Matinee will be given Saturday afternoon for the accomodation
[sic] of families and schools, commencing at 3 o’clock.
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We were shown, at our office, two days ago, a
This rifle factory has a contract from the State Government for the
manufacture of arms. From the specimen shown us, we are disposed to believe than
[sic] an excellent article will be turned out.
The material will be furnished from the productions of our own
State—the walnut grown on our own soil, and the iron from the Etowah Works.
The copper, we presume, will be obtained from another State.
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The Panopticon of the South.
This handsome exhibition of Southern scenery will exhibit this afternoon,
for the accommodation of families and school children, and the attendance should
be large.
To-night, there will be another exhibition, and the beauties of the
Panopticon, as well as the cause for which it is exhibited, should prove
sufficiently attractive to fill Concert Hall.
Mr. Fitz is a Louisianian, and his Panopticon is a Southern exhibition,
painted and manufactured in the South. He
has already given several entertainments for the benefit of our soldiers, and
is, therefore, entitled to the encouragement and patronage of our people.
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[Communicated.]
Herbs for the
Soldiers.
Editor of the Constitutionalist: Since
sending The Fireside to press, I have received the following letter from
an esteemed correspondent. It will
speak for itself. As the subject
demands immediate attention, let me ask that you will give this appeal the
benefit of an early appearance in your widely circulated journal:
Yours,
J. N. E.
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Mr. Ells—Dear Sir: We are
greatly in want of Herbs, for the sick soldiers in our Hospitals.
Measles and Catarrhs are the prevailing diseases, and for them, Herbs are
necessary. Will you please insert a
request for us, in your paper, that the ladies in your section will send us
some? Such things are plentiful in
the up country, and they will be freely given, as soon as it is known they are
needed.
Packages sent to my brother, Mr. B. B. Russell, of
Medicinal Herbs—Sage, Balm, Catnip.
Pot Herbs, for Soups—Thyme, Parsley, Marjoram.
Red Peppers will be very useful.
By attending to this you will confer a favor on the sick soldiers, and
greatly oblige,
Yours, respectfully,
*.
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Oil or Water Proof
Cloth!
We are now manufacturing Oil or Water Proof Cloth, which we offer for
sale at reasonable prices.
We shall keep on hand ready Made of the above Cloth,
Cannon Covers, Tarpaulins, and Horse Covers made to order.
Every soldier should have a
The Rug is so made, if a person wishes, it can be filled with straw, the
Oil Cloth being laid next to the ground, will protect from dampness.
Office at the store of R. A. Jones, on
Jones & Davenport.
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The Panopticon of the South.
Concert Hall has been well filled at the exhibition of the Panopticon.
Yesterday afternoon, the attendance of juveniles was very large.
The entertainment is a pleasing one; and we take pleasure in commending
it and its proprietors to other Southern communities and
Southern presses.
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The Panopticon of the South.
This pleasing exhibition will be continued to-night and to-morrow night,
on which occasions a few scenes from the Battle of Manassa [sic] Plains will be
presented.
The proprietor deserves a liberal patronage, and should receive it,
during his stay in our community.
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Concert Hall.
Great Success of
the
Panopticon of the
South.
(By Request,)
Two Nights Longer,
And Positively the
Last!
On
Monday and
Tuesday,
November 11th
and 12th,
When will be introduced, in connection with the principal features of the Panopticon,
Three Scenes from
the
Battle
Tickets 50 cents. Children
and Servants 25. Doors open at
7—commence at 7½ o’clock.
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Wanted.
A Lady, competent to use one of Singer’s Sewing Machines, can find
employment at
L. Loesner’s,
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Camp 11th
Centreville, Nov. 4, 1861.}
. . . There is considerable speculation on the wants of the
soldiers here. Some “speculate”
on cigars and apples, obtaining “ten cents apiece” for the former, and forty
or fifty cents a dozen for the latter, about the size of a hen egg.
“Ginger cakes” sell readily at a quarter apiece, and small pies at
the same price. In short, a soldier
can spend his money with as little satisfaction here as at any other place in
the Confederacy. This place is well
fortified; and the Hessians will never again “hold’ it without our consent.
“The boys” are not expecting a fight here this winter; but think that
all the fighting will be done on the coast, and consequently wish to spend the
winter there, to return with the spring, and
“Fight till the last armed foe expires.” . . .
Snooks, of the Walton Infantry.
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Masonic Hall.
[illustration of
Tom at the piano]
Tom!
The Blind
Negro-Boy Pianist,
The
Wonder of the
World,
The
Marvel of the Age!
This mysterious child will give two of his inimitable Entertainments in this city, on
Wednesday and
Friday Ev’ngs,
13th
and 15th insts.,
at Masonic Hall,
For the Benefit of
Our Sick and Needy Soldiers!
Doors open at 6½--Concert to commence at 7½ o’clock P.M.
Admission 50 cents; children and servants 25 cents.
For particulars, see small bills.
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Blind Tom.
This extraordinary musical prodigy will perform in our city to-night and
Friday night, for the benefit of the soldiers’ fund.
Some of our readers have already listened to the performances of Tom, and
will, no doubt, gladly avail themselves of this opportunity to witness once more
his wonderful natural musical ability. Others
know him only by reputation, and should not fail to see and hear him now.
As all know, he is a simple, untutored blind negro boy—and yet performs
upon the piano the most difficult musical compositions with the most astonishing
ease and correctness. We understand
that he has recently composed a piece descriptive of the Battle of Manassa
[sic], which he will introduce at his entertainment.
Mr. Oliver Perry has liberally and patriotically resolved to give a
liberal share of the proceeds of Tom’s performances to the cause of the
Confederacy. It should, therefore,
be the earnest desire of our people to make each entertainment as profitable as
possible.
The correspondence on this subject, between Mayor May and Mr. Perry, will
be found in another column.
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Correspondence.
Hon. Robt. H. May, Mayor, etc.: Dear
Sir: Having just completed a series
of Concerts, given by “Blind Tom,” the Negro Pianist in Savannah, and other
Southern cities, I am here with him, for the purpose of exhibiting the wonderful
musical gift he possesses.
With an humble, but earnest sympathy in the noble cause so dear to every
son of our Confederacy, I have determined, during the continuance of our present
struggle for independence, to devote my own energies, and the mysterious talent
of Tom, in behalf of the brave soldiers who are battling for our rights.
Thus impelled by duty, I respectfully tender to you, as the
representative of
Very respectfully, yours,
Perry H. Oliver.
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Mr. Perry H. Oliver:
Dear Sir: I have received
your note of this morning, in which you tender through me, as the representative
of
I accept your kind proposal in the spirit in which it is tendered by you,
and will endeavor to give that direction to your charity which will meet your
approval.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
Robert H. May,
Mayor of City of
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Citizen’s Meeting.
An adjourned meeting of the citizens of
The Committee appointed at the last meeting, reported by offering the
following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the present eventful crisis of our young Republic demands the
hearty co-operation of all classes of its citizens, in sustaining the brave
hearts and willing hands who have gone forth to defend our homes and firesides.
And in view of those facts, we feel bound to call on our fellow citizens
to frown down the glaring speculation, which has been carried on for months in
this community by extorting on the Government, and, to make the crime blacker,
if possible, putting the price of the common necessaries of life out of reach of
the families of our brave Volunteers; therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we are desirous of putting a stop to the unholy and
unjust state of affairs which has existed in this market, we will not willingly
confound those of our merchants who have shown a disposition to consider the
wants of the people, by selling at reasonable prices, for which they are
entitled to our gratitude; and, furthermore, we thank them for not allowing the
example of those vampires who brought about the present enormous rates; and we
caution those Shylocks, who are well known, to quit their reprehensible traffic,
or their names will be handed down to posterity to be execrated as traitors to
our country and our Government.
Resolved, That we recommend to the City Council the enforcement of that
section of the City Ordinance relative to weights and measures, as it is the
opinion of this meeting that those who would speculate on the soldiers’ wife,
widow, and orphan, would go still further.
Resolved, That we further recommend to the City Council the establishment
of a free market, for the families of our brave volunteers and others in
indigent circumstances; and in order to assist the City Council in this laudable
object, it is the sense of this meeting that all good citizens who are able will
donate provisions and funds for this object.
Resolved, That we recommend to our sister cities to take this matter
under their early consideration, in order that the [sic] may co-operate with us
in presenting our grievances to the Legislature, now in session.
Resolved, That we heartily and cordially endorse the recommendation of
His Excellency, Joseph E. Brown, in his late Message to the Senate and House of
Representatives, on the subject of speculation.
And that we urge upon our Senator and Representatives, now in
Milledgeville, the necessity of passing such laws as will protect the people
from their enemies—the speculators.
James Gargan, }
Daniel Galvin, }
J. B. Dye, } Committee.
A. J. Davis, }
J. D. Kavanagh,}
John Reynolds }
On motion of Mr. John G. Coffin, it was
Resolved, That a petition, embodying the objects of this meeting, and
including the above resolutions be forwarded to our Senator and Representatives
at Milledgeville, to be presented to the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. James Gargan, the Chairman was instructed to appoint a
committee of four from each ward in the city, to obtain signatures to the
petition,
The Chair thereupon appointed the following gentlemen on that committee:
[list]
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Alligator Skins.
Just received—A lot of first quality Alligator Skins.
An excellent substitute for French Calf Skins, and superior to them in
durability.
Jessup & Hatch.
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Complimentary Benefit to Prof. Heit.
In nearly all of the Concerts and Tableaux which have been given for the
benefit of the soldiers and the hospital fund, Prof. Hett has freely given his
valuable services. In doing this he
has lost a great deal of precious time, for which, however, he asks no other
reward—than the consciousness that he is performing a patriotic duty; but his
pupils and their patriots [sic?] have resolved to show their appreciation of the
Professor’s services, and to enable the public to join them in doing it, by
giving him a complimentary benefit. The
event will take place at Concert Hall to-night; and it is to be hoped that it
will prove a benefit indeed. The
programme is an attentive one, embracing Tableaux, singing, and dancing.
That our readers may have some idea of the nature of the entertainment,
we append the programme:
1. Boys Stealing Apples.
2. Scene from the Lady of the
3. Song.
4. Eugenie, Empress of
5. Fra Diavolo.
6. Dance.
7. Merry Wives of
8. The Bird Trappers.
9. Song.
10. The Heavenly Messenger.
11. Puppet Show.
12. Song.
13.
14. Blindman’s Bluff
Seventy Years Ago.
15. Dance.
16. Cymbeline.
17. Christmas for the Rich
and Poor.
18. Song.
19. King David Surrounded by
Angels.
Tickets for sale at the usual place.
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Blind Tom.
Through the courtesy of Mr. Perry Oliver, the proprietor of the blind
musician, we had the pleasure, yesterday afternoon, of listening to that
extraordinary boy.
His rendition of “Home, sweet Home” was touching and beautiful; his
performance of some of the prettiest gems from “Lucrezia Borgia” really
excellent; and his execution of the celebrated “Anvil Chorus” grand.
He also gave us a “caprice” on “
Those who have not seen “blind Tom,” should not fail to embrace the
present opportunity of witnessing this musical prodigy.
His performances on the piano are really astonishing and well worthy of a
liberal attendance at each entertainment. His
stay in our city should be a profitable one to the good cause in which his
liberal and patriotic master is employing him.
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Wanted,
Six more Ladies, to sew on Caps at
L. Loeser’s, Cap Manufactory,
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Blind Tom.
No expression of wonder and of admiration can be excessive, in speaking
of the musical performances of this mysteriously endowed negro boy.
He is certainly one of the world’s wonders in his musical gifts, in his
capacities for musical cultivation, and in his imitative powers.
For intuitive genius, he is more remarkable than was the immortal Mozart,
even taking as true all the curious stories of the latter in his childhood.
he belongs to that class of mental prodigies, of which Zerah Colbourn was
one—the latter performing, while a child, exploits in figures, by a mental
process, as quick as lightning, which he could not explain, that would require
the trained arithmetician a long period of patient labor.
Tom, blind from birth, does not know a note or a rule of music, but pours
it out from the keys of a piano, as a mocking bird does from its throat.
He can do all that is asserted of him in the advertisements and hand
bills.
He faithfully renders the most difficult pieces of scientific
composition, and plays with taste and expression, all the operatic gems and
national airs familiar to the public. He
only needs to hear a piece once to reproduce it in undiminished beauty.
Tom has a voice of comic humor, withal, and varies his entertainment with
some amusing imitations.
A large audience attended his concert on Wednesday night, and were
evidently pleased and astonished. His
next concert takes place tonight. It
is the most remarkable and attractive exhibition of the kind ever before the
American people, and we advise all to go who can.
They will be fully repaid.
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Georgia Mess Beef.
We have received from the Southern Packing Company,
The Southern Packing Company expect in a few days to offer to the
Southern public a good article of star candles, and of hard pale, family soap,
and a superior quality of glue.
It is pleasing to see these enterprises springing up in the South.
We wish the Southern Packing company abundant success.
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Landscape
Gardening,
and
Ornamental
Water-Work Concern.
Mr. Wm. Aug. J. Elmar, from
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Wanted,
A Few Spinning Wheels.
Apply at this office.
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Concert Hall.
For Positively One
Night Only.
The Zouaves,
French Soldiers
from the
Crimea and
Thursday Evening,
Nov. 21st.
Malakoff.
Grand Military Pantomime, in One Act, and Three Tableaux, introducing
Bayonet Exercise, Light Infantry Drill, Details and
Soldier and
Boarder;
Military episode
from the Crimean War.
Song:
“It Is Not Lost;”
By the Prima Donna
of the Zouave Troupe.
La Marseillaise;
Sung by Zouave
To Conclude with
the
Sergeant and
Corporal;
Comic Opera, in
One Act—Music from
Price of admission, 50 cents. Children
and Servants 25 cents.
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The Inkermann Zouaves—A New Attraction.
An entertainment of an entirely novel character, generally enjoyed in
this city, so that we take pleasure in calling attention to the appearance of
the “Zouaves” on Thursday night next, November 21, at Concert Hall.
The Zouaves, it must be premised, are said to be veritable braves of the
French army, and owe their present position to an accidental talent discovered
before the walls of
The pieces played by our French friends are of the slightest possible
character, and for that reason are eminently amusing and laughable.
It is know, of course, that the female parts are played by men, but
without witnessing a performance, it is impossible to believe how well and
ludicrously the characteristics of the sex are mimicked.
The entertainment, indeed, is of so peculiar a kind, that we feel no
disposition to indulge in critical elucidation, but simply to direct the
attention of the public to its abundant novelty and agreeableness.
The Zouaves will appear to-morrow evening.
By all means go and see them.
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Wanted,
200 Sheep Skins;
Well Cured,
With the Wool On.
Lieut. L. Jaquelin Smith,
Com’g
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The field pieces of the Legion are also worthy of note.
They consist of four beautiful rifled six pounders, three rifled twelve
pounders, breech loading, with double chambers, and a rifled gun, mounted on
wheels, with percussion attachments, and capable of throwing a ball with
accuracy some four miles. These
pieces are all of
Sav. Republican, Nov. 20.
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Concert Hall.
The
Confederate
Minstrels
From
Columbia
Will perform at
Concert Hall,
In this city, on
Wednesday &
Thursday Evn’gs,
For the Benefit of
Georgia
D. P. McDonald, Agent.
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The Confederate Minstrels.
Our amusement-loving citizens have always exhibited a taste for the burnt
cork opera, and the Yankee Ethiopians—whether Campbells, Sanfords, Buckleys,
or somebody else’s—have almost invariably attracted crowded houses here.
Tonight we have an entertainment of this kind by genuine
Southerners—citizens of
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Stocking Manufactory.
Mr. A. Picquet has a knitting machine in operation on
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The Confederate Loom.
Mr. Editor:--I do not think that I was ever intended for a writer, but I
beg leave to submit a few lines through your columns.
It is a very prevalent complaint through the country, that cloth is
getting high; and at the same time our factory managers will not give the farmer
even a fair price for his cotton. Now,
if the people in general, more especially the mechanics, would put their
ingenuity to work, they might very easily put a stop to this.
We have ingenious men in the South, and why not put them to work?
The very thing that has brought us to our present condition, is giving
way to northern manufactories. We
have a few factories, but as just stated, they are rising daily on their goods.
Now let us see if we cannot make our cloth at home; and then we will know
that we are not wearing goods that the Yankees made.
Let us make a loom that will weave our own clothes, and some to spare,
and let the factories shift for themselves, as we have to do.
I have a plan in contemplation, which, if carried out, I think would make
a very useful machine. I have
conversed with several imminent mechanics on the subject, and they all agree in
saying that the plan is a very good one; but they, like myself, have not the
tools to make a business of making such looms, and therefore do not like to
start first. Something must be done,
toat [sic] somebody must commence it, or it will not be done.
The plan that I had in view, was to have a loom to weave by turning a
crank, (or winch). They can be
worked by means of a pitman connected with the crank; the treadle can be worked
by means of a cylinder with eccentrics, so as to move them up and down; the
shuttle can be made to fly by levers worked by the same cylinder that works the
treadles, the thread may be kept tight by means of a pully [sic]on the thread beam,
with a rope over the pully [sic] and a weight hung to the rope; the cloth beam can be
turned by having an iron wheel with notches (as is common in looms); then there
must be a catch that works by the machine, so as to turn the beam a little every
time the sley strikes the thread.
This is my plan, as near as I can express it, and I hope that some
intelligent mechanic will get to studying about hard times and not stop at
thinking, but go to work and soon have them spread through the whole country, so
that we can have our clothes made at home. There
is no danger of having to ride over the country to sell such loom, so you need
not be uneasy about getting rid of all you can make.
We need something to work our cotton, and nothing would be better than a
good loom. Try it, mechanics—you
can make a living; something to wear and be honored, as long as you live.
Let old
W. H. F.
Sandersville Central Georgian.
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Patriotic Work of a Georgia Lady.—We understand that Mrs. John R.
Stanford, of
Mrs. Stanford has, we learn, furnished shawls of the same description,
all the work of her own hands, to an entire company of
As an evidence of our growing independence of foreign looms, and of the
generous patriotism for which the ladies of the South are so distinguished, Mrs.
Stanford’s work is entitled to grateful notice.—Richmond Dispatch, Nov. 29th.
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From Centreville.
Centreville, Dec. 2.—A grand field day presentation of a regimental
battle flag to General Van Dorn’s Division of the Army of the
The following is the order read to the troops:
Headquarters First Corps of the Army}
of the Potomac, Near
November 28, 1861. }
[General Orders, No. 75.]
A new banner is entrusted to-day as a battle flag to the safe keeping of
the Army of the
Soldiers! Your mothers, your
wives and your sisters have made it. Consecrated
by their hands, it must lead you to substantial victory and the complete triumph
of our cause. It can never be
surrendered save to your unspeakable dishonor and with consequences fraught with
immeasurable evil. Under its
untarnished folds beat back the invader, and find nationality and everlasting
immunity from an atrocious despotism, and honor and renown for yourselves or
death. By command of Gen.
Beauregard.
Thos. Jordan, Adjutant General.
Char. Cour. Dec. 3.
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Dried Pumpkins.—A distinguished physician requests the editor of the
Vicksburg Whig to say there is nothing better for soldiers confined in camp
during the winter, when fruit and vegitables [sic] cannot be had, than dried
pumpkins. He says that soaked in
water until they are softened, and stewed in molasses, they are not only
wholesome, but very palatable, and an excellent substitute for fruit or
vegetables. They can be cut into
strips, hung up and dried, with great facility, when they can be packed in bags
and sent to the army. They are now
plenty and cheap in this section of the country.
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Augusta Knitting
and
Sewing Factory.
Operating by Water
Power, Opposite Heard &
Simpson’s
Warehouse.
I am prepared to furnish good Three Ply Ribbed Cotton Socks, and will
contract for 1,000 pairs per week.
I also sell the knitting by the yard, which is suitable for Sleeves,
Drawers, and Undershirts.
Apply at the factory.
H. Picquet.
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Manufacture of Domestic Implements.—The Louisiana Baptist learns
that a factory has just been established in Claiborne parish in that State,
between Mount Lebanon and Homer, for the manufacture of corn shellers, wheat
fans, spinning wheels, looms, and many other similar articles that are largely
used in the country now, and the demand for which will be still further
increased hereafter. This is the way
to make the country really independent.
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Summary: Report
to the
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Wanted,
500 Cords
Lightwood
and
25 Cords Yellow
Pine!
Proposals will be received to the 20th December,
for supplying 500 Cords best quality of Pitch Pine or Lightwood, delivered and
corded at the Government Powder Works, at
Also,
25 Cords of best quality Yellow Pine, seasoned, will be purchased at this
time, delivered as above.
Geo. W. Rains,
Major Art. and Ord.,
C.S.A.
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Summary: List
of Patients Admitted, Discharged, &c.,
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Blue Broadcloth.
13 Pieces—For sale by
A. K. Bavninn,
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Caps, Caps.
L. Loeser,
Manufacturer of
Military and
Citizen’s Caps,
224 Broad Street
I am now manufacturing all kinds of Caps, Fancy Boy’s Caps, for the
Holidays. Black Silk Velvet Men’s
Caps. Caps made to order.
Orders for Companies taken, and executed at short notice.
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Fire Crackers.
75 Boxes Fire Crackers, for sale by
Estes & Clarke.
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Arrests in
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We may promote a worthy enterprize, and we may furnish to the public an
interesting item, by publishing the following letter.
Accompanying it, was a package of sulphur manufactured at the
Our correspondent was under the impression that the Confederate
Government would become an eager customer for sulphur, whenever offered, for its
powder mills. But we are informed by
Major Rains, who has the general supervision of the manufacture of powder for
the Government, and is superintending the erection of the powder mills here,
that the Government has now on hand as much sulphur as it will probably want for
manufacturing purposes for years. There
is not the slightest possibility, as he informs us, that the Confederate States
will fall short of powder, no matter how long the war may continue.
This statement will, no doubt, relieve many apprehensions on this post.
Sulphuric acid is extensively used in Chemistry—in the process of
dyeing, bleaching, and various manufacturing arts.
It is an essential article in magnetic telegraph offices.
Without it, the electric wires would cease their vocation.
Indeed, the uses of sulphuric acid, and of the combinations of it with
various bases are innumerable. The
strongest inducements exist for pressing the manufacture of sulphur and
sulphuric acid; for they are now commanding in the Southern States about seven
times the prices for which they could have been bought a few months ago.
We hail this new
We hope soon to be able to announce that the Montgomery Manufacturing and
Mining Company are turning out successfully large supplies of sulphur and
sulphuric acid.
Talladega Co.,
To James Gardner, Esq.—Dear Sir: Hearing
of the erection of powder works at Augusta, and seeing the interest you take in
every means that may strengthen our hands, I have taken the liberty of enclosing
you this small sample of brimstone, in answer to the many inquiries I heard
passed on the cars when I was in Georgia a month since.
It was made directly from pyrites, by the old method, established by
Gahn, for the sulphuretts of iron and copper at
The Company has, therefore, instructed me to resort to some other method,
and in a few weeks we will have a process in operation obviating all loss, and
producing from 3 to 4 hundred weight daily.
The ore pile in operation at present is producing from 50 to 60 weight
per day, but not all of it as pure as these samples.
These are stalactical forms, which form as the sulphur melts down and
drips into the pit at the end of the mound, and are perfectly pure; one half of
it, say, is equally as pure, and the rest contains about five per cent.
impurities, but none of it undergoes any intermediate treatment, but forms
directly from the iron and copper pyrites as you see it.
This resource with us is inexhaustible, the bed being 14 feet thick, and
we have penetrated it to a depth of 140 feet, without finding any diminution in
its size. The Company intend
connecting sulphuric acid chambers to their furnaces for the collection and
oxidation of the fumes into acid, after this first portion of sulphur is
collected as brimstone.
These works, and the copper separation, of which the ore contains from 3
to 5 per cent., will also be in operation shortly—the copper works, by
Christmas, probably, when it will afford me pleasure to send you samples of it.
I remain, yours, &c.,
William Gesner, Su’pt.
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A Noteworthy Incident.
A short time since it was announced that one of our
Her master advised her to retain it—that she might need it herself, but
the faithful servant insisted upon making her contribution, saying that she
could get along well enough with her old ones.
This is no fancy sketch, but a reality—and “Mars. William” is now,
doubtless, enabled to sleep more comfortably in the cold winter nights of
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A New and Useful Article.
We published an editorial paragraph, a few weeks ago, stating that we had
received a specimen of cotton and cow’s hair spun together, and recommending
the subject to the consideration of our readers.
We have since received a specimen of cloth woven from this mixture.
It is heavy and exceedingly strong—well calculated for warmth and
wear—a very good substitute for wool, and, if lined, a good substitute for
blankets. The article is
manufactured by a lady of
The manufacture of this cotton and cow hair cloth is another evidence of
what our people are doing in the way of aiding in the work of independence; and
it gives us pleasure to notice these evidences.
It is only necessary for manufacturers to be satisfied with “living
prices,” and to make their business known by a judicious and liberal system of
advertising, to succeed in the various useful enterprises which they have
inaugurated.
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Arrests in
We publish a telegraphic dispatch from
Mrs. Fanny Sweet.—The remarkable circumstances connected with the death
of Mr. W. G. Stephens, in
Mrs. Sweet obtained a passport as a British subject, from the Mexican
consul, to visit
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A Youthful Hero.—Master James O. A. McDowell, who celebrated his
twelfth birthday last September in Virginia where he has been on active service
as marker for the Chester Guards, for the past five months, reached his native
home, Charleston, yesterday morning. The
youthful soldier has, during his service, seen more active military life than
many a gray haired veteran. He
participated in the battle of
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Valuable Recipes.
A lady requests us to publish the following recipes from a Milledgeville
paper. They will, doubtless, be of
great value to our housekeeping friends at the present time:
The following receipts have been furnished us for publication by Mrs.
Gen. Hansell, of
How to Make Tallow Candles.—For every ten pounds of tallow, have 4
pounds of alum; dissolve the alum in 2 gallons of hot water; boil the tallow
first in clear water 2 hours. After
it is perfectly cold, cut the tallow out, scrape off all the sediment from the
bottom of the tallow, and boil it in the alum water 2 or 3 hours, skimming it
well. After it becomes cold, again
scrape off all the sediment which adheres to the bottom of the tallow; and
simmer until all the water is out of the tallow, which may be known by any one
accustomed to boiling lard or tallow. After
every drop of water is out, it is then ready to mould.
To make the tallow still more firm, though not so white, add 3 pounds of
beeswax to every ten pounds of tallow, and boil it with the tallow in the alum
water. As the common candle wick is
too large, split the wick and put it in the moulds.
For
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Notice.
Forty Cents per pound will be paid for all Saltpetre
delivered at this Arsenal before the 1st day of July, 1862, either on
existing contracts with the Ordnance Department, or otherwise.
Lt. Col. W. G. Gill,
Com. Augusta Arsenal,
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The new battle flag recently distributed to the regiments at
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3,000 Powder Barrels.
Proposals will be received at the office of the Government Powder Works
at
The barrels to be full hooped or the hoops to cover two-thirds of the
barrel. One head of each barrel to
have a screw hole 1 ½ inches in diameter, fitted with a wood screw with eight
sided head, not to project beyond end of staves when screwed up.
Whole length of barrel 20½ inches.
Length inside in the clear 18 inches.
Inside diameter at head 14 inches.
Inside diameter at centre 16 inches.
Geo. W. Rains,
Maj. Art. and Ord.,
C.S.A.
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The Confederate Philharmonic Association.
The Confederate Philharmonic Association, we understand, will give a
grand Concert on Thursday evening next, for the benefit of the Montgomery
Guards, of this city; and another, on Friday evening next, for the benefit of
the sufferers by the great fire in
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[From the Southern
Field and Fireside.]
The Spinning
Wheel, Loom, and Dye Kettle.
A few days travel in the country with a buggy have brought to our notice
some defects in common spinning wheels, looms, and the art of dyeing, which we
venture to point out for the improvement of an important branch of domestic
industry. No where has a
double-geared wheel-head met our eye, even where cloth is manufactured by the
100 yards by hand; and as a spinning wheel with such a head enables a girl to
spin twice as much thread or yarn in a day as she can on a common single
wheel-head, and do the work better, we shall try to make the matter plain to
every reader.
The band driven by the large wheel turned by hand goes not upon the
spindle that twists the thread, as in a single geared wheel, but on a pulley a
little larger than that on the spindle. Connected
with this extra pulley is a small wheel, which gives the spindle six or eight
revolutions to its one. The
practical result is that three-fourths of the labour of turning the large wheel
by hand is saved; or the girl can spin twice as fast with less labour.
The extra pulley and gearing cost only fifty cents to a dollar, according
to the abundance or scarcity of wheel-wrights.
They were invented at the time of the last war with
The most difficult things to make about a loom are reeds and shuttles,
and attention should be paid to their manufacture.
Every loom ought to stand firmly on the floor, and all the parts that
have motion should move easily for the weaver.
Where much weaving is to be done, old dilapidated looms should be laid
aside, and new ones put into active service.
The manufacture of good spinning wheels and looms ought to be encouraged,
at least as long as the war shall last.
We do not know that copperas, alum, bluestone, logwood and other
dye-stuffs are exhausted, but the supply is not likely to last long.
Bits of old iron dissolved in vinegar will set some colours as well as
the sulphate of iron (copperas). In
this fearful crisis we must learn to content ourselves with the simple
dyeing.--Few have regular dye-kettles, or would know how to use them if they had
them. Recipes for colouring cotton
and woolen fabrics, if sent to us, will be gladly published for the benefit of
the public. Where much cloth or yarn
is to be dyed, kettles are generally set in an arch convenient to water.
For some colours copper kettles are necessary.
All housekeepers should aid in improving these domestic arts for the
common good of all.
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[From the Southern
Field and Fireside.]
Home
Eds. Rural:--I am much obliged to ‘Old North Carolina’ for his
directions how to make Yopon tea. I
am using it every evening, and find it better than some store tea I have on hand
at $1 50 per lb. The Yopon is a
beautiful shrub, now covered with scarlet berries; and, when carefully trimmed,
grows to the height of fifteen or twenty feet, and constitutes in winter, the
chief ornament of our coast. I will
endeavour to send ‘Old North Carolina’ a box of the young plants.
Besides the sumach, palmetto root, and the leaves of cypress and pine,
referred to in my last, for tanning purposes, it has been found that the common dog-fennel
will make excellent leather. The
editor of the Mississippian has seen a beautiful specimen thus tanned, and the
process has just been patented at Richmond.—Negro russets are now $48 to $50
per dozen in
An enterprising citizen of Jones county has established a stone ware
factory, and turns out an excellent article at fifteen cents per gallon.
Let any one study the valuable report made to the Legislature, two years
since, by your enlightened correspondent, E. W. Hilgard, State Geologist, and it
will be seen that Mississippi has ample resources for manufacturing enterprise,
and for agricultural development far beyond the present standard.
I read, the other day, in the Mississippian, of a little girl in Rankin
county, only seven years old, knitting a pair of socks for Gen. Bragg, without
assistance. Read the following from
the Paulding Clarion:
Who Can Beat it?—My little son, R. Atley Howard, is nine years old,
weighs fifty pounds, and he picked out, on the 2d inst., 224 pounds of cotton.
Beat it, if you can.
R. A. Howard.
We clip the above from the Southern Rural Gentleman, one of the most
useful and enterprising papers published in the country.
Industry, economy and skill will not only secure to our children the
inestimable boon of independence of all foreign domination, and all interference
with our domestic affairs, but attain for them greater material and social
advantages than are enjoyed by any other nation whatever.
There never was any good reason why we should depend so largely on
Lincoln’s ‘stone fleets’ may block the entrance to all our
harbours, while fanaticism in all the border free States may cut off all
supplies by land routes. This
insulation should alarm no one, but stimulate the efforts of all to live
independent of all foreign aid, and show the world that our barbarian enemies
injure themselves more than they do us. Never
again should the Confederate States be so destitute of mechanics, machines,
tools, instruments and implements necessary almost to the very existence of
society and nationality.
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Picket Confabs.—The Vicksburg Whig says the following
conversation recently occurred between the opposing pickets across the river
near Leesburg:
Mr. Yankee.—Halloo, over there; who are you?
V. S.—We are Mississippians.
Yankee.—What Regiment?
V. S.—The Fifty-Second.
Yankee.—Pshaw! we know
better than that—you haven’t got any fifty-two regiments from your State.
Where did you get your uniform? [The
uniform of the Volunteer Southrons, blue cloth with red trimmings, very much
resembles the Yankee uniform.]
V. S.—Took it away from your fellows over here the other day.
Yankee.—We are coming over again soon.
V. S.—Well come ahead; we want more clothes.
Yankee.—We’ve got a splendid American eagle over on this side of the
river.
V. S.—But he’s afraid to come over here.
Yankee.—I’ll come over and exchange papers if you won’t hurt me.
V. S.—You chaps usually get hurt coming over here, and I’d advise you
to stay there.
Yankee.—Have you heard from
V. S.—No; but we heard from Leesburg, and I guess you did too.
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The Southern Japan Manufacturing Company
Would respectfully inform Carriage Makers, Saddlers, and the Public in general, that they are making an quality [sic] of
Japanned Cloth,
Commonly Called
Oil Cloth;
Equal to any
Northern manufacture
Samples May Be
Seen at This Office,
And at
Baum & Kauffer’s,
Agents for the Company.
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Seizure of a
Steamer—Examination of
Passengers—A
Lady’s Petticoat Quilted
With Sewing Silk.
The
Some excitement prevailed at
The officers soon acquainted them on the object of their presence,
stating that for several months past persons had been traveling on the boats of
the line for the purpose of conveying goods to the rebels, and that some parties
were on board who were suspected, whereupon the male passengers were ordered to
the forward cabin, and the women aft in the main deck saloon.
The process of searching them commenced, which was as thorough as the
number of determined Union ladies engaged by the police could make.
This occupied three or four hours, and as each one was examined, she was
consigned to the saloon further aft. Contraband
goods were found upon one of the females, who had on one of the most
extraordinary garments ever gotten up by a dressmaker.
It was a well made quilted petticoat, and wadded or filled with skeins of
silk, which weighed not less than thirty-five pounds, and supposed to be worth
$200, as it is of the finest character. Of
course the garment was cut open and the silk abstracted.
The woman is named Milburn, and was at once placed into custody.
Her brother, a lad, was also searched, and he wore a very singularly made
jacket. It was lined and stuffed
throughout with neatly done up packages, all filled with a choice article of
quinine, about three pounds in all. It
usually sells for about $3 per ounce.
Both have relations in St. Mary’s county where they are well known, and
for some time have been stopping in the large boarding house adjoining the
Hebrew Synagogue on
The freight next underwent an examination.
There was a heavy supply of bacon, flour, sugar, coffee, shoes and
clothing amongst it, but the officers declined seizing it as the parties to whom
much of it was consigned were on board the steamer, and they declared that it
was their usual winter supplies. These
proceedings occupied the forenoon, when the police authorities here concluded to
let the boat depart, especially as the male passengers were anxious to get home
as early as possible. Marshal Dodge
and Deputy McPhail have long been convinced of the fact that contraband goods,
letters and papers have been carried by the boats of the line, and therefore the
detention and search were justifiable. Both
of the accused have been discharged by the Provost Marshal.
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Concert,
For the Benefit of
the
Montgomery
Programme.
Part 1st.
1. Caliph of
2. Song of the
Somnambulist.
3. Neapolitaine,
I am dreaming of thee.
4. Instrumental
Solo.
5. Good night
farewell.
6. Ah!
Don’t Mingle.
7. Dance.
Part 2d.
1. Conradino—Profs.
Iverson and Hett.
2. Barcarelle—Vocal
Duett.
3. Ernani
Involami.
4. Instrumental
Solo.
5. Our way
Across the sea—Duett.
6. Rocked in
the Cradle of the deep.
7. Those
Evening Bells—Vocal Quartette.
8. Dance.
Doors open at 7 o’clock, performance to commence at 7½ o’clock.
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Knitting Needles.
B. Picquet.
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Summary: List
of Soldiers Received for Treatment in 2d Georgia Hospital, 20th
Street, Richmond, Virginia, giving name, post office and county, regiment,
company, admitted date, death date, returned to duty date.
Matron Mrs. H. Herbert.
List of Patients Admitted, Discharged, &c., 3d
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A Brave Lady.
A lady in this city, whose residence was violently attacked by a man a
day or two since, took a musket and fired at the assailant, severely wounding
him. Ladies should, by all means,
learn the use of fire arms, particularly in these war times, as this knowledge
may be of use to them on more occasions than one.
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Wagon Load of Shoes
Among the numerous wagons in this city yesterday, was one from Greenville
District, S. C., containing 190 pairs of well made shoes.
The lot was sold out very cheap, we understand.
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Garden Seeds—We have on hand a fine assortment of Garden Seeds, among
which may be found genuine Buncombe and Green Glazed Cabbage Seed.
Plumb & Leitner.
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Tableaux Vivants.
An attractive entertainment is to be offered at Concert Hall this
evening, under the auspices of the Confederate Philharmonic Association, and for
the benefit of the sufferers by the late great fire in
Programme.
1. Before and After the
Party.
2. Taming of the Shrew.
3. The First Ear-ring.
4. Address by a Georgia
Militia Colonel.
5. Dressing Moses for the
Fair.
6. Jealous Lover.
7. Children’s Fancy Ball.
8. Song.
9. Scene from the Lady of the
10. Christmas Eve and
Christmas Morning.
11. Reception of
12. Burlesque Address.
13. The Consequence of being
too late.
14. Heroic Women of
’76—The Rescue.
15. Sacrifice of Cain and
Abel.
16. Dance.
17. Contadini Family taken by
Brigands.
18. Fra Diavalo.
19. The Stingy Traveler.
20. The Conflagration of
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Coffee.—As we cannot indulge at present in Old Mocka [sic?] or java Coffee, I
sent you a recipe by which the most ordinary triage may be made rich and
rendered free from objectionable flavor.
To a pound of common ground coffee, mix forty-three grains of kitchen or
common soda, well pulverized; or in the proportions to a larger quantity, shaken
well together.
The rational of this is thus explained:
a particular city in
A chemical analysis of the water used showed the above proportion of soda
in solution.
A Subscriber.
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The Choctaw Warriors.
The Choctaw Nation has testified its zeal in the cause of the South not
merely in its expressed desire to be identified with us, but in long columns of
brave warriors contributed to our army. Already
two regiments are in the field. And
now we learn than another, numbering nine hundred men, has been formed.
When we consider the population of the Choctaw Nation, this outpouring of
its braves in defence of a cause no dearer to them than to us, should rouse
every county in every State of the Confederacy to a generous emulation.
With a population, including the cognate tribe of Chickasaws, of only
twenty-two thousand, exclusive of 3500 slaves, they have raised three regiments
numbering about three thousand soldiers, for the common cause!
What other community of equal size has done so nobly?
These sons of the Western forest have, at one step, taken the
pre-eminence in the sacrifices which patriotism imposes and inspires.
Let them have the honor which is their due!
Aye, let them be cherished with the esteem which the generous and the
brave feel for those who have outstrode them in the path of virtuous
self-sacrifice. Let the promotion of
their interests and their happiness under the protection of our Confederacy, be
the glad and grateful duty of the citizens of the pale face.
The Choctaws and Chickasaws claim to have no less than five thousand
fighting men. This is a very large
ratio compared with their population; but they say they have no superannuates.
Men of fifty-five and sixty enter the ranks as eagerly and do as good
service as the young men. The
fighting men of all the tribes included in the treaty with the Confederate
States, are believed to number no less than twenty-five thousand.
These civilized Indians joined our banner, not from any mere caprice, and
not merely because their sympathies are with us, but from an intelligent
perception of their interests, and because those interests are identified with
ours. The size of their slave
population of itself furnishes a sufficient reason for their course.—Richmond
Enquirer, Dec. 17.
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Notice to the Public.
The attention of the public is called to the following section of the
General Ordinance:
Section Sixty-Third.—No person shall raise a balloon inflated by the
action of fire, within the limits of the City of
Permission is hereby given for the burning of fire-crackers and FIRE
CRACKERS ONLY, from sundown to 10 o’clock P. M. on Tuesday next; and from
sunrise on Christmas day, to 10 o’clock P. M.
All other infractions of the foregoing ordinance are positively
prohibited, and the penalties for all violations will be strictly enforced.
Robt. B. May, Mayor.
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[From the Southern
Field and Fireside.]
Christmas Eve.
Percy and Maude are fast asleep,
Fast asleep in their little bed,
While I sit here by the fire and weep,
With thoughts of my little one that’s dead.
Last year there hung by the chimney side
Three little stockings, small and white,
I counted but two, just now, and sighed
For my blue-eyed babe in Heaven to-night.
I know she dwells in the Father’s sight,
Pure and stainless, my little pearl!
But my breast will cry in passionate might,
For my lost darling—my baby girl.
To-night, after Maude had said her prayers,
She drew me close to her little bed,
And asked, while her eyes were filled with tears,
“Mamma, does Santa Klaus know she’s dead?”
And so, with this sorrow newly stirred,
I sit by the fire and sadly weep,
O’er hopes extinguished, and joys deferred,
While Percy and Maude are fast asleep.
L’Inconnue.
Augusta
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Spinning Wheels,
&c.
W. H. BBimberry,
[sic]
Maxeys
Manufactures a first rate article of Metallic Box Spinning Wheels, Clock
Reels, Sheckels, and
Price of Spinning Wheels,
$7 00
“
Clock Reels,
5 00
“
Looms
14 00
“
Sheckels,
50
“
Terms cash.
Orders solicited, and promptly attended to.
A specimen Wheel can be seen at the Constitutionalist office.
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Dr. J. Raskey’s
Celebrated
Tooth Powder.
This new discovery for cleansing the teeth, removing tartar, healing
bleeding and spongy gums, is unequalled by any dentifrice in use.
It is for sale at the rooms of Dr. J. Raskey,
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Formula for Egg Nogg.
A correspondent of the
Take the yolks of 16 eggs and 12 tablespoonfuls of pulverized loaf sugar,
and beat them to the consistence of cream; to this add two-thirds of a nutmeg
grated, and beat well together; then mix in half a pint of good brandy or
Jamaica rum, and two glasses of Maderia [sic] wine.
Have ready the white of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth, and beat them
into the above described mixture. When
this has been done, stir in six pints of good rich milk.
There is no heat used.
Egg nogg made in this manner is said to be digestible, and will not cause
headache. It makes an excellent
drink for debilitated persons, and a nourishing diet for consumptive persons.
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Christmas Presents.
Among the articles suitable for Christmas presents, we suggest the
beautiful photographs of distinguished Confederates, published by our
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Praiseworthy Act.
The following note speaks for itself:
Hon. E. H. May, Mayor C. A.—
Dear Sir: I am now
manufacturing fifty Boy’s Caps, designed for gratuitous distribution as
Christmas presents, among the poor Boys, whose parents have volunteered, and are
now in active service in defence of our country.
I would beg as a special favor, that your Honor will make that
distribution for me, as you have better means of knowing the worthy and needy
families of this city. Very
respectfully, Yours,
L. Loeser.
Those who need the caps will make application to the Mayor at once, so
that he can know upon whom to bestow them.
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We refer the reader to the advertisement of Mr. W. H. Brimberry, in
another column, announcing the sale of these valuable instruments.
The music that they make is useful, and therefore melodious.
Every plantation, and every family should have at least one.
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Christmas.
The extraordinary events of the last twelve months give unwonted themes
for thought, and fill the hearts of our people with strange emotions on the
recurrence of this festal day. Christmas
comes not now to us arrayed in gayest colors, light hearted and joyous, and
attended with songs and revelry. It
comes with its mingled associations of mirth and of sorrow, to find our people
earnest and thoughtful—at the same time buoyant and hopeful—less inclined to
gleeful frolics and merry-makings, yet looking cheerfully and confidently to a
smiling future of sunshine and happiness, and cloudless prosperity.
Since last Christmas, a great revolution in our political destinies has
taken place. An old and rotten
Government, which was about to become an engine of oppression and degradation to
the South, has been thrown off with a disdainful and heroic spirit becoming a
free and proud people, and in its stead has been erected a Confederacy of
States, homogeneous in tastes, and habits, and interests, and thoroughly adapted
to secure to its citizens all the rights and immunities for which the American
revolution was successfully fought, and of which Abolition hate, and Yankee
greed would deprive us. This second
war for independence is now being waged by the Southern people with a devoted
heroism, which eclipses the brightest deeds of the first, and with a steadiness
of purpose, a spirit of sacrifice, a lavish patriotism, an enthusiasm of heart,
and hand, and will, pervading all classes and ages, which give the most perfect
assurance of a triumphant result.
In the events of the few months just past, the Southern people have much
to elate them—much to inspire pride for their new Government, and hope for its
future. Already it has achieved a
brilliant military and political history. Its
career has astonished and confounded our enemies.
It has won the respect, and extorted the admiration of the neutral
nations. What the former
superciliously represented as a petulant and ephemeral rebellion, got up by
passionate and short-sighted leaders from disappointment at the result of an
election, has loomed up into a gigantic struggle of a powerful nation of people
for independence, whose brave armies are led by skillful chieftains, and whose
political counsels are guided by wise statesmen.
It is true, the fortunes of war have carried many gallant spirits to
untimely graves, and many households in our fair land are made desolate.
Many a beautiful maiden weeps at thoughts of the bloody shroud of her
lover. Bitter are the tears that
flow from the eyes of mothers and sisters, as they recall the form of the dear
young hero, they with patriotic fervor decked for the battle-field.
Many a heart-weary widow sighs amidst her helpless orphans, over memories
of the husband and father, who nobly died in defending his country from
invasion, and his home from dishonor.
But a halo of glory clings around the image of the lamented dead, and
hovers over their silent graves. Those
who died in the front of battle, and those who after, enduring with a courage
less dashing but quite as heroic, the appalling terrors of the sick tent, and
the hospital, laid down their lives in their country’s service, have left
behind a name and an example for surviving friends and comrades to be proud of.
As the story of their fate is told, youthful eyes will flash, and
youthful hands will impetuously clasp the ready weapon in the same great cause.
Before another Christmas shall arrive, many more deeds of Southern valor
will become history—many more victorious battles will be fought.
It is but reasonable to believe, that within that time the South will
have demonstrated, both to the outer world and to her enemies, that she is
entitled to her independence, and is capable of maintaining it, and will force
as acknowledgement of the fact.
Whether in achieving this result, she will have foreign aid, is a
question over which she has no control. If
it comes at all, it will not be until after she has demonstrated that she can do
without it. It will be chiefly
welcome as a means of bringing down on Northern folly, conceit, and malignity a
still more crushing punishment.
But the Southern people must abate nothing of effort.
They must still bare every arm and brave every energy for the fight.
The noble, patriotic, glorious women of the South, whose industrious
toil, and whose inspiring sympathies have done so much for the war, cannot yet
afford to relax their generous efforts. The
war is still upon us in all its vigor and malignity.
Their homes and their honor, all that can make life and home desirable
are threatened by worse than vandal outrage.
A desperate enemy is making an expiring effort at subjugation.
A few more months of heroic struggle and self-sacrifice, and the Southern
people will have gloriously won their independence.
Another Christmas will, we hope, find all our readers enjoying security,
plenty, and happiness. Ere then, may
our brave soldiers in the field be able to exclaim:
“Now are our brows bound with victorious wreaths;
Our bruised arms hung up for monuments;
Our stern alarums changed to merry meetings,
Our dreadful marches to delightful measures.”
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White Flannel.
10 Pieces White
Flannel. For sale by,
Estes & Clark.
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Oil Cloth
Overcoats
and
Cap Covers,
Of a superior quality, and answers every purpose for which
they are intended. They neither
crack nor break in cold weather, being saturated with an elastic composition.
They are warranted to give satisfaction as well in prices as efficiency.
Apply at H. A. Merry’s store, old stand Kean & Clark’s, No. 258.
Broad street.
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Christmas Day.
It appears, from a glance in at the Confectionary and fancy goods stores,
that the blockade has not prevented our old friend “Santa Claus” from making
his annual holiday visit. Good boys
and girls may, therefore, reasonably expect to receive some memento of the
season from their ancient friend. For
Christmas presents, the several dry goods, fancy goods, book, music,
confectionery, furniture, stationery, shoe, and grocery stores furnish an
infinite variety of articles—some to suit nearly all tastes, means, and
desires. And while dispensing our
gifts, we should remember the poor of our city, and the soldier in the field.
For them, we must provide something, not only as an evidence of our good
will or affection, but also as a patriotic duty which we particularly owe at the
present time.
The following poem, commemorative of Santa Claus, by Dr. Clement C.
Moore, though old, may be pleasing to the children.
For their benefit, we append it here:
[‘Twas the night before Christmas. . . . ]
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A Dinner for the Irish Volunteers.
We are pleased to learn that the friends of the Irish Volunteers, in this
city, have sent on a splendid Christmas dinner, to be partaken of by the
Company, in their camp near
“A little liquor, now and then,
Is relished by the wisest men,”
and so wink at any little inadvertences on the part of the
boys to-day. We have said that the keys
of the blockade have been found—they are turkey
and whiskey.
The former cleaned and ready for cooking, constitute a part of the
Christmas dinner, and the latter is put up in small bottles, and stuffed inside
of the turkey, which is then sewed up—and all suspicion of “contraband of
war” entirely disarmed.
We hope the boys may spend a pleasant day, and enjoy a merry Christmas.
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Desirable Virginia
Tobacco,
From the Factories
of James Thomas, Jr.
Jewel of Ophir, twist, 16 to pound, in 16 pound boxes.
Rough and Ready, twist.
Freedom, ½ pound, in Caddy Boxes.
Bird Eyes, pounds.
Wedding Cake, pounds, in store and to arrive.
Any brand of Tobacco desired will be ordered from the
Henry Edmondston,
Cor. Jackson and Ellis streets.
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Christmas Day.
Christmas day was very generally observed in this city, but generally in
a quiet, pleasant way. The boys
fired about the usual amount of “poppers,” but there was less pistol and gun
shooting, and fireworks; and, we are much pleased to add, there were no
accidents or serious fights that we could hear of.
The day was clear, but cold; in the evening, however, the weather became
somewhat milder.
The Episcopal and Catholic Churches had the usual Christmas services, and
were well attended by pious congregations.
We could hear of no incidents worthy of note.
The day passed off as pleasantly, we believe, as the present crisis of
our country would allow, and we wish our readers, one and all, many happy
returns of the great Christmas festival.
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At The
Southern Seed
Store,
May be found a good supply of Garden Seeds, including all
the standard varieties of Cabbage, beets, lettuce, extra early and early peas,
&c., &c.
V. LaTaste.
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“Ministering Spirits.”—Eight Sisters of Charity, from
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$10 Reward.
Lost or Stolen.
A Gold Ring in the form of a snake, having the eyes of small diamonds,
and an emerald in the head, with the word “Prudence” engraved on the inside
near the head, also chased on the outside to resemble the marks of the
rattlesnake. Any information
regarding it will be suitably rewarded.
B. H. Brodnax.
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A Handsome Piece of Work.
In the window of Messrs. Clark & Co.’s jewelry store, corner of
Broad and McIntosh streets, may be seen a handsomely embroidered cloak and dress
for a little girl. They are the
handiwork of Mrs. Hillens, of this city, whose husband is a member of the
Richmond Hussars, now in
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The Entertainment To-Night.
We give below the programme of the entertainment to be given at Concert Hall, to-night, by the little ladies of the Misses Sedgwicks’ school, for the benefit of the poor of the city. The performances embrace a variety of Tableaux, Songs, and Dances; and the hall should be crowded on the interesting occasion:
Programme:
1. Culprit Fay.
2. Song—On
through the life.
3. Shadow of
the Cross.
4. Song—Solo.
5. Lecture on
Matrimony.
6. Dance.
7. Grandfather’s
Carriage.
8. Song—John
Nott—with chorus.
9. Dance.
10. Scene from
Midsummer Night’s Dream.
11. Song—Merrily
rolls the Stream.
12. Tragedy and
Comedy.
13. Song—Solo.
14. Veiled
Prophet.
15. Dance.
16. Saturday
Night.
17. Song—Wait
for the Wagon—with chorus.
18. Old and New
Year.
19. Song—God
speed the right.