John McLean Harrington, The weekly news, volume 3, no. 1, pages 2-3

John McLean Harrington, The weekly news, volume 3, no. 1, pages 2-3 THE WEEKLY NEWS. J Mc L Harrington Editor HARRINGTON. N.C. Wednesday January 1st 1862. New Year. To day another year has dawned upon us. to day 1862 Commences and what can we say we are enjoying all the good things of the world the best we can. hoping all may live to see another peaceful New Year and wishing you all a merry Christmas and New Year we bid You adieu -- -- Commencement of a New Vol. To day we Commence our new Volume, of 6 months, and ex- pect to have two Vols a Year hereafter beginning the first of January and July. To Advertisers Never before in the history of our paper did we issue without a angle advertisement till this last No. which was entirely Clear of any advertise- meant. We hope our friends who have any to do will give us their patronage. our terms are low enough for any one. And our paper will not support itself without advertisements A word to the wise is sufficient. Subscribers paying $2 will get the two vol. for the Year. Our terms are $2. per Annum Not $2 per Volume. The Militia of Barbecue will Muster on the 2nd Satur- day, and the Upper Little River on the 3rd Saturday in Jan- uary — — Our Mails Our Mails are very irreg- ular we have not received a paper since our last issu and an’ments??? is limited— Our Friends must ex- fuse the dearth of matter in todays paper and charge?? all to the Christmas and New Year’s frolics — New Dres We have not received all our new type and Conse quently did not bring out our paper as nice as we would  ?? Latest News It is currently reported on the faith of a telegraphic dispatch that. The United States Govern- ment have acceeded to the demands of England and have released our Ministers to England and France Mess Mason and Slidell We hope it is not So although we are Strong friends of the above named gentlemen but we did hope by their detaining Mss M & S that it would throw them in a war with england which would rid us of the blockades, either way is a great benefit to the Southern Confederacy [1] From Kentucky Nashville Ten Dec 21st. Reliable intelligence reports that the Hessians 9000 strong, have Crossed green river, and are marching towards Hopkinsville Ky. Our force at that place is 3500 strong under Gen Clark of Miss. Reinforcements have been ordered from Clarks- ville. [2] From Drainsville The following are the par- ticklers of a heavy skirmish near Drainsville— Richmond Va. Dec 22nd. A foraging party was sent out by Gen Stuart of about 200 wagons escorted by the 11th Va 6th S.C. 10th Ala. 1st. Ky. Regiments The Sumpter flying artillery and detachments from Ransom’s Cavalry. The whole force am- mounting to about 2500— When the Confederates neared Drains ville they found the Yankees pre- pared for a fight, and during the skirmish the 1st Ky fired into the 6th SC killing 5 or 6 of the latter After the general engagement ceased both sides withdrew in order. Col Tom Taylor, in personally re- conoitering, found himself nearly surrounded by Yankee Cavalry He eluded them and secreted himself until dark, when he escaped and joined his regiment. The only injury he recd was a slight wound in the hands. The Federals were evidently appri- sed of the approach of the Confederates and were prepared to meet them in a strong possition nevertheless their loss is fully eaqual to ours. Reinforcements have been sent to Gen Stuart who how hold the battle field [3] Writer John McLean Harrington Date written 1862-01-01 Paper white, with blue lines Pen Penmanship Style Courtesy of David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University; Duke University This image may not be further reproduced except when publication permission has been granted by David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University; Duke University. File name Harrington John McLean 1839-00x-002 Links related to John McLean Harrington Duke University [4] UNC Chapel Hill [5] Campbell University [6] Links to versions of the original or related articles, as noted on other sites [7] [8] [9]