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The Pensacola Observer of the 9th says about a dozen slaves absconded from that place on Wednesday, and it is supposed they have gone to Santa Rosa Island. They have left good homes and masters, and have gone to enjoy the tender mercies of the Yankees.

A youth named Henry Pegues, met with his death at Tuscaloosa, Ala., a few days since, by the accidental discharge of a gun in his own hands.

Capt. G. A. Smith, of the Brown infantry, of Macon, Ga., has been promoted to a Lieutenant Colonelcy in the Confederate army.

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