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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12
Tribute of Respect.

At meeting of the Sons Union u. composed OF
members Of the several Divisions of Sons of Temper
ance in Nashville and vicinity held at their Hail. Jam
uary 9th, 1851, r. John Henry Currey was called to
the Chair, and James Zachary chosen Secretary The
by authority Of motion, appointed brothers Russell
Geo. Matthias, J. L. Sloan and James Zachary COM
mittee TO DRAFT suitable preamble and resolutions
pressve OF the sense Of the meeting The committee
subsequently made the following report which was
unanimously concurred in:
WHEREAS, Death has visited our ranks and has
snatched from our midst and bosomed hopes our broth
er, JOSEPH OzASSE, one whose conduct rendered him
worthy Of trusts and confidence surpassed by none of
our brotherhood. and upon whose fidelity we could
faithfully rely Tor the discharge Of any duty consigned
to his care one whom all loved as a brother re-
spected friend and trusted as an advocate of our
principles And, whereas, the power of life vested
in GoD who gave it, and who alone require it when
He, in His infinite wisdom and great mercy NAV SO
decree. Therefore, be il Resolved
LIST. That however much deplore the sad bereaye-
ment which has been ourselves and cause in the
lamentable and untimely death OF brother Jos EPH
OzksSE, we recognize in this calamity the hand OF GoD
who doeth all things well and calmly that
brother has been summoned his ssbetter estate
where flow the placid waters Of Life eternal.
ID That though the vacancy in our ranks occasoned
Of youthful and highly esteemed brother JOSEPH
0zAxSR is indeed mournful to behold we humbly look
which has built us up thus far and given in
crease, for future prosperity and we invoke His
blessings upon our labors-
Sd. That in the death of brother OzAsSs his asso-
ciates have losr worthy their esteem relatives
bosom friend, and humanity benefactor and that
he bequeathes TO the world character Of public spirit
edness commendabIe 70 all who desire to do them
selves lasting good and TO benefit their fellow
9TH. That We tender the deeply bereayed relatives
Of the deceased our sincere coincidence and heartfelt
sympathy.
5ih. That copy Of these proceedings be furnished
TO one or more Of the city papers, with the request
that the city press generally win give the same place
In their columns and that copy OF the foregoing be
transmitted 70 the family Of our departed brother
r. RUSSELL, Z
re GEO. MATTHIAS,
! - S X s JAS. L sE0AH,
JAS zACHAHY.
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State, and while the act of which you COM
plain is In perfect consistency with the rights
and duty OF the State, ii is not perceived how
far the conduct you propose TO adopt can
find-a parallel in the history of any country,
or be reconciled with any other purpose than
that of yonr Government imposing on the
State the condition of an acquired province.
F. w. PICKENS.S
Second communication from Major Ander-
son to bis Excellency Gov. Pickens.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication and say that
under the circumstances 1 have deemed il
proper to refer the whole matter 10 nv Gov
eminent, and intend deferring the course I
indicated in my note this morning, until the
arrival from Washington of such instructions
as may receive. l have the honor also to
express the hope that no distractions will be
placed in the way and that you will do me
the favor of giving every facility for the de-
parture and return of the bearer Lieut. T.
Talbot, who is directed tosnake the journey.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Gov. Pickens Immediately granted the per-
mission desired and directed Lieut.. Talbot to
have every facility and courtesy extended to
him as bearer of dispatches to the Govern
ment of the United States, both going and
returning.
Pony Express.
Uni hEAhN11, JAN l1.-lue
Pony Express of the 29th has arrived.
Business was dull and goods plenty. The
steame rot the LIST takes 81 100000
The most ultra Southern men in San Fran
cisco endorse Latham's statement of Califor-
MIA going with the North in the event of dis
union.
The election of United States Senator
promises to be a prolonged struggle on ac-
count OF the number of candidates.
CiSCINN1TI, Jan. 11.-Whisky 49, Mess
r co nfm; 10 0Oa16 25. Coffee firm; sales
GOO bags 13la14. Molasses 80. Sugar stea-
dy; 55a7.
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MIR Davis,s Resolutions.

The reader will find amongst the proceed
lngs of the lower branch Of the Legislature,
yesterday, series of resolutions offered by
Mr. DAVIS, of Wilson. These resolutions, it
appears to us, furnish common ground upon
which the Southern States can unite aud en-
force their rights in the Union; or, in the
cyeut of failure, secure the formation of an
other Union, in which she will he free from
the aggressions of anti-slayery fanaticism.
We are too much crowded to-day to do
more than call attention to these resolutions
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12
A Lage Pocket Book Lost.

IN yesterday, 9th inst L lost or mislaid a LARGO
" Pocket Book, such are used to carry notes or
accounts IN, bright colored leather in which were
many promlssory Notes on citizens of Nashville for
mouse rents and receipts, the them PAYABLE TO
NJ d quinn, Agent; some letters addressed to NJ III
OF no use to any other person Should anv narson
present any OF said Notes the drawer of said Note
they VIII please not take them up Any information
on the SUBJECT Will be thankfully received and reward
Gu IoL ,ne lIVour' N. Il. QUINN
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Neur advertisements.
Notice.

ANlNG ascertained that the estate of ! p Davis
IL IS insolvent, l have suggested thu. fact to The
eoanty Court Clerk of Davidson county Now in pur
s s 70 an order made by said Clerk all persons
alu eierk authenticated in the manner prescribed nv
Jaw, on or before the LIST day of July next 1s6lO for
barred. 7 L. ~ ~ nIg NV W III De
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12
Revolution in Picture Making
Ten Photographs far One lnIlar

IL EEP II before the people that we are making TEN
IN PHOTOGRAPHS for ONE DOLLAR, suitable for
Albums and sending in letters large ones in propor
tlon All the new and popular styles introduced here
word TO Mothers: Bring along your babies, and
nave them taken, we have lots of patience and Will
use every exerton to please you at
novl9-tf HJTGHFS, CATJrpv
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12

TINE fine freight and passen-
I ger steamer GIENwoOD, 7 -llxIszss5sstAs,
ALEX FRAzIEB Master, viii leave
Ior the above and all intermediate ports on This
Gay, at 10 O'Clock. For freight or passage annIy
on ooard, or 10 A. HAMILTON, OF }
dn!ZIt H. II. HARRISON, I Agents
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FOR RENT

n DWELLING HOUSE, on Cherry Street 8 doors
- from dasorooks' Store, with rooms includinp
LOS ana servants rooms, Office smoke house STA
oe ana small garden, well in the yard Appv al the
Immediately. isns gwen
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For Rent, Furni,hed-
For Cincinnati

A SLEEPING ROOM, for single gentf men. in a
u Private House, with every convenience For
particulars apply at this office isnII
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CITY HOTEL

HAVING concluded 10 remain at the CITY HOTEL,
IL the ensuing year, would be pleased to see as
Formerly, my old friends and customers to so many
OF whom am under obligations for their long con
tinued iayors IN years gone by. s II. SCOTT
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Hurrah for the HOLIDAYS.

NE most acceptable present you can make is one
OF HUGHES, INlMfTABI-E- PHOTOGRAPH PoR-
TRAITS, IVORYTYPES or MELAINOTYPES ont de-
dec17-ff $3.50 - - N'--sAi-
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Drumhtllfr & Maee's Ship and Lot on B road
Stfeet for Sale.

DURSUANT TO a decree of the cg,,,..--- ..
= Nashville in the Of John 3 f;iasr,sS
d al r ~ Mace viii sell Thursday. The ION
Co., ~ uo 1901 to the highest bidder Al the
Court house IN Nashville, the following ,al1SI,l
perry: 70 W.T.; Inc Drumheller and Mace shon an,
ao' on the corner OF Broad and High streets f,,j
street 10 Faunsworths line, Ito feet more or l
Jas,oIle Iree from redemption. SlIOo Of The
Pu1ShaSe money TO be due the lotb - "a ~
1861 the balance OF the purchase r,oD s oi Joiy,
i've equaI paYments the first be due on r. -
u1st 100 the second 10 be due on the Isl lam,
y 1908 the third to be due on the lst Janns~
s e Iouf "a 10 De due on the Isl January Isss -.
ntn anu last 10 be due the LIST Januarx 1sSS &c
tlc notes 10 Dear interest from day Of sale snd - -
further security ESQ d sea1a1 DI Iana Tor
Commissioner
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-12

I WISH to inform riy friends that have removed NV
DENTAL ESTABLISHMENT 10 No. 6 Cherry street
immediately opposite the New Hotel, where have
fitted up rooms more suitable for my business. as
times are hard and money expect 70 do work
on very moderate terms. / solicit a call from my
ian3-lm
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COMMERCIAL SALO0N

WE undersigned respectfully announces to the
Puollc that he has purchased the Saloon under The
commercial HOTEL and has reitted it in eIegant STYLE
de mas fun assortment Of the most CHOICE
WINES, BgANDIGS, WHISTLES, sc. sc
ana Is determined that visitors to his Saloon shall al
ways have the very best that can be had h aiso
mas an ample stock of dne Cigars and Chewing To.
JanII-Im
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Pittsburg Goal.

! SUPERIOR article of the above Coal ON hand an,
lor Sle at No Il South College Street near Brosd
o pf " = AckoBERrs at the Old coal Office on Cherry
street. opposite the residence of Jarol, Nc1s,
W. A JAMES
M an FED 80 HERE.--A Negro Cir from
fourteen 10 sixteen years old as mrs. Tor ~.
p s year None but the best desired Apply an
Jan2-2t
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Pianos at Cost.

W. I'D q H 4
N EW Octave Panos for S275: new 6IS for s2oo.
l and second hand y for SIPS only used one va
ALSO me Martin Guitars Tor SIS together with the
original ana genuine Crock City Guards Oucksten
Twas put Dream sung by '.Patti'' where is nv
Lover, Htar Of Summer Night and storm and sun
Shlne, besides ali the and popular Music from
reduced prices, and kept in tune free of charge from
Isl oil January. Come to 80 Union street
Jdh1z-u JAMES A. M,CIITRF
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FOR RENT FOR ,ss,

'hAr desirable DWELLING, No. % High
Il Street, between Church ami Rrosd r.
streets For terms apply at this Office. lEES
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For Rent. For Rent

He two BOARDING HOUSES on the Wharf OWNED
before the 18th January viii be rented ar pUhlc
cry 70 the highest bidder For terms SC apply 20
j. = Baunan, at the Rock City Mills
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gp Teleeraph.
From washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.--Keitt tefegraphs
the Southern Senators to retain their seats
to defend Objectionable legislation, a3d pre-
vent the confirmation of Mcintyre,
Wigfail publicly declares that the p Palmetto
flag will be able to enter Charleston harbor
until every gun of Fort Moultrie is dis
mounted.
Reliable authority says that the Star ofth
West will be sent to Charleston again unless
the President changes his mind, with ample
naval force to engage the batteries while she
runs in and lands her men and cargo.
1t is intimated that the Brooklyn aud Har
riet Lane will accompany her in the next eff
fort.
Senator Pearce has yielded to outside
pressure, and united in the request to con-
vene the Maryland Legislature.
Gov. Hicks still resists.
Much remark is excited by the transfer of
100000 from the New York Sub-Treasury to
this city, without apparent cause.
1t is generally credited that Gen. Dix will
be Secretary of the Interior.
The President is indisposed to appoint any
Southern men.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says an earnest effort will be made in the
Senate to move the investigation of the
charge of REASONABLE plot to establish a
Southern Cofenderaey with Washington as its
seat of Government.
Prescott has arrived with Pacific over
lures, from Gov. Pickens.
An angry interview is reported between
Scott and Toombs.
WASHINGTON. Jan. I1.-HoUsE.-The civil
and miscellaneous Appropriation bill passed.
Adjourned
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MONTGOMERY. Jan, 9.-The Convention on
Tuesday and Wednesday was mostly occupi-
ed in secret session, setting with closed
doors.
Yesterday committee of thirteen was APP
pointed to draft the ordinance of secession,
and is composed of secessionists, and CO.
operationIsts. They will probably report on
Thursday.
Nothing of special interest was done to-
day.
On a test vote, it is probable that the Sc
cession ordinance will pass by about ma
jority.
Alabama Troops for Florida.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 9.-Five volun-
teer companies left here to day for Pensaco-
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DENTISTRY.

With variety OF other articles
janIl-U EDWARDS. HARRIS 4 CO.
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from new orleans
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE New Orleans
troops took possession of the Baton Rouge
arsenal at II o'clock.
Forts Jackson and st. Phillip, on the Mis-
sissippi. and Fort Pike, at the entrance OF
Lake Pontchartrain, have been seized by the
New Orleans troops. No resistance was
made
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Coal. Goals

EDWARDS, F. B. HARRIS, T.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-10-17

away the fallen chimney and its guys, with the
ak, while Austin, bracing his feet firmly apart
held him steady All the while the balls and
shells were whistling past and around them. The
vent was opened and the sulphurous smoke
rushed out, just as those below were getting al
most suffocated.
The fire boats had been set on fire, but were
blown ashore by the wind, and burned up with
ont doing any damage. The Tuscarora was
ahead of the other boats, but she got aground
and they had to pull her of. Com. Hollins or
dered Lieut.. Marley to run the ram aground, as
it was easier than to anchor her, and the feet
then went on down after the enemy
As an incident of the panic among the Lincoln
ties, when the steamers towed off the slOOps-of-
war and left the schooner ToOne to look out for
herself, her officers and men ran ashore and
made off into the swamp, where they viii prob
ably starve to death, Tor our men tried for seve-
raj hours on Saturday morning to find them, but
did not succeed.
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Extra Charges.
GeneraI ReCuIatiODs.

l. NO pOpu VIA De received Tor g shorter period
session Pupils entering after the commencement Of
session will be charged ouy for the residue Of tbf
session No drduct0n will be made I'm esss of with
draWa before the close Of tn. session or for abseura
unless occasion ed by sickness.
- With the view 10 prevent eNtravagancP and pro-
moe hab'ts Of economy the following uniform has been
selected: Winter Uniform 70 consist Of slaiecoored
herinO dress, with cape Of and plain white collar
black silk uprUu sud ghOrI hat trimmed with straw
eOlored ubbon Tor thinner aul scarlet for vi ter
Summer uniform consist Of dress Of blue Eingham
mu- lin calico, (sOlid cOlors) b. made with ou
sleeves, and 10 g. cio.e he neck with small plain
white collar black rilk apron zach pupil 10 BE- pro-
vided with two orses for he winter aud four dresses
OF the summer uniform.
g. Boarders ma-t be provided with SIX changes Of
clohins suitable for The with al Necessary ar
tic es for the toilet and with sig table napkins
4. The parents OF guardians Of young ladies coming
from distance, requested 70 sons person in
or near Memphis, 20 whom application may be made
when necessary in favor of he pupil the Institution
> ILs iusti utiOn viii incur the expense Of fur
ns hing the pupil with pocket money articles Of cloth
ing nor snail the pupils be allowed 10 keep Honey 70
spend ut their discrettn. such moneys must be de-
posted with the Superior Of the IusritGte.
g. To loss Of time and interruption Of the ex-
ercises Of the School, visitors will be received cny on
Saturdays, from 20 - o'clock NJ, and from to p NJ
Parents OF ohers wishing to pgee children IN the Inst-
tut.0n, will be reCeive ed on any dav sxeept Sunday
J. Thi- Institution is CHthoclut its object Is 70
ehIrd -uCatiOn2 avIuages irresD- evely Of reilg-
Gus creeds, influence beyond that object win be s-
er-ised discipline aud orter only will require attend
aure A. divine srTviee Ou Sundays.
Parents and fTe1s visiting he pupils In exhibition
week, or ID other tr1s wild ud accommodation IN The
city ueighborhood the Institute is not prepared -
furnish entertainment.
g Letters TO be addressed 10 the
MOTHER SUPERIOR,
81. AgDes Femas Academy,
au2-3m Memphis Tenn
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OF hostile meeting to take place between
Col. H c. Chambers and Col. W. a. Lake:
J. The weapons to be used-the ordinary rifle
OF yager mot bTeech-Oading) with or without
the shot gun breech, and not less than thirty
inches in length, with the round balls The
weapons to be held by the parties on taking their
places in a perpendicular position, muzzle up
ward, clear Of the body, somewhat in the manner
of present arms"
3 fhe distance to be fifty PAGES or yards.
3 The place--0n the other bank of the river,
ia the State Of Arkansas at some point opposite
OF nearly opposite TO what is called Fort
Pickering.
A. The time-Tuesday morning, the 18th
inst, at OF about 10 o'clock An
3 The word to be given as follows by the
second who may acquire the right as hereafter
provided for, viz: After the parties shall have
been placed in position, the second winning the
word shall inquire in distinct voice, gentle
men. are you ready {" On response being made
bv both parties ready" same second shall give
the word q fire, one, two, three, stop" Said
words TO be pronounced distinctly and audibly
at intervals as near as may be OF second. II
either party fire before the word " fire or after
the word stop" his life shall be considered for
feited The gun not to be moved from the posi-
tion before described until the word fire has
been pronounced.
6. The principal seconds shall determine by
lot the right to give the word, and the loosing
partv shall have the choice of position
Z. After tue choice of the word has been de
termined, the second entitled to it shall repeal
it to the parties as it is to be given for instruc
ton.
G. Each party shall be entitled to two seconds
and a surgeon, and may take with him to the
ground not exceeding six other friends.
9. The firing shall continue until blood is
drawn, and not after unless the challenging par
| ty shall announce himself satisfied.
G.. X BERCHETT,
W. BROOKE,
/ NJ. G. GALLAwAY,
| B. DESHA HARMAN.
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Return Of the FIag-os-Truce steamer.

The steamer Northampton, Capt Hicks, which
BIT Richmond on Sunday last with ffty-seven
Tisoners Of war, released in consequence ftheir
isabled condition. anchored last night off James
OWN, and arrived within three miles Of Newport
sews the next morning at quarter past o'clock.
IeTe she was met by the Federal steamer EI-
ress, Capt. Bunker, with fsg-ofiieer Whip
ble on board, both vessels carrying a flag
{ truce. The Express is the same boat that
|omerly ran between Richmond and Norfolk, in
opposition to the Curtis Peck She ran along
de Of the Northampton, and a gang-plank hay-
ny been put out, the fag-oficer of the latter, Dr.
|5t George Peachy, communicated ibis instruc-
ions 10 the Federal official, who expressed his
II that a fun surgeon had not been sent out
s~receive prisoners. The transfer then COM
|nenced, and the wounded men were delivered
lnder the Confederate flag. The scene is des-
cribed to US as exceedingly interesting
A the naimed soldiers hobbled mast DIR
Peachy, who stood in the lower gangway, they
yrasped his hand and with fearful eyes, fervent-
V exclaimed " God bless YOU /" may we meet
.tgaiu as friends - and when the steamers parted
Ihev waved their caps and shouted goodbye -
There were several women on board the Ex-
press, who came TO crafty their Yankee cuTios-
|ty. and they, as well as their male companions
Leemed struck with amazement at the scene
|The Northampton arrived at her wharf at Rock
tits 1T six O'Clock Monday evening. One o.
he released prisoners, in a letter to eomrad'
eft behind, alludes in terms of high praise TO the
kind treatment received from Capt. Hicks on tht
hyav down, as well as the good fare provided. j
Hbese men carry to their homes the emotion;
with which they seemed TO emerge from captivity
.hey viii not hesitate TO communicate som'
Wholesome truths to the impious Yankees at th'
Dispatch
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oaa1aander Of the Federal Navy ON the


commander of the Federal Navy ON the
MississipPi.
The st. Louis RepzbiiecH Of the 9Th inst. con-
,ins the following notice of the capacity and
Srvices OF Capt Andrew II Foote, who has
'een assigned to the command Of the gunboats
!. the Mississippi river:
= Nj Calhoun described the Mississippi
las a great inland sea, he little imagined
at within few years this description was to be
actically illustrated. To-day the administra-
5n Of the Navy Department extends to the
lnks of .he Mississippi, and thousand arti-
GERS and mechanics are engaged in building a
ava fOtilla to control its waters, and most ef-
ctively to aid the government in asserting and
Indicating its authority The navy must play
most important part in the expedition to Mem
his and New Orleans. The gunboats now en-
loved AT Cairo have already rendered much
iieient service, and indicate the immense i'm
0rtance and value to be attached to the naval
Dtilla as an auxiliary 10 the army in repressing
hd overcoming the revolution in the valley of
e Mississippi We are gTati6ed that the con
ol Of this important branch of the service has
zen intrusted to an officer pre-eminently quail
ID for this position. Capt. Foote has been for
ore than thirty years IN service, the greater
rt Of the time actively employed, and we can
silly say, that there is no officer of his rank
4 h0 is more entitled 10 general respect and con-
Hence. The appreciation in which he is held
the authorities at Washington is clearly
anifested by his appointment to the command
the naval hotilla, in some respects the most
npOrtant at this time in the service.
4 The record Of Capt. FoOte as an officer is dis
nguished and honorable. As the commander
the brig Perry, Oh the coast of Africa, be was
lost active in thesuppTession Of the slave trade.
nd his work. Africa and the American flag"
\ fun Of information and interest," standard
uthority, eYincing literary ability Of high or
r. As the commander Of the Portsmouth in
saainese seas, he aided in the negotiation of
les, and greatly distinguished himself in an
Engagement on the Canton river, when he was
red into from the forts. With two hundred and
'ightv American sailors, he captured four forts
Ind put to flight five thousand Of the Chinese
.oldiers. On his return be was selected as a
.nember of the naval examining board, and amid
Il the excitement resulting from the dismissal
nd retiring of so many officers the ]ealOusies
nd hatred aroused, no attempt was ever made
b impugn the perfect impaTtiality and justice Of
is action. He has untilrecently been stationed
the Brooklyn navy yard, at which place the
immense naval preparations have been fitted
at; and the energy and ability with which
hese srduous duties were performed have de-
srvedly won the praise and confidence OF the
Department