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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

confederatas Of the United States Ia relation To the
public property and the public DEBT at the time Of
their withdrawal from them; these States hereby
declaring it to be their wish and earnest desire to
ty common liability, and common obligations of
that Union, upon the principles of right Justice.
equity and good faith.
8. Until otherwise provided by the Congress. the
city of Montgomery, in the State of Alabama shall
be the seat of Government.
T. The members of the Congress and all execu-
tive and judicial officers of the Conederacy shall
be bound by oath or affirmation to support this
Constitutions but no religious test shall be required
as qualification to any Office public trust under
this Confederacy.
s. The Congress shall have power to admit ether
States
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

Oh it must be glorious Union! How "SodheTn
riqlts" Unien hearts viii leap with JOY to behold
the magnificent military pageant which is to give
ecat to the inauguration Of his imperial hlghness'
the rail splitter of Illinois. Aforementioned
SCOTT. with a regiment of soldiers will form the
imperial bodyglard Southern rights Union men
ought by all means to be present. It promises to
be a splendid affair Martial music will Of course
aEpen the scene and Union eEiHg hearts, beat high
wIa tins indubitable evidence Of the cordial love
and affection Of the people and of this model gR&F
antee for tie preservation of their liberties, and es
pecially Of Southern rights.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
ExkcurlyE DErARrarST. I,

CHABLEsToS, Jan. 4, 1861.
SIE--I am directed by his excellancy, the Cover
nor to say to you that it has been necessary TO
adopt certain regulations concerning the lights on
the coast of this State and the buoys in the waters
In the shortperiod during which these regulations
will be necessar the activity of the pilots will pre-
vent it is hoped any serious injury or inconveni-
enee to commerce from the adoption of them
The Collector of that port MIR. Colcock will give
you exact INFORMATION in relation to such of these
matters as you nay desire to have
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. G. MAGRATH
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
Bitter Irony and Biting Sarcarm

We know of nothing like it. 1t will serve as
standing specimen, uneqalled in the past and we
venture to say, for generation TO come, that the
men who adyise the people of Tennessee to vote
down a Convention, called to devise means of safe
ty and and security for Southern rights against the
meditated hostility of Black Republicanism in the
very hour Of peril should call themselves par excel
lence "SOldhera Rights Union men,"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
MILITARY DtctatorshIp,

The minds of liberty-loving Union men, have been
much disturbed of late, about the possible estab-
ishment of an oligarchy in the SOuth-a slave
olgarchy. But we have yet to hear the first whis
per of alarm about the proposition to establish a
military dictatorship in the person of Gen. Scott.
That, however, we now bethink ourselves, is to see
that no detriment comes to this glorious Union. A
military despotism to preserve liberty, and the
Union, one and the same now and forever is all
ripbt-on the Ooose
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
PennsYIynnia IerI.In1nre.

H ARRIsBUEG Feb. "a bill guaranteeing $780,
OIst Gmted States bonds Of the S2OO0O00O loan
sspaeu pom houses unanimously to-day.
A letter from Maj. Anderson in resnonse m reso-
lutions OF the Legislature congratuatng his brave
~. was read IN the House. 1t is well written
though brief expression of his profound gratit,5
The Committee OF Ways and Means has agreed 70
report favora6ly on the bill for the relief of the
snnbury and Erie railroad and for the appointment
of cosnnittee on tonnage duties on the Pennsylya
MIA railroad,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
The Election.

Franklin has elected PETE TURNEY, secession cam
di1ate by about ,OOO reported in the city. Lin
coin was carried by BRIGHT, Southern Rights by
about 500. JONES, (secession) elected from Frank
lin and Lincoln. Polk (uniOn) carried Maury by
about GOO to 500 and HUGHES (union) elected the
Floating District. BARRY, (union) carried Sumner
by so to 100. Hamilton no opposition. 1t is believed
that !" NoConvention" has carried by 10000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
SECTION s.

l. No State shall enter into any treaty, alliance,
or confederation grant letters of margue and re-
prisal coin money emit bills of credit make any
thing but gold and silver coin tender in payment of
debts; pass any bill OF attainder, post facto lawy
or law impairing the obligation Of contracts or
grant any title of nobility.
q No State shall, without the consent of the Con-
gress. lay any imposts duties On imports or ex-
ports, except what may be absolutely necessary for
executing its inspection laws and the nett produce
of all duties and mposts, laid by any State on i'm
ports or exports shall be for the Of the treasu-
ry of the Contederacy, and all such laws shall be
subject to the revision and control of the Congress.
No State shall, without the consent of Congress,
lay any duty of tonnage, enter into any agreement
or compact with another State, or with a foreign
power, or engage in war, unless actually invaded,
or in such imminent danger will not admit of
delay.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
From Monroe.

SWEET WATER, Tenn, Feb 10, 1861.
Monroe stands
No Convention, 7I9.
Convention, Coz
SENATORIAL:
Biggs, S68.
York, 52S.
Six districts to hear from that will give Conven
ton and York about % majority.
Vote will fall off four or five hundred
J. c. VAUGHN.
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15. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor ex-
cessise fines imposed nor cruel and unusal punish
ments inflicted.
II. The enumeration in the Constitution. Of cer-
tain rights shall not be construed to deny or dispar-
age others retained by the people
is. The powers not delegated to the Confederacy
by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the
States reserved to the States respectively, or to
the people
IS. The judicial power Of the Confederacy shall
not be construed to extend to any suit in law or
equity. commenced or prosecuted against one OF
the States of the Confederacy, Ey citizens of an
other State, by citizens subjects of any for
eign State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
ARTICLE II.
SECTION l.

l. The Executive power shall be vested In Pres
ident of the Confederate States of America. He,
together with the Vice President shall hold his Of
fee for one year. or until this Provisional Govern
ment shall be superseded by permanent Govern
ment whatsoever shall first occur
g The President and Vice President shall be
elected by ballot by the States represented in this
Congress, each State casting vote, and majori
ty Of the whole being requisite to elect
g. No person, except natural born citizen, or
citizen of one of the States of this Conederacy at
the time of the adoption of this Constitution shall
be eligible to the Office of Presidents neither shall
any person be eligible to that office who shall
not have attained the age Of thirtyhye years, and
been fourteen years resident Of one of the States
of this Confederaey.
, A. In case of the removal of the President from
Office or of his death, resignation inability to
discharge the powers and duties of the said office,
(which inability shall be determined by vote Of
two-thirds of the Congress- the same shall devolye
on the Vice President; and the Congress may, by
law, provide for the case of removal, death, resg
nation or inability both of the President and Vice
President declaring what officer shall then act as
President; and such officer shall act accord
ingly until the disability be removed, a Presi-
dent shall be elected.
s. The President SHALL at stated times receive for
his services, during the period of the Provisional
Government, a compensation at the rate of twenty
five thousand dollars per annum and he shall not
receive during that period any other emolument
from this COnfederacy any OF the States thereof
6. Before he enter on the execution of his office,
he shall take the following oath or affirmation:
do solemnly swear Tor affirm that l will faith
fully execute the office Of President of the Confed-
crate States of America and WILL to the best of my
ability preserve, protect, and defend the Consttu
ton thereof.
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Mr.. SChLEIDEN TO Mr.. BLACK.
BREMEN LEGATION,

hASHINGTON, II. Os Jan. O. J
SIR-The Bremen Consul at Charleston, South
Carolina, has transmitted to communication
directed to him, on the 4th inst, by the so-called
Executive Department" at that place, concerning
the lights on the coast of the State and the buoys in
its waters, of which beg leave to enclose copy.
learn at the time that the authorities de tacto
of the State of South Carolina have caused those
lights to be eXtinguished and the light vessel and
buoys removed.
Not relying on the ability Of pilots" vaunted in
the inclosed communication or being willing to in
myself any responsibility for the lives and prop
erty Of countrynen, wh6 in consequence CT the said
regulations, may be exposed to serious damage,
lose no time in bringing ese facts to your notice.
In case you should not yet have received other Off
cia information thereof, shall thank you for in
forming me what measures the United States Gov
eminent has taken, intends to take, for the pur
pose of protecting far as possible. vessels which,
during the present state Of things may attempt to
enter or leave the ports of South Carolina.
l am, sir, with high consideration. your obedient
servant, X. ScHLEIDEN.
Hon. jeremiah S. Black, Secretary of State of the
United States. Washington, G. G.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
GRAND DISTRESS AUCTION SALE!
Furniture, Liquors. BugRies, etc.
HARDY BROTHERS, Auctioneers.

Saturday morning, 9th February, at 10 o'clock,
~ sold IN our front auction rooms the
pest made Furniture, embracing complete assormeR
with all the styles Also large variety OF Old
Mellow Nhskes Brandes Wines 43 manufactured
Tobacco leO0 assorted Cigars also No Top Buggy
Harness. top do DO. and superior Family Rockswsy
used only short time. with Pole shafts horses
Be it that these forced for cash and for
them cash must coma. HARDY BROTHERS,
Auctioneers and General Agents,
feb1-td AZ Public Square
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S25 Reward.

EEVWENTY- FIVE DOLLARS REWARD for the apprebens .
and cOnyictcu of thu thief thieves stole the Flag
OF Secession FROM the of Broad and
c BROOKs.at
feU4-i2t Ffsha WhsIsa 4 70
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

Err o M HAvANA
LARGE LOT OF
EXTRA FINE HAVANA sEcaRs
at "A Union Street.
leoi@-u PB wv LANGLEY:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
SECTION 4.

The members ofCongress shall receive compen-
saton for their services, to be ascertained by law
and paid out Of the treasury of the Confederacy.
They shall in a cases, except treason, felony and
breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest DUR
ing their attendance at the session of the Congress
and in going to and returning from the sams and for
any speech or debate, they shall not be questioned
in any other place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
Lake KingsIOn Rec Company.
Notice to Passengers.

FENHB Passenger Train the Nashville Chattanooga R.
heretofore leaving Nashville st $3.50 NJ and arriving AZ
$50 81, has been discontinued notice For the
Of Passenger Car attach
ed 20 the Cowen Way Freight Train, leaving Nashville daily
Sundays excepted, at 4 II. and arriving 40 NJ
feb5-h spnari,t.nss,t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

E1NINB PARLOR FURNITORE, PIANOS, BRUSSELS CAR.
l. petng Rugs pair OF fine Carriage Horses one two
horse Wa st auction this morning, by
BENZ. Y. SHIELDS & co,
Front OF Sewanee Hotel.
This sale unusually attractive presenting good opportu
nifty for bargains in valuable property The sale
der attachment and notice waived. feb9-lt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
CONSTITUTION
OF THE
Provisional Government
Confederate states Of America.
sth February, 1861.

Sth February, 1861.
Read first, second and third times and engrossed
and unanimously sGNpted. 1000 copies ordered Il
be printed. HOWELL CoBB,
J. J. HOOPER, Sea- President Of Congress.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
SECTION 3.

l. He shall, from time to time, give to the Con-
gress information of the state of the Confederacy
and recommend to their consideration such meas
ures as ne siaiFJudge necessary and expedient; he
may, on extraordinary occasions. convene the Con-
gress at such time as he shall think proper he
shall receive ambassadors and other public minis
tiers he shall take that the laws be faithfully
executed and shall commission all the officers OF
the Confederacy.
2 The President, Vice President and all civil Off
GERS of the COnfederacy shall be removed from of
fee conviction by the Congress of treason, brib-
cry, or other high crimes and misdemeanors :.
vote of twothrds shall be necessary for suchron-
vction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

We, the Deputif ssif the Sovereign and Independ.
ent States of SoIfs Carolina Georgia. Florida Al
ALBANIA, Mssissipp:s.and Louisiana, invoking the fa-
vor of Almighty "a, do hereby, in behalf of these
States ordan and Establish this Constitution for the
Provisional Govertsinent of the same: to continue
year from the inauguration of the President or
until permanent Constitution or Confederation be-
tween the said itates shall be put in operation,
whatsoever shalIgs first occur
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
SECTION 2.

l., The President shall be COMMANDMENT
Chief of the Army and Navy of the Con-
federacy, and of the Militia of the several
States, when called into the actual service of
the Cnnfederacy he may require the opinion, in
writing of the principal officer in each of the Exc
cutive Departments, upon any subject relating to
the duties of their respective offices and he shall
have power to grant reprieves and pardOns for of
fences against the Confederacy except in cases of
impeachment.
2. He shall have power, by and with the advice
and consent of the Congress- to make treaties pro-
vided twothirds of the Congress concur and he
shall nominate, and by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Congress, shall appoint ambassadors,
other public ministers and consuls, judges of the
court, and all other officers of the COnfederacy
whose appointments are not herein otherwise pro-
vided for, and which shall be established by law.
But the Congress may, by law vest the appointment
of such inferior officers they think proper in the
President alone, in the courts OF law, in the
heads of departments.
3. The President shall have power to fill up all
vacancies that may happen during the recess of the
Congress, by granting commissions which shall eX
pire at the end of their next session.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
PARTICLE 1.
SECTION 2.

All legislative towers herein delegated shall be
vested in this Cong assembled, until other
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

N1 X DOLsEAR viii commence Few class In this beautiful
ar a. seven O'clock, on Monday night, the lin inst
ss, ArkDans building, corner OF Union iand Summer
Their asre to save threeourtbs OF tSeir time in putting
'n1ir thoughts on paper should learn IL
tssS IN WRITING given az usual
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
SECTION 3.

When vacanc > happen in the representation
from any State, tAe shall be filled in such man.
ner the propersauthorities of the State shall d.
rect.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
ARTICLEIII.

l. The judicial power of the Confederacy shall be
vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior
courts as are herein directed or as the Congress
may from time 20 time ordain and establish.
?. Each State shall constitute District IN which
there shall be court called District Court which,
until otherwise provided by the Congress, shall
have the jurisdiction vested by the laws of the Uni
ted States far applicable in both the District
and Circuit Courts Of the United States, for that
State the Judge whereof shall be appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of
the songress, and shall, until otherwise provided by
the Congress, exercise the power and authority
vested by the laws of the United States in tie
Judges of the District and Circuit Courts of the
United States, for that State, and shall appoint the
times and places at which the courts shall be held
Appeals may be taken directly from the District
Courts to the Supreme Court under similar regu-
lations to those which provided in cases of ap-
peal to the Supreme Court of the United States or
under such other regulations NAV be provided
by the Congress. The commissions OF all the judges
shall expire with this Provisional Government.
B. The Supreme Court shall be constituted of all
the District Judges, majority 81 whom shall be
quorum and shall sit such times and places as the
Congress shall appoint
4. The Congress shall have power to make laws
for the transfer of any causes which were pending
in the courts of the United States the courts of
the Confederacy, and for the execution of the Or
ders. DEGREES, and judgments heretofore, rendered
by the said courts of the United States and also all
laws which may be requisite to protect the parties
to all such suits, orders, judgments, or DEGREES,
their heirs personal representatives, or assgnees
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

milleI Seed.
IN Sacks MIllet Seed, for sale by
DV JAMES M'LAUGHLIN & CO..
.eb5-H
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
PeTenlptory sale OF Dry Goods, etc.
Tuesday, FEB. 12th, commencing at 10 o'elocl; A. d.
ENJ-E.SEIIEIlnS- Ken

HJILL sell without whom It nav con-
w eern, for cash de!iTer good meat Of Dry
foods and Varieties generality consisting % Prints Domestie
Printed MGsns, Orgaudes, Printed lie Gane AIpscas
meTes Linen Drills, cotOnades Cloves Ribbons Swiss and ac
NETT usns, Trimmings and vrieiea generally sale posi-
tive BENZ p SHTEIDs & "a
fehI1td C.-s~.I -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
FOR PApUCAH AND CAIRO

EENHE regular st. Louis, Memphis Louisville
Il co1nsctiug packet May Duke, DAVIS, Mas sfz<tA
ter, will depart for the above and internediste lard
ngs THIS DAY. the lsh inst al Ii o'clock NJ For reight
or passage apply on board
febI2 1t A. L. DAVIS Aren't
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

Flour. Neal and Bran.
UUsr received ard 70 sale choke % fof e NJ,
> HE-n'~ jail COMBS MARIN. 9
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EOr LOutSTille and Cincinnati.
FaNHE elegant, and feet passenger steamer 1s4R
Clipper, BRUCE, Master, will leave SktzYkzEas>t9
for the above AMI all intermediate landings
this day, the 18th lust, at i2 O'Clock NJ.
II. Il. HARRISON,
febl2-lt A. HAMILTON Agents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12
STRETCH & FORBES

Trusses and supporters
in this city Whatever may Dc ne s.s % he pa
49,. - M, mi ~ herns. certainly be sui ed bv e,fi,
a. ~ coaSse - CoLLEaz SEfoN 8 kEtTs ere -, ~
found q Surgical aud DENTAL Instru-ept,
Lace stockings, Knes Caps, Ankieis, &C
feb6-n
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CcoscLuDKD TO xoKRow)
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

American, English, or Iron, by the dozen or case.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-12

OFFER FOR SALE present refience, with twenty-five
Of the best Garden land in the attached. Only
forth cf mile south OF the city Nashville Possession
given immediately. Apply to address
fsbl2-dlm EDWARD D. HICKS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-07

THE IRRErREssIBLE CONFLICT IN THE BLACK
REPUBLICAN, PARTY has commenced before tho
leaders Of its several factions have had tho
slightest taste of the spoils. Webb, Weed,
Greeley and Company refuse to give Old Abe
a chance to finish his little job OF Cabinet
making, but proceed at once to the agreeable
task of breaking down their own party in
order to crafty their personal spite. So we
end Webb abusing Greeley. and declaring that
The Spruce street philosopher is SO angry at his
defeat for the Senatorship that he has made up
his mind to ''devote his paper to the amiable
purpose of breaking up the republican party
or of turning it into an abolition party" Fur
Their, he says that Greeley is cooperating with
Garrison and other traitors and rebels in the
North and the South" and classes the LiJerator
with the Tribune. Again, wo find Greeley
reading Seward out Of the party and pitching
INTO Weed, who returns the compliment with
interest OF course these squabbles are re-
ierred directly TO Old Abe, who, between the
rows among his friends and the Vaccinations
of his enemies, is about tho most unfortunate
individual out OF Jail on the face of the earth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-07

PRoaREss OF THE SLAVE PorULArioN.--Thc
returns Of the national census, upon which we
commented yesterday, show very material
growth of the slave population during the last
decades growth, indeed, which may surprise
many who supposed that slavery was de-
clining under the pressure Of abolition propa-
gandlsm virulcnt dennnciatlon and fanatical
raids. In every Southern State, except Della
ware, Maryland and Missouri, the increase Of
The slave population has been nearly in the
same ratio az that Of tho FREQ population, white
and colored; and In the aggregate tho
growth OF tho slave population In the fifteen
southern States has kept pace with that OF the
whole population of the United States--that Is
to say, II shows an increase Of about thirty
per cent in ten years And very curiously even
In Missouri surrounded on three sides by
free S,stes-where we were told that slavery
was rapidly dying out, the number Of slaves
has decreased from 81 ,422 in 1850, 70 1852
m tho year 1860, and this, too, with abupdant
opportunity OF running them Of, and very
great lcre from this consc. 60 much ror the
ieeadeace Of slavery.