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A scotch opinion of LircsIn,s war.
From the Ayro Csoosland) Advertiser, Aug. p.

From the Ayre kscotl2nd) EdYertiser, Aug -
The British people have contributed
largely to its population have the French; so in
especial have the Germans. 1t is knit to Europe by
a thousand ties, not only of trade and commerce,
but of blood and kindred. Thousands of European
families divided, one half being in America, the
other half still in Europe. Thousands of husbands
snd brothers are in America, paving the way by
toll and travel for wives children and sister to fol
low them. Many sons in America trying to
establish homes for aged parents. When war is
sweeping over America, and that not an ordinary
war, but civil war of more than ordinary ACTIVE
ty-when blood is flowing like water, and home
steads are burned, the communications between
Europe and all parts of America should not only be
kept studiousy and religiOusly Opep but shOuli be
multiplied. To declare more than twO-thirds Of the
whole American coast in 8 state OF blockade is 3
high handed insOlence wanton cruelty. more beht-
ting Barbareus savages than Christian sentiment 1t
is a cruty to which Mr.. Lincoln cannot expect that
Europe will submit fer any length of time. War is
war and brave and humane warrior will always
be respected. But cruelty is not war, nor is it a
legitimate method of carrying on war and distress
ing an enemy and cruel man is always hated,
and cruel policy Is always eXecrated. In the in
terests of humanity, of wives mothers, children,
brothers. sisters, we wish well TO any private ship
that can eUdde the blockade any corsair or prIva-
teer that can brave it any squadron be it French
or English, or both combined, that will CALAMITY
and resolutely break it. There is just God over
unprotected Cruelty is never left unprotected
Count Tilly's cruelty to Magdeburg ruined his
army and arrested forever his victorious progress.
A wanton war against women and children, against
the best and hottest feeling of our nature is sure to
demoralze country, and paradise even the wisest
and best considered policy. Unless the Federaists
carry on the war in a more manly and Christian
spirit, we may look for more disasters and of q
more disgraceful character than that at Bulls Run
or rather if we may suggest an amendment, Bnl>
lies Run-for bully and coward are two names for
the same men, two aspects of the same character.
The bully is a coward, and the coward is generally
a bully and cruelty to women and children, and
peaceful and unofending persons generally is the
seed that terminates sometimes, in the American
of Great Britain in hullyism some-
times, as in the wretched exhibition at Bulls Run,
in coWardice.
But if blOckading twO-thirds of the coast is cruel
and unfeeling towards all who have relatives IN or
relations with America, it is most friendly act in
especial to two friendly powers, VIZ. England and
France. Ii is secret, no surmise. no inference,
but broad, patent, and undeniable fact, matter
known to the whole world. that both France and
England depend for their supply Of raw cotton on
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LONDON, Aug. 24-The news of the battle at Bull
Run fell like spark on gunpOwder among the Sc
cessonlst agents here, and startled them into su-
lead these busy hands are writing money articles
for Tunes, and pumping their to the brain
of that journals city article They are in the
kets all over the country, bidding furiously against
our Government for arms, and as seems to be
thought, not without success. They have got money
ready mOney-ef that there can be no doubt,
though from whom, and at what awful discount
do not undertake even to guess. They sanguine
as ever of recognition, and very likely have theiI
reasons for being so. Nor is this the worst.
Within the last few days it is rumored that they
have succeeded in equippIng and sending off an
armed steamer with cargo of arms and ammuni-
ton for the Southern States which has been for
some time past quietly receiving its stores under
the direction of Liverpool firm in the American
trade. OF the particulars of this affair | am not
informed but it is said, still further that the Brit
ish Government. when called upon to prevent the
departure of the vessel declined to interfere-on
what grounds have not heard.
If these stories are true, and whether they are 90
must soon be known, all talk of the good will
of this Government towards us, and all the talk of
the English press about ingrattude will receive
a quietus
But even If the story were not true, it must soon
become so. for there is more than one armed vessel
fitting out in British ports and intended TO be
under the British flag till they have escaped the
blockade and landed their cargOes. Then they will
became ships-of-war, no doubt, and cruise the
Southern national fleet The English Government
true to its neutral ground, will not interfere to pre-
vent the fitting out of these vessels until its own in
ter-sts begin to suffer.
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AFFAIRS IN MISSOURI.
Victory of gen. Rains as Fort Scott. Re-
treat of the Marauder Lane.

Victory of Gen. Rains as Fort scott.- Re-
treat of the Marauder Lane.
From the St. Louis Repesblicdn Of the 9th we
condense the following reports which c0nelusively
refute the former reports of the movements Of the
Southerners, as well as other misstatements:
The train on the North Missouri road, due here
about IL O'Clock Saturday night, did not arrive
until II O'Clock yesterday. IL was detained by the
burning of a eulvert Wellsville, which was no
repaired, and the train passed on than infor
nation was received that portion of the track had
been taken up, and the road rendered useless. A
collision also occurred the road between an as
cending and descending train and one of the engines
exP.oded seriously injuring the engineer. He is
said to have had both his hands blown of The
road is not known, but it is believed that only
portion of them had reached Hudson
Messrs Oliver Russell and G.. n Lynch. under
taker) came in on the pacific train last evening"
having in charge the body of Capt. Carey Graft
who was killed in the battle of Springfield
Messrs Russell and Lynch in company with DR..
Franklin, visited the battle field They discovered
but unburied bodies, and the features of these
had not decayed sufficiently to prevent recognition
Aside from occasional mounds of earth here and
there, and the bullet marks in the trees the deld
bore but little evidence of the terrible struggle
which ragged with such iereeness for more than six
hours. In ravine, however, they discovered
mound of earth where eighty of the COnfederates
were S4l0 10 nave Deen OurleQ, and tine arms ana
feet of many Of the corpses were visible through
the thin covering of dirt which had been thrown
over them.
The Confederate troops have all left Springfield
with the exception of regiment, under Col. Tay
lor Nothing definite could be ascertained to
where the troops had gone, save that they had
marched in a Northern directiOn-boIh McCullOch's
and Prices forces. The former, it was reported by
some of the citizens, was encanped within days
march of Springfield
In regard to the whereabouts of Gen. Rains, one
of the Confederate surgeons had received dispatch
stating that Cen Rains had driven Montgomery and
Lane from Fort Scott captured several field pieces,
baggage wagons, &c, and was in close pursuit of
both MentgOmery's and Lanes forces when the dis
patch was sent of Nothing further had been re-
ceived when Messrs. Lynch and Russell LETT
This statement, it will be seen, conflicts with
Lanes reported victory, noticed elsewhere 1t is
possible that Lanes retreat may have been for the
purpose of Turing Rains into ambuscade and that
the report of the lsters defeat which came by way
of Oseeola, where Gen. Price is now stationed, may
prove to be correct.
1t was reported tn Ex-Governor Jackson passed
through Springfield several days ago, en- route for
the nOrtherR part of the State, with million Of
dollars.
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The Resources of GEthe States''..-No ELhs
ern Dependence upon the South.

Whenever any of the great bankers of the world
give currency to government securities, they
tnize deeply the natural resources the population
the debt and the general standing of the nation de-
string to borrow as well the purchase for which
the sum required is to be expended and make their
calculations accordingly.
Hitherto our transatlantic brethren have been
particularly fortunate in their applications to the
great money centres, and whatever demand they
have made upon the strings of the capitalists
has been handsomely responded to. The great
political firm of 1.-THE United States of America
has enjoyed the very best credit and has therefore
always been enabled TO obtain what money it want
ed on the most favorable terms. Almost free from
debt and at peace with all the world, it has been
prosperous. Nature has favored it with every
soil and climate its mineral wealth is very great,
and its agricultural products various its commerce
has Whitened every sea, and no nation within the
historic period has risen so rapidly in Importance.
A vast change, however, has taken place many
of the partners of the great house have Withdrawn
and Termed new concern; and, although the re-
maining members of the establishment continues
business under the old firm at the old stand (fer the
presently it becomes necessary to inquire whether
the capital left in the house is not entirely too small
for such large and hazardous transactions as Mr..
Lincoln has entered into. We say us, because Mr..
Chase has suggested that large portion of the pro-
posed loan can be contracted for in pounds sterling
with interest payable ia London, in order to accom-
MEDIATE British capitalists. Assuming that our
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ALet,er from Leslie Combs.

The following letter. which was read at the ''Peo-
pies Convention" al Syracuse, N Y, on the 10th
inst, shows that LESLIE COMBS is worse, fpossible,
than LINCOLN:
FRANKFORT, KY, Sept, 4th-RosEwELL GRAVES
Dear Sir-Nours of the 3Oth and enclosure are re-
ceivej. These peace meetings with US, and pre-
sumo everywhere are mere soft words for treason,
and we shall so treat them | am gratifed TO find
you still your post, and have not caught the Bull
Run panic, which has done some mischief in Ken
lucky. / am guard all the time and ready for
action. II the rebels dare make a war upon us
we will sweep them clean, and that rapidly. We
are wide awake, and defy their malice as much as
we scorn their clustering. The Union the Consti-
tuition and the enforcement OF the laws must be
kept aloft everywhere, and all mere party plat
forms trampled under foot
Yours truly, LESLIE COMBS.
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clutches Of the law. A similar petition. wheh w.s
presented to President Bucasasn just before 50
Ierm q once expired was not answered because of
me intestine cOmmOt0ns then existing and whicb
lave since eulminated in the disruption Ct Ehag va
sneu me United states" Il was stated il the pet
ton presented 70 Mr.. Buchanan that unusual eort,
nave been made to get Austin in the Pekitsntisry
nearly $4,000 having been expended for that pur-
pose. and that the fOrgeries if c0Ehmitted By hin
did not entail 3 loss Of $3.50 on the Government.
Austin who IS young man Of considerable talent
had number Of influential friends, but il "a pre-,
sumed that he was IN no condition himself 20 make
his case, the hardships thereof, apparent 70 his
Exeellency, the President
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SOUTHERN SCHOOL BoOKs.-We have received from
the Rev. J. B. MCFERRIN, Agent of the Southern
Methodist Publishing House, copies of the Confede
rate Primer the First Confederate Speller, and the
Second Confederate Speller. These works are by
Gan Association of Southern Teachers" and cons
petent authorities have pronounced them the best
series ever introduced in the South 1t is sufficient
to say this behalf that they have been adopted by
the Board of Education of the Public Schools of
Nashville These works are handsomely printed,
and are of Southern production in every respect.
We understand that Mr.. MCFERRN is ready to fill
orders for these works at 80 cents per dozen for
the primer 81 so for the first and sl25 for the sec
ond reader We trust that teachers, throughout the
South, will at once adopt these works. They have
already been adopted very largely in Virginia and
this State. Let us have our own school books, out
of which to teach Southern children.
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Capt. ]. G. King of south Carolina.

This gallant officer, who served at the bonn
bardment of Fort Sumter with the distinguished
commendation of General BEAUREGARD has arrived
in the city and taken quarters at St. Cloud Hotel
We are glad to hear that he has opened re-
cruiting office on Cedar street opposite the, Com
mercisl Hotel, where be will receive recruits for
the artillery service in the army Of the Confederate
States.
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MAINE ELECTION.

NEw YORK, Sept I've have returns from
Maine towns. winch give Washburne, 20,S43; jam
son, S,I51; Dana, 5.205, against, last year, VAS
burne, 26065; Smart, l7,646; Barnes, (Beil a
Everett 1913. Washburne's majority in these tow
is ,9s3 against 1909 last year--a decrease of 81
The aggregate vote in these towns this year W
be about $4,000. and Washburne's majority frd
1000 to $4,000 The Union majority in the
lOWns is 1925. and viii be in the whole So
about so, 900. The Legislature is largely Repud
can, although there viii be many Union DemOcra
elected jointly by the Republicans and Union Dem
cPats.
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correspondence o. the Charleston Msrrul

NEwBERN, N. c., September 8 "A Yankee war
vessel appeared off BeaufOrd, N. c. late last night
When the train left, at seven o'clock last night, 1t
was reported that four vessels were in the Sound,
and others coming in. ORly one, however, is known
to be here. number of detached companies have
already left for Beaufort and Gen. Gatn, with the
9TH Regiment of North Carolina State troops. Col.
Campbell will leave this morning for the same des-
tinatlon. Colonel Barnes Regiment is already at
Beaufort.
Gen. Galtin thinks that Fort Macon cannot be
taken.
WILMINGTON, September 9.-Four United States
vessels had anchored of Fort Macon, at z o'clock,
On Saturday afternoon. Their object is not Yet
known.
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The Dyersburg Recorder advocates the eleciee of
the Hon. F. W. PICKENs, the present Governor of
South Carolina to the Vice Presidency, and not the
Hon. ALEX. Fl. STEPHENS, as heretofore stated.
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TUE PRIyATEER JEFF. DAv1s-PoUL PLAY.-De

THE PRITATEER JEFF. DAvIs-FOUL PLAY.-Deputy
Marshal J. J. Beasley, of the Confederate Court,
succeeded last Saturday night in srresting four con-
spirators belonging to the crew of the privateer
JEFF. Davis We learn that conspiracy existed
among the passengers and portion of the crew OF
the prlvateer to kill the Captain and officers of the
jeff Davis and to take the vessel into the port Of
New York. This conspiracy has been disclosed
since the return of Capt Coxetter and crew to
Charleston, and proof of the design of the conspra
tors established by the affidavit of of the crew.
II = thought that the conspiracy had some agency
In the stranSing of the JEFF Davis the st. Angus
tine BGr.-ChGrIsStOR Mercury Sept. 10.
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Our fellow citizens are not generally aware that
we have now ameng us probably the first martyr
of the present revolution. Major DENIsToN OF
South Carolina, was in Nebraska, holding some Fed
eral Office, when word reached there that LINCOLN
would perhaps not be permitted to assume the Tx
ecutive functions at Washington. The Msjor was
seized by mob his arms tied behind him, and q
rope placed around his neck, on the second OF
March, and marched through the streets, in which
condition he was met by his wife and family as they
were driving through town. The mob clamored for
hanging him, but some insisted that he should be
kept. until they knew whether LNCOLN's Inaugural
ton were resisted. He was kept prisoner In his
own house, with guard of fifteen men stationed
there. He made his escape, leaving his family !;
and they were not permitted afterwards to leave
with anything but the clothes they had on
The Major is at the St. Cloud.
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HAVING entered the army Of Tsnnss'ee have disposed
my entire interest IN the hrm Of Hugh MsCrea 4 co
Mr. Hugh MeCrsl, and would NY friends e1ntnuAEs
the patronage The arm that they generously sEhs
10 The old.
EepI3 " HOOPER BARRIl
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DISSOLUTION.

TWVHE partnership heretofore existing between H1aa hoI
and ". HOOPER HARRss, under the nrn style 81 Id
AsCrea Co.. Is this day dissolved By mutual consent,
Hooper Harris having sold his entire interest," IN stook
and Hugh MeCs4 who viii continue the buso
at the old stend ander the Arm Of Hugh hcCrea u
who have assumed the liabilities u the old frn and Al
authorized TO set le the Old b0Ok1.
HUGH McCREA.
W. HOOPER, HARRIS
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The RICE CRoP.-We learn from the Savannah
Republican that the harvesting of the rice COM
menced about ten days ago on the Savannah and
Ogeechee rivers and that better crop has not been
made for years. 1t met with disaster during the
growing season, and is large and fully headed out
The continuous rains since it has been cut may
damage it somewhat, but it can stand a good deal
of wet weather without serious effect upon the
grain The inland plantations, in many sections,
would have done better with more rain to I'LL up
the ponds but still we hear the crop is fair one.
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Finy dollars Reward.

Fifty Dollars Reward.
ON Saturday, night, September 7th, tWo Negro Ven
\ Dfrom Mrs Baniet Owens, Of EagleVle, williamson
Tenn 40 traces Of hen having been found since hey len
supposed white man is attempting 70 manage their
cape.
will give Ff Dollars reward for the delivery o. aid 81
TO me, or thr deposit in any jail in the St4e where hsy
DESCRIPTION:
One named Sam, black color, sbOlt six feet high, weight
pounds.
One named Simon, the description Of which will ansFs
that Of FAM they twin brohs, and resemble each d
90 close that il Is d cnlt gnae from the other
HARRIET OWENS,
Eagleyills, WiliSnson equity, Tend
ssptit-dIWs
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sale Of Lots.

FINDER 5ssd Of trlst, executed b. G soovsl shall
fer for sale at the court hose in Nashville on Satui
next the I4h Of September between the hours 81 10 and
number Of excellent lots in MeGaEOek, adjoining Tie a
Nashville.
The terms are cash, and the right Of redemption expire
waived. r CH1ATHAM,
septt2-td Trusted
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For Rent.
Louisville and Nashville RaIIrsad
NOTICE TO NHIPPERN.
SALE UNDER ArFACnmENT.

Until further notice freghts for shipment b Michel
and Intermediates points will be received mt n 0soss
solo J. D. PHLEEsER, Age'
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The Sparta COnsttlalOnGlist states that COL G. e.
DnRKL1, Representative elect to the legislature
has resigned the position to which be was elected
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GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS.

ID Ed CLOVER, Timothy, Orchard Grass. Ksntaeky
Grass, Herds Grass, Hemp Seed and variety u Gar
Seeds in bulk for sale in Quantities to suit purchasers Te
cash. WM. LYON,
sepl3dEvIv Market street, near Bro.
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CAST STEEL.
UTB have mail lot Of Cast Steel, for ale cheap To-
~ ssDtI9-dlm BILLS & MOOR
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FRoa GEN. M'CULLOUaH's DIVISION.

is conducted under experienced officers, and the
seamen there have acquired great prOdcleney and
efficiency.
IRON GEN. MCULLOUGH's DIVISION.
RoLL.A, Mo-. Sept. IO.-Our prisoners were sent
to Missouri this morning. They were captured ID
2 skirmish between the Home Guards and Rebels Al
Douglas Prairis in GascOnade county. Two Ofthd
Rebels were killed, and in another skirnish the
same day 10 more Of the Rebelsi were killed and q
horses were captured. At another place, nea1
Cuba two Rebels we're taken with Provost Mari
shall MeInstrys passes on them
AdVices from Springfield to Friday morning ard
TO the effect that DO battle had been fought betWee
Montgomery and Rains up TO Tuesday last. MeCulI
Tough was reported 70 be st Fort smith, and bid
troops were en- route for Fort Walker in Arkansas
Nothing definite was known Of his future move
ments, but it was supposed his force would remain
near the line ready TO act in concert with the Mis-
souri, troops as occasion might require. Gen. Pr
had gone to reinforce Gen Rains.
Their united forces were about seven thousand
strong. When last heard from, Price sbOu
fifteen miles from Fort Scott Kansas, and ba Cd
was expected to iase place on Tuesday 4 "a seek
Claiborne Jackson left Springfield Sunday night
to join the State forces.
Gen. FremOnt's proclamation reached Springfield
Wednesday last and created considerable sensation
A PRISONER FROM RICHMOND.
NORFOLK, Sept lO-Capt WEIGH. of the schoone
Mary Alice, lately returned from Richmond SAYS
the orders Of the Confederate Marshall preveute-
my cOnversing with them" He gives . statemeH
of the privateers fitting out and already gone from
Charleston, and says all the Confederate State
privateersmen belong to Charleston and are native
Of New York and Liverpool.
THE MOZART HALL CONVENTION.
The Mozart Hall Democratic Committee held
meeting last evening at which the report u n
delegates TO the Syracuse Convention was sdOpt
and also a series Of resolutions by Mayor Wood rh
most significant and important Of which declare
Hnreservedly Tor the maintenance Of the GOyert
ment without respect for party, and for the "a
preston of all treason either North or South.
FsON THE STAT OF WAR MAR LEEsBURG.
MONTGOMERY Co, Nd. Sept. lO-The Rebels kse
up an almost daily firing men 81 the terria
and at times make demonstrations If they int
to,erOss Yesterday there WIS heavy cannouadiE
at Edwards Ferry. This may be their plan Of d
arming attention from their movements which a
said t. be in progrese on the Ferry road leading
Leesburg.
General Banks division is ready At kn time
move in any direction 90 moments notice.
Yesterday the picket guard st COnFad's Fer
erected battery. Word was sent 20 Gen. StOu
who soon Forwarded guns and the rebels disperss
after firing two shells inetfectively. Our gums
spOnded. On our men crossing the Rebels Left.
Medical inspection says that our army S eNtr
ordinarily healthy. considering the change Of cliI
ate, &C., being but few serious cases in the DO
pitfalls.
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BEST FRENCH BeLTING CLOTHS
II HAVE in and for sale In quantities 70 suit pun
asers the oll0sing numbers, 70 viii No. 90 No 0, mol
No }, No 4, No 8, No g, No 9 and 10. Terms cash
WM. LYON,
sspr3dARIs Market g.rsst, Broa