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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
From Pensacola.

We get the following items of news from
the Pensacola Observer, 10Th inst:
UNDER MARTIAL LAw.-We call the atten.
ton of the public to the Order from Head
quarters Troops @. S., near this city, by which
the City of Pensacola, and its immediate vi
cinity is declared under Martial Law. 1t is
generally well known that the city was con.
sidered under Martial Law since some time
in April last, 1--WE believe,) but the law was
never enforced. The present order, therefore,
is to notify the public of its being now rigid
ly enforced, although the functions of the
civil authorities are not suspended by it.
oUICIDE-A young man, named Coleman
from Tallahassee, a grandson of Senator Crit
tenden, of Kentucky, attached to the ranks Of
one of the Companies of the LIST Florida Re-
giment stationed six miles below here, cut bis
throat yesterday from ear to ear, while under
a state of mental arrangement. He was but
about twenty-siX years of age, in the very
bloom of his manhood, and possessed fine a
bilities, and rare order of talent. We cant
but regret this sad occurrence, and the un-
timely demise of brave and chivalrous SOL
dier aud gentleman. His body, accompaui-
ed by friends, leaves tonight or tomorrow
for Tallahassee.
EsCAPED-Two prisoners, who were con-
fined in the Confederate Court House. above,
where the day and night guard have their
quarters, made good their escape Saturday
night last, by getting upon the roof and slid
ing down the columns to the ground. The
guard, we believe, saw them, but thought
them some of their own men playing and did
not modest them. Up to this time, nothing
has been heard of them.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
New Rif1ed Canon.

Mr. THOMAS SUMNER, an employee in the
Georgia Railroad Machine Shop, in this city,
has invented an completed a rif1ed cannon,
which we were kindly permitted to inspect
this morning. To give anything like de-
tailed description of this gun, is beyond our
power. but brief sketch OF its main peculiar
tiles may be of interest.
The cannon is made ont of q crank axle of
the first engine ever used on the Georgia
Road, and is therefore of the best wrought
iron, as well as the carriage, &C.. 1t has a
vibrating breech with two chambers, an the
loading is .'sent home" in each compartment
by means of levers, and lever also for NOV
ing the breech. Either fuse, cap or any other
practicable method of firing the piece can be
adopted. The loading and firing can be done
with the greatest rapidity-a fact which
must make the invention of .undoubted eff
cheney on the battlefield. A screw adjusts
the sight to nicely. SO that one can draw
bead" on distant object and be pretty sure
of striking it.
The ball is conical in shape, of cast iron,
and weighs about five pounds. Near the
small end is a circle of lead which projects
from the surface. and this is used so that the
iron will not come in actual contact with the
sides of the interior, to its injury.
Mr. SUMNER also uses the same principle in
altering muskets or rifles, and be has now q
musket altered from an old piece, which he
intends to exhibit, with the cannon, at the
Gunmakers' Convention in Atlanta to-mor-
row. He says guns altered by ais method
can be made equal to three ordinary pieces
We are of opinion the invention, most impor-
tant as it is at this time, will produce SEN
sation, and will ensure the fortune OF the
worthy inventor, who is an Industrious, hard
working man. and deserving OF success. He
has filed cayeat and will secure patent for
his invention. s.ir-
The invention is to be called the s'Sumner
Oscillating Breach-Loading Rife Gun. -
augusta (Ga.,) Chronicle.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

ECREKL-A writer for the n. Y. Tribune
has discovered that all the reverses the North
has suffered are attributable to the free use OF
whisky by the officers and men OF Lineoln's
armies. Having never seen one OF the Grand
Armies of the North, We are not competent
to Judge of the truth of this charge. From
current history, however, We absolutely know
that their troops, i'll two memorable Instances,
have shown that they were not too drunk to
run A frst-class foot race. Fear is said to be
an antidCte to Drunkenness they may, there
fore. have been given whisky to give them
courage, and Sill their bravery, Ike that oil
Bob. Acres, may have oozed out at their
heels when they found it convenient to run
We refer the further discussion to the temper
ance men and Psychologists.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
From the Charleston Courier.
A Southern salt Lake.

Asssrs. Editors From frequent notices ]
have seen in the Courier, am induced to call
your attention to fact in regard to Salt.
| know where there is a lake supplied by
springs; the lake empties into navigable
river; light draught steamer can run right
into the lake at all times. The waters of this
lake are SO strong of Salt that on the shore
where the water reoedes it leaves a crust oil
Salt sufficiently strong enough to bear up a
man; in fact, several inches thick.
The location is perfectly healthy, and food
fuel, &C., In abundance. The Salt can be
shipped at all times to Charleston and Savan-
nah, at very low rates. There is, perhaps. NO
place in the world where Salt could be made
more cheaply.
If can get practical man, who under.
stands the business, / would furnish the
necessary capital to establish Salt works.
Will you please notice the above facts, in
order TO bring out some one who wishes to
go into the business. Let them call on you
and then you can give them my address, a,
this place, or they can come here and see me.
1t is necessary that it should be attended
to at once, as 1t is attracting much attention
from the few who know of its existence. The
supply is inexhaustible.
1.-THE address of the writer will be given on
proper spplication.-EDs CouRrER.]
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

~ GEN. RosECRASs has issued an order
stating that 10 prisoner who is ''taken with
arms in hand, or with any evidence of inten-
ton or preparation to pursue other than
perfectly peaceable course, will be released
bat az soon as practicable. he will be for
warded, with full statement of his case, to
has headquarters Whether he acts upon bis
own responsibility, OF on instructions from
Washington, is not stated. Ii is evident that
she question of the disposition OF prisoners Is
= hard nut to crack with Lincoln and hls sa-
traps. They dare not murder our men, for
the obvious reason that we have ten to one
prisoners Ii they trea, our men as prisoners
of war, they will thereby recognize US as bel
Ifgerents; If they hang our friends, they will
have ten to e.Of theirs hung. In fact this
means that We are an independent nation 1t
will be more apparent hereafter
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
The battle I'm western virginia.

GALLIroLIs, Aug. 2s.-The battle at Gross
Lanes, near Summeryille, Oh the 18th inst,
proved to be a bloody AFFAIR. The following
are all the particulars we have learned:
The 7th Ohio regiment, Col. Tyler. was
surrounded while at breakfast, and attacked
on both TANKS and in front simultaneously.
Our men Immediately formed for battle and
fought bravely, while they saw but little
chance of success. the enemy being too pow
erful. Gel. Tyler sent forward TO the bag
gage train, which was coming up three miles
distant. and had it turned back towards Gau-
ley. which point it reached in safety.
Companies @ and suffered most severe
ly. They particularly were in the hottest OF
the fight and stood up to il brayely and
fought their way through fearful odds, ma
king dreadful slaughter in the enemy's
ranks.
The Rebel force consisted of 5000 imam
try, 400 cavalry and 10 guns. The FEEDER
al forces scattered after they had Gus their
way through. but soon formed again and
fired, but received no reply or pursuit OF the
enemy.
Our loss cannot be definitely ascertained.
though not over 200 are missing out of 900
engaged The Rebel loss is fearful. Lieut..
Col Creighton captured the enemy's colors
and two prisoners
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

3.
BosToN. Aug 28.-The First Massachusetts,
Light Battery, late Cooks. has been fully re-
cruited, and will soon be ready to re-enter
the service
Captain McDougall of the British ship For
ward now states that he was in error in re-
porting the privateer Sumpter off Cape An
tonic. The vessel seen was the q. S. ship
Crusader. s-a
Senator Wilson has been commissioned to
organize regiment of infantry with a bat
terry of artillery and company of sharp
shooters attached. Senator Wilson, In his
call, asks the loyal young men of Massaenus-
etts, who fully comprehend the magnitude OF
this contest for the unity and existence OF the
republic, and the preservation OF democratic
institutions in America, to inscribe their
names upon the rolls of his regiment and 20
leave their homes and their loved ones and
follow our dag 70 the field.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
What .sBIoody-Hands'' COrxin
Doing--Invasien of Texas.

Some weeks since, says the New Orleans
Delta of the 18th, we stated, on the authority
of Cincinnati paper, that letter had Deer
received from Corwin, the Federal minister
TO Mexico, stating that he had obtained from
the Mexican government the privilege Of
marching Federal troops through its territory
for the invasion of the southwestern portion
of the Southern Confederacy.
The subjoined extract, from the Mexican
paper at Matamoras, Ell Noticioso, seems to
be confirmation of the statement. The
Houston Telegraph of the 18th inst, from
which we take the translation, remarks edi-
toriaIly:
From the Matamoras Noticioso of the I'd
inst, just received, we take the following ex-
tract from journal published at the city of
Mexico. The Noticioso doubts its genuine
ness. We do not, however, for reasons we
have twice given before. Corwin is carrying
out his mission as sure as fate, and has thor
oughly involved Mexico in his plans. Our
belief is that Texas is to be invaded both by
land and sea, a. soon as the weather becomes
cool. The invasion will doubtless be by the
southwest. 1t is not impossible that Wilson q
Zouaves are being acclimated at Santa Rosa
Island for use in Texas Let us be prepared
The extract from Ell Noticioso is as follows:
We give now report, connected with facts
previously published by us, and which is full
OF Importance and interest.
Mr.. Corwin has petitioed the Mexican gov
eminent to grant free passage through Mexico
to such troops as may be ordered by the gov
erument at Washington TO operate against
the Southern States of the Union, under guar
anty of special treaty which is said to allay
all suspicion which might otherwise have
arisen as to their destination and the inten-
ton of the government he represents.
The government has at once granted the
requested permission fully and without any
condition or guarantees, and Mr.. Corwin says
that this ample proof of the confidence and
good will on behalf of Mexico cannot fail to
influence its future destiny, and will, at all
events, be gratefully acknowledged by the
American government. As soon as this az
rangement was made public, it caused intense
excitement and enthusiasm among the stran-
gers here, of whom abOut six hundred are
actually under arms, and who lately co-ope-
rated efficiently to bring about the defeat
just sustained by the reactionary party.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

PRIvATEERING.--TheP rivateer Dixie, which
sailed from port in the Confederate States
some weeks ago, returned lately after sue
cessful cruise. Soon after getting to sea she
took the bark Glen, from Philadelphia for
Torgugas, with cargo of coal, which vessel
was successfully run into Beaufort, N. G..
She afterwards captured the schooner Mary
Alice, from the West Indies, for New York,
which vessel was afterwards retaken by the
steam frigate Wabash. The Mary Alice had
on board q valuable cargo of Sugar, and was
consequently worth something. The bark
Rowena, from Laguayra, for Philadelphia,
with 600 bags of coffee, was also captured
and got successfully Into port, and as both
vessels and cargo are in good order it was a
valuable prize. The Rowena ia fine bark
of about $40 tons. rating about A Ii, and
the coffee Is no doubt worth here forty cents
pound. Out of this the Dixie will no doubt
be able to declare dividend. The brig
Robert B. Kirkland, from Turks Island, OF
and for Baltimore, with q cargo of salt, was
also spoken, but after frightening the Cap
tain the kirkland was allowed te proceed,
Baltimore vessels not being legal captures.
The Dixie was chased into neighboring
barbor by one of Lincoln's steamers, but she
got IN safe and sound, and will soon be ready
tor another shot at the enemy.
High praise ID due Lieut. L. D. Benton for
the handsome manner in which be brought
the Dixie into Bulls Bay, while being chased
by one of Lincoln's steamers. Lieut. Ben
ton is . native of Georgetown, s. c., and q
gallant and efficient ofacsr.-G Charleston Cbu-
FSa, 2sh.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
I'm. Northern Recruiting Service.

the battle at Adude-dc ldllc anu
the return of some $4,000. of the three
months volunteers to their homes, Mr. Lin
coin has experienced great difficulty in get
ting recruits to fight for and uphold his
despotism. The Northern journals were
filed with arguments in favor OF immedi-
ate enIistments, chief OF which were the
Union and the preservation OF the Govern
meut. The people, even OF the North, had
discretion enough to see that their interests
would be promoted by attending to their
own business They saw that fighting for
the Union and being killed. was neither for
tbeir interest nor for that of their wives and
children. This was motive enough to deter
them from enlistiBg. Honest Abe. therefore,
has not been able to obtain, at once, the
srmy of half million that Congress gra-
oiousIy allowed him He never viii be able
10 get them unless the alternative OF star
walton OF enlistment is presented to them.
He knows this, and bas issued his procla-
nation forbidding all commercial intercourse
between the United and Confederate States.
By this means he expects to throw the
thus produce the only condition on which
be can get recruits In this way he may
get his armies, and Oply in this way Ihey
will enlist under a necessity, just as Imper-
alive as if they were commanded on pam
Of death to 90 into The army. They VIII only
obey this necessity. Hence volunteering
and recruiting is exceedingly slow ana dis-
eouraging From the most authentic ac-
commits We. cannot conclude that the North
ern populace eyince the most earnest de-
sire to be whipped, routed, killed and Ia
ken prisoners They don't fall into line
briskIy. 1t is quite true that the prociams
tions of Northern Governors represent the |
National Capital in very great danger but
,ba,r said the same in April, and thereby |
made many grave and many widow and |
orphan. They have had four months to cut |
their eye-teeth and they have done 1t. 1.-The
asgU is also about played out. They have |
fonnd ont that it is just about as manly TO |
STAY at home and take care OF the old folks, |
and their wives and children, as it is to go |
and he shot down and leave their parents |
and families to starFe. The despot and his |
advisers know this, and they are using every |
means in their power to conceal the facts, |
and TO obtain victims in their unholy crusade |
AGAINST the South. They will eventually |
bot slowly succeed, and their men will learn,
sooner or later, that they are Tictimizsd by
their ambitious rulers and tyrants.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
Funeral of Gen. Lyon.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2s.-The funeral ceremO-
MES and military display in honor of Gen.
Lyon to-day, were of most imposing char
acter. The procession which escorted the
remains to the railroad depot consisted OF
Gen. Fremont's body guard, under Col. Ia
geny, Capt. Tillman's company of cavalry, a
section OF Capt. Carlin's battery, the LIST regi-
ment missouri volunteers, Col. Blair, Gen.
Fremont and staff, a number of army and
volunteer officers, city officials, prominent
citizens and the third regiment of Reserve
Corps, Col. M'Neill, all under command of
Brig. Gen. Sigel. The streets through which
the procession passed were thronged with
spectators, and the flags throug bout the city
were draped in mourning.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
rTbsAme,ican Bastile, Forts Lafayette

~ThaAme.ican Bastile, Forts Lafayette
aud Hamilton, are still the witnesses of the
continued outrages of the Lincoln despotism.
Not day passes that some new victim is not
iIsprisoned. They must now be getting quite
fuII: but as the old Bastile of the tyrsnnical
davis of GRANGE was never overmuch crowd
ed 10 itw!;u be with this Indiscriminate
s.rangiing, han. Sing or shooting viii make
room at any time COR new corners.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

~We have had great deal of respect
for Gen. ROBERT ANDERSON, of Fort Sumter
fame; but if be comes to Kentucky and un-
dertakes to uphold the Lincoln despotism in
that State, and then attack Tennessee, we
fear we shall lose it. If we were in his place
and lad his ancestry and relations, we would
risk perdition first
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
8g Telesraph.

e. NJ W BAzR, at louisville Ky Is the special
aud recognized agent OF the Southern Associated
Press, al that point, the New York Associated Press
having ceased TO have any control of matter tele-
graphed to newspapers south Of Louisville
No telegraph operator agent is permitted to make
up such reports The Telegraph Company has no
agency whatever in the preparation Of dispatches for
the press it in any manner responsible for the
character OF truth of this kind OF news.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31
The English Turf--.The Brighton
Stakes won by the American Horse
Starke.
rFrom the London Posi- Apg s. !

PROM the LONDON POST, Aug. D.
BRIGHTON COURSE, August THE British
sta kes OF fifteen sovs each, 10 it., and 5
only if declared, with 200 added; winners ex-
ira. New course, Zone mile and three quar-
ters,) to start at the winning chair, la subs,
10 of whom paid torfeit1 ~
Mr.. Ten Brooks Starke (bred in America,)
by Wagner, yrs, Sst To-, Edwards. /
Mr.. Spencer's Blue Jacket, aged, s st. IL Id.
forunam. z
Mr.. Saxon's Bally Edmund, 3 years, 5 st.
lO To-, Mldgley ............
Count Batthyan's Fergus. yrs, st. II Id.
howe. ................... 4
Count Lagrange's Lysiscote, 5 years, I ST.
10, GrimsnaW. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3
Betting.-Even on Starke, to l against
Blue Jacket, to against Lysiscote, 8 to l
against Bally Edmond. On the signal being
given, Starke went away with the lead, Blue
Jacket lying at his girths, and Fergus next,
on the inside, the other pair going on side by
side. Thus they ran up the course TO the
turn, where Fergus took second place, and
Blue Jacket went into the rear, the third and
fourth place bsing filled by Lysiscote and
Bally Edmond. Making the bend for home,
Starke still led, but Fergus ran very wide,
thus enabling Lysiscote TO take second place,
the last named shortly afterward giving way
to Baily Edmond. At the distance, the last
named was passed by Blue Jacket, and the
latter came On in waiting up to the stand,
where Starke shook him of, and won in a
canter by four lengths, Bally Edmond finish
ing bad third. Fergus passed Lyciscose
opposite the enclosure and finished fourth.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-31

HONS MADE On CLoTH.-We have EXAM
med several preparations of oil cloth by DR..
a T. Cyphers OF this city, which are perfect
~ waterproof, answering for the lining of ar
my blankets, Tor overcoats, leggins, and such
Articles as are needed to resist rain, leakage
&c. DR.. C. has process of bis own inven,
ton. ant IL ready to execute orders to any
amount on moderate terms, his work war
ranted to give ssassetiop--i ilzlsdapza Ga3
Recorder.
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Public Schools.
House and Lot on Vine St.

DURSUANT 10 DEGREES rendered by the ChanceTy
Il Court at Nashville, in the Of James W. Nc.
Combs VS.. w. I. Briggs, will sell at public sale At
theCourt House, in Nashville, Saturday, September
list, leol, the HOUSE AND LIT the west side OF
Vine street (outh OF Cedar street, heretofore sold
by the complainant TO the defendant. The Lot is 90
feet wide by 10 Deep has good alley privileges, and
the improvements good
Terms--0ne and two years credit, with interest
and fee from redemption. Purchaser 10 give
with approved personal sureties, and lien also
tanned.
aug23-td J. E GIEAvES, C.&M
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CouNr CAyoUR's Confessor, Brother Giaco-
mo, visited the Pope soon after the states
mans death. On learning that the Count
had made no revelation, Plus grew exceed
ingly angry, and threatened the monk with
the terrors Of the Holy Office unless he either
reported that Cavour had recanted, or signed
an acknowledgment that be had failed in his
duty az confessor. The monk only answer
was: 'sWould that eli Christians could die
like Cavour!r