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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01


Of those already burned coppers will fallsout whe
imbiblng what they term the milk of the land IN
the second, third portion, 10 and behold on '.s
annual visit of General June, with his alos' 'u'y
and August. they will deal with them I'D su'u = .
style that even the victims will not Keep . sun.
cheney Of time "to be returned home ~ ace :
although they have been held worthy o. tue s'0ien
lead and powder of your people. The third por-
ton. and the entire whole, will not be enabled to
nrocure ice sufficient to cool their feyered brows and
parched tongues, when laDOring under the diseases
Of this nestilential Egyptian eesspool.
wbst few resident Black Republicans we have
- ,rbo being SO foul and diseased that disease of
- ,;gbt order can counteract, will die of chagrin
md modification when their hitherto Southern
brethren fail longer to come in their midst and DIS
tr;bute their patronage for avarice alone is their
Polar STAR and have enjoyed its light so abun-
dainty that we really believe, should they ever con-
seat to go into battle, if some of you Southern
brethren should offer them fifty dollars, they would
trade away gun load, and all for this little pile,
sooner than fight. H.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01
Col. Wilson'S regiment of zouaves.


At seven O'Clock on Wednesday evening, the
" Union Battalion of Zouaves," Col. Vim. Wilson,
held a formal muster and roll call at their head
quarters, in Tammany Hall. There were 81 men
of the battalion present. The occasion was made
strikingy impressive by the extraordinary proceed
iugs which were had. The men were ranged around
the hall three deep, with Col. Wilson and other off
GERS in the centre of the room. The men had all
clad themselves in the gray shirts and pants which
have been provided for their unfrom, which is
completed by common brown felt hat, brogans and
leather belt They carry short knife, about seven
inches in length, between sort OF bowie knife and
butcher knife in shape. Many also have revolvers,
of which it intended that each shall be armed with
one or two, as well slung shot and Minnie rife.
All the men being ranged against the walls, Col.
Wilson with drawn sabre in one hand and the
American flag In the other, stood forth uncovered
and addressed his men amidst deafening cheers.
After short ADMIRATION to the flag for which he
declared his devotion, he called upon all to kneel
and swear with him. Waving the banner and flour
ishng his SABRE he kuelt on one knee. All present
knelt with him and repeated the oath which he put
to them to support the flag, and never finch from
its path through blood or death. He said he would
lead them to Baltimore, and they would march
through it or die; at which they all rose with tire.
mendous yell, flung up their hats and brandished
their gittering knives amidst prolonged and frantic
cheers He then pronounced death to the Bati-
more traitor secessionsts and Plug Uglies and SAID
they would leave monument of their bones in the
streets of Baltimore "Amid yells of "Death to the
Plug Uges" he illustrated with his sword how
they should hew their way, and said though he
should be the first slain, he had but one thing
70 ask which was that each of his followers should
secure his man and avenge his blood. That they
would do this, he again called upon them TO swear,
and marching around the hall, holding up the flag
and the sword, and accompanied by two officers,
the one OF the right bearing banner inscribed.
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Iirrinin in Arn,a.

Never before since she lGd existence, was there
such spirit abroad as now pervades this Common
wealth. The insult to her honor, the menace to her
freedom have aroused all her sons. With or with
out arms the impulse is spontaneous ana universal
to rush at once upon Washington, crush out the
Pretorian cohorts and the vile wretches who have
polluted the Capital the Republic with their pres
ence From North, South, East and West, and from
every fraction Of the compass, the same war note
greet U.s. Resistance to tyrants is obedience to
Cod is not only the lips but in the heart every
YPginian. From the Greenhier and on the Western
slope of the Allegheny, from Harrison county, the
centre of the great Northwest, which has been de-
famed as dsloyal to Virginia, valent men are mus
tering for the field, to vindcate her honor and up
hold her independence. In all that region, the name
of Tory will doom the Htan YhA bears it 70 eter-
nal infamV.
In Montgomery county in the Southwest, day be-
fore yesterday. the largest meeting of the people
was held that was ever seen in that county. Bat
one feeling animated the vast multitude of brave
men there assembled, Gen Preston opened the
proceedings in just such speech as the times de-
mand-short and telling. Four companies were in
stanty organised for tho fight for freedom and old
Virginia; and in less than two hours, 1000 were
raised for equipment. That's the music If the
Yankees ,oear US, it is, they will haVo to sia
us!-Rjchmond Pa) Wing.
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THE UNION BATTALION OF ZoUAVEs.
DEATH TO sECESsIoNIsTs.

The other officer on his left holding up in both
hands, bowie knife and revolver. Wilson shouted
to them to swear, and they responded with shouts
of blood" blood" L" blood" blood" = We
swear &C."
Col. Wilson urged the men under his command to
leave behind them all their vauables. To those
who had gold watches he said, Give them to your
mothers sisters and friends at the time init
mating that most southerners had such ornamental
articles about them which it would be easy to take
is ore way another
COL Wilson also told his Zouaves that there were
clothing, jewelry and other stores in Baltimore
which would not be proof against their clutches.
As for the Seventh and other regiments suffering
for food al Annapolis, he remarked that there were
numerous hen roosts in Maryland which 1t would
not be impossible to invade. He also said he did not
want men who could not rough it, sleep in the gut.
ter with their noses just cut of the mud and various
other pleasant things
These fellows, composing these Zouaves, and arm
ed with sung shots, from the lowest kennels of
Five Points. They will make capital hands to sack
a town, or rob the wounded of jewelry and watches,
being composed mostly OF burglar and pickpock-
els. As to doing any gallant fighting, we demGr.
Their Colonel is BETTER judge from his speech.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01
Neutrality.

The North seems quite indignant at the idea once
entertained in Kentucky and Tennessee, of observ-
ing sort of armed neutrality between the North
and the South The New York Times, leading
SEWARD organ says:
Such neutrality as this will not answer. 1t is all
on one side. 1t Strengthens the rebels and wea-
kens the Government. It is a treacherous, hollow,
false neutrality 1t viii never be accepted by the
people as a discharge of the duty which Kentucky
or tennessee owe the Union. They will not be per
mitted TO give aid and comfort to the rebels, and
vet escape all the burdens and evils of the war.
They will be compelled to fight on one side or the
other. There can be no such thing as neutrality in
a contest for the existence of the Government. The
Union men must fglt for the Union for South Caro-
lima. They have the power Of choosing, but not Of
eyading a choice.
Then follows paragraph which it was no doubt
Thought would cause our whole people to shake in
their very knees We give it the benefit cur cIrcu-
lation gratis:
With blindness that seems Judicial, and in
mood which seems the madness that precedes and
portends destruction these States have rushed head
long into the burning hell that yawns before them.
They have taken a position which will inevitably
bring down upon them the fierce and swarming
hordes of the multitudinous North Their soil will
be the battle-ground of the coming conflict. Their
harvests will be blasted-their people will be
scourgcd-their ruin sealed. by the whirl wind of
war that will sweep over them.
Would it not be right, after this candid admOni-
tiov. to allow volunteers opportunity TO re-
consider their hasty engagements.
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Sensation Reports,

The following are specimens of the sensation re-
ports which are spread through tie North:
New YORK, April 29-It is stated that grocer
has arrived here from Charleston, who was impress
ed into the service of the Confederate army escap-
ing by-concealing himself in vessel. He reports
that at at the bombardment of Fort Sumter at least
one thousand rebels were killed. Four hundred
were killed in Moultrie and thereat by Anderson's
first discharge.
A Presbyterian clergyman who left Eastern Mis-
sissippi, Mobile Hast Monday arrived here to-
day. coming by the Virginia and Tennessee Rail
road. He reports one hundred and fifty passen-
gers coming North, fleeing from the Gulf States,
sacrificing through tickets TO avoid coming through
Baltimore and Washington, believing both cities
under martial law. They saw troops at every stas
ton destined for the North, and heard that their
avowed mission was TO attack Washington.
Al passengers from the extreme South say the
people universally believe that Lincoln has been
drunk ever since his inauguration, and only going
ous at night disguised to escape assassinations.
thousand such extravagant statements are flying in
every direction.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

IMPORTANT R4URoAp CoNvENTIoN.-An important
railroad Convention, in which forYthree different
companies were represented, assembled at the Ex-
change Hotel Yesterday 1t agreed, we understand,
to transport the troops of the Confederate States at
the rate of t,Co cents per mile, and munltion,
and provisions at half the usual price. The
mails are to be carried at $3.50 per mile for the
first grade service and 500 for the second grade
service and 80 cents for the third grade service.
A committee was appointed to determine as to
whether they will receive Confederate State bonds
in payment for this service, and we are rei MY an
formed that it will report favorably. The proceed
ines of the Convention have been marked with the
greatest harmony and patriotism, and their impor-
tance cannot be easily over estimated. The embryo
Republic is gradually looming rp into grand pro
portions and the confidence which is manifested in
its stability by capitalists is exceedingly encOurag-
iug-liontgOmey Advertiser, april p.
Tle Montgomery Confederation states that the
companies have unanimously sgTee2 to take the
Confederate State Bonds in payment.
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Another Seizure of Tennessee Goods.

The Pittsburg Chronicle of the 9th ult, contains
the following statement
There was another seIsure this morning Of mqn-
tons Of war hound fJr the South. Five suspicious
looking boxes from New York, and directed to
GAINESVILLE, Tennessee, attracted the attention of
some of the employees of the Pennsylvania R. R.
Company, at TIE Duquespe depot. Word was sent
to the Committee on Public Safety, and numbers
were soon there, and ordered the boxes to be open
ed Two of them proved to contain fine lot of re-
volvers, gun-barrels and knives, together with a
general assortment of hardware. The other two
had queer assortment of dry goods, lanterns etc.
The committee had them stored in the warehouse of
Mimic & Co. Some excitement attended the disco
very but everybody kept within bounds.
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AIMED NentrnIrrY.

The few who talk about armed neutrality IN
Tennessee. know that such a position is untenable
The Black Republicans are determine that we
shell not be armed at all if they can prevent it, I'm,
less Ee arm to support the LINCOLN usurpatiou. Il
evidence of this were needed we refer 10 the arm.
ed occupation of Cairo, at the month of Ohio. for
she purpose OF preventing the shipment of articles
.con,raband OF war to Kentucky and Tennessee
All munitions Of war are seized and confiscated
Can Tennessee maintain i neutral position towards
an enemy who thus insults and rohs her Of her
arms! And is an advocate Of armed neutrality g
under such circumstances, any better than traitor
In our midst and an enemy TO our people?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01
Generals Lee and Johnston.

These two eminent gentlemen, now Msjor-Gener-
ais in the service of Virginia have trod the path of
life in happy harmony. They entered West Point
together-they graduated together. They entered
the army together they advanced step by step to
the highest posts in thay service Neither ever led
a defeat. Together in her hour of trial they have
both rushed to the defence of their native State and
both have been entrusted with the highest positions
in her army.
Their fathers, as they are, were friends and com
rades in arms Judge Johnston served with Light
Horse Harry in the times that tried mems souls
They made their mark on the enemy, as their sons
will do.-Ricbnond Wing, april p.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01
addresI of Hon. HenTy w. aiIIiard.

Hon HENRY W. HuIARD, Commissioner from the
Confederate States to the Governor of Tennessee,
yesterday addressed the convention CT the two
Houses Of the Legislature of Tennessee, in the
Hall of the House of Representatives, in the pres
snce of large auditory of ladies and gentle
men. We trust the Legislature will ask for copy
of this eloquent aud powerful address. 1t was,
clear. fOrcible and sOuistrring enforcing union Of
Tennessee with the Confederate States, with argu-
uants and motives that were irresistible. The ad-
dress loudly appauded at all points when allu-
sion was made 20 union with the Confederate States,
TINS showing how the hearts Of Tennesseans beat,
and how warmly they accept the proposition.
Mr.. HuuiRD is a graceful, and impressive speak
er, and, in the name of the people, we thank him
for ms eloquent appeal to Tennesseans.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

HnELNGs.--The city Government at Boston are
offering twenty dollars per month besides the regu-
lar Government pay, to volunteers to invade the
South.
So, after all the vaporing about thousands who
we're residing everywhere in the North to sustain
tie Government" it seem that it is the pay that
brings out those volunteers But the money will
aotIast and when il isexhaustsd volunteering in the
North will be slow Montgomery Advertiser
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

The following dispatch received in this city
by = mercantile firm through the mail. TO be sent
by telegraph TO Charleston and Richmond 1t is
from a friend Of the South, and it is important:
NEW YORK, April 25.
Editor Dispatch Richmond Ia, and MTcuy, Charles
faE Soth CHOljRd:
Ole half soldiers sent hence South. Impromptu
soldiers no better than mob. Ten thousand gather
ing in New York. All steamers ana Elany otheg
vessels .uized by Government transports War OF
oxtei mination TO be waged Richmond and New
Drl, ans IN be OCcuDipd.
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masor Anaerson.
In reply to question from an army officer in
New York. Major AStERsoS is reported to have
.o.d

MAJOR Anderson
Ia reply to question from an army officer in
New York, Major AStERsoS is reported to have
said:
"Until man is half starved-ha1f smothered--
half poisoned and the verge of eternity in this
state, he never can know what men | had, or nm
derstand the measure of the yalor, that made sur
render the last thought with them 1872
One of the command is reported to have said
that "had not the South Carolina gentleman come to
the steps Of the fort to offer his terms for the
ond time, the garrison would be out of court mar
tial range" Ca a
In speech at Trenton, New Jersey, few days
! since Major ANDERSON is reported to have said:
sit is Of the most painful recoections of that
event that when barracks were on fire. and the
men were compelled to cover their faces with wet
| handkerchiefs, and lie with their faces upou the
ground to avoid suffocation, instead of sending a
white flag with assistance to extinguish the flames
then threatening us with destruction thew rapidly
increased their fire upon us from every battery, in
total disregard OF every feeling of humanity
In answer to this, the Charleston Courier very ap-
propriately says:
| Major Anderson, as well as some of the officers
OF his command, have expressed surprise and COM
plant that our batteries should have only continu
edbut increased their fire from cannon and mortars,
while they in Fort Sumter were reduced to almost
the last extremity by the flames
1t is a matter Of regret that these gallant
men should take such view of this matter. The
firing of the quarters an object of constant eff
fort among our men. as one of the of dslodg-
ing the garrison. who occupied as hostile an att-
tude they could have DONE and who did not cease
| their fire us.
| When Major Andersons position became critical
of which he certainly was the best judge all he
had to do was to haul down his flag and every boat
| in the harbor would have been in immediate reoui-
/ cit man Of oNrfap
but so long as his flag continued TO float, so long
were our soldiers bound to continue their fire.
Carolinians are very jealous of any imputation on
their courtesy or magnanimity, and most certainly
neither Major Anderson nor any Of his command
| have had just cause to make such q charge, even
| IN this last case.
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Ernun Kenfuckv-

The following letter is from one of our fellow
citizens. Mr.. CHEATHAM is a member of our Cons
mon Council. He introduced the resolution adopt
ed by our council Inviting Governor JOHNSON and
others to our city;
ALLESYILLE, KY, April oath, 1861.
Editors Union and American; have always been
Union man, but now am for Southern Rights.
am ready at any time to shouldera rifle and fight
the AT ohtlonist. Logan county will go for seces-
sion by large maiOrity-we have either got to go
with the North or we have got to go with the
SOUTH am for the South Warren county, and
Todd county, this State will give large majOrities
for secession, think Tennessee, Kentucky, and
all the border States ought to go out Of the United
States forthwith
/ large Southern Rights meeting was held at
Rugsellville on last Monday. The meeting was ad.
dressed by ]. S. Golladay, r. G, Bowling Robert
Browden, James Russell, Rhea, and others. l think
Kentucky will go for the Southern Rights ticket at
the election in May by fifty thousand majority, from
what can hear. Respectfully yours,
VIM S. CHEATHAM.
Nashville Tenn No, 20 High street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

ANOTHER REsIGNAr1uN.-Oapt. G. W. c. DUNNING-
TON, Chef of the Capitol police at Washington,
on the oath resigned his position, to take effect the
next dGy. Capt. BENNINGTON has been many years
in the position which he DOW leaves, and has made
hosts of friends the country eyeF, He returns to
his native State, the Old Dominion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

GENERAL RrvEs.-The SOmerville Republic of the
18th INST says This gentleman the late candidate
of the Union party in this county for the conven-
ton. made aspeech last Saturday in which he cape
out for the secession of Tennessee and the uniting
of her destiny with the Confederate States. In this
he proves his fidelity to his section and to the pledges
he made the peopie in the canvass"
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Louisville ana Nosavilie :RailrOaa.

The Louisville Courier of the 3Oth qlt, says:
We are satisfied the directory of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad have no disposition to inter
fere with or throw obstacles in the way of, the
Southern trade of the city.
Their notice of yesterday morning was made ne
cessary by the accumulation of freIghs in their de-
pot here which is caused by the Interference with
river transportation at Cairo and elsewhere chang
ing the course of shipments for the South and
and Southwest The aggregate shipments from
Louisville have not been greater than usual, but
nearly all of the provisions and other goods that in
ordinary times go by river, find safer, though
more expensive transportation by railroad. Thus
explanation, we hope, will satisfy all parties here
and elsewhere,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

AEoPHER INNOCENT VICrIN.-The hireling horde
of Linconinites who invaded Baltimore fred with
special pleasure ii appears, on nOn-oombataats and
women and children.
A letter from Wilmington, n. c., received in
Charleston gives the following melancholy incident:
"a daughter of Mr.. Thomas Holden, of this place,
who was residing in Baltimore was passing along
the street during the encounter between the abol-
ton troops and the citizens, and became Of the
fret martyrs in our struggle for liberty. Her corpse
was brought here this morning for interment."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01

Tie people are getting nerVOasy anxious about
sbe action of the Legislature which holds its ses-
sions with closed doors. What are you about gen.
tlemen? When will you give the people the joyous
,,ovs that they may according TO the forms OF law,
..t;fv and confr;o tLeir refusal longer to remain
under the infamous free negro Government Of LIN
ooLy? Tennessee has declared herself no longer a
member of che United States sad the sooner this
declaration is authortatively annc1nced to the
world the better it viii be for all parties. Eehope
the Legislature will quicken in It's work No time
should be lost
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-01
Hal. Anderson .

NEW YORK April 29.-The following is published:
ITO Major Anderson, late commander at Fort
Sumpter-I am directed by the President to COM
muncate to you and through you to the officers and
men under your command at Fort Sumpter, the ap-
PROBATION of the Government, of your and their
udcious and gallant conduct there, and tender you
and them the thanks ofIthe Government
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