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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

POSTAGE ON LETTERS OF SOLDIERS AND
MEMBERS OF CoNoREss.-COngress has passed,
in secret session, the following bill, which
will be of interest to our readers
An act relating to the prepayment Of postage IN
certain cases.
Section l. The Congress of the Confederate
States of America do enact: That all letters
and other matter authorized by law to be
transmitted through the mail, written or
sent by any officer, musician or private of
the army engaged in the actual service of the
Confederate States, may be transmitted
through the mails to any other place in the
Conf derate States without prepayment of
postage; but leaving such postage to be COL
l-cted upon the delivery of said letter or other
matters Provided. nevertheless, that in all
such cases, the letters and other mail matter
so sent shall be endorsed with the name, and
shall be on account of the Individual sending
the same, and shall contain description OF
the party who sends the same, by endorse
ment of bis military title, If an officer, or OF
the company and regiment to which he be-
longs. if q musician or private.
Sec 2. That letters and other mail matter
sent to any officer, musician or private in the
Confederate States army, al any point from
which the said officer, musician or private
may have been lawfully removed, shall be
forwarded to the person to whom directed, at
the post-office nearest which he may have
been removed, free of additional postage.
Sec. 8. That on letters transmitted by a
member of Congress, with his official sigma
ture endorsed on the same, prepayment of
postage shall not be required, but the same
may be paid on the delivery OF the letters
thus transmitted
Sec. 4. Any person attempting to violate
the provisions of this act shall be guilty of q
misdemesnor, and shall forfeit and pay the
sum of twenty dollars, to be recovered be-
fore any Justice of the Peace having cogni-
lance thereof.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Aaair.at springfield.

The latest arrivals from Springfield are up
to Friday morning. and report the following
in regard to matters in that portion of the
State The Federal troops were still en-
camped at Little York. ten miles west of
Springfield, but Gems. Lyon and Siegel were
at their headquarters in the latter place.
Their forces numbered 1000, and had 25
pieces of artillery.
1t was affirmed, and generally believed,
that McCulloch was only 20 miles distant,
with 20 900 men, and advancing for al at
tack-the Federal forces being prepared and
resolved to give battle. An action was daily
expected.
On Wednesday of last week skirmish oc-
Cured on Shoal Greek. go miles south of
Springfield, between so Home Guards, Capt.
Moore, and an equal number of State men.
One man was killed on the side of the lat
ter, but the Home Guards escaped without
loss, and retired safely to Springfield. The
Union men engaged were from Stone and
Barry counties.
This news is week later than that tele-
graphed from Memphis to Louisville, and
spells al that story about big battle and 20
many hundreds being killed.-Aisouri Repy
.7E1. s.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Fast Tennessee.

We republish this morning brief address
of Brig. Gen. F. E. ZoLLIcoFFER to the Peo-
ple of East Tennessee. 1t is in good taste,
moderate in its tone, yet firm and determin-
ed. Known to the people there as one OF the
most conservative men in the State, ever 6is-
posed to concede to others the full and per-
feet enjoyment Of their rights, We have no
doubt of the good effects of bis address to
them. They will feel well-assured that he
and the soldiers under his command are not
there to menace them, but to shield East
Tennessee from the hostilities of the Federal
Government and those who are disposed to
peace will regard him as defender and pro
rector, whilst those who are inclined to give
the enemy aid and comfort will recognize In
him an active and Incorporating Zoe. Inc
unprincipled leaders in that section who have
bid defiance to the authority of the State and
Confederate Governments will now realize
the responsibilities of their position, and
must prepare to do their duty as citizens of
a new government Their veal or woe is in
their own keeping, and they must speedily
determine their own destiny. We are conf
dent that the '.sober second thought" OF the
great majority will constrain them to do
right There has been too much patriotism
exhibited heretofore in East Tennessee, to
permit US to have doubt as 10 the final re-
suit. The mischievous demagogues who have
misled the people will subside SO soon as they
see that their influence is gone, and they can
no longer control public sentiment But, if
they do not, if they prefer to test the power
and disposition of the State and Confederate
States authorities they will coon be taught a
lesson which will be of service to them IN all
future time.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
WHY No Advance wa. Made.
WHY No AOSaHc~ WE ~
A correspondent of the Charleston Mercury
writing from the seat of war in Virginia,

A correspondent of the Charleston Mercury
writing from the seat of war In Virginia,
says
Amidst the rejoicing over the victo
Stone Bridge. dissatisfaction is expressed
that we did not reap the advantages we
might have reapsd. Under such a thorough
defeat, rout and disorganization OF the Fed
ersl army, il might have been driven from
Virginia. and Alexandria, Arlington, and all
their entertainments and guns on this side of
the Potomac taken. Great as the victory has
been. its results would have been incaicuIa-
BILE could we have pursued the 6yinQ and
terror stricken enemy to the Long Bridge
And why was it not done? Simply because
Beauregard had not the force. Though onIy
a part of the army was engaged in actual
battle, all had been on active duty the whole
day The combined forces of Beauregard and
Johnston did not exceed thirty-fve thousand
meu In the field At least half of these were
engaged in the fight. The rest were under
the fire of the enemy's guns, with an occa-
sional encounter. All, in fact, were on the
battlefield and in battle array, from the ear
Hest hour In the morning till the defeat in
the evening.
Every man was needed. There were no re-
serves; there would not have been any with
such small army compared to that of the
enemy. How was 1t possible, then, for Beau.
regard to have pursued the enemy twenty
five to thirty miles into Washington His
entire force was exhausted. Had bis army
been large enough to have admitted of q re-
serve corps of five to ten thousand men, he
would have pursued them into the Federal
CapitaI. II was not Beauregard's fault that
he bad not larger force. He had impor.
tuned and urged the Government to send
him more regiments. He felt keenly the re
sponsibility and critical situation he was In
Not Beauregard or Johnston or any othel
General is to blame for not driving Lincoln'i
army across the Potomac. The Executive u
to blame for rejecting twelve months yoiun
teefs, and not having given the Gepsrals tn
me8pa-
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

To the People Of East Tennessee.
La assuming command of the military
forces of this division, cannot forbear an
earnest appeal to all who have preferred the
old Union, no longer to resist the recent de-
cisions at the ballot-box by overwhelming
majorities of the people of Tennessee. The
military authorities are not here to offend or
injare the people. but to insure peace to their
homes, by repelling invasion and preventing
the Introduction of the horrors of civil war.
Treason to the State cannot, will not be toll
Grated. But perfect freedom of the ballot
box has and will be accorded; and no mans
rights, property, or privileges shall be dis
turbed. All who desire peace can have
peace, by quietly and harmlessly pursuing
their lawful avocations. But Tennessee hav-
ing taken her stand with her sister States OF
the South, her honor and safety require that
no aid shall be given within her borders to
the arms of the tyrant Lincoln.
We have asked of the North recogni-
ton of our political equality, and have been
refused. We have asked for terms merely
under which we could enjoy a sense of safety
to our property and time-honored institu-
tions, but in vain. Under such -circumstan-
ces the States of the South resolved to sub
NIT no longer 10 long repeated vexatiOus in
termeddling with our rights. The North
was deaf to justice, because they believed
they bad power to crush uB II we rebelled.
Wilh'terrifc threats they moved great armies
upon us. Those armies have been driven
back, with havoc and CONSERVATION. Heaven
has smiled upon the South-blessing her
with rich harvests and heroic sons. The
North is already shaken as with palsy--her
late arrogant soldiers filled with apprehen-
sion her late boosted revenues dwindled to
a stern necessity for direct taxation. Can
there be recreant sons of Tennessee who
would strike at their brothers while thus
struggling for Southern honor and independ-
enceY or who would irvite the enemy over
the border, To inaugurate war and desolation
amid our own fair iieldrg There can be but
lew such, II eay. IL were better for their
mcinory had they persisted before such dis
honor, Let not the Union men of the late
contest at tho bailot-box, among whom per.
ponally know so many TO be patriotic and
true men. be carried along by excitement OF
passion Into so deplorable an extreme.
Though differing upon the late political
qaeutions. we are ali Tennesseans For the
honor aud glory OF Tennessee let us be, AS
heretofore. shoulder TO shoulder in battle, or
peacefully at home, not Borrowing when vic
tory perches on the standards of Tennessee
regiments. +. X. ZOLLICOFFER,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
war RuxoRs-THs TENNESSEE MOUNTS

War RuMoRs-THE TENNESSEE MOUNTED
RIELEs WITHIN FIVE MILES OF BIRDS PonT.
Col. John C. Burch, we understand, yes
terday brought to this city the intelligence
that on last Saturday night Capt. ]. s..
Whites company, the Tennessee Mounted
Rifles, with a detachment of the Hardeman
Avengers, Capt. Arl, and the Missouri Scouts,
Capt. Price, in all two hundred men, proceed
ed within five miles of Birds Point, destroyed
bridge there, tore up several hundred yards
OF the railroad track, and set fire to q long
| line OF trestie-work. thereby preventing COM
pieteiy the passage OF trains. Tue detach-
meat was under command Of Capt. White,
| single man. It is said that the Federal
! pIckets were seen, but retreated e soon Is
our soldiers sppeared.-Amphis Apalanche
] eM inst.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
From Missouri.

INDEPENDENCE, NO., Aug. THE Santa
Fe mail has arrived. There was considera-
BILE excitement in New Mexico, the Texaus
threatening the public property. 1000 troops
returning to the States were recalled. Two
Federal officers deserted and Joined the Tex
ans. The Texan forces at Fort Bliss number
700, with pickets within ten miles OF Fort
Fillmore. which is defended by thirteen COM
panies of regulars.
From Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. THE Democratic
Convention nominated 81. j. Jewett for Gov
ernor, and John Scott Harrison for Lieut..
Governor. Resolutions were adopted, the Sd
of which recommends the States to call a ua-
tional convention. The sixth condemns the
Presidents suspension of the Habeds Corpus iii
Baltimore,
The Washington Star reports Gen. Lyon
killed in later battle than Dug Springs.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. B. Fades of St.
Louis, has contract for building seven gun
boats, for $50, 900 each, to forfeit $500 for
every days delay after contract time.
WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-A boat from Ma
thias Point states that the Southerners are
planting batteries with the intention OF cut
ting off water communication with Washing
ton.
The Commercial says Mrs. Hart carried
valuable information to Richmond.
The total appropriations of the last Con-
gress are two hundred and ninety-seven mil
lions to the army, and thirty-five millions to
the Navy; the balance is miscellaneous.
From Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. S.-The St. Louis cor
respondent of the Associated Press has been
silent for Sc hours.
Foreign.
New YORK. Aug. S.-The steamer Euro
pa has arrived, with Liverpool dates to the
9th of July.
Cotton sales Saturday 10000 bales-clos-
ing firm.
HAyRE.-Cotton sales of the week Is, 900
bales. New Orleans tres ordinaire III; bas
1l2.
Sir Charles Wood, in the House of Lords
said this years product of India cotton would
be increased 800, 900 bales.
The Italian peoples protest against the
French occupation of Rome, is receiving an
immense number of signatures.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. S.-The last heard of Gen.
Lyon was on Sunday. He had determined
to return to Springfield, fearing the Southern
Cavalry would outflank him and take Spring
field. A fight occurred at Athens, in North
west Missouri, between the Iowa troops, as
sisted by the Home Guards, and the Nilsson,
rians. The latter are reported worsted.
From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. S-Col. Bendix's
resignation has been accepted. Col. Phelps
is appointed Brigadier-General.
The Post says that the wife of John Hart
late Superintendent of Public Printing, has
left the city to join Hart in Richmond. She
had been engaged in transporting letters.
From Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 8.-The prize crew o.
the Enchantress has been committed for trial
for piracy.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Especial to the New York Times ]
A Balloon Reconnaissance at FOr-
Ifess Monroe.
. letter writer says :


Mr. La Mountain, who has been here a
week or two, making erial Reconnaissance in
his balloon Atlantic, from Hampton, having
changed his location from that point to this,
on the withdrawal of our forces from that
village, made an ascension this morning, and
directed his glass towards the enemy's posi-
ton at Sewell's Point; and his observations
confirmed the surmises of military men, in
regard to the erection of batteries or ;ntreneh-
ments on the side of the Point facing us. He
discovered that the enemy had cleared q
large space in the woods, had thrown up an
extensive redoabt facing north, and had
mounted three guns, which he saw distinctly.
He counted in the rear of this intrenchment
fifty-two tents, and saw number of soldiers
moving about. He could see Norfolk, and
count the batteries and guns mounted be-
tween us and that city. He will go up again
tomorrow if the weather is calm, and will
undoubtedly make more discoveries of value.
/ hope to be able to take a bird's-eye view of
the ehemy's possession myself in day or two
from the Atlantic.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

Oil wNE--No medicines, which have ever
come within the range of our observation receiv-
ing such testimonials of esteem as DR.. s. A. Weavers
Canker and Salt Rheum Syrup, together with the Can
ker Cure and Cerate which advertised in another
column. They have rapidly found their way in almost
every part of the world and as far as we can learn,
upon careful inquiry in regard their effects they give
entire satisfaction in every variety of humors and the
majority of chronic complaints. We have no sympa-
thy with nor any desire to promote quackery and
the originator of these remedies with two of pro-
prietors regularly educated physicians Of high
standing, feel confidence in recommending them to
the public as medicines which can be relied upon.
aug1-lm
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
New. from GEN. Anderson,s Brigade.

A letter from Tom. Wallace to his mother,
dated the Sd inst, at Staunton, Va, says
lyon will see in the Dispatch that Gen.
Wise is retreating, and large force of Fed
eral troops are concentrating in Western Vir-
ginia. We will, beyond all controversy,
have hard fought battle in a few days. A
messenger from Col. Hatton this evening
states that the enemy are rapidly advancing
on him, and he is preparing 70 meet them
We leave this evening for Aillsboro. Gen.
Anderson is very anxious to get to his Brig
ade, and take comInand.-KRorpiHe Register,
AH0 7fk
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
what XIII. the soldiers.
The London Lancet, for July, 1861 says:

{" 1t is shown by DR.. Lyons, that consider
ably more than one-haf of the whole deaths
in that splendid army, (Crimean,) of over
100000 men which France supplied in the
late Russian war, was caused by fevers or
the disease secondary to fevers; whilst on the
side of England 10, 900 men of the flower OF
the British army were carried off by the same
class of affections in the seven months during
the first winter campaign. From the LIST day
of September 1854, to April 1855, 4,2zS men
persisted from the disease in the hospitals OF
Scutari alone, of whom but S59 died from
wounds Such. rether than balls aud bayo-
meta, are the true plaques. The destoryiae
angel Of an army IL fever, not gunpewer."
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
8g Telearaph.

HAM W. BARR. at Louisville, KY, Is the special
and recognized agent of the Southern Associated
Press at that point the New York Associated Press
having ceased to have any control of matter tele-
graPhed 70 newspapers south Of Louisville.
No telegraph operator or agent is permitted to make
up such reports The Telegraph Company has no
agency Whatever IN the preparation of dispatches for
the press nor it in any manner responsible for the
character or truth of this kind of news.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
From Washington.
Especial to the New York Herald ]


WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-Information was
received here to-day that letters are constant
ly going South from Washington, and, not
witbstanding the prohibition OF the Post Of
fee Department the rebels have a daily mail
from Baltimore.
For several days the city has been swarm
ing with Baltimore SecessiOnists. A Balti-
more detective, who came here Saturday, re-
ports that he mas seen dogging about our
streets 100 of the most violent rebel sympa-
thizers from Baltimore. They come as spies
or Incendaries, or with view to gain access
to the rebel lines.
The exceeding carefulness and minuteness
of the rebel reco1noisances in the vicinity of
the Chain Bridge during the past week, have
induced Mcclellan to look closely after that
point. A sufficient force to guard against
any contingency has been placed there.
Eighteen or twenty beautiful ri1ed pieces
with carriages and caissons complete, arrived
here last night. These will more than COM
pensate for the guns lost at Bulls Run, but
they are only an instalment of the field artli-
lery, of the most approved patterns, that will
be attached to Gen. McClellan's column. Our
various toundries and arsenals can turn out
more of these arms in q week than can be
built in the South in three months.
4 report has come here from our Potomac
feet that the rebels have collected large
force of negroes at Mosquito Point, at the
mouth of the Rappahannock river, and have
commenced the erection of Notifications
there.
1t is proposed by the Senate Military Com
mittee to authorize the Governors of the sew
eral States to fill all vacancies among the
commissioned officers in the volunteer regi-
ments and companies-the appointments to
be approved by an examining board.
1t appears that the rebels propose to ex-
change Messrs. Magraw and Harris for the
officers of the priVateer Savannah. Harris
and Magraw were taken prisoners while pro-
ceeding on a mission of mercy under flag OF
truce, and the pirates were captured in the
act of hostility.
Especial TO the New York Times
Gen. Butler returned to Fortress Monroe
this afternoon.
The monthly statement of the U. S. Treas
urer shows that be had 81, 2S2, 475 subject to
his draft up to the LIST inst. This statement
includes as yet subject to draft various sums
deposited with the Sub Treasures of various
States. 1t is little singular that the Sub
Treasurer of South Carolina paid in full, and
not a cent is recorded as subject to draft on
his hands.
The Star and Republican,, of this city, con-
tinue to publish the arrival and departure of
our troops in this city, Notwithstanding the
agreement not to do SO.
/ believe Prince Napoleon has not hesitat-
tremely DESTROYS that the Government shall
effectually suppress the rebellion, and that
our Government has his warmest sympathies.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
DISSOLUTION.

HE Copartnership existing under the style Of Nc
Il BRIDE, McCASI.1N 4 STRADER Is this day dis
solved by mutual consent-McBride Strader retain
ing All persons having claims against the original
firm are requested 10 present them for settlement: or
adjustment soon as practicable. Also all persons
owing the old firm viii please call settle with Nc
Bride Strader, al the old stand No Broad street.
A. J. MCBRIDE,
HENRY MoCASqIN,
j. D. STRADER
Nashville, June 10, 1861
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
PROCLAMATION
BY
ISHAM G. HARRIS,
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE,

To the Sherifs of the several Counties of said
StGte-GREETING:
VOU are hereby commanded to open and hold an
election at all the places of holding elections in
your respective Counties, on the 5TH DAY OF OC-
T0BER MKT, after giving the notice required by
law, for the election of Supreme Judge for said
State to fill the vacancy occasoned by the resigna-
ton of Robert L. Caruthers, and due return thereof
make TO me according to law
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
~ my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
Nashville, on this LIST day of August, A. D.
By the Governor: ISHAM G. HARRIS.
J. E R. RAY, Secretary Of State.
aup7-dtWSWtd
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Holloway's pills and Ointment

Cancer.-The days OF brilliant operations are
no more. The discovery of HollOways Ointment dis
pensed with the necessity of the knife, which fire.
quently endangered the life of the patient Thou
sands of females have been cured of cancer in the
breast by the indicating action of the Ointment and
their lives spared their families. The salve fol-
lows the in its tortuous winding, and imper-
ceptibly but thoroughly and panlessy eradicates it
from the system. The Pills cleanse and purify the
blood. Sold by all Druggists at 25c., &c, and 81
per box pot. aug6-1w.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Notice to Bond Holders.

OffIcz NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD Co,
Nashville, Tenn, July ,1soi-
TINT interest due LIST July, 1851 the Bonds OF the
i Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Company viii
be paid at the Office Of the Company, in Nashville,
Tenn on presentation Of the Coupons, accompanied
by the certificate Of the Comptroller Of the State that
the payment may lawfully be made.
The Legislature of the State, by enactment,
having prohibited the payment Of interest such Of
the Bonds as were owned on the 18th day Of April,
1851, or may now be owned by citizens or corpora
tons Of the non-slaveholdng States Of the United
States Of America; and constituted the State Comp
troer the sole judge Of the question. a. 70 whoa
payment can lawfully De made.
W. A. GIKAvES, Treasurer.
iufy0-lm.