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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

John Muse a merchant of Missouri was sitting in
the quadrangle of the Gayoso House, opposite the
half glass door of the public sitting ROOM in which
were number of gentlemen. Muse appeared to have
been drinking and to be to some extent under the
influence of nlniG potu. Suddenly the door of
the sitting room was blown to, and with such vio-
lence that one of the paines of glass was broken.
Muse imagined that some one was shooting at him,
and drawing pistol he began firing into the room,
peoduolng of course, horrible concentration.
The result was astonishing. Although one mans hat
was shot through and bullet passed through the
leg of the pantaloous of another, no person was
killed or even wounded. Musegave security to ap-
pear before therecorder this morning for examine
tion.-Menphis Appeal, AprI 30
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
From Cairo.

We learn from gentleman who left Cairo last
night that among the prizes seized aboard of the
enemy's steamers, were about five hundred Zouave
caps which our boys appropriated to their own in
diYidual use in double quick time, the seedy tiles
which previously constituted their head-gear going
into the river in jify. He also informs us that the
Camp will prove nearly selfsustainng institution,
and would entirely so, if provisions were counted
contraband as well as arms and ammunition.-Gi-
cGgO Tribune, april q.
We understand they appropriated" all the per-
sonal private property the steamer c. E. Hill
man. even to the captains walking stick.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

ARKANSAS TRooPs Yesterday no less than three
vessels landed troops at Hopefeld, opposite this city
Yesterday morning the Judge Fletcher landed two
hundred men, brought from Pine Bluff and Little
Rock. on the Arkansas river in the afternoon the
Golden State brought in one hundred from Searcy
and West Point at night the Mary Keene brought
eighty from Friar's Point. Among the companies
were the Border Rangers, the Hindman Guards an I
the Iyincibles portion of these troops were Ia
ken higher up the river last night by the Hill-Men
phis Appedl April 90.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

The Cincinnati Enquirer says a letter was
of the Cabinet, which stated that agent was some
time since dispatched to Europe by the Government
TO purchase 100000 stand Of arms, and that these
arms would soon begin 10 arrive by steamers. We
beIieUe this is true in substance, but exaggerated as TO
ths number of arms Ordered-Ne1o York Tribune.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS learn from high au-
thority that Georgia is pouring IN her troops from
mond Some two thousand Georgia troops are said
already to have passed over the roads and several
thousands are on their way from Alabama to Rich
mond 1t is said that all Georgia is perfectly alive
with enthusiasm and with united determination to
save the Southern States and to defend the South
eru country-C Charleston Courier, Apra 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

PEsIrENTIAEY BIE3s.-g. 7. FELTs, the Sheriff Of
Shelby county, reached our city yesterday in charge
of ten prisoners representatives for the Penten
tiary from his county; and he informs AS that the
Sheriff Of Madison county will reach here in few
days with thirteen more from Shelby county, who
appealed to the jackson Supreme court whose
cases were affirmed. Pretty good number that
from one little county
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
Arrest OF r.isi.f. nrawn.

The telegraph has advised US of the arrest of
Lieut. BRowN of Boston, for uttering seditious Ian
gliage. Lieut.. BRowN, 1t will be remembered, was
one of the officers of the frigate Niagara who re-
signed upon the arrival of that vessel at Boston
from Japan. The Boston Post of the 26th ult. says
he took rooms at the fremont House, with the in
tention of going home to Kentucky at once, and the
Fost adds:
Some excitement was created by two rumors-
oae of which was to the effect that he had purchas
ei tickets over the Boston and Worcester Railroad
for two slaves accompanying him, and the other
that the lieutenant had uttered REASONABLE senti
nients in State street. The first was unfounded bu
il caused considerable excitement in the streets and
an excited mob rushed to the Worcester depot
80 prevent the slaves from being carried awav
Others rushed 10 the State House to ask Governor
Andrew to have Lieutenant Brown arrested, but
t2ey were unable to obtain an interview with his
Exceilency. While in State street Lieutenant Brown
Is charged with having stated that he was going
% MS plantation and would fight for the flag he
found flying over 1t, and for his native State His
remarks caused some angry feelings, but he was
not molested. Application was made to District
Attorney Woodbury. for warrant for the arrest of
hrown, but after hearing the statements of wit
Desses he said be had no authority to issue war
rant under the proclamation of the President, as
rebels by that proclamation were allowed thirty
days to lay down their arms. He advised Mr.. w.
L. Burt, who was acting in the case, TO apply to
Governor Andrew, who at once commanded his ar
rest and by the following note from the Mayor it
appears that Lieutenant Brown was placed und er
arrest:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

Masonic sECEssIoN-A aeonyooation Of the Chap
ter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Georgia,
which closed its session in Augusta the 26h the
following resolution was unanimously adopted;
Pesolved, That the connection heretofore existing
between tie Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of the State If Georgia ald She General Grand
Chapter of the late United States of America be,
and the same is hereby dissolved.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
Another Step Toward Desvo,,s,,,.

The latest intelligence from Washington informs
us that the LINCOLN Administration has taken anot
er step toward complete military despotism. The
Presidential tyrant has ordered the enlistment of six
tyve thousand additional soldiers for the army. and
eighteen for the navy. Docs any sane man believe
that all this military force is INTENDED merely to re-
sist Soutliern inUdsiOn? He who cannot see tpat
the subjugaton of the South is the purpose of the
despot is blind TO his personal safety and that
Of his wife and children,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
The 0COntraband,' Articles ON the Hill
man.

The sGCOntraband'' Articles on the Hill
man.
A correspondent of the st. Louis Journal furnishes
that paper the following list of "cOntraband' arti-
cles seized by the Government on board the steam
er c. f. Hillman at Cairo:
magazine. 800 powder for Nashville corporation
Pr do do do marked q. for Hllman. Do do 100 do do
arHed TT for G. Tackeg GAINESVILLE 6s kegs powder recey
ed at St Wednesday for CarEville and Nsshvs
Morris Stratton, Nashville (ordered 81 kegs snail shot,
Q do buck do $50 bdls bar lesd, assorted sizes.
a. g. nlarksvie, 25 Aegs buckshot; L. Phillips Co..
Nashville do buck do 30 dls Of 20 bs and 100 do
25 ID lead. Ewing Co, Nashville, 20 bds p BIS
lead 10 kgs shot, buckShot do. Edwards, Harris Co.,
Nashville 10 kgs bucxshOt ~ bSs 81 b bar Lead % bds p
Bs do
Nevins Keith, NashviIIe3 kegs buckshot do bar lead;
40 do balls % IS do Macy Hamilton NaShville3 kegs
powder; do bar lead; 10 pigs lead q. B. NashYlle-3
kegs shot Ewing McCrory Co ,Nashve-4 kegs huckshot
T. r., ClsrEsVe-4 kegs bar lead; do buckshot; do
ounce balls.
Crushman Mitchell, Clarksvile, kegs buckshs do bar
eai Lewis Glass; Carksvlle, kegs shot, do buckshot
do bar lead & Co. GAINESVILLE, kegs bucksht ~ Bun
skill Co corporation Of Nashville, 124O pigs lead; Ber
son Co. 9sG pics lead L Porter 296 do do; W. 7. Ewing
al do do; J. Co. IL DO do: Blow Kenneth gil DO do; j. w
Crbben Total 25l5 for Nashville for Clarksvile
0l8 pigs marked Blow & Mitchell
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
From Richmond.

RICHMOND April 2S.-Gen. Harvey was arrested
by Gen. Carson. of the Virginia army, now COM
mandlng Harper's Ferry. He was on his way to
Washington under orders. He came willingly to
Richmond, under escort composed of the follow
ing officers of the Virginia army Majors Nelson and
Patton, Captains Kennedy, Holiday and Marshall
the latter gentleman Of Major Nelson's Staff, COM
handing the escort
On their arrival here yesterday, Gov. Letcher
and his Council held meeting, and, by the advice
of Gen. Robt. Lee and Commander Maury released
the prisoner of war.
General Harvey express Southern sentiments.
He leaves for Washington tomorrow, and it is Fl m
ly believed here he will Immediately resign.
A Commissioner from Maryland is here asking
assistance.
Minister Faulkner has represented our Commission
to the French Government.
The South Carolina troops are still here, all we'll
1t is reported they leave tomorrow, but their des
tination is not yet know.
The Convention has not yet elected Commissioners
to Montgomery. A resolution was passed yester
day, inviting President Davis his suit and Congress-
to come to Richmond
Gov. Letcher has received offers of $4,000 troops.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

TIE SEIZED STEAMER MARS.-The Helena, lsrk.9
Noe Book states that Capt. Coop, commander OF
the steamer Mars Cincinnati boat seized and held
in that town, has entered protest there against the
seizure and detention of the boat and cargo, before
GEO WEST. Esq, notary. 1t sets forth the facts of
the boats starting from New Orleans, and boat and
cargo being seized AID detained at Helena. The
above paper endorses Capt Coon as an honest man,
and states that be is resident of Covington, Zen
lucky. Hsleft orhis home there, on Saturday,
The captain requested the Note BOOlc to return his
thanks to the citizens of Napoleon for tie kindness
they had personally shown him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
From Baltimore.

Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
BALTIMORE, April 29-Order prevails here to-day
Large number of women and children promenadinQ
tle streets as usual.
The authorities have given orders TO repair all the
telegraph lines and it is believed that all efforts will
soon be made to repair the railroad bridges at the
city's and States expense.
General Scott writes recent letter to his daugh-
ter Mrs McTavish, residing in Baltimore telling her
not to leave the CITY, all would be safe. Several
New York soldiers of the Seventh Regiment are at
Barnums', who returned from Washington, refusing
to take the required OATH TheMaryland Guards and
others of our military paid them friendly visits.
The SUMS Washington correspondent, "Ion," in
his letter of yesterdays date. says Some of our
citizens recently talked with Gov Letcher who said
Virginia had no intention of attacking Washing
ton that 1t considers it friendly city and if here
after it became necessary TO occupy the Federal Cap
ital private and public property would be protect
ed but Virginia and the South would send an ample
force to protect Maryland if involved in war"
General BeauregaFd has visited Alexandria to ex-
anime the heights, etc.
The Government asks no other military route
through Maryland than the one now open. The i'm
preston is if the Border States secede they will
proclaim neutrality and ask pacific negotiations
awaiting the action Of Congress.
Business remains sagnant here. Specie is at three
to four per cent. premium. The State military or
ganization is perfecting. All is quiet down the bay
Strangers from the northwest everywhere are
treated with the utmost kindness Two-thirds of
all the rumOrs about the incviIties offered thera
are ridiculously false. Sensible people here will
as soon shake hands with Northern gentlemen as
with any others.
BALTIMORE. April 20, 10 p M.-The city has been
quiet throughout the day. The military had
grand parade this afternoon The rumors about
hanging traitor on board the Harriet Lane. and
the shooting of four traitors at Annapolis are au-
thoritatively contradcted.
Hon. Henry Winter Davis has been publicly walk
ing and driving through the streets of Baltimore
for several days past, wholly unmolested. 1t is I'M
derstOod that the newly appointed Federal officers
for Baltimore will enter upon their duties on Wed>
nesday next. Some pretend to say they will be re.
sisted, but the authorities prepared to protect
them
The latest advices from Virginia say that troops
are concentrating at Richmond, but with not the
slightest intention of attacking Washington or send
icg military force outside the State.
Advices from Washington tonight say the excite.
ment there is subsiding.
kilograms from Frederick say the Maryland LeN
gislature will positively not pass Secession 0rdi,
nance but call a Sovereign Convention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

A young Virginia student is said 50 have been
detained by the authorities" at West Point for
having resigned with the intention of returning
home upon the secession of his State
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
Wholesale Dry Goods
SPRING OF 1861.
TRABUE g. LUCAS.

WYE receiving stock Of Spring and Summer
wv Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Clothing Boots Shoes
and Brogsna Variety Goods Cutlery, Hats Carpet
ings Oil Cloths, Mats &C. All Of which have bought
usyey) Importers EAnuscfures panic prices
call special attention Of prompt paying and
Dealers only Our Hsuse dU be head for cash deal
ers and who make Gilt Edged Notes and pay Them
That We may fully understood say positively that
Intend sell Goods for cash and who their
notes when due (snly.J
In addition to regular Wholesale business will advance
cash on every description CT Goods, Wares Merchandise
Furniture Groceries, Produce &C. &c, &C. be- sold At
auction No Goods sold Aue
ton.
Auction sales every Tuesday and Tuesday night exclusively
or cash persons having Goods to sell Auction will
please turn them in and get the money plump up.
roar9-tI TRABUE 4 LUCAR
A.IUTHEnN rORrABLE PLAN EAGION
Corn Feed and FIouEIng MIL.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

THE CHARACTER OF THE COMING CAAPAIGN.-We
have in the Northern cities at least three hundred
thousand of the most reckless. desperate men on
tbs face of the earth The GOths and the Nandals
who descended upon Roma and ensanguined the Ii
Der with patri1iaa blood were angels compared to
these fellows. who are known by the generic name
of 'roughs OF course they are ali in for the war,
and the spoils thereof-mOre particularly the spoils
They have no stake IN this world, no hope for the
future. They will fight like demons for present
epiov.lent, and where one is killed twenty more
will spring up in his place. It is of such rough
material that all inyncible troops are made. That
we are to have fight that Virginia end Maryland
will form the battle ground and that the Northern
rouehs will sweep those States with ire and sword
is beyond peradventure They have already been
excited to the boiling point by the rich prospect OF
plunder held out by some of their leaders, and Will
not be satisfied unless they have farm and Niger
each. There is no sort of exaggeraton about these
stavemeu.c as the people of the border States will
shortly ascertain to their cost The character of tie
corning campaign viii De Yindictive fierce, bloody,
and merciless beyond parallel in ANCIENT or modern
history J. Herald.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

WOMAN, EVER TRuE.-We yesterday received a
parcel of the Mespiis Plum. raised in Tennessee,
like the fair and gifted donor who says in her note
accompanying the rich and rare present. speaking
for her self and the delicious fruit:
Though raised in Tennessee it Is Indigenous to the
climate of the Glorious Soa" and ike al the spe
cimens Of her SOa it proves what il seems to De tine
TO the core. In this Eden Mrs. Esq of fruits and
flowers 1oe have TSOed and determined to rest until
transplanted by that God who rules the storms and
tempers the wind TO the shorn lamb
\ DAUGHTER oF TEyNyssrE.
With such fruits and such daughters Of the South
can the sons and sires of Tennessee lack for incen
tves to 60 forward upon the battle field to gather
those impegishaIle flowers that shall wreatbe the
brow of valiant men defending the right, and their
native soil
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
HsmiItou County.

CHTCKAxAUGA, Hamilton County, Tenn, April ~
To-day was a glorious day for our village. At two
o'clock by previous notice, our district turned out
en- nasse including large attendance of ladies, for
the purpose of organising Home Guard. After
the meeting was organised the Chairman called ca
Dr. S. GILLESPIE to explain the object of the meet
ing, who responded in patriotic speech, of consid-
cradle length. The cause of the South is IN good
hands. After the Home Guards were regularly
organised. call was msde Ter volunteers, which
met hearty good will, and number Gal,sted. who
will soon be able to report Company for the pra-
lection of Southern SOIL" Your friend GEO. l..
GILLESPIE. Esg late of Nashville who is at present
stopping with his rRale DR.. GILLESPIE, was elected
Captain of the Company. We are all on fire over
here, and determined to do coed service for the
protection OF Southern soil 4IssI9SARE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

EN1iAND LOOKING AFTER HER CONNERoE-The
Charleston Mercury of the 2sth Qls says at is men
toned on the street that large force of British Gym
Boats is now being fitted out at POrtSmo nth Eng
70 look after English commerce this side of the
,vafer. and that they will visit this port"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA Il. 4.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
ON AND AFTER
WEDNESDAY. MAY IsI, 1851,
Passenger Trains hsNahVe Chattanooga Railroad,
will run follows
GOING EAST.
Leave Nashville at $50 n and 3I5PM
Arrive at Chattanooga 100 N AID l:20 A N.
COMING WEST
Leave Chattanooga ct els NJ and 100 n.
Arrive st Nashville at BIS IL and 7s3OAM.
FWNHE Trains ing Nashville at s3O at War
trace with Shelbyville Branch, TuahoA with hcAnn
vile and Manchester Railroad and at Deched with Winchester
and AlabamX Railroad.
The Trains leaving Nashville 3I5 NJ at War
with shelbyse Branch Stevenson with Memphis and
Charleston Railroad and at Chattanooga with East Tenn and
Geo. and Western and Atlantic Railroads.
Through Tickets to the following points, and at prices annex
3D. be had at all hours application 10 the Ticket Agent
a Ofice, Z DelOt:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
AFFAIRS I'M BALTIMORE,
Prostration of Business.
From Washinn,on.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Commercial,

INCREASE OF THE ARMY AND NAVY
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

A BLocKAnE.-There Fas ? grand rush for cur
afternoon Extra yesterday. At the noar Of putting
il To nress the entrance to eur copntiFgrqom was
com6letelv bldckaded by the newsbOys, and it keIt
our fast press busy to supply them; and they say
that after they got it, it went of like hot cakes"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

END n yeur Rags. We want them now, and we will pa,
y you tnree eents per pound for them ~
ave buy, aad send in all you can.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
HoLMAN's ARMoRYl
Attention CheathSm Rifles.

the city) and willing to serve under following Eamed
0cers respectfully requested to Homans Armory,
No. Cherry street, at ~ o'clock night: J. Nc ann
Captain, VIM T. Cheatau I lieutenant James Everett I'd
Lieutenant. T. CLARK Lieutenant, r. s. Patterson o. g.,
Minor Smith Ensign. Come one, Come all.
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

LARGE arrival superior Corn Meal Chop Feed last
"A received per Ida May. and for sale By
ana5-d BENZ. Y SHIELDS q CO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

THE SEAT OF HosrLITIEs.-Th following is ia
BILE of distances from Baltimore and Washington to
various points where important military move
ments may take place:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
Affairs at Washington.
New York Volunteers Refuse to take
the oath OF Allegiance.

BEAUREGARD AT ALEXANDRIA,.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
The FeeIina in the Nerth.

We invite the attention of readers to the sub
Joined editorial from the Cincinnati Gazette of Fri
day. Let the South learn from Black Republican
lips what she has to expect from the North:
Maryland Treachery-.The AdmInIStra-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02

I'LL services free to the Famlts. NJ Al. man.
bers Of the Nashville Rife Comply durinx ~ @ a.
- ,h VoInses- Alao TO the families Ct members
ap2S-n D u.ns,,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-02
NOTICE.

NgE Nashville and Dec tur Railroad will ,rau.o, al,
troops Suppne OF War intended for he
an the agent foruardng viii be required es1tTats
Of the number OF troops ana and tonnage q
%hspreposal does not ply to Individuals only "a
paniss as s1ch. ON PERKINS,
ap2Su General SUPERINTENDENT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09
BY S. J. ROW.
AUTUMN.

sYhen Nature wears her russell gown
And swallows to the south have howH
when grapes turn purple on the wall,
And from the boughs the ripe pears fall
aWhen lambs and sheep grow thIck with wool,
Then Autumn's lap with fruit is full
When corn is gathered in the barn,
And reeds are rattling in the tarn-
When partridges in coveys fly,
snd dogs and men are company
When squirrels fill their nutty store
Then Autumns morn with frost is hoar.
When sleep-mice hioe their sleek, fat FORMS
And deep in earth bore ringed worms
When leaves came rustiing down from trees,
And flies the cattle cease to tease,
Then oak his sturdy arms doth bare
TO battle With the Autumn air.
When silent rsbns beg for crumbs,
And old men tumble with their thumbs
When fires show again in halls,
And bats hook on to dark, warm walls,
Then cold wind whistles o'er the moor,
And Autumn shuts the summer door.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-10-09

A New WAY TO GUST AN ENEMY.-At
point within gunshot of our pickets at Bailey's
Cross Roads, stood the famous Munson barn
and hay ricks, heavily planked and sodded
within, loopholed, &C., and well guarded by
the hay ricks. The enemy would advance
from the rear and pick off our pickets whenev-.
er one was so unlucky as to expose his mug
from behind the friendly tree or log which
served as a covert. Many plans had been sug-
gested around the camp fire to abate the
nuisance, but none feasible. Stormiug it would
never do, as Munson's Hill was in too close
proximity. Yankee ingenuity at last hit upon
an expedent, which was successfully carried
into execution by Maj. Frank Lemon and
Lieut.. Charles Diamond, of the Frst California
Regiment. At the forge of some blacksmith
they made some fifty or more conical slugs,
and with these and Sharp's rifle, they started
for the line of our pickets, built fire, and
commenced heating shot, One of them, with
a cloth, would drop the shot into the muzzle
of the rifle, and the Major, being the best
shot, blazed away. At the second shot the
hay ricks were in blaze. In two more shots
the barn caught. Out rushed the rebels and
made for the hill-the long roll of the enemy
was beat, rockets were sent up, orderlies were
seen rushing to and fro with great speed, and
evidently the enemy were expecting an attack
along the entire length of his lines.