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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

SPRING CLorHlNG.-Messrs. THoMA 4 RowAN, on
College street, nearly opposite the Sewanee Hotel,
have just received large and handsome stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing, which they are pre-
pared to make up for their customers in the most
fashionable style, at prices to suit the times. Gen.
temen wishing anything in their line would do well
10 give them q call. msrch3- dim.
DRTHERIA.-This horrible and dangerous disease
may be easily arrested If tskeu in time, and the pa
tent be kept warm by bathing the neck repeatedly
with Ambrosial OIL and frequently gurgling with it
slkhtly diluted. Saturate flannel cloth with the
Oil, and bind it on before going to bed. We are
hdent we overcame several cases in family with
the Oil alone, and Br. CLARK's Painless PiL-1ea-
neseee Bqptist
FoR RENT-A desirable suit of rooms in the
Union and American Buildings. Apply at this
Office. dec29-t
Partner wanted with from 1000 TO 1900 dol
lars cash, in Ready Established Business, which
pays 1000 dollars and moro year. A gentleman,
and business man, with good city reference, viii
please address ROBERT. P. o.
Nov. is, ls60-tf
PANIC STRUCK"
Intending to reduce what is certainly the largest
Stock of
TOBACCO AND CIGARS
in the State / viii sell from this time
WIth0us Regard &c ProfItsI
J. W. LANGLEY,
FAB A Union street.
stock FOR SALE
JOHN WHoRIEY 81 South Market Street. offers for
sale $4,000 worth Of Stock! Cal and see him
HAV ANA s EG AIRS!
JOHN wHORLEY. SO SSuth Market ST.,
Nashville Te1n.Ssss2OIOOO Imported Has
vanns.-JUS7 RECKIHRD FROM IA HIHl
Latest News from Old virginia.
JOHN WHORLEY,
32 south Market street,
STILL AHEAD.
WherIey Rock City Chewing Tobacco
Made from the PURE AND NATURAL LEAF
without ANY ADULTERATT0M
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By TELEGRAPH.


NsW foRk, March 2s-The Tines Paris letter
says the French and English Governments are 1t
e esls out powerful war steamers for the Unitsa
Ss.-Iss At the suggestion Of England France is to
.asnsn three hrstclass frigates The English
sealed orders - -
r, sRsn Is also preparing to send formidable force
and F, Jun not however in concert with France
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0PNIoxs or THE SUPRENE CouRT.-A country
friend scOds right sharply because we Z" don't pub
hsh the dscisio ms of the Supreme Court they
disposed Of" aud in answer to his "reprimaHd,"
and 10 numerous inquiries from legal gentlemen, We
state that the opinions of the Supreme Court are
published by Us as rapidly as they are furnished.
We shall commence the publication Of The opinions
delivered ct the December term IS soon as We can
get them and we may state in this correction that
Clerk By the Judges.
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DIR. HINGES DTsPENSARY
FOE PRIVATE DISEASES.

~ DR. KING, formerlyof New York, for the
N8AANS four yecrs Of Lousyille, Kentucky, and who
his attention to the treatment Of private diseases for
thirty yerrs himself having attended practice fer
years. cured thousands, be ehabed to
all diseases Of private nature, matter how bs they Be-
njudicious medl treatment from neglect their
Dr. Kings DPensary No. % Dedrck street. between Cherry
Square, where he all diseases private nature
cured without nxucous medicine Interference
from business
ofo recent date, eectually cured In few
operation which pain Where structure
health be enjoyed Perhaps disease
mischief and undermines the contribution 50 much.
SYPHILIS, with all the diseases Of the skim grcSing out
lect or bad treatment e5ecusy cured days.
particular attention having been gvea 70
this disease all the gewn Off, brought
many by the destructive has OF ncsnsderate
indulgence OF the passions neglect Of
which constitution, rendering the subject
at for business society, and causing premature old
Females who be iabong with difficulty of the Womb
may rest assured Of Immediate relief.
Persons residing abroad BY writing and stating their with
fee enclosed directed to DR. A King No. g. Deadck street,
Nashville Tenn will Ia tho medicine sent to hsir
address, with directions Strict Observed Ones
hours from O'Clock in the morning snti in the EVENING"
nay23. l659-d&vly
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Dr., R. RUSSELL, DENTAL SURGEoN.-Dr. r. begS
leave to invite the attention of those Interested to
his present mode of inserting artificial teeth, upon
vulanite as being infinitely superior to the old
method upon gold plate. Since introducing this plan
now over year ago-he has inserted more than
one hundred sets, the advantages Of which for au-
rabiity, lightness and purity abundantly test-
fed by the numerous certificates. DR.. r. is contn-
uslly receiving in their favor Clce No. IL Cherry
street. three doors from the Post Office. Plugging
and all other operations the mouth performed as
usual [marchl7-6
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In conformation Of the statement occasion, few
days since. 70 ssek remedy for ssdy that afflicted
wife and MYSELF growing out supposed, Of severe cold
contracted from mprudsnt exposure Debility combined with
Geld caused oss Of appetite pains in the back and extremity
Of the imbs depression spir iangoar. This
condition peculiar % each Of rs.
accdenty happened In the house Of Clark Gregory Co..,
and their a6yersements Of the merits curative
the AmbrosaI Oil attracted attention. Having faith in the
venders determined to try It. used bottle my wife
according dreeons rubefscent, and my ssoniah
nen produced perfect relief then It my
nad found relief With single application
FIR its virtues will be verified in other complaints most
certainly the finest application Cold Rheumatism and Beu
Pslgia that I have ever known tried
T.CAT0 McKKEN, D. D. @.
fek2d-dkv2W Nerhville. Tenn.
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FIRE IN RONE.-The Lebanon South Side Of the
18th says:
We were informed by Mr.. II. Y. Riddle, of & ter
rible eenhagration at Rome on Tuesday, the 26th
inst, destroying DR.. McCall's entire block, losing
nearly all the portables. Ewin's Store, Harris 4
Hibbitts' Store, and the house occupied by Hughes
last year Bells stable and crib. It is supposed
that spark blown from Bells kitchen was the
cause. Nolen's house, en- the opposite side of the
river, caught from the sparks blown by a strong
west wind and was consumed, together with his
stable loss near $40, 900 all total loss.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

Ponce de Leon believed in creduc1s ags found
the ~Waters Of Reuvenencesbut found them not. It
sspzserved for eminent Of day 10 discover the
component parts o. virgins Bciuvenating Elk.
origins and the oldest aeoner are nnderstruck At the ~
piay with which removes The virus from The sstsm wnca
eunn and general Prosratlon Throughout The South e
pecay has trrmphed every thing the phsrsoopea,
and be truly called the great ally OF natue Sold b.
ell respectable druggists throughout the United States and
Is.
Sold also by all Druggists in Nashville.
mars dtvkHlm
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DIED..

AtPscan Point Misspps county, AK on THURSDAY, the
aBn ult After brief Illness, Mrs. KLLHN YOUNG Me.
eAv0cK wife Of Gel Edward 7. McGavek, formerly Of Ais
city.
AZ the resdencs Of her asr, The 2sh inst LIZ zlA H.
RAINS, eldestdaaghEs. OF Felix 3. Ehins.
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A1ssrs. B. A. Eaheesteck q 70.
Gente1nen Mr. JaHaes r. RatcIgs, resident Of Hen
rico county, tbs city Of Echsond, Virginia. inside the FOL
lowing statement 10 mes
negro bOy two years old very sick presumed the
to Be He bseas much Frustrated that de
SPARED Of s hopes Of bis recovery; tie re,
concluded 70 try B. A. T3hnsocks Vsrnfzge, and pacfasd
OF o. A. streck vial Of which gave him ssasposafH
morning and night for three days continuation. In less
than three hours after had given him tpe ers dose the child
commenced to pass worms a all Sizes from SIX TO ten inches
long, the astonishing from four 70 i've hundred and
the hey Is perfectly well.
certify with pleaures to the truth Of the sbovs statement
o. A. sTRECKkR.
III Purchasers shsuid look soeH Ito
wrapper and that they buying TAEsrocKs wa
nIYuant and other. rar3-gim
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Mixed Club Rates.

DAILY, TRI.wEEKLY AND WEEKLY
One Copy of each, one year, $I3 so
One Copy of each, six months, Z 90
Two Copies of each, one year, 26 90
Two Copies of each, six months, IL so
Three Copies of each, one year, : SO 90
Three Copies of each, six months, 19 so
N. B. Cash in advance in all cases,
or no Paper sent.
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Market reports.

CHARLESTON March ssles Of Cotton to-day as bales a
prices rsrgng from IL 20 u centS The nrn
MenR March .sses Of Cotssn to-day I,o0c bales There
was fair demand, at unchanged ptices.
AUsusrA. harch Tkers COED demand for Cotton TO-
day at unchanged prices The salss $50 prices
ranging frsm t. i2Hc.
esVANHAH, March 95Te market stif and sctiveat ys,
serday quotations. Sales s5 bales prices rang ing from 0X
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The Largest Circulation OF amy
Political Paper in Tenn.

The Union AND AMERICAN is furnished
to subscribers at the following very low
rates. Subscriptions always to be paid
in advance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30
NEW BOOKS.

BACHELOR; By JnO t. Irving, nephew of WASH
ingtOn Irving.
THE ATTORNEY, or the Correspondence of John
ouod BY the same authOr.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS,
from the death Of william the ssat 10 the synsd 9, port,
with full view q tie RngRsh Dutch struggle agane spain,
and he erign and destruction Of The Bpash Armada By
John LOthnsH HOsIey, II. D, D o. aud author Of TIE
;'Duteh Republic"
Just received end for psls BY
7. HAaAN 90.
uSTs-n ii collsES street
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

HERMAN Cox, Esq., has been appointed United
States District Attorney for the Middle District Of
Tennessee, and E. r. GLLsCocK, Marshal.
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ShneaI ShnenII

FARRAR, DIsXUKEs 4 Co. are opening most beau
tifu lot of Shoes of all kinds especially for Ladies
and 0silden Call on them, ladies' they are beauti-
full, and they sell them very low for the CASH.
marchll-t.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30
From Cincinnasi.

CINCINNATI, March 28.-Drafts drawn BY the Cat
araet Bank, at LOckport, N. T., on the Ocean Bank
New York, for 81 O00 were sold to bankers here
yesterday. One party was arrested. and 5000 in
the same kind Of drafts were found in his trunk.
Another party has gone West, with $4,000. The
first draughts sold were intended to be paid, in
der that the parties might got their credit up, but
it is believed that great fraud Is contemplated.
Perry ]. Moore, a well known citizen, was shot
on yesterday morning, by a burglar who entered
the house for the purpose of robbery. Moore lies
in critical condition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30
CandIdase fer Censsaele.

We are authorized ana requested announce JOHN
COVE r. As cspdidats ~ reelection Constable for this 70
city District, It the ensuing election
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

Good boarding, at moderate rates, can be obtained
by calling at Mrs. LANES, South High street Fam-
lies can be furnished with comfortable rooms and
few day boarders can also be accommodated.
1 rnarch5
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

The name Of the Lebanon Democrat has been
changed to that of South SIDE.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30
IPRoadinE Matter on First Page
The southern Conseaeracy.

Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisians and Texas,
five States, having ratified the permanent COnstitu
ton of the Confederate States that government is
now q fixed fact
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

Owing 70 the storm last night no news was re-
eeiyed over the wires.
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NPRTNG CLOTHING.

We are receiving our stock of Spring and Summer
Clothing and Furnishing Goods for men and boys,
which we are selling at prices to suit the times.
Also fine lot of Cloths, CaSsimeTes and VeStin9s,
made 20 order. WARD, BIRMINGHAM & Co.,
mar22-2m No. 20 Public Square.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

Weekly Clubs for six months at half
the above rates.
N. B. When the Club exceeds one
specified number, and does not reach the
next, the club will be furnished the paper
at the rate of the lower number.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

CASH IN ADVANCE I'm ALL CASES
FOR CLUBS AND ANNUAL SUB
sCRIPTIONS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

:. MRS. W1NSLOWs
An experienced and female physician, soothin
eyrup for children ethns, which greatly facilitates the process
Of tething. by sOenng the gs reducing all Inflammation
will aAy Gil psin and regulate the bowels Bepead
upon It. mothers, It will give yourselves relief
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all Bee sdvsz
Hsenent In smother column ect2S-ly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

There is still or no abatement in the dszaana for
Exchange on New York. and with . confined light
supply the market rules firm at per cent premium.
Tho following viii show the rate at which Ex
change was selling at the given dates insoe of the
leading Western and Southern cities
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

N EW - a PyER9
INDICATE PUBLIC OPINION.
Usually cautious there great confidence to be placed In
A, RELIABLE NEWSPAPER.
PROM THE
NEW ORLEANS TRUE DELTA.
"here to be for thin gray HAIR that
the celebrated HuAsTREKTs INIMITAnLE HAIR
can BE had"
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER.
sWhen people protect their hair from the tale msks
Of when they uxuste in glossy black locks
vsnoed period of their lives when white and gray HAir
turned beautiful black aubnrn when Hair made
grow upon bald beads: when
any nasnn % tell wnat WIN 40 H. HAtk RH-
sroRATIVE will do It. This Hair Restorative beyond per-
adventure the best thing OF the kind invented The facts
in possession In regard this wonderful preparation
rant as in unquaihsdiy recomnen ling it."
FROM THE
ST. LOUIS REPUBLICAN
Msny Of frs. citizens in ST. Louis speaking glow
ing terms Of this article"
CAIRO CITY GAZETTE.
Ths ineouPsrsby excellent preparation for the Restoration
Of Grey Hair to the original color preserve Bsir from fall
Browns In this city, The evidence that this Restorative
h1mburg 10 conclusive. Testimonials to that eject may be
found in almost every paper in the country"
SOUTH WESTERN BAPTIST.
Leaye dyes sloue and only reliable Restorative,
like Hems:reets Inimitable."
Sold everywhere-Prce SOC and 81 per bottle.
W. u. HAGAN CO, Propnetors.
feba4dtv&v3n Troy, New York.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-03-30

THE CHIEF AmONG TEN TEEOUsANDs
DALLEY7S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTION
universally ruppsnsd ell other oinnsnts and healing
Applications in both the ana Western
Wherever iBoduced its insc merit s the true ssrei
Of it. success. In all ccssous whether he cause Be-
Gccfdenter d<ssass. 4 80 I
BURNS 4 : scALDs
sfeinslAntly relieved Of thar snguish pain and nhsm
nation, by timely appc- tion this nsarpsos healer
and the aesh renew as il by Charm, bisEsh on
scarreuaAinine.
THE FRIEND or TIE NURSERY
Children are frequent sui ferers from external inues
especially from <Jsid and OamPAsns Eppl0soas-
lore every mother should have this healing preparation
constantly at hand II heals Byessfs and4 ueky
mofenthe TkTTkR or RING WORM so Frsodlsnf IN fAs
0HrssrY
T0TRAyKLRRs BY 3 SEA AND LAND
Tia Maahnisi, the Ira velsr and every other ind
vlduRl whose lot In Lie : throws him within the
chanca Of accident eDc - son Ere OK thorid
ber II mind that this Magic his best and only
friend It Is both portable and cheap, and shoad
be his companion, friend In need There thousands
OF living Witnesses 70 testify Its marvellous virtue, VITO
their sound limbs ana muscles saving eficay
The following few cf the leading diseased for Wh
DALLEY's MAGTOALPAIN( EXTRACTOR Is PRaVKh
TIVE we'll a. CURE: ~
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Departure OF Passenger Trains
NssupIL11 AED ohArr4NooeA-- A. n, Bpm,
TunNnsH1 AID fIkBkMA--SsfE A. n. 400 2.
kouIsyILLn AED AAsHvzrGE--2sI5 AM 2:l9RsS
6ailntin EKprsss 800 T. -.
1DenszxIp AnB KEEz5cxr-2:fB p. N.
NA.uvIsts am Dsc.rua-6s3O A. NJ. 6sSO p ~
ARRIVAL OF Passen.. Trains.
NAsnv1t1r Am on.r-.rooa.-s - A. n $50 ?.
smnnsszE AID slAnAna-1Os06 NJ, 5s1O z. ~
6orlsvsILR AND NAsHvuLR-5:O0 A. M, S = ~. ~
k.ssFn1H An DncArun-I:15 A. NJ, 1915 r. n
sEnzsID anp KRrrucKT-I0:15 A. NJ
Reparture OF Freight Tratnss.
Tenns,r.s 4 AlshAns-5:30 NJ.
Louirvfile Hashville-2.3p NJ
Rd1sdeid 4 Kentucky-f't5R h.
Arrival OF Freight Trains
Teunessss 4 Ashama-a:30 NJ
81 Leuisville 4 Nsshvilse-9.25 NJ
Tdgn6ed 4 Kentncky-l0.l5A n.
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A Picture Gallery for Sale.
1e0LR CO. will sell trade thsir Anbrotyps GALLERY 90
College McCseand's store. cnehaf the
original coat. Any enepssng vshing engage
good paying business would do we'll consult them
Those acquainted with the ofskrg pictures, voun
purchase, will be learnt free Of charge.
nArl5-W2t
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Ia New York On the 18th, at the first boaFd'
$4,000 Tennessee 6 per cent Bonds sold at sS4c and
$4,000 st ssse, and atthe second board, $1,000 It
76e.
In Philsdelphia On the ed, shares Planters,
Bank Of Tennessee stock sold At s5c.
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TOTRAyELRRs BY 8 SEA AND LAND.

Ptmples Banishedy
Faces Made Clearl
HOW
By weeks Of the Magnolia Balm PERFECTLY harm
less but elegant and eGectuol preparation.
Pricc 50 cents per bottle Sod everywhere
We HAGAEisl CO., Preprietors, Troy,N. Y.
febe<-d&w3m
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oTHER REGULATIONS.

The circular sets forth at length many other re-
gulations, including the Disposition of Merchandise
at Revenue Depots," /" DutiabIe Merchandise Free
Goods, J." Disposition of Goods on arrival at Des-
tinationso &c &c
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! FoR RENT-A desirable suit of rooms in the
Union and American Buildings. Apply at this
| Office dec29-G
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Business Coming south.


FRIDAY EvEsNs, March 49, 1851.
c0TT0Nrhs demand for Gotten continues good but te-s
little offering day. And wsrs restrict
IN haIas GoaInc " onota
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20 Acres per aers Iais 10 AcIs1, PER asns 10 s
- = = . .------.lno sale 80 "a 49, e. ala
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The baggage of all passengers passing over the
railroad routes arrival at the revenue stations or
depots, shall be subjeer to the inspection or exami
nations OF either the guard such stations
or revenue officer at such revenue depots, and any
baggage that may be intended to be landed at places
between revenue stations and first revenue depots
may be examined by the revenue guard and if con
tanning no articles SUBJECT 10 duty, shall be landed
at the intermediate place named by having per-
nit, signed by the said revenue guard pasted prom
inenty on the trunk, valise, carpetbag, or other
envelope of such baggage.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-12
GEN, SAM. HOUSTON.

The Houston Telegraph publishes speech lately
delivered by Gen. Houston, from which we take the
following extract:
The trouble is upon us, and no matter how it
came, who brought it on, we have to meet it
Whether we have opposed this secession movement
or favored it. we must alike meet the consequences.
sought calm and prudent action. desired uni
ted and prepared South if we must leave the Union.
Entire cooperation may not now be possible, but
We have ample strength for the struggle if we hus
band it Alright. We must fight now whether we
are prepared or not.
My position was taken months since. Though |
opposed secession for the reasons mentioned, saw
that the policy of coercion could not be permitted
The attempt to stigmatze and crush out this revolu
hOn comprehending States and millions of people,
as a rebellion, would show that the administration
at Washington did not comprehend the vast issues
involved or refused to listen to the dictates OF rea-
son, justice, and humanity. A stubborn resort to
force, when moderation was necessary, would de-
sroy every hope of peace and the reconstruction OF
the Union.
Now that not only coercion, but vindictive war
about to be inaugurated, l stand ready to redeem
my pledge to tie people. Whether the Convention
acted right or wrong is not now the question:
Whether was treated justly unjustly is not now
10 be considered. Iput all that nnder my feet, and
there it shall stay. Let those who have stood by
me do the same, and let US all show that at time
when peril enyirons our beloved land, we know how
to be patriots and Texans.
Letus have no past except the glorious past, whose
heroic deeds shall stimulate US to resistance to op-
preston and wrong, and burying in the grave OF
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-06-12

oblivion all our past difficulties let US go forward,
determined to yield the position which the peo-
pie have assumed until independence is ac-
knowledged, or, if not acknowledged, wrung from
our enemies by the force of our valor. 1t is time
to turn back now the people have put their hands
to the plow--they must 60 forward. To recede
would Se worse than ignominy. Better meet war
in its deadest shape, than cringe before an enemy
whose wrath we have invoked. / make no preten-
sons as to myself; | have yielded up Office and
sought retirement to preserve peace among our peo-
ple My services, perhaps are not important enough
to be desired; others are perhaps, more competent
to lead the people through this revolution l have
been with them through this fiery ordeal once and
know that with prudence and discipline their cour
age will surmount all obstacles. Should the tocsin
of war; calling forth the people to resist the invader
reach the retirement to which shall 60 will heed
neither the denunciations of my enemies nor the
charms Of my own freside; but will join the ranks
of my countrymeR to defend Texas once again
Then will ask those who have pursued me with
malignity, and who have denounced me as a traitor
to Texas and the South, to prove themselves more
true when the battle shock shall come. Old and
worn as l am, shall not be laggard. Though 9TH
may lead shall not scorn to follow, and though
may end life in the ranks, where commenced it,
shall feel that the post of duty is the post of honor
| have ever been conservative, was conservative
as long the Union laSted-am a conservative citi
zen of the Southern Confederacy and giving to the
constituted authorities of the country civil and mil
itary, and the government which majority of the
people have approved and acquiesced in, an honest
obedience, feel that shall do less than my duty,
did not press upon others the importance of re-
gardmg this the first duty of good citizen.