Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-08-15
FRon ~PENsACOLA.
Correspondence If the Columbus sun
PENSACOLA, August 8, 1861

COEiespOLQeDCttI ile NClu1Dus SUI
PENSACOLA, August 8, 1861.
EDIroRs sun: A gloomy day, rain in abun-
dance. We have had squalls for several days
past, accompanied with considerable wiuN.
The steam frigate lately arrived, supposed
to be the Wabash, left yesterday for parts IN
known, with a schooner in tow, which arrived
in the fleet the afternoon before, believed to be
a prize. Her direction was westwardly. Yes
terday afternoon, a steamer and another
schooner with United States colOrs arrived
outside.
Night before last, several of Lincoln's boat
chased one Of the boats Of our Coast Guard
containing Capt. Lowell, OF the Harbor police
with the intention of capturing it, but were
unsuccessful. The alarm was given and the
invaders UGnlOsed.
News was received to daV, contained in the
New York 8sr1lG Of the 9th or 28th, that in
the engagement between Captain Clanton's
company Of Montgomery Mounted Rifles, and
the enemy, Of which | informed you some time
ago, at the Ess. Pass, a lieutenant and three
men were killed, and e eward OF three thou
sand dollars has been offered for that compa-
ny, or any man belonging to it.. learn that
the lieutenauL's name is QuackenbUsh, from
New York. They will have a fine time Of Sc
curing one OF those men.
The British consul at Mobile, arrived here
last night, and paid a visit this morning to
Gen. Bragg.
T. \. II. NELSON, DE- TENNESSEE.
This gentleman, who was arrested in Lee
county, while making his way to Washington,
was brought to this city Saturday. We are
not aware what disposition is to be made OF
him. II regarded as a prisoner Of war, be
will be held till exchanged if as a traitor, he
will be indicted and prosecuted according to
law for the great safeguard Of personal and
political freedom, the habsGg corpus, is in full
force in these States Of the South.
Unless his arrest shall enure to his own
good, by causing him to reflect on the folly
and Wickedness OF exciting civil war at his
own door and among his own neighboTs, we
think it is TO be regretted that he was cap
tured. Better have let him fly his country
and Join those whom he loves. At
Washington, be would be powsrless for mis-
chief; he would be preying upon the enemy,
eXhausting lhis resources, and rendering bis
services Of no value whatever. On cur hands,
he will be an ~euCumbTance and a nuisance.
We don't desire to deprive him either Ct life
or liberty but if be persists IN his malice and
treason, there is no alternative for the authori-
ties but to strip him of the power Of mischief.
It would be Fortunate for all, if, convinced of
his error, be would pledge himself to respect
the sovereign authority Of this Government,
accept its mercy, and go home and stay there
in peace and quiet.
We write in ignorance of he extent Of Mr..
Nelson's oifense against the sovereign author
ity of the commonwealth OF Tennessee and
Of the Confederate States. We hear generally
that his conduct has been rebeiiious and def
ant, and unworthy OF a patriot. But we also
hear that be has been a man of fair repute in
the past, and one who is likely to respect his
word when pledged. II he Will give tina.
pledge, let him 90; il not, aud his treason is
overt and incontestible, hang him; if doubt
full, send him with a flag of truce, and make a
present Of HIN to Old Abe.-RichmOHd Wing.
And all the people in Tennessee will cry
Amen!