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We received some days since letter from gen
tlemen Henry county asking our assistance to his
obtaining authority to raise company of Rangers
to be armed and equipped by themselves. and 10
fight on their own hook. We turned over the letter
to the proper authority with the expression of the
wish that its contents might be svorably considered
We observe that Mr.. Flournoy, in HalIfax proposes
to raise similar company, and we hear Of like eff
forts being made in various other counties These
movements all indicate the restless inpatient earn
est, and determined temper of our people We
sympathize with them, and feel convinced that, if
properly guided, they will prove OF ineStimable
value in the coming struggle. If this war il to be
fought purely routine, red tape. or scientific
principles, we shall be in great danger of berg
badly whipped. Foe the enemy have as much sciene
as we have, and their superiority Of numbers ard
arms will turn the scale in their favor. We must
counterbalanee that advantage By resort to all the
expejients in our power. The intense ardent and
enthusiastic passion for freedom which animates
the breast of every true Virginian, fits him for
warrior, and renders him absolutely miserable if he
cannot take part in assailing the public enemy.
Bands composed of such men, over and above the
regular army ready at a moments notice to pounce
upon the enemy whenever he shall pollute our soil
with his footsteps might render ncalcuable assist
ance to the good cause Wedo hope that those who
have in keeping our destinies will not neglect so
important an element of strength, and one which,
in the present temper of the public mind, is so es-
sential IN dusing feeding, and preserving patri-
otto ardor throughout the whole body of the people.
Richmond Win
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The VITgInIaEI.ctIon.

Yesterday the destiny of Virginia was decided by
her patriotic sons. We entertain 10 doubt that il
was decided by an Overwhelming vote in favor of
Virgniss natural position of independence from the
blosted tyranny at Washington city. Virginia.
noble have never proved untrue to the instincts
of manhood. The State that furnished WASHING
TON to lead the Revolutionary armies, a HENRY to
fire with patriotic enthusiasm her sons, and JET
JERsoS and MADISON to mark out the true path to
civil and religious liberty, never prove false to
manhood, honor, freedom and posterity by uphold
ing tyranny such as that which testers in infamy
At Washington city. Virginia is to-day free, sove-
reign and independent of the intolerabe usurpation
which the fanatics, madmen and tyrants of the
North have attempted to fasten upon States that
never have AID never will wear the manacles
Of oppression. Her faith is pledged and it
will be sealed in her best blood, if need be.
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TIC SnhinrntIon of RaI1imore.

The Baltimore Exchange, in alluding to the pre-
sent condition of affairs that unhappy city, says
The long expected occupation of this city by North
ern troops, acting under the direction of the Eede-
raj Government, has at last taken place, and the
cam. Of these illeTa! levies now threaten our
homes and overa we our citizens. The supporters
of the Administration may call the fact by whatso-
ever name they Will; they may seek to disguise its
real significance by specOus explanations; they may
endeaYOr 70 reconcile 10 It by pointing TO the ia
milIsr + az which floats the army of occupa-
ton. But the truth is not concealed because men
clio he il in false COlOrs and hOneyed phrases cannot
take away its bitterness. Our soil has been invad
ed and Maryland il, for the time being, sublugated
Ali our interests II we been contemporary disre
garded all our rights have been ruthessly viOlat-
ed; and every in Baltimore to-day, holds
life and liberty person and property, solely by suf
ferance Of the sOldiery whom Mr. Lincoln, in fla
grant defiance Of the laws and the Constitution has
called ont for the prosecution of unlawful and
unhoy war Such our situation and il is idle TO
DENY It. Let us nevertheless be patient. This is
an exigency in which courage must take council
W tn wis ion-in which rashness is 70 be counted
as an evidence of folly. But though are power
less to vindicate rights, let us not forget for
single instant that we have rights which have been
trampled under foot, and which, If we be men, we
must one day redeem. While We are sorry that the
guarantees which alone made American institutions
dear 10 the American people have been rudely
overthrOwn by a military despOilsm as pure and
simple as Louis Napoleon ever welded let us still
remember that it is our duty TO rescue these from
absolute destruction, and TO transmit them unim-
paired to our children's children. Let us, thcre-
tore. be calm and rvsOlute. II we cannot act, we
can at least speak and should this last privilege be
denied us let US then betake ourselves to the last
refuge Of freemen, free thought and so bide our
mo
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The USloN AND AMERICAN Office returns the cordial
thanks of its editors and propristors to lady Of
Charleston for beautiful palmetto badge. wrought
in the most exquisite taste and received by them
yesterday by the hands of gentleman of this city
This beautiful tribute viii ever be historical
blem of the fall OF the szt fortress of Federal
tyranny in the Palmetto State. The palmetto from
which it wss fashioned was taken from a tree
which was splintered by a shot from Font
Sumter during its bUmbsrdment. as we are
assured by the bearer OF it. For her kind
remembrance of us, and her appreciation Of the
present position Of our noble State, we assure a
lady of Charleston that our deepest sensibities
have been aroused, and while We shall tenderly
cherish this valuable token of her regard, shall
never forget the fair but unknown donor.
The valuable and delicate gift, which is worthy
OF an heirloom, was accompanied by the following
note:
"The Nashville Union ANB AMERICAN will please
accept from a daughter .Of the Palmetto State
with best wishes Tor our sister Tennessee"
MINI.
Charleston Nav DIST 1861.
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ARegImcnt os Indians,

The Petersburg Express thus refers to regiment
of Indians, three hundred strong, now among the
| forces of the Confederate States at Norfolk:
These stalwart sons of the forest are from the
county of Cherokee. N. c., and under the skilful
training of Gen. Jackson, distinguished member
of the North Carolina Senate from Cherokee, are
ready for immediate action. A more formidable
looking body of men, we are informed by gentle
man who has seen them, meyer have congregated on
this continent Not one of them is under six feet in
height and, being built in proportion. they look
more like modern Samsons than anything else to
which we can compare them. The rifle has been
their constant companion almost from infancy, ard
they are cOnfessedly the best marksnen the world
has seen. They shoot running or starding with
the same unerring certainty, and load and IRE with
a rapidity which is really surprising. Each man
carries besides his rie scslping knife and toma-
hawk and should they encounter Billy Wilson's cut
throats or Ellsworth's Zouave pet lambs, the Lord
have mercy on the hirelings, for 1t is well known
the Cherokees will not. 1t is gratifying to know
that the tribe numbers several hundred and should
their services be needed, they all be transported
to Virginia in As hours.
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what English Papers Soy.


NAPOLEON III. IN ALLIANCE WITH JEFF. DAyGs.-We
are informed. upen the best, most unnameable au-
thorty that all this uproar is caused by the Belize
bub of the Tuileries. Louisiana, Florida, Missls-
sppi were all French possessions once. The French
owned the half of ST. Domingo, and many OF the
little fragments Of a submerged continent which
peep up above the waters. the Antilles, were
French. The Emperor has an idea; it is to rersa-
diqter frontier. The inference is easy. He has set
the Spaniards at st. Domingo and the Americans by
the ears, that by-andbye he may step in benev-
olent mediator to stop the effusion OF BLOOD and
TO quarter the Patriotic Of Carolina 7oith the lilies Of
France Quantities of rifed cannon and shells are
sent to New Orleans and Pensacola in French bot
toms: but Louis Napoleon is great manufacturer
of artillery. and has always store from whence
to lend friend. He cannot be blamed, for Virginia
herself Is casting cannon by night and day, and it
is toss up whether they are sold to NOrtherners
or Southerners. 1t is quite true that the French
making vast preparations in the naval depart
ment but ibe American nGUy could al be split into
matches 6y Ia Gloire Qons. The Emperor doubtless
watches events, and surely viii consult the in
terests of France" hereafter; but he has other
objects nearer home at present. and the voyage TO
the Gulf of Mexico would exhaust all the coal his
steamships can carry.
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The DISADVANTAGE Under w hich the North
ERhOFs IN The War.

The New York Tribune in a late article, very for
chilly disposed of the notion which has possessed
some people that the conquest Of the South will be
an easy undertaking. It says:
Nor will il answer to deprecate the military re-
sources and efficiency of the rebels. Even towards
in their position would fight desperately, and they
are no towards. Most of them have been trained
from the cradle TO consider personal bravery the
very first requisite of manly character, and skill IN
the use pt arms the first necessity Of q gentleman
The rife and revolver have been their playthings
from boyhood, and the duel, or some "difficul
ty' involving peril 10 life sre with them themes Of
daily contemplation and frequent observation. And,
while we confident that majority OF the South
ern people at heart UnlOnists TO day, we Judge
that seved-eghts of the fighting force-the chival-
~ OF the slave States, the young, the daring the
ambitious, the desperate-have been drawn into the
meshes Of the rebellion They have many of the
very best OF our lac army officers aud their sol
dieTs will at first be better led and handled than
Ours. Such are the advantages with which is must
be fought mainly on ground which they know tn p
roughly and We very imperiecty, in the midst of
their resources, Gt distance from ours, while ten
OF the phabitspts Of the seat of war will eagerly
give information TO their leaders, where one will
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FLOUR, MEAL AND GRAIN SACKS
NAE viii keep hAndSs supply Of Sacks msnufsstnss
w By B Read, Of Smyrna and prepared 70 take 4
ders for Fouf Sacks printed 10 any desired style.
hilIers and Shippers will do wsll 10 call.
spRi-dlm ARM8TRAD 90.
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Henry =. FOOte, Jr.

We sre much pleased to learn that this spirited
and talented young gentleman, the son of Hon.
HENRY S. FOoTE, the intrepid champion Of Southern
rights, has received commission from President
DAVIS Of End Lieutenant in the Confederate Army.
commission could not be conferred upon one who
will wear it more worthily and with more honor to
himself and the flag to which he devotes his youth
full manhood Mr.. FooTE is now a second Lieuten-
ant in the volunteers attached TO the sons of Erin in
this city. We presume he will very soon receive
an assignment TO a command
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SOUTHERN FoRTs.-The Forts South of Mason and
Dixons line, now in possession of the Confederate
States, seventeen in number, costing the United
States more than S6,O00,OOO, which when fully
manned and armed hold $3.50 men and 1910 guns
Those still held by the United States at the South,
and of similar capacity. In addition to these there
are forts completed at Ship Island, Miss. George
town. S. c., Port Royal Roads, S. c., Tybee
Island, Savannah, Ga, and Galveston Texas. Hamp-
ton Roads, Va, is the great naval station and rem
devious on the Southern coast Pensacola has the
only good harbor for naval vessels and naval
depot on the gulf. The forts at Key West and Tor
tugas among the most powerful in the world.
Every vessel going into the gulf passes in sight of
oaph
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THE
LAND OF WASHINGTON
Redeemed, ReEenerated and Disen-
thraIIed.

Toe following eloquent dispatch was received last
night from Col. W. B. BATE, now with his regiment
at the Capital of Virginia. 1t speaks more than
volumes of rhetoric. The unanimity of Richmond
is q noble response to LINOoLNs vain menaces and
all the gasconade Of the enemies of the South.
1000 cheers for the Capital of the Old Dominion.
She has not single man in her bosom who would
submit to the usurpations Of an infinitely meaner
tyrsnt than GEORGE III. The following is the dis
patch from Col BATE:
RICHMOND. Va, May %, 1861.
EDS UNION AND AMERICAN: Vote here to-day unan-
imeus for ratifying Secession Ordinance.
W B. BATE
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|. DECLARATION.

ST. LOUIS, May 81 1861
The undersigned, officers of the United States
Government AID of the Government of the State
of Missouri, for the purpose of removing misap
prehensions and allaying pubic excitement, deem
it proper to declare publicly that they have this
day, had personal interview in this city, in which
il has been mutually understood. without the SEM
bance of dissent on either part that each of them
has no other than common object equally interest
ing and important TO everv citizen of Missouri
chat of restoring peace and good order to the PEG
pie of the State in subordnation to the laws Of the
General and the State Governments.
IL being thus understood. there seems no reason
why every citizen should not cOnfide in the proper
officers of the General and State Governments to
restore quiet; and as the best means Of offering
counter influences, we mutually recommend to all
persons TO respect each others rights throughout
the State, making no attempt to exercise unauthor
lied powers as it is the determination of the proper
authorities to suppress all unlawful proceedings,
VIII oh can only disturb the public peace
Gen. Price having by commission full authority
over the militia of the State of Missouri undertakes
with the sanction of the Governor of the State, al
ready declared, to direct the whole power of the
State officers TO maintain order within the State
among the people thereof; and Gen. Harvey pub
Cly declares that this object being thus assured he
can have occasion, be has no wish. TO make mil
itary movements which might otherwise create ex-
elements ami jealousies which he most earnestly
desires TO avoid
We, the UNDERSIGNED DO therefore mutually en-
join upon the people OF the State attend their
civil business of whatsoever sort it may be; and it
is to be hoped that the unquiet elements. which
have threatened seriously to disturb the public
peace, may soon subsIde, and be remembered only
to be deplored. WM. S. HARVEY,
Brig. Gen. Commandg.
STERLING PRICE,
Maj. Gen. Mo. S. G.
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WATERPROOF CLOrd FOR SOLDIERS OvERcoATS.-
Twenty thousand tunics, rendered waterproof, and
yet porous, were served out to the French army
during the late war with Russia. They were pre-
pared after the following recipe
Take lbs. OF. of alum, and dissolve it in 10
gallons of water; in like manner dissolve the same
quantity of sugar of lead in a similar quantity of
water, and mix the two together. They form pre-
cipitate of the sulphate of lead. The clear liquor
is now Withdrawn, and the cloth immersed for one
hour in the solution when it is taken out, dried in
the shade, washed in clean water and dried again.
This preparation enables the cloth to repel water
like the feathers of ducks back, and yet allows
the perspiration to pass somewhat freely through
it. which is not the with gutta perchs or India
rabber cloth.
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PERsoNAI--Captain Dick Bell, nephew of Hon.
John Bell, paid US visit yesterday. He is on his
way to Montgomery on business connected with his
company. Captain Bell is Bottom Planter" in
Coahona county, Mississippi. He has ninety men
mostly wealthy planters-weli mounted. and
armed with Minnie rifle and Bowie knives, and
having every convenience for camp life furnished
at their own expense-rea,iy for immediate SEP
,,;oa - Atlanta ffis1 \ lnnfa4sr-eo Mn -
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PROCLAMATION.
Governor of the state of Tennessee

yayO sherfs Of the counties Of Warren, Cannon. Coffee,
Van Buren, Franklin Lincoln, Giles, Bedford, Marshall,
Maury, Ruthsrfor', williamson Hickman Hardin Wayne,
Lawrence said state-Greeting You hereby commanded
opcn all the places Ct kodng eec
TOPS respective Counties the s day Of June next
having given the notice required BY law for the election Of
81 division of the Militia Of said State,
ali vacancy diTson and duereurn thereof lake
to ne. according TO Law.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunts set my hand
and caused the greaE seal Of said State to he affixed
- atNsshville, the 25th day Of April, ls6l
by the Governor: ISHAh g. HARRIS.
J. Il. Ray Secretary Of State.
I'd
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sc7s Of the Sou b. F4ks arise
The cay Of you freedrm At length Is nesr;
Teuy eye, hsvs Watched the skies,
Waiting itg dawnsg, and ii here.
Hark TO tae tran pet cali that r tiles
Shoulder to sheu der each gallant band
Come from T. e hills and come from the valleys
Noworthier Irene has ever inspired
The sia;esmsn s tongue or the poets pen;
10 noblee boon was ever desired
To make the bIooileap in the veins Of men
Our land. whose banner is floating DER Us,
Our homes, which ruth ess foes assa.l--
For those we love best-for Tia nohsrs that bore
RS the eaEssof Right, and Il viii prevail
True to others. but fAlss to self,
We thought too little o. honor and PRIDE
We bad nearly t-aficked Az y for peif
4 Tbs freedom for which our fathers Diet
They eaLe Ins brothers and altered The hiss,
" hiie they neid the dzrgtr ready TO snte;
We trusied then long, but we trusted anaisss
And now at last We know them Alright
We gave them truth, fhey returned Is lies;
We gave them love they repaid is with hate:
We shared our cresd with their househo spies,
Ami still our motto was, Iru't and walt
Luled to sles y tie hon eye there,
Closer AMI closer eur bonis oppressed.
!. But the blast # TIE trumpet brsaks the dream,
And tie dash Of steel will do the rest G
We viii met tism In fair AMI open fight,
No dastar rs rage 10 cause belongs;
BstTHst 70 our s10rd TO HlGint0in o1r right,
We teI1e IL TO GCd TO dUease orr trroEgs
Shoulder YOUR q s them tarry no longers
Z II Into your raLkS at the bugle call;
The lov=of nation for those xho conquer,
The tears Of a nadonfor those who fall.
For tsoss no titles they neci TO borrow,
Beloved By the land they have helped TO ave;
For these the emblems Of triumph and sorrow,
The pa N ami the cypress. shall mark this grave. 3
And In ter days when their ch ldren praise
The gallant aeeis which their sires have done,
They SHAH add with pride ''they monty died
Fighting for Preston In Sixty-0ne"
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PIE Of The Snte Of Missouri.

10 the People Of the State Of Missouri:
take great pleasure in submitting to you the
above paper, signed by General Price, commanding
the forces of the State and by myself on the part
of the Government of the United States. 1t will be
seen, that the united forces of both Governments
are pledged to the maintenance of the peace of the
State and the defense Of the rights and property OF
all persons, without distinction of party
This pledge which bath parties are fully author
lied and empowered TO give. by the Governments
which they represent will be, by both, most reli-
giousy and sacredly kept and, if necessary, to put
down evil disposed persons, the military power of
both Governments will be called out to enforce the
terms Of the honorable and amicable agreement
which has been made. therefore, ask of all persons
in this STATE TO observe good ORDER and give them
the assurance of protection and security in the
most ample msnner. WN s. Harvey,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
The St Louis Rspu5L;can says: LAS one immediate
effect OF the arrangement between Gen HARVEY and
Gen. Pace hear that the prisoners taken by the
United States troops at Potos and since confined at
the Arsenal, viii be discharged"
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APPLICATION o. CAPITAL.

Thus far capita and labor have appd developing III
soil of the STATE ceS and iron almos
untouched The nSaAbe rule that the mechanic arts fourth
best and fuel cheapest. will follow at earJ
Illinois and in the Of the next ten years the natu
raj laws and necessities the tse belief that
hundred thousand people wills be engaged in the STATE
Of Illinois in the various manufacturing employnents
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InsOIvent Notice.

Ii persons having claims against the estate Of Ann A wi
deceased hereby notified to file them with the OeFk
Of the County u Of Weskey county Tennessee, hs oce
Ia Dresdea before the 18th day Of August neat for
cation pro distribution. having suggested the nso
veny said estate and said Clerk having appointed that day
for the adjudication Of the claims against tbs same
W ROSS. Admir-. de bOnis non.
Of the estae Of Ann A Wilson, deceased
mav4-g2tpr EfeeS3t
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For tsOse no titles they neoI to borrow,
Home Guards--EIec1ion.

DURsUAET law, election is hereby ordered for Tire
choice Of Oolosel and Lieutenant Colonel of the Regi
men organic or the protection Of the lives, lib rites and
property Of tbs city Of Nashville held the usual
places voting the Wards OF city, Wednes
day next May 18th Polls be opened o'clock and
O'Clock, members Of the Home 1ads only voting
r, Is OHEATHAN. Mayor,
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON. MAY Is. 1861.

WASHINGTON. May Is, 1861.
SIR have received your letter of yesterday s
date, asking me to give you, in writing my reasons
Tor considering acceptance. your part, OF Gov
ernor Letchers proposition TO purchase the steam
ships Yorktown and Jamestown, recently seized by
his orders and now in his possession act of trea
son. "Ith this request readily comply.
An lnsurrcctlon has broken out in several OF the
States OF this Union including virginia designed to
overthrow the Government of the United States.
The Executive authorities Of the State are parties
to that lnsurreeuon, and. so. are public enemies.
Their action IN Selling or buying vessels 10 be en-
Dloyed in executing that desIgu Is not merely with
out authority OF law, bus Is treason Ii is treason
for any person to give aid and comfort TO public
enemies. To sell vessels to them which it is their
purpose TO use as shps-ot-war is to give them aid
and comfort. To receive money firm them in nav.
ment for vessels which they have seized for those
purposes would be TO attempt to convert the uplaw-
full seizure into sale, and would subject the marty
so offending TO the pains and penalties of treason
and the Government would nos hesitate to bring the
offender TO punishment.
am, sir, your Obedient servant,
WM Ii. SEWARD