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The TransmissIOn OF Letters between the
North and she S0pth.


Frequent inquiries have been made at the POstof-
fee Department, within the last few days, from New
York Boston and other cities, in reference to the
matter of Adams Express Company carrying lets
tiers to the seeded States, and by what authority
they were permitted to do So The following letter
addressed by Postmaster General Blair to Gen. Nc
Cellan upon this subject. fully explains the matter
and will show by what authority that Company are
carrying letters 20 the said States:
POsTOFFICE DEPARTMENT, June r. 1861.
GENERAL 1 have received yours Of the 9th inst,
enclosing letter from Mr.. Gather, upon the sub
ject Of the transmission of mail matter South BY
Adams Express lompany. | have to reply that
the regulation Of the intercourse between the two
sections is under the control of the military au-
thOTities Of the country, and therefore. whether
the express business shall be continued az all or not
it IS not my province to decide. II it is continued
AMI letters are transmitted by it, and mailed Lou
isville elsewhere and the loyal State postage is
paid in accordance with the laws and regulations Of
the service cannot prevent it; but the Postmaster
at Louisville has been instructed TO seud ali letters
coming from States in which the postal service
has been discontinued, with our stamps upon them
to the dead letter office for the reason that we do
not recognize stamps and stamped envelopes obtain
ed fr IN such office in SSuch States which. like
other mai. property, nave been fraudulently
seized should noe object at all 20 the Express.
Company receiving letters in the South, aHd bring
ing them to Louisville or Cincinnati to be mailed 70
any part OF the United States if the stamps for the
prepay ment of the postage on such letters OBJ
tanned from offices within the loyal States. Nor
would object to the Express Company taking let
ters from within the loyal States to any point with
in the seeded States such letters being stamped in
accordance with the United States postal Iegula.
tons.
There being no postal arrangements on the part
Of this Government in existence in these States as
q matter of course such transmission Of letters
would involve no nfractiOn of law. The only point
on which / wish especially TO insist in the employ
ment of the express agency for this purpose, is
that letters mailed to points within the loyal States
shall not be prepaid by>stamps which have been
stolen from US: and from the high character you
yiye Mr.. Gather | should feel assured upon this
point; but we can have no understanding with |
him he must take care to make it clear at our
Dces that he is not using the stamps stolen from us
respectfully, &c,
NJ BLAIR, Postmaster General.
Major Gen. G. B MCCLELLAN Cincinnati. o.
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The Last IntFenehmenI of Ihe Federal
ConaIilmlinn 90 he lealrnEnE

Constitution 60 be Destroyed.
The acts OF LINCOLN being clear derogation of the
Constitution and total destruction of every prin-
ciple Of civil liberty the next step towards support
ing his despOtism will be TO strike down the free
dom Of speech in Congress- and 70 treat as traitors
10 his Government all members who may dare to
raise their voices against its infamous usurpations
Itis already announced that 1t would be unsafe for
Hon. JNo C. BRECKENRIDGE to take his seat in the
Senate, and assassination is openly threatened by
FURsEY's Press against those who may oppose tie
ac,s OF LSOoIS. correspondent OF the New York
Pos. is OF opinion that Messrs Polk and JOHNSON of
Mis- curl, Mr.. BEEcKRRIDaE and Others twill not
dare to face the evidence that can be brought to
bear upoa them, and consequently will not take
their seats il the approaching Congress he writes
The Nilsson ri Senator's threaten that they will not
take their seats at the coming extra session. through
the Missouri newspapers. This reminds me to say
theirs is not the only case Of similar character
It is not believed that Mr.. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky, will take his seat. and possibly two or three
other gentlemen holding seats from slave States
which have not yet pretended 10 secede will keep
away. The reason why they will not is clear
enough-these stout hearted Southern s. mpathizers
are afraid of arrest in Washington upon a charge
of treason, and Ike the Irishman who was most
afraid he would be fairly treated. these gentlemen
most afraid TO face the evidence that can be
brought TO bear upon them.
The government brings 10 malicious prosecutions
against any man certainly not against Senstor of
the United States; but Messrs Polk and Johnson of
Missouri, Breckenridge, of kentucky and one or
two other gentlemen who have been guilty of overt
acts of treason, would undoubtedly have something
to fear from the offended laws OF the country
should they show themselves where those Ia US can
be executed.
Occasional the Washington correspondent. of
the Philadelphia Press gives the following signif-
cant hints as to the fate Of those who may approve
the war:
be. President Davis, doubt, will have friends
in the Congress shortly 10 assemble here and it is
believed4hst they have sgreed upon plan of at
tack by which protesting 70 be Union men, they
will srrsign the administration on the charge that
II has assumed power in carrying on this war not
delegated 70 t in the constitution, and on this Ques
ton draw party lines and attempt to rally the de-
mOcracy Of the North against it on the cry of re-
trenehment and reform. Should such plot as this
develop itself, and a disposition is shown on the
part Of any senator representative to embarrsss
the operations Of the government. the people, who
are tired Of trtllDg with traitors in their own midst
E1iH short l0OrE Of the man or men lrho may ct,
tempt TO prsUeHt the present prosecution Of The Joar.
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TO Felix n. RaIus, Eco.

The next Legislature will have very important
duties to perform, and will require the services of
our best cltzens-men of business habits. and par
ncularly those who, by their antecedents, have
shown themselves competent to manage the inter-
ests of the public, with eonsummate ability and
fidelity. This is no time foE aspiring politicians
but calls for men, whose character and experience
viii satisfy the people that they will look to the
present public good, rather than their own future
personal or political advancement Your antece>
deuts as public officer and private citizen satisfy
us that your services in the House Of Representa-
tves will be of advantage your county and State
and request you to announce yourself for that posi-
tion with the assurance thatyou win have the sup
port OF MANY ToTERs
July l. 1861
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balls were found secrCted beneath the coal in the
Marshsll's Oflcs, and some under the door Of a
back building Of the old City Halt The search is
still progressing. Five Geld pieces have been found
al DHrmeack's Foundry, also three siege guns said
20 have been ordered by Kane, and supposed ORR
ginaliy to be destined to work against Fort N Hen
~, and which we're seeFeted to prevent seizure by
Gen Butler.
It is said that Gen. Banks has important infOrma-
ton which further events viii disclose. No dis.
turbance has been created.
BALTIMORE. june 29.--The new police have formed
at the Eastern Police Station House Several drums
belonging to the asssachus It's regiment were taken
with other articles from their baggage car on the
day of the riot.
Six regiments have passed through here in less
than "a hours. The city continues quiet.
There are many rumOrs as to the intended action
Of the Police Board, and nothing detiaite is yet
known.
Arms for The Coafcdernee states
NEw YORK, June PA gentleman just arrived
here from New Orleans. reports that British ship
recently ran the bloeade and bought 10 that port
several hundred tons Of powder, and q, coo stand
of arms.
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Ina penchmenIof LincoIn,

The first article of the impeachment of Lord CLAIR
ENDoS was;
THAT the Earl of Clarendon hath designed stand
ing army TO be raised. and to govern the Kingdom.
thereby to lay aside all thoughts Of Parlismrnts in
future, to govern by q military power and to main
tain the same by free quarter and contribution
The raising of standing armies by LrScoLS with
out authority Of law, all the threats of Northern
presses to hang, by the military any member of Con
gress who proposes rec Ignition Of the independ.
ence Of the Southern States, looks as # there was
an intention either to do without a Congress alto
gether, TO make it q mere instrument to endorse
executive edicts.
LINCOLN certainly gives fair ground for impeach-
ment, and would be impeached IN a stage of the
public mind where reason or the Constitution had
any influence.
The fourth article of the lmpeacl ment was that
he (Lord CLARfSDoS) had advised and procured
divers Of his MsJestys subjects be imprisoned in
remote islands, garrisons and other places thereby
to prevent them from the benefit of the law and TO
produce precedents for the imprisoning any other
OF his Majesty subjects in like manner"
Mr. LINCOLN has refused TO permit divers citi-
of the United States 10 have the benefit of the
writ Of ha5eas corpus, and has imprisoned them in
gsrrisons. He has certainly brought himself up to
the ImPesching article against CLARENDON, for he
has violated the Constitution and bis oath of Office
which he said in his Inaugural he had registered in
Heaven.
CLARENDON fed from England. A decree Of ban
ishment and outlswry was entered against him
for advising his King to do what the present Chez
Magistrate has done and is now doing in the United
States
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NoRTHEA, DlsPAs CHEs
Affairs in Washington.

| WASHINGTON. June 2s-P McQuillian of Cherries
ton South Carolina, 1t is reported 10 the proper
! thorites, has been in New York making arrange
ments for sending men and military equipments to
the South. lie has also B. en- to about to de
part to Europe as an agent for like supplies in
the employment of the Confederate States. This
morning he called at the State Dep lrtmenI with the
passport of British Consul for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning thereto the signature Of the Secretary Of
State. In accordance with the new regulation CT
the Department, he requested to make an aft
davit of his loyalty TO the Government and the Law
funess of his errand, which he did, and was told to
call again at two o'clock, when on making his ap-
pearance he was arrested the instance of the Sec
rotary If State by Capt. Stone and two orderlies,
who in the meantime had been sent for. He Is in
prison, awaiting further orders OF the Government.
Senator Wilson It is understood has been in cen
sultatiun with Congress men as well high officers
of the Government and at an early day Of the eX-
trs session of Congress will, as Chairman of the
Committee of Military. introduce a series Of bills
proposing first to legalize the Executive action
corning the present defensive and warlike prepare
tons Seconly, giving the sanction of law to the
plan already announced for permanent increase of
the ARMY Thirdly, retiring the intirm and disabled
army officers. Fourthly, to organize from the Mill
tia ten Regiments as a National Guard, to be all
clothed and srmed alike. Filthy, to increase the
number of cadets to the extent of sXty-eight TO
the number OF Senator's and authorizing the Presi-
dent to fill the vacancies caused by resignation or
otherwise in that institution.
Besides it is designed to recommend an apprOpria-
ton of $500 100000 to carry the defensive meas
ures inte effect. The above are substantially the
objects contemplated
Owing to the expenditious calling of so many
troops into the field the Quartermsster Department
has not been able TO furnish uniforms to i'm
mediately supply the demand. Measures have been
taken, however, for adequate supply at the earl-
est practicable period.
young man named Ruggles, was arrested TO-
day, charged wich being spy of JEFF Davis His
father is commander of the rebels near Frederick
Virginia.
From BaltImOre.
BALTIMORE, June 2S.-Itsppears that the account
of arms seized to-day was somewhat exaggerated,
hnh lar,e amount Of arms Ammunition and nannnn
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Editors Union and American: In your issue of Fri
day last, notice communication, signed "VOica Of
the Many" desiring prominent and mOst worthy
citizen of our community and myself to permit our
names to be used for seat in the lower branch
of our next legislature" Your correspondent is
pleased to refer, IN very fattering terms, to
our "disinterested and most valuable services in
the late trying campaign
In reply may be permitted to say that so far at
least as am concerned, personal considerations
have Influenced my course; and while l never did
and do not seek political preferment shall not, if
rendered to me, decline to accept this any other
position, the duties of which in the estimation of
my fellow cIuzsns, have the capacity to perform
JHly lst 1861. J. +. MANLOVE.
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VERDICT or TIE CORONER's JURY IN tbs ST f,or.s
BUTcaEEY.-0n the 18th ult, the coroner's Jury in
the case OF the second massacre in ST. Louis on the
l7th ult., in which inofensive citizens were shot
down in cold blood BY the birelngs of Lincoln. re-
turned the following verdict:
The persons killed came to their death by gun
shot wounds inflicted on Seventh strset between
Pine and Olive, by Minnie balls discharged BY GER
tain members Of Companies c, E. F, B and I. Of the
End Regiment U. S. Reserve Corps, which was
marching down Seventh street, On the morning of
The 18th inst.
The jury further expresses it, as their opinion
that these wounds were inflicted without any pro-
vocation or discharge of fire arms from tht citizens
then present. and also, without order to fire having
been given by the officers in command of saId Uni
ted States Reserve Corps
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FLAG PRESENTED TO THE LEGISLATURE Yesterday
the young ladies' of the Graduating Glass of She
South Side Institute, through Col. ]. H. PlcKErr.
presented to the Legislature a magnificent Confed-
crate Flag for the Capitol. The presentation was
IN Col. PlcKETrs happiest style and the flag was
received by Gen. W. c. WHTTHoRNE, Speaker of
the House Of in eloquent speech
1t twas an interesting episode in the proceedings of
the Legislature. This beautiful flag noSv graces
the Capitol.
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3 ARMS FOR TENSsssEE.-- administration encour-
aged by the success it has met in its most infamous
and diabocal attempts TO one portion Of the peO
pie of Kentucky against their neighboFs and friends
is now turning It's attention TO Eastern Tennessee,
where it hopes it can accomplish its hellish pur-
pose of inciung civil and bloody conflict the
people Of that section.
Guns are uRquestionably being smuggcd into
Tennessee by the administration, in accordance
with the suggestions and plans Of such miscreants
as EIheridge and Johnson, who, like Arnold Of the
first Revolution have fed from Their section, but,
unlike Arnold, have not the courage to go back at
the head of the armies Of the tyrant.
We take it Tor granted the authorities Of Ten
nessee are informed of this introduction Of arms
into that State. and that arrangements have been
made to take possession of every gun sent there by
the enemy, and to arrest and punish the law d.
reefs every man engaged in that iniquit-warfare.-
Louisville Courier, july l.
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OatTaEsOn' ooHaHes % LInesIn'I Pirates

Outrageous COnducg Of LIHeOln,s Pirates.
Addison Hall, Esq, o. Lancaster county Va,
furnishes the following statement:
will give you hasty but very rearly correct
account Of an encounter with the enemy at ths
residence Of Jas. ". Greskaal. ESQ on Yesterday
June 18th. am now az the hoese Of Mr. Gresham
and from hum and others gather the following
facts. AT about the honr Of 4 O'Clock n m The
steiner called the Ssar passed up the Rapphaanoek
river as far as ToWles Point, Just below Urbasha,
and, returning Immediately stopped opposite MP
GFesham's, sad within about six hundred yards Of
the house. A large barge. armed with two sWivels
and small row boat containing about ffsy men
put Of for tie shore, and the ussn landed Some
ten or tWelTs men, armed with muskets and side
arms, came up the bak to the house protesting &c
be in pursut Of fowls which Mr.. Gresham informed
them hey could not get from him. Whilst in the
house, the company Of Captain Isaac Curren az The
time under command Of Adjutant H. s. Hathsszay
having had notice, made their appearance and com
menced warm fire upon the men as they RAPIDLY
retreated to the barge, Wsding up 70 the 'zsiss ID
water, which fire was continued with some tsrsor
fifteen rounds, until the barge reached the steamer
What execution was done Is not known. but il is
very evident that number were killed As soon
as the barge left the shore the steamer oUmneBeed
a heaye IRE Of cannon and bombs upon tie men and
the dwelling house, which fire was kept 10 for sn
hour, and the house Of Mr.. G.. struck ziGh about
IL balls, weighing from 70 Sc lbs add also BIZ
several bomb shells. Eighty shots we're counted
and although the shells burssed sE around the men
not one was killed or wounded. And what is mOst
remarkable and PrOvidential, none Of Mr. Gresh-
ans family were touched. though all remained il
the house most OF the time. Mr.. G. = mother, an
old LADY Of over eighty years Of age, Ezs in her
bed. and whilst lying there ball passed over her
head through the house within four inches Of her
head another passed under Der bed, tearing the
mattress upon which she lay very much. WithOut
lnluring her. She was then removed b the kitch-
en- and soon after bomb shell o. ball entered lhe
room and tore up the prick floor wiShia three feet
Of her, and yet she remained unhurE fhs Terv
large and handsome house Of Nr. G. Is literally
riddled and some Of the furniture dlsRoysd. I
write from his pRrlor Which is foSn 70 pisces
Too much credit cannot be given tolelof fcers.and
men Of Capt CaFrell's cemDsnysfors skeiF teool
bravery on the occasion. The small boat was iat-
en-, with several guns, swords. &c
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5 EDekFIELD, sairs Il i55l.-A comet Of unusual
size, briraucy anu length of tall was plainly WISH
bic last night In The Northwest from half past eight
O'Clock until ten; and again this morning in the
Northeast, from halfpast two until after day 1t
set about twenty degrees West of North, and re-
appeared in the morning at about the same degree
East Of that POINT, but its tail could be distinctly
seen at any hour. and at midnight extended above
the North Star, though its nebula was at thattime
several degrees below the horizon. Its tail when
first seen extended in direct line to the zenith
gradually defective to the left, and in she morning
was at an angle of about IS degrees. TL.B
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FIGHT AT ROmNEY.
SIIirmIshIning on the Potomac at Rap

Special Dispatch to the Knoxville Regi.tsr.
LYNCHBURG, June 29-RepOrted skirmish at Rom
ney yesterday in which seventeen FederalIsts were
killed and two Coufederates.
Within the last FIVE days several skirmishes have
occurred on the Potomac and RappahsnnOCk rivers,
the FedeTalists losing FIVE or six killed and wOuSd-
ed in each, while nobody was hurt on our side.
Gen. Johnston is said to be terrifying Winches-
ter, and collision between his column and that Of
the Federalsts under Gen. Patterson is said cannot
long be prevented.
The Northern papers report battle near Alexsn-
1ria resulting in killing thirteen, weundng twenty.
anu captured three Federal troops. No loss on our
side.
The number Of Federal troops in and about Wash
ington is between sixty and sevety thousand.
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sare beanifai Coufsderate Nag for the Causi.cl
watch was reserved on behalf b lie IarfsIrll4
By Speaker WHITTHORSE. f-te
Ar. BENNETT offered 4 resolafAs ,so,sk,;.-
MessTs- Pickett and WhirrhoFhe to 'snrsisH ~
louise WITH copies Of their speeches o. tbe 5cea.
rule. " ne
A recess was taken until two o'clock when -s,s,
the transaction Of some unimpOrtant business
The House adjourned sine d.
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From the Mempais AvslaDsbs.

Our able and patriotic Governor has earned for
himself the eternal gratitude Of the people Of Ten
nessee. He has shown himself fully eousl 20 tn
great crisis through which our Stste j. now passing
The unfiinehing champion Of the rights ana inde-
pendence OF the South, he has had the proud safis
faction Of seeing Tennessee, under his wise AID iu
deious administration, sssumeSher natural ard uro.
per place IN the constellation Of Southern Ststes
From the commencement Of the preaent struggle he
mas labored with untiring energy and Distinguished
success to prepare Tie state, hose safety and 10
tsrests were entrusted to his chargsfor a success
fui defense against the threatened aia-oads Of the
enemy. ~
The prompt and noble stand Which, on his own
responsibility, be took against the demand Of Lin
coin for aid in bis uHrighteous war will not coon
forgotten, but viii encirele his name with bale OF
glory on the page Of hiE eOuntry's history Aas
the hrmness and wisdom with which he has Inaiu-
taiHed that position until Tennessee has escaDea as
shackles Of FEDERAL tyranny, and assumed her pAes
IN the free sT1 glorious C0nfederscy Of the Goth
ready and able TO make good her action in the see
Of any danger. challenge the admiration and Qlati.
tude Of his fel0H-ctiZens Who 80 is az he 10 on
tinue 70 pilot our chip Of State For the inte,est
OF the Common wealth, and as tribute Justly due
to his distinguished merits and services We s1gtest
that Gov. Harris be reelected without SpOOsiion
The spontaneous and unanimous vote Of the pecpls
should confer this honor upon him.
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BRIG.DIER GFNERAL--We have omitted up to this
time to announce that 2. NJ. p MGuKY, of Warren
county, has been elected Brigadier.General of the
10th Brigade Of Tennessee Militia composed Of the
counties of Warren, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Gruu-
DIV and Van Buren,
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The Legislature passed an act, submitting an or
dinsnce to the people to ratify the permanent Con-
sttuon of the Confederate States at the election on
the LIST of August. We shall publish the act to-
gether, with the Constitution, tomorrow morning.