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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-09
Powder n nd Lend In North CuroIEns

We learn from the Raleigh Journal that
Gov. Clark recently ordered Prof Emlnons on
an exploring tour, with a view to ascertain
whether and where q supply Of lead and the
essential clements Of powder, suited to the
present exigencies, could be obtained; and the
result is most cheering. Professor Emmons
reports, that he is fully satisfied that enough
of these munitions Of war can be obtained to
shoot all the Yankees and tyrauts in the world.
In view Of this, so satisfactory are the pros
poets that company has already commenced,
or will soon commence the erection Of a pow
der mill at q suitable point in North Carolina,
Gov. Clark having contracted for a large guam.
tlty of powder at a fixed price.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-09
The Alexandria correspondent of the Bait


The Alexandria correspondent Of the Balti.
more Exchange" says that when the propri.
e.ors Of the Alexandria Gazette" entered
their Office, after being kept out 70, a month
by the Yankee Doodles, they found a box
which the rogues had fixed up for removal,
but accidentally left. On opening it, books
were found which had been taken from tho
library, some of which were inscribed as fol.
lows:
No l. Presented 70 Miss L.avinia Mckenney,
by her friend, G. R. GuERrLER.
No. 2. This for father, by his son,
G.. R. G.
No. 8. This for Balinda, by her brother,
C. R. G.
No. i. This fos Sally, by her brother,
c. K. Il.
No. s. This 70. Lib, by her brother,
c. K. 6.
Wonder if Miss Lavinia feels proud Of a
beau who steals the presents he makes her?
--
The death Of General T. B. Flournoy, Of
the Confederate Army, is much regretted by
all Southcrncrs, to whom his high merits as an
officer and gentleman are known. Tic was a
native Of kentucky, and speut the early part
Of his life in that State. But the last fifteen
years Of his life were spent in Arkansas, and he
had become thoroughly identified with that
State in sentiment, interest and fortune. He
was one Of the ablest men in Arkansas, and
was regarded as essentially a man for the pre-.
sent times.
The readers Of the Enquirer" need not be
told that We hail the passage Of the following
law with much pleasure:
Postage CHI Letters OF Soldiers and nIem-
bers OF Congress.
Congress has passed, in secret session, the
following bill, which will be Of interest to our
readers:
40 Act Relating to the Prepayment or Post
age IN certain eases.
Sec. 1. The Congress Of the Confederate
States Of America do enact, That all letters
aud other matter authorized by law to be
transmitted through tho mail, written by any
officer, musician, or private of the army enga-
ged in the actual service Of the Confederate
States, may be transmitted through the mails,
to any other place in the Confederate States,
without prepayment Of postage; but leaving
such postage to be collected upon the delivery
Of said letters or other matters: Provided,
nevertheless, that in all such cases, the letters
and other mail matters so sent shall be cndor-
sed with the name, and shall be on account Of
tne individual sending the name, and shall con-
tain q description Of the party who sends the
same. oy endorsement Of his military title, if
an 0t1lcer, or of the COMPANY and regiment to
which he belongs, if o musician or private.
Sec That letters and other mail matter
sent to any officer, musician or private in the
Confederate States army, at any point fro m
which the said officer, musician or private may
have been lawfully removed, shall be forward.
ed to the person to whom directed, Mt the post.
office nearest which he may nave been removed,
of additional charge.
Sec. 3. That 90 letters transmitted BY a
Of Congress, with his official signature
on the same, prepayment Of postage
shall not be required. but the same may be
'aid on the delivery'of The letters thus trans
nitted.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-09

To resume:
Decline in produce, $l35,4lj,93l
Decline in manufactures, 2l3.SI5,Q00
Decline in ships freights, 4o,o00,0o0
Decline in importation profits, 60, 900, 900
Decline in y. !. and other city rent, so, 1000, 900
Decline in profits ofiuternal trade, 200, 600, 900
Decline in corporate values, 100, 900, 600
Decline in Southern debts, lo3, 000, 900
Decline in wages by discharge, &c, 100000
Decline in earnings OF 300, 900 men
in army, 100000
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-09

Public Sympathy In the West indies.
We tird in the Charleston Mercury OF
Saturday, the following letter from \: }. Con.
zalcs:
To the Editor Of The Charleston Mercury:
SIR: The Northern press, in order to dis
engage, if possible, the Lincoln Government
from the fearful position in which # has placed
itself towards the South and several European
powers, is making desperate efforts, first, to en-.
list in its behalf the prejndices Of France as
against England and second, threatens Spain
with the loss OF Cuba. Nov, sir, the enemies
Of our peace and Of our domestic Institutions
the abolition host-are utterly deceived, if they
ever expect any respectable portion Of the
Cuban people 10 side with them in the inioui-
tious war they are wa2ing against our homes,
and our rights as freemra. Far from doing so,
the people of the West Indies would hail with
pleasure the .c.eStablishncnt of Southern in.
situations in all these islands which, previous
to the brit, Of aboiitionism, were ruled By
European nations.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient
servant a. }. GONZALES.
CHARLESTON, S. c., August ?, 1881.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-11
A Hero In Ihe RatIle Of Cross Lanes.

A young soldier writing fr. m FLoYD's command
says that they are strongly posted on the Gauley.
His letter is dated the 18th ult the day Of the bat
tie Of Cross Lanes. he thus speaks Of one Of the
participants in that battle:
"While write, there IS a young man, who Is the
hero of the day. His clothes ara perfectly rddled-
He got surrounded by the enemy but getting behind
a tree, he dared them to take him Ols nred at
him. cutting his cartridge box of and almost IN
stanty another one shot the lock of Of his musket
when drawing his revolvers-two SIX shOoters-he
killed both and wounded several others. He n a
surgeon BY profession and says that he was in the
thiekest Of the fight He pitched in and after find
inc that he had fought himself out OF his scrape he
th0ueht It time to commence his professional duties,
and took two arms of. besides dressing good many
wounds and cutting out some four or FIVE balls
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-11
FremOnI's vs.. Lord sunmSre,s ProeIama-
Ifon-.-A Parallel,


| Those who have read the infamous proclamation
Of FREMONT should read the following of faithful
servant of GEORGE III, issued by his authority, on
the 18th Of November I775. 1t is the proclamation
Of JOIN, Earl Of DunmOre. the last Of the vice
royal governors Of the colony Of Virginia. See
how the despOtism of LINCOLN corresponds with
the tyranny of GEoRGE? And see how the means
used correspond in their character and kind! Says
DUNMoRE:
A PRoCLAMATIOY-AsI have entertained hopes
| that an accommodation might have taken place
| Between Great Britain and this colony, without
being compelled By my duty, to this most disagree
able, but now absolutely necessary step; rendered
so by body of armed men, uniaWtully assembled,
firing upon his majesty's tenders; and the forma
ton OF an army, and that army now on their way
TO attack his majesty's troops and destroy the well
disposed subjects Of this country.
To defeat such reasonable purposes that all such
traitors and their abett0rs may be brought To JUS
tice and that the peace and good order Of this col
ony may again be restored which the ordinary
course OF the civil law is unable to etect-I have
thought fit to issue this, my proclamation, hereby
declaring, that until the aforesaid good purposes
can be obtained, d. in virtue Of the power and
authority to gwen by his majesty, determine 20
execute martial law, and cause the same to be
executed throughout this colony and to the end that
peace and good order may the sooner be restored,
do require every person capable Of bearing aTms
to resort to his majesty's standard or be locked
upon as 3 traitor to his crown and government,
and thereby become liable to the penalty the law
nicts upon such oenses, such forfeiture Of life,
eonfscatOn Of lands, etc, etc. And | do hereby
further declare all identured servants negroes or
others sppsrianng to rebels free that are willing and
able to bear arms they joining his nIestys troops
as soon may be, for the purpose Of reducing this
colony to proper sense Of their duty to his majss-
tvs crown and dignity.
Shall we say, substituting Fremont for DCNMORE,
as was said on the first publication Of DUOtoRz's
proclamation?
'tNot in the legil ms
OF horrid hell can roue 9 devil moore DAMNED
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Snail we have a military DIetaLOrship
or Royal RuIe!

From tie london Herald (rerby Organ,) August I6.
American affairs seem to be what thet French
call precipitating themselves" with great raPidity.
The rupture is yet but few months old ; one bat
tie and few trifing skirmishes have taken place
| and already New YOrk seems almost in q state Of
anarchy and military despOtsm has commences
establishing itself fits MT already established Tha
such events would be likely to take place was an
parent to most observers but that they should
take place with such rspidIty has been startling
even to those Whs least disposed by their polt
ical principles TO rely on the patriotism of dema-
gogues and the efecty eness of armies controlled
by clubs and committees. We all knew that the
bulk of what has been called the grand army con-
sisted partly of raw veunt ers, partly of mercena-
~ regiments composed of foreigners picked up any
where and anyhow, the whole commanded In chief
by few superior officers Of the regular American
army, of real knowledge and merit, but command
ed in detail by regimental officers, most of whom
had not only never seen service but had scarcely
ever seen regular and steady drill Still we could
hardly guess in England that the Generalization
was so fearful as that described by Gen. Mcclellan,
when he refused the command except as dictator
Il must be master (he said) and have the entire
control OF the army, subject to no War Depart-
ment orssuperior officer. The whole service is rot
ten; must have the full power to cut out the bad
parts"
That power, it is said, is conceded to him. With
it he may, perhaps, overcome the South, though we
doubt that result. With it. if he is of the Washing
iugtOn stamp, he may, perhaps, restore the repub,
lie, and then yield up the Dictatorship With it, if
he is Of the Napoleon stamp land Napcleoric ambi-
ton is more frequent than the self abnegation of
Washington, who stands almost alone in the history
of mani, the imperial Orroyal regime has begun in
America.
With that portion Of the subject, however, it is
not our present purpose to DEAL except en- PEASANT
We wish more particularly to comment on the fight
Of Bull Run; not with a view to harp upon the dis
graceful conduct of the thousands who fled in panic
before an enemy that was not pursuing, but rather
with view Of palliatng or explaining their con-
Duct by calling attention to the cause which led to
many regiments throwing away their character
as soldiers-causes which are at work in all large
bodies of undiscplined men, differed by regimen
tai officers ignorant of their duties; causes which
taking broader view of the philosophy of mans
nature, are at work in all large bodies Of men, IN
der all circumstances. The fight at Bull Run was
q clear panic among the men-unchecked, because
they had officers who neither knew how to check
them in military point Of view, had any infiu-
ence over them. How should they, when one sees
by the accounts that daily pouring that many
regiments were aetu8ny commanded by men not fit
to be camp followers.
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The Tone OF Public Sentiment In Paris.
Corespondenes Of TIE New OrIsans Pieazuae.

g.
Correspondents Of the New Orleans Picayuae
Paris, July q, 1851 have not mentioned the
Commissioners from the Confederate States in my
| recent letters simply because there was nothing
new to say TO you; for we have entered upon the
summer political Sabbath when there is nothing
doing. Everybody is out of town. Judge Rost
continues at bis post and exerts all his energies to
push forward the grave interests conhded to him.
have already mentioned the favorable impression
he makes here on all classes of people. / am not
at liberty to repeat all know, having been ex-
pressly desired to be most guarded in my languages
nevertheless, may quote to you what the Paris
correspondent of the London Times said in recent
letter: "The recognition of the Confederate States
lie looming up here and assure you it is the truth
The most influential men connected with the Gov
eminent are strongly in favor Of it The Emperor
himself said to a well known American gentleman
few weeks ago: al regret to see civil war waFed
in the United States especially as policy of con-
Citation would have averted it, had Mr.. Lincoln
Fesorted to it; but it is the interest of France The
Union should be dissolved, and l cannot deplOre
that" A pamphlet has been published here; its
author suspect is Mons. Esparbie one of the edi-
tors of La PGtrie, which is a semi official paper,
and the Belgian newspapers say it wss written to
prepare the public mind here for a recognition Of
the Confederate States. It is entitled The Ameri-
can Revolution Revealed" Here is its conclusion:
1.-THE struggle has begun. Ifthe South triumphs,
its victory will forever free it from system of
commercial vassalage which initiated against its
production; but if the fate of arms should replace
it under political economical yoke, against which
it is determined TO struggle the very last extrsm
ity, and which it is resolved never to bear again
Its defeat would be the signal for the annihilstion
of its production its defeat would supernduce the
ruin Of the South and its ruin would be felt in En-
rope in most disastrous manner for it would dry
the sources whence EGrope uraws the raw material
which have become one the most necessary ole,
ments Of its labor, for they are the indispensable
basis of the manufacture of articles Of the first ne
cessity. Can England and France allow themselves
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-11
OF horrid hell can rome devil moore DAMNED
Ia evils, to top Danmore.''
AxrDorE FOR IyrsRvrrEEr FEvEE-sUv

AXTIDoTE FOR INTERMITTENT FEvER-SUBsTrTUrs
FOR QUINISE-Dr. D. B. PHILLIPS, late of the U.
S. Navy, now Of the Confederate Navy, says:
Raw corn meal unsifted and freshly ground
administered in doses Of large tablespoonful six
or eight times day, or tea made Of fodder is an
admirable remedy in intermittent fever. The vel
low corn is the better variety, and drink mads Of
tablespoonful OF the meal, stirred il 3 glass Of
water, and taken frequently il not only q good
remedy, but pleasant and refreshing beverage,
which may be taken in all stages Of the disease
without the SLIGHTEST evil effect -
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THEAmERICAN CRISIS ABROAD
england and France Ready 90 Recognize
Ihc Independence Of the south.
Correspondence Of the New York Herald

4 AA6 AAkAa anu france hG8uY 10 RECOGNIZE
ahc Independence of tue south.
/ Correspondence Of the New York Herald.
| Paris, August l6, 1861
Those who know what an immense revenue the
government makes from its monopoly of the tobacco
sale throughout France assert that il will surely
manage to have the tobacco it has caused to be
bought by Its agents, now in the Southern States
brought over here in November at the furthest.
How that may be done none can tell. There are
newsmongers here who assert that France has an
nounced to England her readiness to recognize the
Southern Confederacy, but 1 think that as yet no
such proposition has been made Still shall not be
surprised to hear at any moment that France had
recognized the South. She intends dong 90 no
doubt, aud but bides her ehSnce. Bull Run was one
Itear. short time viii solve the mystery
We have but one course to pursue; we must put
our land and naval forces such footing that our
enemies viii look twice ere they quarrel outright
with Us.
The MonitaT, you are aware publishes from time
to time "letters from London" which are interest
ing because they Llay be regarded as expressing to
some extent the views Of the government on Eng
ish affairs. In the official journal of today is one
of these letters, which ssys:-Some dlsquietude is
beginning 10 be felt at London as to our relations
with the United States. The Washington Cabinet
and the Americans of the North are greatly irrita
ted at the rather undecided attitude which England
has assumed in the present civil war and it must
be admitted that the crit eisms made by certain
English journals on the Manassas affair are not cal
culated TO modify that impression. Two eircum-
stances may alter the friendly relations of England
with America: is the announced intention of the
Washington government to evycustom duties on yes
sells at off the ports now in possession of the
Conederates and the other is the intention ascribed
to Mr.. Lincoln Of declaring that the ports occupied
by the rebels are not ports.
Depend upon il, If England riI only act, France is |
nOlo ready to recognize the SOldh.
Mr.. Root Southern Commissioner, has lust left (
here for London. It is said he goes 70 induce the
St. James Ministry to immediate action. Trey will |
suppose think twice ere they proclaim what We 1
should consider an act of deadly eDmIty.
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Notice to Railroad Companies.

NuE undersigned having been great and trouble
4 70 bund Mil for the purpose OF RE ROLLINS OLD
AILROAD IRON, and also for the manufacture Of NEW
ALs and being the only establishment Of the kind in the
outheTn Conideacy had hoped meet with hat
% which would enable them to have constant employment
ID thereby greatly promote the interests Of the great Rail-
ad enterprises OF the South As yet, however, they have
tVed but little encouragement except from the Roads In the
entity OF the MILL although their interest well the in
rest Of these Roads requires that this establishment shoa be
stained.
Ne therefore take this method to say the various Railroad
lmpanie1 that need Iron rolled that New Rails
sre prepared to furnish them with either at short
sad Of the best quality provided receive their
r. soon, that the Mi be kept in creation But II we
we 70 suspend operations for the want Of orers give
6aEura1oe that work again. We there
sCOFIELD & MARKHAM,
Gearaia.
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Gss 9zsBbiQt Gnian xnS Smstitaa
Daily IS; TrI-xsekIy IS; weekly "a.


SPECIAL NoTIoE-Ths uu1cr am 6r.s,r.,, 4, eo,t,cs
y. Hyag scs tes OAzH sgse1f Al papers are dfscozts
g " erdssoh Of 10 time for s5icA then lass 6esa
yug oOser0Srs tOtH Dc aOtifed sohssi taefr sSscrO
SG . esEsrs oy Cross MARK EAsr papers; aud G-
- 'e q FsaSicea rs paper toi Be dsc0ss-
s% LAS e rule from soSch tAsre 4pZ BE- No ds1yos-
"eJ [oT ts cross Hsark 0zd ysHelO sOr sa6scrisioa
rs Weekly UuoH ANKRlcAE IS per aaRan IN al
suoscreers desiring their papers changed
ne rot Once o a. well ssthe 90, which they desis tas
change to be made. - ~ ' 80
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AaNAHa5L1 At FLIA8uRn.
One Square, one yesT, s3O-Baeh Additional sou.v. az
0Terttsers excee ding the SRA &c COR r1ee@as
Tor, VIII be Charged for the exce1S
IN TER WEEKLY.
osR DoLLAR per Square Tor the rss and Fvr x, far s.
subsequent insertion - 49,
Advertisements publEhed IN both the Daily and Weekly VII
added. - -
7reastsas Advertisements sss pad for al 4s issssy
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Nashville and Decatur Railroad,
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
THROUGH TO MEMPHIS IN II HOURS.
ON and after Sunday, July 2lst 1851 Mail Train Will leave
Nashville Daily at 7 n.
Returning, arrive At Nashville ct lis n.
Way Passenger Trains will leave Nashville daily, except Sun
days, ate A d.
Returning, Lrrive at Nashville $40 P. N,
III The A. II. Train connects with Trains to Hints
Vile and Chattanooga.
mp The P. II. Train connects with Trains to CoriHh,
Grand JUNCTION, Memphis, and New Orleans
fuIyI9-H W. ON PEEKTEs,
General Superintendent.
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.DFzReLEAN's UNIVERSAL PILLS,
Ger LIVER Complaints BEIi0uSuess Head
HChe. &C.

Ger Exser Complaints Bkl10uSuess Ee2ds
xche, &c
yHyHER5 IsE never oATHARTIo medicine efsrsd to
puSiie that has given such entire subtraction Ss Nc
lEAN's UNIVERSAL PILLS.
being entirely vegetable they perfectly innocent and ear
he tsfel by tender infant yet prompt and powerful IN
removing BcretioHs, Acid Impure, feed Natter
ssonach. In fact thsy tAs only Pills that should
be zsed In nRlarious DISTRICTS.
y produce ne Gripping scnsEs Pain IN the sternsch
css hough very active and searching in eir operation
promoting healthy secreons ofthe Liver and Kidneys. Who
m sui fro Biousness He2dache and FOUL Stomach, when
90 cheap remedy be obtained Keep them constantly on
hSpA single sken season. prevent hours days
So8 oaths sickness Ask FOR Dr. J, h hcLean CnVer
81 Pills other bang coated they sre tastee Price
only per and Be Esnt By nail to part Of
J. Il. MCLEAN, ese Proprietor,
GarrsE OF Third and Pine streets, S. Louis, Mo.
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HSHls altogether new medicine, the reeu Of modern
discoveries in the vegetable kingdom, being an entirely
new and Abac method Of irrespective Of all the old and
worn cat systsms published By quacs to the SKIER
ing Dr. Wright, we'll knowing the deception Pracsed upon the
Innased felt bis duty at g have this Elixir tested By
the whole Medical Faculty, Wda, without dissenting
Voice. have given In their adhe perfect ana undivided
control over the whole physical his aa has been
reduced, and when all other medicines known Phsrnaco
pa have been tried in vain. Long thought years patient
Investigation, and M desperdNdza determination hays
crowned the Doctors Efforts and he oe The Rxy 10 M
ng humanity As tie only thing that tbs sClosing
disesses-nsmelyi
General Debility,
Mental and Physical Depression,
Inbscility,
Dissemination Of Blecd b shs Head
ConfGssd ideas,
HyStsris,
General Irr
Rsstleesnes and sieepesmsas at Night,
Absence OF Musculay Edicisagy,
Loss Of Appetite,
Dyspepsia,
Emseiation,
Low Spirits,
Deorgsnization Of the Organs Of
GeneratioD,
Palpitstion Of the Heart
and IA fact, s tie co1eoEitants nervous and dsatsd
tate OF Tia eysten.