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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18
Letter from Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, Sunday evening, Oct. IL.
Several of our officers, among them Cap-
tains West and O'Bannon, visited Fort Pick
ems, or rather the wharf, OF that Fortress,
Yesterday They found there many old acr
uuaintances, once brother officers in the
United States army. They were treated With
the utmost hospitality, and informed that
onr wounded and prisoners were well taken
care Of They were requested by Capt.
O'Bannon to allow no iDdignilies offered our
men, as they were volunteers and gentle
men. They, gave their word of honor our
friends should be respected. Col. Brown bad
visited Lieut.. Ssyre, personally.
One CT our prisoners, Benny ,(Benjamin)
Holt, lad of 10 years, and member OF the
CIineh (Gs.) Rifles, is on his parole, and al
lowed the freedom OF the fort aDd Island.
He found in Col. Brown an old friend OF bis
fathers. The regular officers speak of Billy
Wilson and his men as arrant towards, aud
assert that not a solitary volley was fired by
his command IL fact, Billy Wilson had
concealed himself from view since the battle
until yesterday morning. when be was for
killing all the rebel prisoners in their hands.
His cawardice aud iphgmanity met with a
severe rebuke, and be turned away his
rogue's face, on being asked why be did not
kill them in battle?
The city was in quite hubbub late last
night and this morning at the report of
dozen or morepersons tincluding two fami.
lies) escaping TO Fort Riekens. The means
of deception employed were eomple,e--beiag
on board u schooner which has long been
employed in the Milton trade, and against
whom no suspicion has been whispered. /
have not learned the names OF The individu-
ais. and if had they would be worth hardly
the space occupied in print. They have Ia
ken the enemy no information of which he
4 - l<.oc L.,
city's gain. Let all such go-and quick as
possible One of the party was w. b. Gillet,
Of the Southern Express Office He was
to have left the same night for the Augusta
Office. We shall learn the truth or faisity of
this report to-night.-Aotsis advertiser.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18

From THE NORTHWESTERN GILHAx's
CoMMAND--We stated yesterday that an IN
pleasant rumor from Co. Gilham's regiment,
in Northwestern Virginia, was not credited
by the authorities of this city. We have
since received statement of the facts, gath
cred from a private letter written by Quar-
teTmasieT, J. Il. Mountcastle, II Company +,
and deem it our duty to lay it Def 1re the
public. The letter is dated Camp on Elk
Mountain, Oct. 81 Six days previous To
that time. when the regiment was encamped
on Middle Mountain, in the western part of
PocahOntas county, near the Randolph line
an order TO retreat was Issued, though from
what cause Is not definitely stated. 1t was
terrible night when this order was given, the
rain pouring in torrents, and the darkness al
most impenetrable; yet the tents were struck,
the wagons loaded and the regiment was
ready to march at day break. After proceed
ing three miles, the troops were brought to
a halt by the high waters or Elk river, which
rendered fording impossible. At this place,
We regret to say, it was found necessary TO
burn the wagons, tents, baggage, provisions,
and other articles. which involved loss of
property estimated at fifteen thousand dol
lars value. The regiment struggled forward,
marching through mud knee deep, suffering
many hardships, and finally succeeded in
reaching Elk Mountain. The troops had on
ly scanty supply of food, and the letter
mentions that company F. had Just come in
from three days picket duly, on short I'd
tons. They were nearly broken down with
fatigue and hunger. We could not cOnscien-
tiOusly withhold this Intelligence, for know
ledge of the facts will unguestionably coca
sion the adoption OF measures for the relief
of the regimeat.-Richsn9ai Disp1tch.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18
Confederate States Senator.

The correspondence between Mr.. Kennedy
of Montgomery and Gov. Harris will be read
with attention. as showing the determination
OF Gov. 81 not to permit his name to be used
in connection with the election for Confeder-
ate States Senator. This determination on
the part of the Governor evinces a splfsacri-
icing patriotism which cannot but add to the
high reputation he has won for devotion TO
his country, in the present great struggle
The Senatorship is position worthy of any
rlau's ambition. If the Governor had been
willing to accept it, we would have regarded
bis election us certain. But he has been call
ed TO another post by the overwhelming voice
of his country, and he steadfastly declines to
desert that post until the storm of war shall
have subsidized. He cannot fail to receive the
highest appreciation of his couutrymen, for
thus voluntarily Withdrawing from any con
test for the high commission of Senator.
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Bnll Rum and make that gorY ground th.

Bull Run and make that CORY ground the
scene Of the next conflict. and By others It is
thought an advance movement is on foot
either to our right or left The former, how
ever, is to zne the most probable, and cam
not believe Il far distant for decisive move
ment in some way
Our army is now well drilled, and have the
finest corps of artillery ever In service on this
continent The Yankees will find ..maslzed
batteries behind every bush, ~
was glad to meet an old friend from
Nashville, Mr.. C. S. Fisher. few days since
while on picket duty; he has attached himself
to a cavalry company from Lynchburg-
More anon. Yours, &C., G.F A.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18

GES. BRAGG's VISIT To TIE HosPITALs.-
This distinguished officer and bigh-toned
gentleman, says the Pensacola OFserver Of the
IA b. was in our city yesterday on a visit to
the wounded soldiers in our hospitals. His
expressions of sorrow for their condition at
this particular crisis, so eloquently bestowed,
must have been consOling to them-emana-
ting from such high source. His sympa-
thy for their bodily suffering was in keeping
with his character for humane and tender
feelings-his christianity and his nobleness
of heart. How grand and sublime it is to
see one of station going 10 the couches of his
wounded soldiers, giving to each aud every
one an encouraging word, and an expression
of sympathy. How we could see in bis
flashing eye the true christian feeling that
pervadcd his heart. To do General Bragg
justice we are unable-bis eloquent eulogium
upon the services of The ladies of the militia
~ hospital was truly great. His thanks Gas
expressly could have come from none other
than a grateful and appreciative heart
HNone know him but to love him."
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE
SENATE.

THURSDAY. Dat. l7th, 1861.
The Senate met at O'Clock, the Speaker
in The Chair. The journal was read.
Mr.. Jones, from Committee on Judiciary.
reported bill No. 20. giving further time for
Constables to wind up their business, with
objections.
Mr.. Jones-A resolution raising a Joint
Committee to examine the accounts
of Comptroller and Treasurer Rules
suspended and resolution adopted. Messrs
Barton and Hill were appointed on
the committee from the Senate, and
the resolution transmitted to the House
Mr.. Dunlap presented the returns OF the
Clerk OF Shelby County, showing voting pop
ulatien of said county.
Mr.. Cardwen introduced a bill to increase
the State revenue. whose chief provision
u. the same as those between the ages spa-
cited. Passed first reading.
The Chair appointed, by unanimous con-
sent of the Senate. Mr.. Dunlap on the judi
ciary Committee
Mr.. Dunlap-A bill to prevent ped.
ding. Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr. Dunlap-A-bin to provide for the
more effective collection of the reve
nue.. Referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
Mr.. Dunlap-A bill amending revenue
laws. Referred to the same committee.
Mr.. Cardwell-A bill defining treason, and
providing for its punishment.
The hour having arrived for meeting ht
House in Convention to elect Public Printer
the Senate moved from its own CHAMBER to
the Hall of the House, where it remained If
teen minutes.
The Senate having returned from the
House to its own Chamber, resumed its ses
sion.
Mr.. Turney-A resolution raising q com.
mittee to be denominated a Committee of Re
trenchment, to provide and inquire into d
retrenchment of expenses.
House bill no was referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
House bill No. %, re-districting the State
was taken up on lis second reading
Mr.. Pickens offered certain amendments L
the Second; Third and Fourth Districts
Lost.
Aad The bill was passed onits second read
ing. Ayes Il, noes t.
House bill No. 3 passed first reading.
House bill No. 4 passed first reading.
The special order for meeting the Hous,
TO compare the votes for Governor. having
arrived, the Senate proceeded to the Hall o.
the House.
Al l24 O'Clock the Senate took a recess IL
% O'Clock.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18

We are indebted 10 gentleman of this
city for the annexed extracts, from letter
from his son, member of Company c, Rock
City Guards:
SEwELL MOUNTAIN, Va, Oct IA, 1851
To-day we were aroused at 3 o'clock, 4.
NJ, for the purpose of filling our cartridge
boxes With fresh ammunition, in consequence
of an expected attack By tie enemy; bat no
attack was made. The enemy had evidently
BEEN making preparations for movement OF
come kind, cooking extra rations, and storing
their cooking utensils in wagons, yet they
failed 10 give us The fight we desired.
Our mess have had the good fortune to get
possession of one of the circular tents which
were taken from the Yankees. IL has bat
aud il suFmonnteG with cap which can be
used a, a yeniillatOr, or to let ont the smC Ike
in the event Ee use fire; and has two doors.
1t is very roomy,. will hold about twenty
persons comfortably. This tent is labelled
NV, WASHINGTON" which we interpret
Union Volunteers, Washington" but the
boys outside say, whilst We occupy it, the
letters mean :. Ugly Harmints-' They also
Joke Us a great deal. by asking US such qnes-
lions as, =. when does the performance COM
mencesv What is the price of admission?'
These and other little pleasantries
serve to while away the time, and give zest
to camp lie. We have here on this noun
tain, about thousand men, representing
nearly all the States of the South. Yet
have not seen better drilled regiment than
Cars. We have received news from our de-
serted camp at Valley Mountain and Big
Spring. Ii is reported that the enemy have Ia
ken Pr session of them, and that all the arti-
cies We left behind, had been burned by the
small guard we left with them This move
ment Is one that Gen. Lee desired, as it will
place the Yankees in a position where they
viii be cut Of from their supplies. and the
country down to Edray, which we have for
-.ala .
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REPLY OF COY. HARRIS.

NASHVILLE, Oct. IA 1861.
Hon. d. n. Keanedy--Dear Sir: have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
note of this date, the very kind and compl-
mentary character of which demands a
prompt and frank reply.
II would be uncandid in me not to admit
that should feel bonored and gratiffed to
occupy a seat in the Confederate States SEN
ale. is a position which might well tempt
the ambition of any man.
But having been reelected to the Office of
Governor for the third term, by a majority
unprecedent ed in the history of the State, and
feeling that every citizen should sacrifice his
personal wishes and aspirations when in con-
fiict with duties imposed by the public, do
not feel at liberty to allow my name 10 be
presented for any position which would make
it necessary to abandon The one so generous
ly conferred upon me by the people. must,
therefore, decline being considered as can
.didate for the Senate.
For the very fatteriug manner in which
you were pleased TO speak of my public ser
vices, accept my profound thanks.
Very respectfully. -
ISHAM @. HARRIS.
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House OF REPRESENTATIVES, !

NaSHFl1le, OctODer IiGn, 1901.
Hon. IsHAM G.. HARRIs-Deqr Sir: Since
my arrival in Nashville, l have learned that
you are disinclined TO allow your name to be
presented before the Legislature, as candi-
date for seat in the Senate of the Conieder-
ate Congress. In common with, am salts
fed, large majority of the General Assem-
bly,, and great mass of their constituency,
[ desire to see you fill one of the positions,
and would be glad that the State could Sc
cure the benefit OF your services in the inau-
guration of the new government, with which
Tennessee has united her destiny. The ability
and fidelity with which you have managed
the affairs of the State would tend much to
increase the confidence of our people in the
new Government. There is manifest unwil-
liDgness on The part OF many of the represen-
tatives to go into an election, until your po-
Siton is ascertained.
From your frankness of character, feel con-
fident that you will not Withhold the informa-
ton desired, to obtain which l have ad
dressed you this note. Respectfully request.
ing reply at as early day as may suit
your convenience, have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your friend and ob't servant,
d. W. KENNEDY
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srhe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Being somewhat sceplical as to the state
ment of one of our morning contemporaries
to- the effect that the fifteen million loan was
still incomplete, we instituted inquiries IN the
proper quarter, from which. we learn that the
loan was all taken before the Confederate
Government had left Montgomery. We are
glad TO be able to announce, also, that the
hundred million loan, of August 18th, 1861
is in fair way towards speedy consnmma-
ton; the bonds are being now prepared
Richmond Examiner, 18th inst. 3 - 8E
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18

RICHMOND, Dot I4-Twelve Yankee pris-
oners sreached here to-daysswh were taken
by a scouting, party oi-Cobb's Legion, near
Newport News. They belonged to the 10th
New York regiment.
Indications here point to stirring events at
an early day. There is nothing reliably true
or interesting from the camps. ~ gr
Surgeons l.. F. Guild. formerly of the U.
S. Army, S. III. logan, of Georgia, and j. J.
Chisholm, of South Carolina, have teen con-
s,itu ed by the Secretary of War, Board 10
make weekly visits to the Hospitals OF this
civ. 10 examine the sick and cenva1esceni,
and TO make Recommendations as to their re-
moyal from the hospitals by furloughs, dis
charges or return to duty. =.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18
The Congressional ApportIonmen

The COngfessiOna1 AppOrtionment.
The Congressional ApportiOnment Bill,
which passed the House on its third reading
a few days ago, is now on its final reading in
the Senate. II will, doubtless, pass that body
to-day. There are but eighteen days till the
time for the election, the 9th of November.
This vii deprive the people, in great mea-
sure, of the opportunity of properly investi-
eating the merits ard pretensions OF candl-
dates, and may, in some instances, result in
the choice of inferior if not unworthy men. 1t
has been impossible to avoid this condition of
things aud the people must go to work and
do what they can to prevent its initiating
against the public veal. The districts are
entirely new and it will require the exercise
of little more than ordinary care to famil-
iarize ourselves with them, in the short space
of eighteen days. We hope, however, that
as the election of President and Vice Presi-
dent falls on he same day, the popular mind
and heart may be fully awakened, notwith-
standing the present unpromising posture of
affairs
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-18

5 Some of our Southern exchanges announce
the sailing IRON Cnsriesten--and subsequent
ly the breaking of the blockade-oi the Con-
federate States stea msbip .sSashsiiieo for
Europe, having on board Messrs. Mason and
Slidell, our Ministers to England and France.
We have the very best authority for saying
than the 'sNashyilIe7 is still in Charleston
harbor, and our ministers did not sail in that
vessel. Richmond Enquirer, l5A.
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She Southern Mass Commercial and
Financial Convention.

Financial Convention.
Macon, GA, Oct 1.-THE Southern Com
mercial and Financial Convention met here
to-day About four delegates were in at
tendance, representing nine States.
Mr.. D. Hubbard, of Alabama, was chosen
temporary Chairman. 700.
The permanent organization was subse-
quently effected as follows:
President-A. o. Andrews, OF Charleston,
S. C.
Vice President-R X. Maury, of Virginia;
mar, of Georgia; d. Hubbard. of Alabama;
G. q. Ssmmey, of Mississippi; J. D. B. De-
bow, of Louisiana; Samuel Tate, of Tennes-
see, and j. 4. Myrick, of Florida.
The Convention appears to be harmonious,
and good results may be confidently antici-
pated from lis deliberations. No business
was transacted to-day beyond effecting an
organization #rs
The Cotton Planters Convention meets
here tomorrow. Its delegates have been in.
'vited to take seats in this Convention. !.
LATER.
MACON, Oct 35.-The Cotton Planters aud
the Commercial Convention were merged in
TO one to-day.
8 The Committee on Finance and Commerce
submitted series of resolutions recommend
lug hooincatioh vi the OequestIatlou Act,
which were laid over un4il tomorrow; also, a
resolution recommending Insurance Compa-
MES to take risks on Cotton stored ia the in
tefior towns, and on plantations, which was
adopted unanimously;-alsoa resolution de-
cfaring that the proposed issue OF Treasury
notes aud the present bank note currency !,
under the resolutions of the banks to make
advances to planters, will furnish an ade-
quate circulation to the country. To this
resolution, sandry amendments and substi-
tutes were proposed, looking to Govern
meut advance on produce, in Treasury notes
and bunds, which amendment and substitute
are now interesting subjects OF discussion by
numerous speakers.
adjoarned uutif O'Clock, EVENING"
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Sherif's Sale.

nv virtDe of a Vend tx. No. 1850 70 mo direceeo,
ID and delivered from the Honorable Great coaI.
of Davidson county, Tennessee at us sep,e' 81
,syu, IssI I viii expose public sale, 70 the
s,.,ar for cash AZ the Court House {ard, N
the ctv of Nashville on saturday the sin Gay o. ~
vembr 1851 ali the right titss, claim iateress ano
II since scauired IN and the following descrloed
lot No 80, in The plan or division Of \ A hSNs,Iy
estate which said plan is Of record an ene e ~
Court Al NASHVILLE in minute book 5, pages eos ana
@ 10 which reference Is had containing II seres 80
I44, poles being levied on IS the property o. NiAn
n Neszirv. 10 satisfy Jatg ment rsndered IA aSSr
e u fis AGAINST W H. McNairy, October le. 1851.
- JOHN n. sEDAUSIS0S, Sherin,
b 4. CREE1,, d. P. sherl6,
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Senate met at y O'Clock.
Several bills were discussed and passed on
second reading.
Senate bill No. 6, prescribing the mode and
manner of election CT Confederate State
Senator, being an act amending the Code,
was passed its third reading.
Senate bill for the relief of the Cincinnati,
Cumberland Gap and Charleston Railroad
was passed on third reading.
And the Senate adjourned to O'Clock to-
morrow morning.
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FROM western Virginia.

We are indebted 10 gentleman of this
CITY for the annexed extracts, from a letter
from his son, member of Company C, Rock
H;tv Guarfiu.
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Sueual Notlces.


Tbs Constitution and the Z Uniou.-Mrs Will MI
viii deliver Lectaie upon The Nanrei Ehects OF tne
zion of he al Ell Sta tho Union, at the cooper nus
ON WEDNESDAY ENENIN3 July IL, commencing ~ ~ ih
lecture. roam No. %. 1ickets 81 ceats.
Po,t-Gface Notice.--Tbe MAILS for Europe, N,i va
Southampton and Hamburg per u. ; steamer shM
srd Ireland via QueenstoWn per the ~ Ma VIII oiVc %
office on SATURDAY the i3h DAY OF JAY az va e'oeA '
WILLIAM TAYLOR, fot otbllNei'
Ntorton,s Celebrated Gold Pens. -imp'ovenisnts
m, de in machinery manufacturing God IS9s su -
the .lb,cher by Letters tsteg have nasisd & %
overcome many imperfect hitherto nnnyoidaoic I'D %
objection, and also to biog The cost within the re'c9 Of ~
The writing public should know tho following cisi
writing cheaper with Gold Pens tha WIN @
steel therefore Il 10 tcoHOmy 10 ue God ffns e
remsin unchanged by years Of continued while the s"'
Pen s ever ohlngng BY ard wear te'cioe P5
nnifmy of vringis obtired only bS The nee OF tne Ou
Pen lbe Gol Pen always ready and reliable, "blf tne
81, Pen mu be often Ell and new 'hc sesou
th,ref the the Gold Pen there geat 'ns
time Gold IL capable OF receiving degree OF elias 70
th, the Gold Pen is Exactly adapted 20 the hand o inc %
therefore Of the hand and arm ae NOT inlur'a
known to be the by the OF Se. Pens he l. now %
ipe Gold prices varJi nom y cents TO aoeoiuhs
size every Of which WIN ar outs's
rros. OF the steel Sold by all dealers In The ne
thopbout the country Wholesale and all o. the so o. NO.
2j Maideane all orders Dclosng cash or post stsmp
will PROMPT attentions eL or PEI In
value and selected according 10 drcIiphon VIII inNeeS no
sent by mail or otherwise a. directed. Address
A. MORTON, No IS haden-laie, Ne~-1ci
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Mislclldncors.

A RiY EXPRESS.
N SEAT Or WAR
FORTRESS MONROE Gs.
WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA, BALTIMoRE,
ANNAPOLIS. kc
Ne have United States 10s. pfnnsor 70 sh-
sxes 81 goods snd MOI aboven.rntoH "A piscsa.
Freight parkssc. 70 81 LDikks should be prepaid. a. %"
0fGREAT TiSffRS az xdPHILADELTmAE ExPREssEs
n,RSDENs EXPRESS No. "a BrOsd~.y
DUl Your SEWiNG-yiACHlNE where you
- can exchange Il n not s,ited.
THE y. \. SENlN0MAJoiNE kAFOkllN,
No. Az BFosdsay, BiOoue-.t., ~id SELL % kl.Nf
The Wheeler lso1, GToytr Bsk~r srd oibr hrs,iss~
kines with pfiV-gc of ~ days harhass
sold BY lNSI ALLiE.f '. " NtCkEs u fto bres<~ey-
nAY a. MARTINs JAPAN BLACkING.-
~ This Inard has isnsa its r-sfseae
at other bsbF- for haf and u npHtssin bss
exud,d to al pt- Of the word. MIA bali ue nas ~h0
podnces Jet b fully oqua the best Japsn vanish ,hofts
peculiar nolihrrst 10 the icatr aud dOt rot sod cothug
Fo sale al Retail BY all rec~s sua Shoe dealsfs, Sc.
and WI ieslc a. o. hVELiN, No 81 fu on-si, Asst or
DAY MARTIN. London.
L,NFIELD RIFLES aud ARTILLERY CAR
II BISEs it crsyed from Manchester, FnslsHd, uRj ior
sale BY -
Nc. "a seskmsast
E'OR THE SUPERIOR ROOFING States
Il Of the EAGLE SLATE COMPANY Apply f th-f YAri,
corner OF 2hst md iothsN or TO q tuRmAS, Agent NeH
Io1Itlsndt.st., v. \.
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Mi!itarn Notices.

Attention MECHANICS RlELES, Col BULL 70
alb bodied wanted TO complete hIscass company
attached the shove regiment Apply al Hegmenta Hcso
'N-'0'' D. II. JOHNSON, Csptain.
First ReRiment Washington Greys, Coz. tier-
and -iodIed MEN WANTED for this Regiment noN IN
car East Ne~York Recruits will receive rlOo DO
ana and honorable dscha 80 at TIE close o
the
Attention! Attention. -
PARIS PATENr AMEhlCAN CAMP CHEST, Wheh
opened forms Table contains Camp Stools, AppaTps Tor
Cooking ConveBiences supp, Table for Mes 81 toa
Wqhs pound. Reeommendd TO the Army ny
Miad ii more J. h A. Mau,6eld u. o.. Commanding u 81
and NJ. G. Meiggs, O. Nj. GenL U.
Ia1Us. GEORGE PARR, Bufso, NJ Y.