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Chancery Court at Athens.


Jacob W. Gilbert George wnttles. leo. r. C,ilbert.
TT APPEARING TO TIE MASTER FROM
Il the allegations in the bill in this cause, that
the respondent George r. Gilbert is not citizen
Of the State of Tennessee, it is therefore ordered
by the Master that publication be made in tho
Athens Post for four successive weeks, requiring
said non resident to appear at the next term Of
the Chanccry Court to be held for tho county Of
McMinn, at the Courthouse In Athens. on the
I'd Monday of August next then and there to
plead answer or demur to said bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to him and set for
hearing &C parte.
JOHN L. BRIDGES, c. 4 NJ.
June 81, 1S81-4t--prs fee SS-665
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In ChancerY at Athens.

James c. Rucker, Pleasant d. Bryan and wife
Mary Bryan,
rs.
Silas n. Rucker, Hamilton WATSON and wife,
Hilton II. Burk and wife, Levi Swinford an !,
wife, Miriam Ruckvr, widow, Joseph Gucker
and Miriam Rucker, minors, by tier Guardian
Miriam Ruckcr, William A. quicker, Hilton II
Burk and james Witt, Admrs of Mordca
Rueker, decd,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO TIE
IN parties that the account ordered in this
cause will be taken at my office in Athens, on the
9th day of July next at which time and place
you are required TO attend with your proof.
JOHN l.. BRIDGES, c. d. "
June IL lS6l-3t-prs fee S2-66i
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Mus. WISsLOw, an experienced nurse and fe-
male physician, has Soothing Syrup for chill
dren tccthing, which greatly facilitates tho pro-
cess of tccthing, by softening the gums, reducing
all inaamation-wil alluy all pain, ard is sure to
regulate tho bowels. Depend upon it, mothers,
1t will give rest to yourselves. and relief and
health 70 your infants Perfectly safe in all eases
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XXI. j. A. ANsLEY,
Gen1 Commission G Produce Merchant,
Ice No. 800 Broad street,
Auyusfn. en-.

Office No. 800 Broad street,
Augusta. en-,
" I'LL GIVE PROMPT AND Personal
w attention to the sale of Baccn n, Lard, Grain,
Flour, Cotton, and all articles of Merchandise
consigned to him. Liberal advances either in
cash Or by acceptance, made on articles in Store,
OF when Bills Of Lading accompany Drafts.
REFERENCES Either Bank in Augusta, Ca;
Paddloford. Fay Co., Savannah, Ga. Geo. W.
Williams & Co., Charleston, $. c.; Ycatman. Rob.
crson Co., St. Louis, Mo-: W. A. Richardson.
Louisville, KY; W. ID. Shaparj & Co., Nashville,
Tenn.
MIA rigid adherence to the principles of a
legitimate Commission Business will be observed.
July II, 1SGl--tf
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NOTICE.
7. VI. George,
a..

" M n. Stephpnf.
TN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARS TO Me
l. from complainant's bill, which Is sworn to-
that VIM. A. Stephens, the defendant, has left the
State Of Tennessee, and his effects being attached
it is therefore ordered that publication be mad,
for four successive weeks in the Athens Post pub
lishcd in Athens, Tennessee requiring bin to up
pear before me, in the town of Athens, on the Al
dnv IS I''nuary, 1862, and make defence to com
ploinant's claim. or ia; e"'"" will he taken fo
confessed and set Tor nearing &c partc as to him.
JOHN NEG AUGHEY, Justice oT The Peace
July -, lS6l-it-prs fec S3-GGS
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NOTICE.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METH
l. cd of informing the public and all interested
KlNS & CO., and is now sole proprietor and
owner of the concern. All debts due the old con-
Germ will be paid to him aone--and he alone is
authorized to settle all the old business. lie will
continue to keep general supply of Dry Goods,
Groceries. &c. MAT NJ. LOWRY
JulyI2, 1S6l-tf-66S
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ATHENS DRUG STORE.

K. 7. MARSHALL, M. D.,
INTENDING To DEVOTE HIS ATTEN-
i ton to the Drug Business, offers to the citizens
of Athensnnd vicinitya careful y assorted stock OF
Medicines, Paints and Dye-Stuffs,
on reasonable terms, for CASH. With an expe-
rience of several years, he holds himself qualified
to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their patronage.
His terms are Cash, inrariaJly. Small sums
credited out lose half in collection. Besides his
acquaintance is very limited and he knows not
whom to trust. lie will therefore adhere to the
cash system invariably.
He has hand full stock of PATENT
MEDICINES also, handsome variety or FINE
PERFUMEltY, to which special attention is call
ed. ms he is determined to please, both in price
and quality.
To colsc out a lot Of Confectionery he will sell
it by retail at very low figures, indeed.
Nov 10, 1SG0-tf-G3l
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SheriF's Sale.

TN OBEDIENCE TO THREE ORDERS OF
i sale, issued by the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
OF MeMinn county, and to me directed will, on
Monday, the 5th day of August next, at the Court
house door in Athens, sell to the highest bidder,
for cash in hand, all the right title interest and
claim that VIM. II. Newman has in and to One
Hundred aud Twenty Acres of Land, adjoining
the Lands Of George Moore, james Elder, Duke
Ward and others, In the sth civil district McMnn
county, Tennessee. Sold to satisfy three judg-
ments and costs--one in favor of Hodge 4 Gilbert
against said W. ii. Newman; one in favor of Riley
Erwin against VIM. II. Newman and James La
mar assignee; and one in favor Of Il. +. Browder
against VIM. H. Newman and James Lamar, as
siguee-all obtained before Justices of the Peace
WM. BURK, Sheriff.
June2s, iSs1-3t-rIs fec s3,2O--e6o
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A GOOD BARGAIN!

ME OFFER FOR SALE, TO THE ;iiuu-
w est bidder the undivided FARM of c.
Howard, deed, lying one mile West of Cleveland,
bradley county, Tennessee containing Four Hun
dred Acres of Good Upland, one hundred and
fifty acres cleared and in cutivation-with three
nice separate dwellings on the Farm, with other
necessary out houses; and one large orchard, with
every variety Of fruit fine springs at each OF the
dwellings, and also water in all the fields for stock
Any person wishing 70 Jay Of .sv in 4 bid for the
Land tan do SO by applying to W. Ii, Howard, at
Athens, Tenn or b. 5. Howard, Cleveland, Tenn,
who are legally authorized to receive bids until
| the first Tuesday Of the next Circuit Court for
Bradley county. Tenn, on the first of September
next, when the Land, ifnot previously sold WILL
DE OFFERED TO TIE HIGHEST BIDDER,
for one half cash down, the remainder in two
equal instalmcns, paid annually, with interest,
from date of sale the purchaser giving bond and
security, with lien upon the Land until paid.
Possession given of part of the Land on day OF
sale, the remainder at New Year.
W. II. HOWARD,
Il. S. HOWARD.
Executors Of c. Towards estate.
June I, lSGl-tds--G63
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Athens, July &c. 1861.
FOR COL. VAUGIN'S
Third Regiment Tennessee Volunteers.

CANr Johnson, near Winchester, Va,
July 8, 1861.
II. Med McELRAru is hereby appointed re-
cruiting officer for the Sd Regiment Of Tennessee
Volunteers, and in passing from his place of re-
cruiting to my Headquarters, where he is direct
ed to report hu is authorized to execute certificates
of passage and transportation to the proper officer
Of all Rail Roads Travelled over by himself and his
JOHN c. VAUGHN, Colonel
Commadg Sd Reg't Tenn. Vols, (uow in Va
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Fourth Round of Quarterly Meet
Congressional Canvass,

a. q. WELcKEn, candidate to represent the
Third Congressional District of Tennessee in the
Provisional Government of the Confederate States,
will address his fellow citizens at the times and
nlncrs fnllowinp:
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS HAVING ACCOUNTS
N with the undersigned not settled, will GENE
forward and do so. We will take WHEAT in
payment, at the market price.
ZIMMERMAN 4 KILGORE.
July 10 lS6l-tf-G6S
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Branch Bank of Tennessee,
MOUNT HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL
MACHINE AND REPAIR SHOP.

WNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED SHOP
Il near the Depot, Athens, for the Repairing and
Manufacturing of all kinds of Machinery, aud is
ready to execute any orders with which no may
be- favored. Also, Blacksniithing DONE A prac-
teal workman himself he hopes to receive share
of patronage. y, n SMITH
NAV 10, 1881 -.tf-6ja .
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Hats Hats! Bonnets |! Bonnets!

BY the purchase of the printing establishment
of the Necs, and recent additions of new materi-
ais from the foundries, the Job Office of the Pat
riot has been made the largest and most complete
in the Southwest. 1t is also supplied with the
most competent wOrkmen. Steam has been ap-
piled to our presses, which are of the best kinds.
We are prepared to print, in the highest style Of
the art, plain, in colors, bronze, Posters Pro-
gra0'",es. Shoe Cdrds, Bin Heads. Raiiyoad
Work, Droy Tickets, HandJHis, BiHs Lading,
Now Bile, BaU Tickets, Steamboat Work, Di-
piomas, and, indeed, everything from the smallest
Tip to the mammoth Poster, or the least Pamph-
let to the largest volume.
The large circulation of the Patriot greatly
augmented by the addition thereto of the subscrp-
ton lists of the Ners, renders it an excellent ad-
vertisng medium. None better in the city.
gst3" We solicit orders, at our Office, No. 16
Deaderick street. A. S. CAMP & CO.
May 10, 1S6l-tf
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THE
MlLlTlAMAh'S MANUAL.

Small-Arm Light Infantry Drill Of the
United States Army; Infantry Drill
Of Percussion Musket; Also,
Company Drill of United States Cavalry
TIME MOST PERFECT MANUAL EVER
Il placed in Volunteers hand book to be
carried in every Soldiers knapsack. Price so cts
By Captain NJ. W. BERRIMAN, engaged for the
last Thirty Years il tho practical instruction of
Military Students.
For sale by G. W. ROSS,
July 20, 1851 Athens Tenn.
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Salt |!
Leather Leather a.!

T AN NOW WORKING OUT ABOUT 800
i pieces good Upper and 800 pieces heavy Solo
Leather, which will sell on reasonable terms, TO
be delivered on tho Tennessee River.
S. G. NORWOOD.
Pikeyle, Tenn, July Is, lsei-3t--o7o'
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Chancery Court at Pikeville.

JUNE RULES, 1861.
James A. Tulloss, Admir- of Jas. s. Pankcy, deed.
Jackson Angle, Martha Angle. Eauralcv f. Pank-
ev aud the Creditors of James $. Pankcy, decd.
DI VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF CHAN
ID cellor Van Dyke, to me directed, in the above
stated cause, it Is ordered that publication be
made for four successive weeks in the Athens Post
n newspaper Published in the town of Athens,
Tennessee, notifying and requiring the creditors
of said james s. Pankcy, deed. to appear at the
next term of the Chanccry Court, to be held at
Pikevilc, Bledsoe county, Tenn, ON the 81 Mon
day of September next, then and there to exhibit
their demands against said estate and have them
selves made parties to the complanant's bill, and
answer the same, or the same will lie taken for
confessed and set for hearing pdrte rs TO them.
S. C. NORWOOD, c. & NJ.
june 81, 1sGl-it-prs fee S3-665
James A. Tulloss Admir- of Jas. S. Pankcy, deed,
Araminta Sentor, William Senter and James Sem
ter.
ON MOTION, AND 1T APPEARING FROM
~ the allegations in the compliments bill that
the defendants William and James Sonter are
nor-residents Of the State of Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process of Court cannot be served
on them, it is therefore ordered that publication
be made for four successive weeks in the Athens
Post, newspaper published in the town of Athens.
Tennessee requiring said defendants to appear on
or before the next term Of the Chancery Court at
Pikcville, Blcdsoc county, Tennessee. on the Sd
Monday of September next, and plead, answer or
demur to compliments bill, or the same will bc
taken for confessed and set for hearing o.r part,
to them. S. C. NORWOOD, C. & NJ.
June II, lS6l-it-prs fee S3-665
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SheriH's Sale,

nN MONDAY, l2rH DAY OF AUGUST,
~ 1861, at the Courthouse door in the town of
Athens, will sell to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, all the right title, interest and claim that
William Gilmore has in aud to Nnety-two Acres
of Land, more or less, adj Iining the Lands of
George Reynolds, Moses Joins and others, in the
9th Civil District McMinn county, Tennessee,
being the land upon which the said VIM. Elmore
now lives. Sold to satisfy an execution in my
hands against him. from the Circuit Court Clerk
of McMinn county, for costs of State prosecution
against John IIarrcl.
j. NJ. YEARWO0D, d. Sheriff.
,Julv 10 1S6I--3t-nrss fec 81 2O-66S
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BANK-NOTE LIST.
COPIED FROM THE NASHVILLE UNION 4 AMI

COPIED FROM THE NASHVILLE UNION 4 AMERICAN.
Bank of Tennessee, par Southern Bank, 2ds
Union Bank, par Citizens Bank, no sale
Planters Bank, par Commercial Bank, 2ds
Merchants Bank, par Bucks Bank, Ids
City Bank, par Farmers Bank, 5dis
Traders Bank, par Bk of Middle Tenn. par
Bank of Commerce, par Bank of Paris, par
4" the Union, par Bank of Knoxville, par
Chattanooga par Bank of Nashville, par
" Memphis, par 0coce Bank, 5ds
River Blk, Memphis, par Shelbyvillc Bank par
Blk Of Dandriige, 5ds Lawrenceburg Blk, no 20
Bank of America, dis Bank of West Tenn. 2dis
Northern Bank, par
BROKEN AND WORTHLESS.
Agricultural Bank, Brownsville.
Central Bank of Tennessee. Nashville.
Farmers and Mechanics Bank Memphis.
Metscanics' Bank, Memphis.
Memphis Savings lnsutUuon.
Exchange Bank Muriivv.boro'.
Miners and Manufacturers Bank, Knoxville,
Bank Of East Tennessee, Knoxville.
Bank of Trenton.
Bank of Jefferson, Dandrilge
Bank Of Claiborne, at Tazewc.l.
Bank of Tazewell.
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wall Paner and pansr Hangings.

TUST RECEIVED, A LARGE ASSoRT-
~ inent. which will sell oheap. Also, Patent
Rollers for Curtains. Al aizes Of Picture Frames.
Apsll5 GEoh. W. ROSS
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A NEGRO GIRL FOR A NURSE, FROM
N. IL to Is years old. Enquire ut this Office.
MAY l7-tf 900
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Notice.

NOTICE.
TNlIE INSOLVENCY OF THE ESTATE OF
Il of Michael BaySinger, deceased, having
been suggested TO the Clerk of the County
Court Of McNIiun county Tennessee, all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby mott.
fed to file the same with the Administrator Of said
estate, or before the 25th of October next duly
authenticated in tho manner prescribed by law, or
they will be forever barred.
l.. p. BAYSINGER, Admir-.
July 10, lS6l-3t-66g
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Notice of Dissolution.

VNlIE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
i existing between j. A. ANSLEY and d. H.
ANSLEY, under tho name and style Of j. A.
ANSLEY & CO., is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business will be settled by J. A.
Ansley, who will continue the PRODUOE AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS on his own account
at the same place. No. 800 Broad street. Augusta,
Ga. j. A. ANSLEY,
Augusta, July !, ls6l-1t ID, ii. ANSLEY.
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East Tennessee G Georgia Railroad Co.,
Knoxville, June Is, 1861.
TNHE JULY, 1861, COUPONS OF THE
l. Bonds of this Company will be paid in cur
rency, at this Office, on presentation.
IIU. L, MCCLUNG, Treasurer.
Junc 9S-3t-666
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GOLD MEDAL PIANOS.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
l. fully inform the public that he has become
the sole Agent for the lower part of East Tennes
S'-', of VIM kr:...'u & Co.'S celebrated and unsur-
passed GOLD MEDAL PIANOS, and that hs
Is prepared to supply them at short notice, at
manufacturers prices
In respect to power and sweetness Of tone, easy,
and agreeable touch, beauty of finish. durability
and their peculiar adaptedness TO tho Southern,
climate. they have been pronounced tauiraiied by
such judges us Thalbefg Strakosch, Satter, Vienna
temps, &c. 80. &C. : ,..l.
All instruments of this firm guaranteed for
five years. For Circulars and further informa-
ton apply to GUST. II. KNABE,
Cleveland Tennessee.
Sent 2s, ls60-6m--627
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I GROSS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR
L sale. Try it. S. X. REEDER.
April ~, 1861.
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Russell's Superfne Family Flour,
ERoM THE BEST ARTICLE OF WHITE
Il Wheat, for sale by S. X. REEDER.
April
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Steam Refined Syrup.
. BBLS. PHILADELPHIA STEAM REIN.
- cd Golden Syrup, for sale low by
March % S. X. REEDER.
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Fine Boots and Shoes.

r AIDES FINE KID AND CALF BOOTS !;
i 4 Gcntomon's fine French Calf Boots and
Shoes, of all kinds, just received and for sale un-
commonly cheap, at
April 10 ID. A. WILKINS & cos.
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsnINGToN, May 6.-The proclamation
of the mayor requiring the drinking estabIiSta
ments to be closed at half past nine, was is
sued by the ad Sice of the military authorities
at the suggestion Of Senator Wilson,
Much alarm has existed at Alexandria, for
the past few days, owing to reports that the
federal government contemplated taking early
possession OF the city. Many persons have
fed The Virginia militia proceeded to the
Culpepper court house.
Gen. Scott has published another card beg.
ging correspondents to spare him, as he has
no office within his gift and no power to ac
cept individual volunteers nor corps of volun-
teers, and that he has no time to read appiica-
tons tor autographs, and cannot acknowledge
one letter i'll fifty
Col. Guthrie and Col. Terrell yesterday
rendered two regiments from Kentucky to the
president, and were accepted for the war,
without any special reference to time. 1t
seems quite probable that brigade will be
raised in that state, the command of which
will be rendered to Major Anderson the hero
of Fort Sumter. 1t is not improbable that he
will accept.
Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island, had
made arrangements for a tempory absence,
but received an Intimation to-day that his
troops would soon move southwark. He at
once gave up his trip, reassumed charge OF
his regiment, ready to march at moments
warning. His force numbers $780, including
the Marine Artillery company, whose prac-
tice is pronounced by army officers TO be
equal to any they have ever SEEM
| learn on the authority of republican ex-
member OF Congress, that on Friday promi-
nent Baltimorean telegraphed here, to know
how the appointment by the Mary land legis-
lature, OF the proposed committee of safety,
would be received. A member of the cabinet
promptly authorized the reply that it would
prove committee Of public destruction to
the state. This significant hint rallied the
conservative element again to defeat the dan
gerouS measure.
Official permission has been granted for a
continuance Of the passenger and mail service
by steamer between Baltimore and Norfolk.
Large amounts OF military stores are constant.
ly arriving.
Gov. Buckingham OF Connecticut, is here,
making arrangements for the accommodation
of the Connecticut troops.
General Scott to day for the third time, vol
unfairly took the oath OF allegiance to the
constitution and laws of the United States
His staff followed his example.
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OPERATIONS IN MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, May Gravel over TIE Baltl-
more and Ohio railroad is not interrupted by
the federal troops at the Relay House. There
is nothing definite from the Northern Central
and Philadelphia roads, except that the work
of reconstruction and repairing the bridges is
actively progressing. The troops at the Re-
lay House are tortying their position.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6-The steamer w.
b. Rainey is to convey force from Annapo-
lis to retake the light-ship at Smiths Point,
the southernmost point of land at the mouth
OF the Potomac. The w. b. Rainey has four
guns and seventy men aboard. She Will re-
place the lightship, which has been removed
by the rebels.
war steamer is now stationed of fort Nc
Henry at Baltimore, to assist the garrison in
case of any exigency. Four regiments left
Annapolis for the Relay House last night,
Baltimorean had an interview with Gen.
Butler last night, who said that northern troops
must march safely over the ground where
Massachusetts blood was split, and that it they
were attacked from any house, the house
would be blown up.
The secretary of war; in order to accommo-
date the travelling public, has opened the mill
tary route by way Of Annapolis to Philadel-
phia, with two daily trains, leaving Phiadel.
phia at 1880 in the morning, and at eleven at
night.
ANNAPoLIs, SUNDAY, VIA BALTIMORE
The Star of the South, conveyed by the Har-
ret Lane, touched here this morning, and has
gone to Washington with the 18th New York
regiment.
Two suspicious looking crafts are fitting out
at Baltimore. They will be overhauled in he
bay.
The 9th New Yook regiment is guarding
the railroad, and attachments of the 9th and
9Th regiments are up tile Severn river and
have suffered severely from the cold rain
since Friday. Gen. Butler left for the Relay
House, yesterday.
The cutter Toucey, with sixty regulars, and
the Thomas Sparks, with thirty-Iour men and
five companies OF the 18th New York regi-
ment and six pieces of artillery, went down
the bay, yesterday, on special service, doubt
less to retake the light boat and cruise for
privateers. About one-third of the Jersey
troops are still here, delayed by detention on
the railroad. DeGranville and Conner, who
were arrested as spies, are still in the guard
house. The former will probably be released.
The latter has confessed opening the dispatch
es, and his case is under advisement by the
war department,
A large number of transports are being col
lected here. 1t is believed that a large force
will be in Baltimore BY Thursday, and that
active, aggressive operations may soon be
expected in the direction Of Richmond.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May 4.-Hon. Mr..
Phelps addressed an immense meeting to-day,
arguing against secession as unconstitutional,
and believed in revolution only when evils
were so great that civil war was preferable
He said that Missouri should not take part in
the war between the north and the south He
approved the governors refusal to send troops
to the federal government and expressed
hope that the border states would act as med-
ators and stay the hand of civil war. Vir-
gina had passed secession ordinance, but
he expected her people to stan3 firm against
secession.
Mr.. Bedford, Of Arkansas, secessionist,
spoke for few minutes, when Judge Orr re-
piled, denouncing him completely. Secession
is on the decline in this state.
Sr. LOUIS, May 6.-Gen. Frost's brigade of
Miss luri militia encamped, to-day, in the SUI,
burbs of the city, in accordance with orders
from the adjuiant general of the state
Four full regiments of volunteers have been
mustered into the service Of the federal GOV.
ernment, Il fifth is being formed. Heavy
turf breastworks have been erected outside
the arsenal and pierced for four cannons.