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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07
na. The Brooklyn standard, referring to tn,

Bes- The Brooklyn Standard, referring to the
war, says
Every sane man understands that there is no
principle at issue, and no result even in view.-
Nothing can be gained by the North, nothing by
the South. Both must lose millions IN treasures
and lives by the hundred thousand In both the
seed, will be left unsown, and famine will be the
next growth of the land --ah how much more ter
rible than civil war ITSELF And why2 Because
demagogue proclaimed an ''irreprcssble conflict.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE on TUE MAns.--Under
the new arrangement, the mails will Arrive and de-
part as follows;
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at A. H. departs at
p. NJ. and is closed at 2 Pm.
LOUISVILLE--Arriyes at 0 ?. Nj departs at
p. N. Local mail between this place and Bowling
Green leaves At libFN.
MEMfHls--ArrTss at a. NJ, and dsrarts .,
?,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07

CHICAGO, June s.-The Tribunes Camdcor,
pondence says the Secessionists haye 5000 lrcPs
at Union City, Tenn, another regiment Pte
arrived on Friday, 10000 men are between ian
phis and Cairo Beauregard was expected aig nior
City ON Saturday.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07

carve are informed that on yesterday the Mo-
isters OF the District waited on Mr.. Lincoln in a
body 70 urge course Of reconciliation and peace,
Fnd that he replied that tie PLATFORM on ohach he
'ras elected shold be carried ouf II Il cost the ues Of
nsi'ien Of raeni-[ Aiernrdia Va.l SsntnsL
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07
Notice.

Runaway or stolen from the subscriber, living in
the 10th District, two and half miles east of FIRE.
donia, Montgomery County, Tenn. negro girl
about 20 years of age, a gngercake color, bow-leg-
ged, inclined to laugh when spoken to; two fore
teeth stand wide apart; big bone; long fingers un-
common stock of negro; her name is Catherine
Any person who viii deliver said negro to me, oil
lodge her in jail SO that can get her, will be paid
$40 90.
JOHN BIRNEY.
May IT, ls6l-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07
MONEY FOUND.

Some two or three weeks ago, sum of money,
which the owner can have by proving, and paying
for this notice. Information of the finder can be
had by applying to this Office.
June Z, l66l-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07
w OOD

A large supply Of seasoned wood on hand
LUMBER.
He is the authorized agent Of Messrs- GIN
King, for the sale Of their Lumber. A full assort-
ment of which he has now on hand. Orders for
lumber solicited. Cedar Posts, Ulapboards and ev-
cry article in the building line may be found at hs
Yard All Of the above articles sold At greatly re-
duced pricus Terms, cash. Yard and Office Com.
merce street. opposite Whitfield Bradley a Co.'S
Foundry.
PETER r. LAWS.
Agent for the sale Of Bells Coal.
April IL, 1861
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-06-07

90 W. C. WHITTHoRNE.
Assistant Aljutant General.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
GREAT rTwE1NArp.Nv

ALBANY, July Sat about seven O'Clock
tonight fire broke out in the freight house at
the Boston depot, at East Albany The flames
spread with great rapidity until the whole line
OF the building was one sheet of fire. The de-
structlon OF property embraces two large
freight depots, the passenger depot, the ticket
office, the elevator, fifty.four car loads of
freight, eight car loads of live hogs, five canal
boats, one valuable freight BRIDE. The long
passenger bridge was partially saved The
canal boats were all loaded with grain. The
destruction of property cannot be less than
from 100000 TO 100000. There are rumors
that some lives were lost
Mr.. talrchllds, one Of the superintendent of
the freight department who was endeavoring
to save the books, was badly burned Several
men Jumped into the creek, and some it is
supposed persisted in the building. The
whole dock was burned, and everything at
the depot is swept clean.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

CINCINNATI, July 5.-The fifteenth and sew.
Gnteenth regiments lett yesterday for Virginia.
The thirteenth Indiana regiment left Indian
apolis last night via Beare. The fourth lett
indianapolis at noon to day via Belaire. One
company of cavalry, armed with carbines and
Colts revolvers, leaves indianapolis this after
noon via Cincinnati. Two Kentucky regi.
menIs, with the eighth and twelfth Ohio regi.
ments, leave camp DeniSon tomorrow or Mon.
day for Virginia. The Fourth was celebrated
with great enthusiasm. Two regiments OF
home guards paraded.
WASHINGTON, June ga battalion of the
3D. regiment T. S. Infantry went into Virginia
last night with Grifin's battery Sherman's
battery lett here at four this morning for Va.
This is the best light artillery in the world
Gen. Scott expressed desire that there should
be no delay on the part OF the Governors of
loyal states in sending forward their sharp
shooters, as their services at this time would
be Of great value
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
REPORT OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The report of the
secretary of the treasury is lengthy He shows
an aggregate of appropriations already made
Of 1918, 700, and the appropriation for the
fiscal year required will be S3lSs519,5S1. He
proposes that $80,000,000 te raised by taxa
ton, and $240,000,000 through loans. He
presents the economy OF direct taxation, and in
view of the extraordinary revenue now requir-
ed, proposes heavy duties on sugar, tea, and
coffee, and an excise tax, and light direct tax
and moderate tax on stills, distilled liquors, ale,
beer, tobacco, bank notes, jewelry, legacies,
&C. He also suggests the propriety of making
southern property contribute to the expendi.
lures He recommends 10 per cent. reduc-
ton on government salaries, and retrenchment
generally. He also submits the expediency of
a national loan.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
BRILLIANT MOVEMENT OF GEN.
PATTEKSON.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Gen. Patterson has
achieved another brilliant and important sue
cess. Information was received yesterday
from Martinsburg that he entered aud passed
through there in the morning, in hot pursuit
of the enemy. The army was welcomed
with enthusiasm by the mass of the population,
who are gratified by the protection given by
the government. Thus the Fourth was glo-
riousy celebrated in Martinsburg. The rebel
force which Gen. Patterson scattered on the
2d when he crossed the river, lost 60 killed
and many wounded. 1t rallied and presented
front yesterday, but again retreated distance
of seven or eight miles, where they had been
reinforced.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

Certificates of $500 and $1,000 will have interest war
rants attached to them, payable they shall at
the Office OF the Treasurer of the Commonwealth.
Certificates OF 500 will be without such warrants but
payments interest upon them will be made AT the same
place on presentation of the certificates themselves
Bidders are particularly requested designate the
class and denominations to which their bids apply
ing that the accrued interest from the first day july
from which the interest runs the time their pay
meut for the scrip, will, in all be additional
charge to the purchaser.
Sealed proposals, for the whole any part of the
above scrip, will be received at this office until the 10th
day OF July next ensuing. at two O'Clock P n, when
they Will be opened, and awards made the highest
bidders cserving the right however to reject any bids
for satisfactory These proposals be enclosed
in envelope 10 the address of the Treasurer, and
marked PROPOSALS FOR LOAN
Parties whose bids accepted will be notified there
of and payment for the Scrip must he within ten
days from the 10th of July aforesaid should the Scrip
not be prepared at that date the rresurers receipt will
be given, emitting the holder receive the
as ii can be prepared. HENRY X OLIVER,
Treasurer and Recever-Cieneral of Massachusetts.
ie25 dtJyl0
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

BosroN, July 5-Frigate Sabine arrived at
Portsmouth, N. H., yesterday.
fire in Pittstield, yesterday, destroyed the
brush factory of ID. & H. Stevens. Loss $780,
600
MOBILE. July 5.-The steamer Vanderbilt
arrived at Fort Pickens, on the oath ult.. and
landed Billy Wilson's regiment of New York
Zouaves The steamers Illinois and Imam
had also arrived
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
rwO rERsONs nURNEn ro nEArm

SCRANTON, Pa, July 4.-Wm. SfMmis and
wife were burned to death, last night, in this
place, by the explosion of kerosene lamp
while they were filling it. Both were dread
fully burned, and survived their injuries only
about two hours, They leave seven helpless
children
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU-
~ SETS.
PROPOSALS FOR A LOAN OF $1,000,000,
SIX PER CENT BONDS.
ICE OF THE TREASURER AND RECEIVER G GENERAL,
.lF

BOSTON, june T, 1861. !
Pursuant to the provisions OF An the Legisa-
ture OF this Commonwealth passed on the 2lst of May,
of the current year, ent tied AN for Mantle
nance of the Union and the Constitutions" the under
signed, under direction of the Governor and Council
hereby invites proposals for the purchase scrip
Commonwealth to the amount Of One Million Isl 900 OOO)
of Dollars,
Certificates of said Scrip will be of the denominations
of One Hundred Five Hundred. and one Thousand 100.
S5O and $1,000 Dollars, bearing interest at the of
SIX per cent per annum, payable semi-annualy the
first day Of ly and January, interest to commence
the first Of uly next ensuing, and the principal pala
Bile, as specifet in the several certificates, follows,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

PORTLAND, Me, June 5.-There was a fire
here at O'Clock last evening, which damaged
Bakes bakery and the adjoining building on
Congress reet.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

RAmarks-There was but little doing at market to-day,
as bnyers were scarce Bcef sold Csc ~ cwt lower than
last week and but few sales at that price The supply
OF Shesn nd Lambs especially the latter, large,
with the expectation Of good demand for the Fourth,
but owing to the large number lambs were soc q head
lower than last week. Calves lower
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

NOTICE i lave given my son, MAR
~ SHALL H. WIIITTENioRE, his time till he is of
and shall pay debts of his contracting after this
date. MARSENA WIIITTEMORE
Leicester, j ulY 2, 1861. Va
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
HOW ARD HOUSE. EAST

1913 LY ME- Cr-The proprietor Of the above Ho-
,rsefS,H tel would inform its former patruns aud the
fs4IiMpublic generally that this house has been en-
lk&1 Alarged this spring by the addition a number
of rooms, and painted thrOus hout, and is now
open for the reception of bnardcrs.
The above hotel most beautifully located Mantle
BAY, five miles from New London, on the New Haven
and New London Railroad. Visitors to this house will
have magnificent view OF Mantle Bay and Long Island
sound acknowledged by all TO be the most delightful
location on the northern coast The Fishing Grounds are
unsurpassed for variety and quality Good Bathing with
in few steps of the house. Rowing and Sailing Boats
constantly hand Every attention paid to the comfort
OF the guests. Good Stabling for horses,
Board from 81 to 50 per week
ty2 daw3n WM j STRATTON
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

JAMES r. PIERCE gives especial atten
- ton to the care and renting Of Houses stores &c
10 IA generalc Oliecting dist mch22
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

CORKS-l0 Bales various kinds. for bot
~ Ting cider, ale. NC. WIN. Q, SWEET,
ch2 lS6 Main street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
WORCESTER COUNTY TNS1JTU-

w TI0N FOR SAVINGS. - The Trustees of the
Worcester County institution for Savings notified
that their semi annual meeting will be ED office
of the Institution, TUESDAY, the 18th day of July
current, at u clock p. m
ie2 dat O. A. HAMILTON Treos,r
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
NAHANT AND FORTS WARREN

n AHANT AND FORTS WAR rem
~ AND INDEPENDENCE.- The fast stanch and
fayorte steamer NELLY BAKER, Capt. a. W. Calden,
is making three trips daily to Nahant.
from Long wharf, Boston, at " a. M. for Nahant via
Forts Independence and Warren; at M fol Nahant
liant without landing.
From Nahant at y m tor Boston. without landing;
II a. No. for Boston, via Forts Warren and lndependence
p m, Tor Boston via Forts Warren aud Independence
Ibls Will allow all an opportunity for most delightful
excursion ana visit to the Forts with just enough OF
sea voyage to give a charm. -
The Nelly Baker is not surpassed in speed comfort
and safety by any steamer in these waters and every ex
ertion will be made for all join the excursion
Tickets IS cents to either place
CHARLES SPEAR, Agent SO State street
JYl d2taw3m
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

WORCESTER FIVE CENTS saw
w INGS SAVINGS BANK. - Notice is hereby
given that the Annual Meeting Of the Corporation of the
Worcester Five Gents Savings Bank will be held at the
Office of the state Mutual Lie Assurance Company In
Worcester, on THURSDAY, July IL, at four O'Clock D.
for the choice Of officers for the ensuing and for
the transaction of other business which may properly
come before said meeting
CLARENDON HARRIS, Treasurer
Worcester, June g. 1861. dim ie26
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
fOr Sale or 90 Eet.
lGQIants

WANTED-A tenement of 4 or 5 rooms,
not over five minutes walk from the CITY Hall
Apply at No. Mechanic street. d6t IVA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
Uotttts.
NORWICH & WORCESTER RAIL
ROAD NOTICE.
FOR CAMP SCOTT.

ON IilJRSDAf, July 4, Trains will RIM bctwcsr
worcester and Camp Ground as follows:
Leeve Worcester at s, 0l5, 1880 and ll45 n -, =
4.3O, B 30. 8 and T45 p. M w 8" NV o. y
Leave Camp Ground at s,l5 $50, lOl5 a. m, 70 2l5
lckets 10 so and return l5e to be had at the Ticket
Office Persons who DO not have tickets win be CHARGED
l0c each way,
On Friday and aturav July and g. trains will leave
Worcester at 10, and Ills p. M. leave Camp Ground
at $50, Is and p. IN.
p. st, NJ. ANDREWS, Sup't.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06
MESSENGER'S NOTICE-WoRcEs.

4NA TER, SIS. jane 25, lS6l.-fIoN HENRY CIAPIN
Judge OF the Court of Insolvency in and for the County
of Worcester has this day issued against the
Joint and separate estates of GEO e. HAVEN and Will
LIAM LEGG. both of Milford, In said County copart-
under the firm name OF Geo. u. Haven Co., nsO
vent Debtors and the of any debts and the de-
livery of any property belonging to said insovcnt debt
to them for their and the transfer of any prop
erty by them, forbidden by law.
The first meeting OF the creditors Of said nsoivent debt
will be held Court of Insolvency, Worcester
the ninth day of July next at ten o'clock in the
noon, Tor the proof OF debts and the choice OF
sgnee assignees.
jy6 DIT Messenger
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-07-06

EVNV ID f4INOI ANIJ W1JNOL5 EN-
L RAILROAD COMPANY.-D IVlDEND-A Divi-
dend of four per cent has been delared payable
Office of the Treasurer, and after the first day July
next to stockholders of record the 22d instant
fer Book closed from 22d instant to July Per order
JOHN K. BALCH. Treas'r.
Providence. r. L., june Il, ls6l dtJy6 ie3
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14

A CHANCE FOR THE GIRLs-GoLD Med
AIS FOR THF Most INDUsrRIoUs.-The press
of this State has been urging upon the
women. the importance and necessity of
making jeans and linseys. In converse
ton with Gen. VIM. E. Ashley, president
Of the State Agricultural Society, he gave
us permission to say that he will give a
large gold medal, with suitable inscriptions.
to the laoy. married or single, who shall
weave the most woolen cloth, quantity and
quality both being considered, during the
three months of September, October and
November. The cloth will bring a full
price and the fair worker will get the medal
as an award and reward for industry. Other
gentlemen tell us that the next most indus
trious shall also have gold medal. In
determining this, the number Of yards wov-
IN. will be considered in connection with
.he fineness of the cloth, and it will be left
20 competent persons at the place where the
cloth is sent to be examined or sold, to de-
tide. Our Washington county friends, and
at ther places where they have egricultu-
al societies. may take the matter in hand
and award premiums to the most industri-
ons As for the gold medals offered above,
we plenge ourselves they shall be forthcom-
ing. Start. fair young ladies. and see who
can win in this race.-Irue Democrat.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14
The Clothing of Volunteers.

Many persons desire to know what pro-
v,s;on is made by the government for the
.Io,hing OF volunteers in the Confeder.t.
ssrvice. For the Information sought. tbey
referred to q law Of the Confader.ts
Congress. passed on the 2lst March, 1881.
The following is the section of an amend.so-
r set passed on that day:
That the fourth section of thu act n
March 6. 1861. TO provide for the public
dsiense." is amended as follows, viz There
shall be allowed to each volunteer IN \.
psid on the first muster and pay roll after
b.ing received and mustered into the ..r-
sise of the Confederate States. the sum of
,wenty-one dollars in lien of CLOTHING for
SIX months; and thereafter the same allow.
.ace IN money, at every subsequent period
ii service for SIX months in lieu of Goth
ING Provided. that the price oe all cloth.
lag in kind received by said volunteers from
the Confederate States government shall be
deducted first from the money thus alIowa5
and If that sum be not sufficient, the hal.
lance shall be charged for stoppage on the
muster and pay rolls and that ali accounts
srising from contracts, agreements or ar
rsngements for furnishing clothing for VOL
unteers, to be duly certified by the company
shall be paid out of the said
semi annual allowance of money.
1t thus tPpears that ample provision is
made by the government for clothine, and
that any merchant, furnishing volunteer
companies, upon contract with the COMPANY
commander. have ample security for the
outlay, when they obtain certificates to their
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14

DEATH OF GEN. L. B. FLouRNoY, OF
AEKASsAs.-Our dispatches. this morning.
from Louisville, mentions the death OF
Gen. L. b. Flournoy, of Arkansas, which
occurred in that city on yesterday, after a
Protracted illness A spetial dispatch to
the Avalanche, very courteousiy shown us
on last night states that his disease was
typhoid fever. and that he died at foul
o'clock in the afternoon.
Cen Flournoy was native of Ken
lucky. and for tine last twenty years a
resident OF our neighboring State of Ark
ansas which he adopted as his home.
He had received an appointment in the
Confederate army, and was, at the time oil
his death. making preparations to enter
active service.
His coantrymen will regret that he has
fallen victim to the " insatiate archer
before being allowed to draw the sword in
defense of his native South.-Memphi.
Appeal
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14

REBELS Orr OF LEArHEa.-Our noon
dispatches, yesterday, gave the astounding
Intelligence from the New York Times, one
of the intense organs, that the rebels were
out of leather That winds up the war,
and we suppose they had better quit right
away.
If said government. however, extends it.
self to Arkansas, they viii find the rebels
down there ready enough to fight without
leather. They don't know leather, but wear
buckskiu shirts and trowsers and mocca-
sins, and can knock the eye out of an abo-
litionist at 200 yards every shot. They new
er wound an enemy-that is barbarous-
bat kill him outright. Arkansas hunters
they are all hunters-think nothing of 60
ing q hours without a mouthful of food
and can stand two days tramp with only
a good drink of whisky.-Lauisdize CoH-
Tser
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14

SUMMARY JUsTIcE--A beast in human
form. by the nrme of Goarde-anda green
goard he ,cas-for the double crime of rape
and murder upon an honest widow woman
in Brush Creek, Madison county, suffered
the just penalty of being hanged, few
days since. by Jury of citizens organized
for that purpose.
This wretch not being satisfied with his
brutal outrage upon his victim, after its
Preparation for the second or third time,
inhumanly murdered and sunk her in the
bottom of a creek. The evidence to the
Jury of his guilt, being of an indisputable
character, but little further ceremony was
had, other than hitching him to the end of
rope and susPending him to limb. Just
thrice Just +! And this should be the re-
ward Of all such rascals.-Arkansian.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14
Stop the Deserters !

NEARTIN wORTHINGTON and COLUM-
Nl BUS SIMPSON, deserted from my Compa-
ny "a the 18th Of June, 1851
Worthington took with hun small sorrel mare
With q wen on her right shoulder Simpson took
q bay or brown horse, with a knot on his left
shoulder. The mare was the property of the Com
pany, and the hsrse was 4 stray, that had been
brought into camp.
Worthiagton is about feet inches high, heavy
set, light hair and about % years of age. Simp-
SON is sbost 5 feet inches high, auburn hair,
weighs about l65 lbs
i viii give five dollars re rard for the apprehen-
sion and delivery of each of said men at the head
quarters Of Gen. McCullochs Brigade.
D. H REYNOLDS.
Capt. Chicot Rangers.
Col Churchills Rec't
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14
ok Out f0H: Il
DESERTsEEGk8.

'lNhE citizens Of Crawford County. are hereby
Il warned to keep watch for four men, that have
D-ased frun the Van Buen Fsceee G9ards oe-
spiear On the rolf book q CradAoek, lst, and
Gs.,ddock. ID FaIbri<hs, and Atkins, "a:
Ihis Is to notify any Persoa knowne ot sneH
Thereahoats arrest sad bring thsa % s9nE.
Pr ceier O. C,ns Il. T. RROWN-
SE
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14
STRAYEO.

-N tNkOM the subscriber at Camp " .lker.
.1Alsd N de I'D July ~ Aps ssrrsl nsre.
ABOUT 10 hanis high. White hind feet. with marh
Of recent rope burns, nearly heaiad She will h..
eo.iesi for her rssnsrkable beausy. She tr,,,.flv
.sok = ss,recr eoafse fef Cod Kr1xie V,soss. on
Little Anilerry Oh, inlle south II the Saxe Road
Any .,qs sAs1ss ssar vi ana Running her to Can't
Is + otsxart, Crawford Art,ilsry at Ca,nn
Walker. os 10 far, = Scott, At vsa Eursp. w,il
De paid Sor their trouble
- - s J. II HANEY.
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14
Groceries, Hardware, &c.

Just Reed by r. Perkins.
NIOLASSES Sugar, Coffee and Re. r.sndrs.
" and SoaI's, pepper. spices. ginger, stsrUh e4e
Water buckets. churns, brooins. wsah Eoerds
coffee mills: Cotton aud hemp roaps. Tobscco :;
various brands, Oysters and Sardines :
CASTINGS Of every description: Na;ls p,o..
and hoes rad and door locks screws ana hn...
farming utensils Of all kinds whips. etc.
Btekesiia Tools, Of every description.
A large assortment Of Crockery and 0n1rr..
spril ~. ls6i r PERFiEs;s
The Van Buren press., 1861-08-14

The Confedei ate loan will be nearly
,w.ce as large as that asked for. Alabama
and Georgia together, it is thought will
subscribe five hundred Thousand bales OF
cotton. To this must be added large
amount of cash, besides various kinds OF
produce. The sum tctal of these two
States. we are confident, will reach nearly
s30, 1000, 900 averaging the cotton ~ $50 .
bale