Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-04
Our CHARLESTON CoRaEsPoXDENCI
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CHARLESTON, S. c.. May 3l.-With this day closes
our last sol account with the ex-Unted States.
On this letter pay three cents, and tomorrow
pay eight cents its successor, until after the 9Th
praNmO, when | expect TO pay ten cents from and
10 the same points. To some persons this may ap-
pear rather strangely and they may not understand
il. 1t is even so, however. On all letters of halt
an ounce and under, five cents-under five hundred
miles, tCithn the Confederate States; over five hun
dred miles within the Confederate States ten cents
As Tennessee iR not yet of these States the new
Postal Laws cannot apply to her, and the old ar
rangement is not superseded in Tennessee, three
cents must be paid to meet the old "LiDkum' ac-
count, in addition TO the five cents which will lake
letter to your border. As early as practicable
there should be. in my humble opinion, modllca
on Of our Pos al Laws, SO as 10 render no dIscrml
alton in distances necessary. Let there be but one
rate of postage for any and all distances, within
the Confederate States and let that rate be sufficient
to meet the supposed demands of the department
Having more compact, liberal and loyal govern
ment, we can manage our postal matters much
more economically than formerly. 1t is our firm
belief that uniform rate of postage at either hVe
or six cents will secure larger patronage. and
consequently bring revenue into this department OF
the Government.
There are two matters of general interest TO
which feel inclined to call the attention of certain
citizens of Tennessee, and by your permission,
Messrs. Editors, will do so deliberately as
Allow me TO assure you. that in doing SO, have no
personal interest to advance. 1t has always at
fOrded me pleasure to further the interest of my
friends. and at no former period more so than no
In the first place | would respectfully request the
attention of certain citizens of the counties of Bed
ford, Lincoln and Franklin. new market is now
opened for all of your surplus of every descrip-
tion and it will with you whether this market
is supplied by you or not. The cities of Savannah,
Augusta, Atlanta, Macon and Charleston are acces-
sible to You by the most speedy means Of convey
ance, and you will be expected TO supply them with
the following and many other articles, which ex-
pectation you can meet and render entire satisfac
ton in quality. Good butter is necessity and you
can make it Why should Kentucky butter" be
advertised for sale in our city papers? Why not
allow US the pleasure of advertising "Lncoln
county butter,' or May butter" from Bedford
county. You have already permitted thousands Of
dollars to pass your doors because you have not
given little attention to this SUBJECT Let one who
earnestly desires your prosperity urge you not to
neglect this matter longer. In addition to butter,
1t due attention be given 20 potatoes, peas. beans,
onions, apples, peaches and other fruits, aud espe
cialy do not neglect your poultry yards. We
must have during the year hundreds of barrels
| of eggs and during the winter thousands of dress
| I'd fowls. all of which you supply. And why
| car you net supply US with hay and oats for our
horses? Freights on the roads must be reduced go
that these bulky articles of necessity can be sent
from your section to these cities at less cost than
| formerly. Railroad men will this, and arrange
their schedules accordingly it hoped, and at an
early period to induce farmers to direct attention
| to the subject
No argument is needed, it is presumed to con-
vince you that for the expense and labor necessary
to carry out the above suggestions, vow will be am
| " remuDerated. That you will be the gamers IN
this matter all who in the least acquainted with
J these markets will readily admit. Will 20 and rs
! cents per pound for good butter delivered at your
Oton drpOt. and there get your money, remunerate
| you? | think you will respond yes, at once. Very
I we'll you get that price. But remember, be
seech you that bad butter, an inferior article
| will not command as high price. You can make
a good article, and why not do so, and get better
price
To the other matter of general interest, though
of very different character, would beg to say
| few words.
Knowing the deep interest now taken among all
classes of citizens get the latest war news, and
the most of it. would commend to the attention OF
your readers, who wish paper outside Of your
State to the Duly Express Petersburg, Va. Having
been familiar with the Eepess for two sIrs, have
hes tatOn in saying that it contains more gener
| al information Of any paper with which am &C.
quanted, at The price at which ii is furnished. The
| Dqily Express is mailed to subscribers at 50 per
year and the Weekly at So containing eight quartC
1 pages. The Express being published so near the
| seat CT war and having Its correspondents IN al
| most every camp well as Southern state. have
deemed il of sufficient interest to direct attention &c
/ its columns. ... ......- ... -
We are now enjoying the benefits of the "Linkum'
blockade in good earnest. we suppose. Two OF our
port guards are said to be off our bar, and third
expected. There may be some fun with these crafts
| out there this summer. We have competent men
now giving attention the subject and the day may
come when those forty-four guns of the Minnesota
| will have TO be sought below the surface OF the
| waves. .....
| We have small craft which can scull along very
| quietly, and run under the large one and give IN.
gress TO salt water sufficient to insure downward
! tendency. More unlikely things have happened.
Please favor US with all the East Tennessee news
| you can for while. Let US hear from every seq
| ton More anon. .... &. KEMP.