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have placed him now in the van of our advancing col
umns
These men are now detained as hostages In Texas,
and instead of censare they deserve the warmest sym
pathy of all who appreciate honest and faithful SER
vices.
II you look at the map of Texas you will lind that
the troops were not principally in and around san an
tonic but that the nearest Of the twenty taions
sixty-fv miles from San Antonio, and that they
extended three hundred miles to the north, seven nun
dred miles northwest to the Rio Grande and some five
hundred miles southwest to Fort Brown, and instead
Of the communication between them being easy, Fas
you say, the communication was entirely cut off,
Col Waite expended $500 of bis private means In
unsuccessful Efforts to get orders through TO dnerent
commanders.
The comparison you make between Capt. Lyon and
the officers in Texas il not fair one. He welded an
overwhelming force and captured helpless foei they
only failed to suffer their commands to be shot down
when no possible good could result from the sacrifice
might give you further details, but think have
already said enough to clear up all the mystery "
that conces the truth, and enough to satisfactorily
auwer ali the queries contained in your article. You
are not more anxious than COL Waite and bis officers
that all the facts should be known.
Neo- York June IL, 1861.
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HISTORICAL "REMINISCENCES.

To ne Editor Of The ~ " Tribune.
SIR: 1t may be matter of interest 10 know that the
late unfortunate collision between our troops is not
without precedent in the history Of modern warfare.
Tones gives the following account of similar, though
far more disastrous, affair, which happened in the
French Army, in Canada inJuly, l7J during the Sew
en- Years War" between France aud England. Ii oc-
Cured in an attempted night attack upon the British
camp near Point Levi, and would seem to be u pelil
peculiarly incident TO night marches.
"Two thousand French, Canadians, and ayages, as
the shades of evening had begun to FALL took
up their silent march. De Chasser, brave man,
Lord of the domain Of Poiu, Levi. and familiar with
every landmark and forest path, led the force This
was separated it approached the British camp into
two divisions One was cent in advance, and the other
followed at some distance in the AS the first
proceeded through the woods in the increasing dark
hess the men became suddenly alarmed and fed back
in confusion. TIE other division coming mp and hear
ing the approaching footsteps OF their rereang COM
rades took them for the enemy, and onmenced dead
ly fire, which was returned; and the awful mistake
WAS not discovered until seventy had been hIlled, and
both parties had been put to flight in opposite diree-
tons. The only result Of this unfortunate expedition
was this cad, suicidal slaughter H.
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LIEUT.-GEN. SCOTT.

To the Editor Of The NJ y. Tribune
SIR: 1t il pleasant TO notice the universal public
sentiment which prevails in favor of patrot-bero
1t was no praise that our eminent divine Dr.
Charming, in a lecture delivered quarter-century
ago, spoke of his exploits in the field obscured by
the purer and more lasting glory of pacifcator and
friend of mankind" am happy to offer this tribute
because | would do something" says DIR. Charming,
to hasten the time when the spirit Of Christian hu-
manity shall be accounted an essential attribute and
the brightest ornament in public man.
1t the fortune ofthe writer Of this article 10 wait
upon Lord Lyndhurst exChancellor, at bis house In
Georges street. Hanover Square, London, in the Sum-
mer of 1852, when his lordsbip remarked that she
Duke of Wellington bad just before called to express
10 him his pleasure "that Gen. Scott nominated
and would doubtless be elected to the Presidency Of
the United States,' adding "that he was the best
specimen of the soldier extant and by far the greatest
military genius livinghat in the annals of ancient or
modern history nothing is recorded that anywse equals
his Mexican campaign-thst bis march from Vera
Cruz TO Mexico was crowned by series OF the most
brilliant exploits such can never be eelipsed.
Stanleys PRAISE is praise indeed. expressed my de.
light at such praise from high source, and hoped
that the Duke wonli present Cen Scott sword with
hs opinion inscribed upon It, which might further his
elc :ton, at the same time aludlng to that sent by
Frederick the Great of Prussia to Washington just be-
fore bis election to the Presidency and which had
these words engraved upon IT.
From the oldes, General in Europe
To the greatest in the world"
Lord Lyndhurst remarked that it might be consid-
cred presumption in the Duke, and besides, as Gen.
Scott's early achievements and greatest glory were ac-
ouired in his contests with British troops snch course
would ne improper. In conclusion, said that Brig
adler Pierce born within seventy miles Of myself OF
whom never heard till my present visit to London,
would be elected having pledged himself to aid the
Pro-Savery cause which Gen. Scott would not do al
though Virgnian This apology for Chief .Maeis-
trate hsd $4,000 more votes, and was elected over
Gen. Scott. @. A. w.
Nf.f Lad unaR
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QUESTIONS.

To he Editor Of The " Y. Tribms.
Sir: Has net the practice Of taking unred men from
civil life TO command our forces in battle gone about
far enough And if it has il it time to naugurate
change before we have suffered defeat in pitched
battle There are men filling subordinate Offices in
the regular army who are fully competent to command
regiments brigades or divisions II the Press do not
take up this subject and at once need be, compel the
Department at Washington to do their duty, we shall
shortly see our great mistake. One other point The
writer has recently returned from the South, via
Georgia and Tennessee and kHOT that the rebels have
5000 men in Virginia has day. l can give you
proef If desrel and the number is increasing every
day. joins HOWARD,
Nc. Il Ess. Twenty seventh street
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REBEL TROOPS IN VIRGINIA
PENNSYLVANIA.
Corresponds Of The n. Y. Tribune

Corse.pondsnce Of The n. Y. Tribune
HARRISBURG, June ~ 1861.
A Union man from Virginia, fleeing from the South
cru reign of terror who arrive. in this city this morn
ing gives the goOmest account Of the state OF affairs
In the Old Dominion
He left Lynchburg on the 9TH, bic plantation being
three miles east of that place. Lynchburg was CON-
plstely surrounded by camps and looked like place
besieged. There il the camp of instruction. Among
fhe ranks are to be beardless boys side by side
with the gray aheaded As general thug they were
well equipped, and provisions were plenty. IL is true
ehe latter command exhoaDt prices, as for instance,
beef 20 per pound ham % cents, Hour l9 to go
per barre-other articles in proportion. In every d.
Fecon the planters much discouraged at the rum
before them. 49,
Our informant passed within fifteen miles of Manas-
pas Junction, and SAYS that there were at that point
not than 10 900 troops, who daily expected an
attack by the Federal forces. Gen. Beauregard was
10 have taken the command there but IL Was thought
be would DO sent TO Norfolk, and Gen. Lee left In
charge. The Yirgnians have every confidence IN the
military skill and udg of the latter officer, but
jeff Davis, influenced by the South Csronians, pre-
Eers Beauregard. Gen. b. was 10 issue a proclama-
kon to the tIoops Monday last. lie had gwen as
bis advice to evacmte Harper's Ferry and hold the
Junction. The Reinforcement would enable them to
Withstand any attack the I" invaders might make.
There were about 900 men at Leesjarg. Passing
sbrongh Frederick, Nd, be found the Secession ele
ent to bis surprise quite strong a. was currently
pletely Abolitionized.
Many o. the weahiest planters of the Old Dominion
are anxiousy awaiting the approach OF the federai
troops, that they may renew their allegiance 10 the
Government Of their fathers. As il is now such
Thought expressed would be their death sentence All
who can have left for the North. yet very many are
compelled through necessity 10 remain with their prop
cy 70 prevent confscsinto the State, which is being
carried Gus In numerous instances where the owners OF
oropertv. TO avoid conecr ion, have fed the State
= The Secretary OF the Treasury has telegaphed to
Harrisburg that Federal Government Is ready to
raw the troops mustered into tie service Of the conn.
kry Pennsylvania is able TO pay her own troops, and
will do 30 if the Administration will detail the pay
masters Our Governor is willing 70 second any effort
on the part OF the Federal Government for thus par
pose Not single State has thus far been able to pay
or ii least has not pd, her volGnteers Al any time
time Pennsylvania could have qudrted this indebted
,ess and all she asks is for the proper authority
and legal officers TO make the payment.
Gov. Curtin has appointed Ii. ID. Maxwell, OF
Easton Psymaster- General of this State. MIR. M. Is
pue Of the most Trustworthy men in this Common
wealth and bis appointment will be deservedly popu-
lar one PEks.
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q. brave M they am sure the experiment will fail
Courage is virtue, and thieving vice. There can be
no necessary connection between vice and virtue
between knsvery and bravery. The common impres
siops of mankind are tue other way. Courage is an
honest quality. 1t pickett pockets useth false
keys, is not good at swindling. Its emblem il the
eagle, which stiketh its prey in day time and not the
weazel which sucketh eggs in the dark. No amount
Of thieying can make traye man out of q coward.
On the contrary, from being brave men, az You once
were, the practices of small pferng will tend to make
towards Of you ALL Who can fear army Of Jenny
Twichers or Jacques Stropsl Captain MacIleath and
Captain Kyd would never have earned the name OF
bold villains had they begun their apprenticeship by
"prigging wipes and pocketbook stuffng.
i have used some strong terms, bat a man beref OF
bis may be allowed 10 be querulous, and every
language is full of words which doings like yours
bring pat to the tongue. There is people living
like Theses swndlers, diidlers, rogues, feons, jail
bride sharpers cheats knaves rascals, repudiaors,
tbieves-TEyNHssEEANSl
When the flush of hatred shall have faded from your
cheeks, there will be seen glowing there deep-red
letter-the same felons used wear in the days OF
whipping and brndngtbe initial Of thiefthe initial
100 of Tennessee-the wel,-known letter IT.
Bnt the branded thief might cut out the mark from
bis flesh, or it would wear dim with time. Al the
worst il died with him. But the sign of your iDfamy,
no knife can esce, it will but grow deeper AID red
der with years. Your offspring vail wear 1t IN
shame to the latest generation. " disgrace Will
afflict Your neighbors as we'll We shall all Of us
blush in the form Of an illuminated Il. Your ignomy
will become national.
You did this thing before you had become parties 10
any war-to any rebellion even. The act dates long
before your Secession. You have run before South
Carolina in the pursuit of plumber. The nights Tor
wrongs) conferred bellgerent nations OF repudia-
ting debts are the vest Of all belgerent rights You
have extended and improved on them with prompt
which must forever stamp you as the There's 81
tic Uorid. Doors AND SHOES.
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FROM NEVADA TERRITORY.
Extract. f,om a letter dated

SILVER CRY, n. T., May 30, 1861.
Zone Eiehelburger, who was at the Union meeting
here and was accidentally shot by one OF his own
Jackson, Cal, by the Order OF Odd Fellows.
"Chas. w. Percy and - Showalten, Of the Cali
fornia Assembly fought duel in Marion County, CAL,
Nav ls and at the second fire Percy was shot In the
month and fell dead. Showalten left suddenly Tor
parts unknown Percy was a member from San Ber-
nidino County, and native of Illinois, Showalten
was from Mariposa County, and native OF Penn
sylvsnia
The Quartz Mills in Silver City are doing good
business, one earning 5000 in one week. The Ne
vsda Mill, under the superintendent OF Mr.. A. b.
Paul, Is another, which, with ten stamp battery,
earned in month net profit OF $780, after paying
all expenses
"1he great excitement now Is the newly discovered
gold and silver mines on the Humbo which pros
pecting exceedingly rich.
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yHR MANUFACTURE OF ARMS AT
SPRINGFIELD.

f,o,rs.pondsnoe Of The n. Y. Tribune
SPRIHGFIELD, June IL, 1861.
One Vt the standard inquiries propounded by all
ysitors to the United States Arsenal in this city, In
former years as they gazed upon the forest of brightly.
polished muskes resting quietly and peaceably IN
,heir cases, was, "What are going TO do with 20
many muskes ?" and they almost invariably settled
she question themselves by replying that they would
never be needed.
In 1855 the three buildings comprising the Arsenal
contained two hundred and eighty seven thousand
stand Of ms and the works here have since then been
manufacturing them at the rate of about one thousand
Der month, % that to the above number we may add
seventy two thousand the product Of the past SIX
vears At the present time there but thirty thou
land remaining in the Arsenal, and theee are being
boxed up and sent away for actual service every day.
while the works are being pushed TO their utmost ex-
lent of production TO supply the urgent demand ior
than And thus il il demonstrated that Thousands
Of Summer vstors did not answer their own questions
wisely,
Ofihe arms which the traitor Floyd sent South, but
pmall portion were rifed, while most Of them were
The old nintock altered over, and these are so much
weakened In the process Of alteration as to become al
most dangerous when discharged to the person al 'he
breech as 70 the one in front of TIE muzzle.
All the Government ermories are at the present time
tn unprecedented activity. Mr.. Dwight, the new oo
peratendent has not ony largely increased the num-
Der Of employees, but has extended the hours OF labor
so that the works kept running from p. TO "
y. m, thus occupying over sixteen hours per day.
There are now employed in the various chops and
arseuals about hundred men, and this force s in
creased fast be found for them to work
In. They now turn out over one hundred rihed mus
kets per day, and the Superintendent intends
plete three thousand this month, and TO exceed this
number during the coming months. This is nearly
three times the number formerly produced, but IL by
no means the limit 10 which the works are capable.
Several new rihing machines are nearly ready for
settling up, which viii materially add TO the pro.
ductve power Of the establishment, the number Of
pluskets which one machine IL capable Of rfipg IL
limited TO the number Of hours which 1t This lie not
the case with other portions Of the musket increase
in the number Of men being only necessary 70 increase
production.
The rihed nusket manufactured BY the United States
weapons In the world. 1t carries Mimic ball weigh
ing ono ounce, and is capable of knga at dis
lance OF one mile. Some i've or six years since Capt.
beaspa, Vt the Ordnance Department ct Washington,
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OATHS OF ALLEGIANCE.

To ih< Editor ~ The ~ u Tribune.
SIR: Why don't our officers in service take a cheap
photograph of those prisoners who depart on their oath
of allegiance They might be reproduced for eve.y
division Of army, and put in book FORM furnishing
the best possible proof for hanging those caught In arms
against the second time If Floyd Cobb and their
magnaies violate their oaths, can the laymen be ex.
pected to be true What more force is there in this
second oath than in the oath these took when
allowed The privilege Of snflragel CHIs.
Boslo., June Ia, 1861.
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dispose of the men but the cause-otherwse this great
battle will have been fought for nothing.
FOR THE UNION.
Remark.-Mrs. Glass, in her renowned work
on Cookery, gives a hint which we commend to
our correspondent. 1t runs thus:
To Cook Hsye-First catch your Hare" tEd
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WHAT'S TO BE DONE WITH THE TRAITORS

To he Editor Of The ~ Y. Tribms
SIR The above question is that has troubled me
more than any other since the Secession fever broke
out. Please the question in your next issue of
The TRIBUNE.
VIII the people be satisfied with anything short Of
their execution Win the people who have poured
out their money like water and have seen their entire
fortune (which has cost them lifetime to Accumulate,
swept away by this unhoy consent to any punish
ishment short of hanging Can it be possible for
JEFF. Davis, John B. Floyd, Ex-Governor Wise,
Toombs, Mason, wigfAll, Rheu, Yancey and Stephens
Ito say so,hing Of traitor Generals-tc escape q trail
tors doom
Let us make thorough work this time, and not only
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GENTLEMEN: In reply to mine, inclosing note for
collection, you send printed copy Of the law ap'
plying to my unhappy case--here it is;
by Authority
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son Davi, sept from New Orleans He also complains
bitterly of the State of Arkansas for not furnishing his
regiment shoes and blankets In the Of his dis
patch the following nice little confession comes out:
HELENA, June ., 1861.
Military Board Little Rock, Ark.
telegraphed you that the men Of my regiment wess
without and Shoes and requested you TO allow
me to apply their benefit the proceeds OF the sugar.
ers, and turned over to the civil authorities, before
Arkansas seeded.
You reply, ignoring my request, but inviting US 70
become q part of the State militia for II months.
We are soldiers Of the Confederate States for during
the war; and cannot honorably consider, much less
cept your proposition We will remain in the Confed
crate service while the war lasts whether We have
blankets and shoes or not I. Z. HISDMAH.
HORRIBLE MURDER BY THE ARKANSAS REBELs.-
We have already alluded to the tragedy Of which tho
Cairo correspondent of The 81. Louis Democrat gives
the following particulars:
"News has Just arrived here of another murdsrous
and horrible outrage by the Secessonsts traitors and
rebels, perpetrated at Mound City, Arkaneas, thia
week. An old, gray beaded man, aged over 60 years,
a watchman on board of the steamer w. M. Morrison,
tied up by the rebels ct that place, LET slip some Un
sentiments in their presence. He was soon surrounded
by ruians who todd him they were going to haug him
forthwith The poor old man thought they were jest
ing and said: Gentlemen, surely you don't mean
what you say; am poor, old gray headed man-si-
WAYS have work ed hard, and made an honest hvingt
snreI, YOU would not hang for the expressions Of
nv old honest heart The poor old man could not be-
Ueye that the demons could perpetrate such murder
until he felt the rope round hs neck. The end Of the
rope was thrown the limb of tree, and the de-
moniac crowd of devils pulled him up, struggling and
dying, until dead. Several who were commanded 70
assist, skunk away in horror and dread. All these
deeds will soon be avenged. These men regard mot
even gray hairs the sacred rights of families, the
tears and graves of widows and orphans. There
doubt about this fact being true, % 1t came from "a
eyewitness"
THr ARKANSAS GOVERNOR AND LrscoLS.--A face
tious account has been given of Gov Rectors response
to Lincoln demand for troops, t' Nary one-ses you
id fnt.') We find the genuine dispatch embodied
in bis Message to the Legislature, a. follows:
LIrrLl Rock. Ark, April f2,i&L
Hon Si1on Ca~syos, Sser Of Var WasAiHSios Cur D. C.
In your requYn for troops from Arksnsss sub
jusate the Southern States have TO- that viii b 6
si.hed The demand 10 only adding insult TO injury.
The people Of hs saith feen,eu not sves snA
will dsfndo the last extremity their honor lives. and properly
agsinst Northern mendsclty and usurpsioo.
HENRY n REcT0R. osvsnes q AsksanA
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Money
House for Rent,
Found,

N Cherry Gay the balance Of the yea
" suitable for Boarding House. Apply tina premises
No. ia. sepS0-tf
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-Four Horse TafI .Coaeh.

ME only onein Lincoln running rsgary hresms
aEeek and back from Payetsvilleto Tulahona; leavinz
Tullahoa, Monday Wednesday and return leave "
THURSDAY and Saturday connect the nail
Fsyesvilleand the a. Tuahos aeeommoda
57p Of passengers. J. B. snth, agent, Tuahoma ooS
careful drivers The through two doars
wi VII II
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InsOlyeutNotiee.

HAVING suggested TIE Dickson County Court Clerk he
insolvency OF Solomon Petty. deceased persons having
claims against the notified to file them with said crk
properly authenticated. before IL 81 day Of Ma-h go
or they will be forever barred. LANES DUNNAGAA,
deC3-E4ts Adulaisratof-
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Also, lot OF Choice Whiski es in store since 1857,
and which defy competition
LELLYETT 4 SMITH,
may26 Goblin Nos 10 and g South Market street.
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4 3 q d d q q q q &
CHEAP HOUSES.

Small Country Residences for sale
Prices TO Suit the Times.
TENWO sa tenehents, with or 10 acres Of land VITA each
- places miles from the city, the Gallatn Pis- We
t6eSSs sold rdenoe good settler prefer selling
Nstnaer a. reduced prices, 70 renting Apply to
eeaS-ts~ III W BROWN,
.--A Ma Cherry stEess
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To BaltimSre, PhiIadeIphs.. - v.-a-
. anu D~S III and The only Road IN
--nAngton City.
~ OHIO RAILROADS terminate a. ~. = AZ 10
ton City on the East and Celbas & t1 ~
e0nnseIa Hitn Aaliroads Tor and from al point. "a s
- West, SOuth-4ess and Na-1E-1v- - -
Passengers By Ills Route can visit the sss. - :
PhisaeHha. New York. Boston, ne zf ~
YORK or Boston alone, By other lines 0A-- 70 NeH
M Tickets can aiss Dc pr0egrsd wsshu c
5leepng cars Attached = Al night trains. = -,
ail principal points. sPPng
men and tEaveiers FOR pleasure or ufur.0.,
al Ns Eastern Cities at comparatively var
- scenery - eeiebrAtca for its eautv N
IN the world Its system Of day md
W splendid equipment; its exclusive teierranh ,. -
- sant o. double track; It's hne hoeIs, (sne s N
Il and comfort. - - passengers sped, safcty
he iGSsts and Baggage Checks can be procure. an
a. nsiroad and Steamboat 0fscss In the West
| - ' AS1 4s via ne Baltimsrs and Chic RaiIrord
/ - e-ssttT Master Transportation d 4 mn
l.. T. y; COLE. General Ticket Agent b 4 RE
. n sHLLiV An, Gen. Western Agent ssOP1
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| inn . "'DhOHh, Gel1 Ticket Agent, c ORR
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FIFTY DOLLARS IsEWARD.

TstHE above reward will be given Tor the apprehension a. tire
negroes, runaway from tbs subscriber, Altanont In
Grundy county, Tennessee night The third Monday
IN september last The lodging them in safe Jail s
can get hem and notifying Of that fc And $50
nOre for the apprehension Of white
esrnea in the dscoyng than on that he with
cording to juEtiee
Description OF the Negroes.
The eldest atO9t ferty fo-y-srht yars of
age walks little lame Of her feet The two ars
boys about twelve and the other about eleven Of
all black. II spprshensed, the especially, will
y deny her and the place Of his abode II aiof
grces cannot be found together will give in prop01n
above reward for any one CT two of them.
decl-w4t A. P. FORRIisrER