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shall East Tennessee be Battle GrOundf
There is no part Of the Southern States which,
from its geographical position and the strength ofts
mountain fastnesses is more secure FROM invasion,
in tn present war than East Tennessee, should its
people maintain their allegiance to the State. II is
surrounded by chains Of mountains that are mac
ce.sible to artillery, and can, with difficulty be
traversed by infantry, excepting through its rail-
roads, which the destruction of q few bridges,
would effectuslly obstruct. There is no motive
whatever for either Northern or Southern armies
to permanently quarter upon its inhabitants, unless
they are invited there by the folly the madness and
the treachery of portion of its people. few Of
the bold, bad men of that section, lead by ANDREW
SoHxsoN are now endeavoring to make it part of
the Northern Union and to smugge into its territory
northern troops to eat out the substance Of the people
which must eventuate in making 1.-THE battle ground
of the war. The entrance Of a Northern army
into its limits would be the quick signal for over
running it with hostile armies, whose shock wonld
at once convert the ploughman's whistle into the
stern alarum Of war and would make every noun
tain echo buge note Of defiance. 1t is not in the
nature of man that East Tennessee, surrounded on
three sides by Confederate territory, and having
the great railroad communications that link the
Southwest with Virginia and the Carelnss, can
maintain peaceful neutrality or hold a non-bel>
igerent status if its citizens permit it to be
handed over to LNCoLN's Government. The Wash
ington despotism will make it such themselves, by
maintaing armies in its borders, from which they
viii issue forth in marauding expeditions upon the
neighboring Confederate States. -.....
The Confederate States will be compelled, in
self defence, to break up such nest of hostile
traitors which will nsolve the necessity of bloody
battles and desolating campaign
To such deporRble condition would the con-
spring politicians of East Tennessee reduce her
people. Are the patriotic and brave people of that
beautiful section prepared to be thus wasted by
war and desolated by the INSCRIPTIONS ambition
of their treacherous leaders! Are they ready to
sunder the dear ties that bind them to their native
State, that they may be made the defenders of a
Government, that has fallen into the hands Of q
tyrart and usurpers viii they enter into war Of
subjugation against their own brethren and coun.
trymen' We shall never believe so base a thing Of
them until they proclaim it with their own ton.
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Ruthorford CountK-A Call.

Concurring in the belief, that the only available
way to avoid the dire calamity of strife and cons
tention in the coming election, is to select some
man that will be acceptable TO all to represent US
in the House of Representatives in the next Legis-
lature. We, therefore, call upon ?. Il. RUNNELs,
Esq, TO assume the position Of candidate for the
office He has once represented us, and it is not
necessary for to state for it is known to all that
be did it with honor to himself and to his con-
stituents. He was the first man, when the NERO of
America first raised the rod of oppression TO step
between it and the liberties of the South In short
he is the very for the position. knowing thaa
Rutherford would be proud of such representa>
tatiye, we sign ourselves RUTHERFoRD.
June 25th, 1861
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Another SKirmIsh-.s'Nobody Hurs'' on our
Side,

RICHMOND, June ga party of Federal troops
on Monde afternoon, from the steamer Star, at
tempted to land near Urbana, on the Rhappahan-
mock river, for the purpose of stealing provisions
The Federals dispatched boats containing about fifty
soldiers with swivels and small arms Twelve sold
iers armed with musket marching towards the resi-
dence of Mr.. Gresham, were met by company of
Confederate troops and repulsed, with several killed
and wounded; the balance ran to their boats and
put back to the steamer. About eighty shots were
fired from the steamer, seventeen of which passed
through Mr.. Gresham's house.
Nobody hurt" on the Confederate side.
This news comes from Col. Hall, in a letter writ
ten in Gresham's house after the fight.
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The GeerEla Deserters.

.-- From the horiok Wal Argus June "a
We are indebted to Captain Smith of the Macon
(Ga) Volunteers for the following official account
of the two members of that gallant corps, which
wementloned on Saturday:
SEwALL's PolNT, Va, June FL, 1861.
MEssRs. EsrToRs:-Private Alonzo E. Kimbsll and
George B. Hempsted, of the Macon (Ga.) Volun-
teers, deserted yesterday and escaped by small
boat to the U. S. steamer Anacostis, the commander
of which took them up.
Kimbal was native of New Hampshire and
Hempsted native of Connecticut. Kimball went
off after having borrowed both money and clothes
from members of my company. He also stole a
pistol from one of the non-cOmmissioned officers of
the corps. He is both rogue and deserter.
Hempsted previous to his desertien had always
borne an unblemished reputation. He was doubt
less influenced to desert by Kimbal. Both of these
men voluntarily enlisted to serve the Confederate
States for the term of twelve months
Respectfully, R. A SMITH,
Com'dg Macon Vol.
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The Policy of the Lincoln Administration
AuIhOrItIveIy Announced.

At festival in Washington on Tuesday night
the 18th inst Mr.. CAMERON, LNcoLNs Secretary of
War, in reply to a toast announced for the Admin
istraton, that the object of the war is to subdue
the South, and added, doubtless with full knowl-
edge of the wishes and sentiments of Mr. LINCOLN
that ths President lr not let the 1odr end until all The
causes slavery included 'elich produced Il are re-
nl0Ued.n
The following is the report Of Mr. CAMERoN's re-
marks, copied from the New York Times of the goth
inst.
In reply to toast-TO the health Of the Presi-
dent and the Secretary of War, Mr.. Cameron re-
spunded. He said he could scarcely realize that by
the Secretary Of War he meant himself, for il
seemed but brief period since he was journey
in the Office of his friend on the right-Col
SeatOn. Speaking of the war, he said that
though not three months had vet elapsed
since its inception, a quarter Of 4 million
Of volunteers were in the field. and in six months
,4fhe number will be increased TO half million.
The deIded beings IN The South, lchOSe inSoeace Wt
haue borne for quarter Of a csRisTy, MUST BE
SUBD UED and the President lcN not let the 1o1r END
Until al the aohich produced are removed, and
tohsn ue terminates shall hear no of Vir
gnidnS as such, or if North CdrotiadnS or OF South
CdrstidnS but shall al be Americans one and in
dfliSi6le
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NORTHERN DISPATCHES
Reign of Terror IN baltimore

| BALTINoRE, June 27-At O'Clock this morning
| Geo. 2. Kane, Police Marshal of this city was ar.
rested at his house by orders of Gen. Banks and
conveyed to Fort McHenry, where he Is now held
prisoner.
Gen. Banks has issued a proclamation nominal inc
Jno. Il. Henley, of the Maryland regiment Provost
Marshal, also supercedng the powers of the Police
Commissioners.
Mr. Henley is TO exercise supreme control over
the police department until some known loyal citi
zen Is appointed to act as Marshal:
The proclamation gives as the reason for his ar
rest that he is known to be aiding end abetting those
in armed rebellion against the Government and is
at the head of an armed force which he has used
TO conceal rather than detect acts of treason TO the
Government.
Considerable excitement exists, eccasoned by the
arrest of Marshal Kane The Union men are pleas
ed, but the SecessioniSts indignant. Col. Ken
ley, the Provost Marshal, waited the Mayor and
Police Commissioners, when the latter asked time
to consider the matter. Henley replied that his
orders were immediate. He thea proceeded to the
Marshals Office, taking possession. The Commits
sioners then directed the officers to obey the mill
tary authority, but declared their intention to pre-
pare protest a9 ainst the action of the Govern
ment
LANES BRIGADE OF KANSAS RUFFIAxs.
WASHINGTON, June 27.--Col Weir left here seve-
raj days ago for Kansas, taking with him General
Lanes proclamation calling on the people of the
State to rally and fill up regiments stating explicit
ly his purpose to be to put down rebellion where
ever 1t may be exhibited and sustain the Union men
without regard to State or locality.
Senator james Lane has received his commission
as Brigadier General. In addition to the three
regiments heretofore accepted from Kansas, he is
authorized to raise two more consisting Of twelve
companies Of infantry, four cavalry and four Of ar
tillery. The Coionels of these two regiments are
20 be VIM. Weir who served during the Mexican
var, and the well known James Montgomery Gen.
Lane will occupy his seat during the extra session
Of Congress. He expects to take command on the
goth Of July.
THE BANK RIOT AT MINIATURES.
MILWAUKEE,, June 26.-The city has be- en- very
quiet since Monday till this AFTERNOON. Some ex-
eitement was manifested IN the upper wards, but
no serious result occurred Committees from the
riotous wards are said to be appointed to demand
the banks to make good all the money they now
hold.
Eight hundred troops are ready at all times and
at a moments notice 10 que any disturbance The
Governor was here yesterd y, and arrangements
are on foot to make the sec lrities of the solvent
banks par by substituting State bonds for deprecia
ted Southern stocks.
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THE WAR I'm mIssOURI.
The Progress of Events as Reported from
the Enemy,S Side.

Dispatches to the Associated Press
ST. LOUIS, June 26.-GentIemen who came down
the Pacific railroad tonight report that Gen. Lyon
left Boonville today with his command and Col.
Bates Iowa regiment for Springfield, where he will
form junction with Kansas troops, and Col Sigels'
command from here.
Mr.. Phelps wife (Sir John S. Phelps) arrived
here last night from Springfield Thursday. She re-
ports ali quiet there that the SeGessionists had all
left She does not credit the threatened invasion
from Arkansas and thinks the Federal troops will
lind enemies to fight on the South border.
SYRACUSE, Mo-, June ga gentleman arrived to-
day from the South, says he met Gov. Jackson with
about 200 troops at Pomme de Lerre bridge, eleven
miles south of Warsaw, on Sunday morning, moving
southwark They had four cannon and about
twenty-five baggage wagons, some Of which were
stage coaches.
He reports that Charles BabCocE, late agent of
the Overland Mail Co., at Warsaw, Joined Jackson's
force and furnished him ten full teams belonging to
the Mail Co. good many horses were drowned
in crossing the Usage.
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produce, &c, and loans 10 behalf Of the Ststs,
amended and passed.
HOUSE KEsoDUTloSs


HOUSE REs0IUTI0Es
A resolution directory 10 The Committee oa Mil.
tary Affairs, relative 70 free negroes laid on
the table.
A rssolation inStrucing cur delegates in Goa
gress relative 10 an armory and arsenal Was
adopted.
resolution relative TO the Inspectors Of the
Penitentiary- authorizes a load-was adopted.
HousE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
A bill to charter the Confederate States Paper
Mill Company, passed
A bill to charter a Letter Express Company,
passed.
House resolution to appoint an agent TO proceed
to Knoxville and other places and settle accounts,
was rejected.
Mr. PAINE offered resolution to puy Charles
Jones for building an arsenal at Memphis, which
was rejected.
House resolution directory to the Committee on
Federal Relations, was rejected
Adjourned to A NJ, tomorrow.
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Man SHOT DEAD.-0n the east side of DeSoto
street opposite the end of Monroe, is of three
small frame houses. In the first, on the south, is
grocery; the next is tenanted by VIM. Porter, and
the third is occupied by Michael Archer, the pro-
prietor of the whole three. Between him and his
tenant, Porter, difficulty, the nature of which it
is needless to detail broke out recently, and quar-
rels had been the result, in the Of which it
is alleged Archer swore he would take the life of
Porter. The latter was about to call upon the law
to protect him against the threatened violence and
had taken out warrant to bring Archer before
magistrate for putting him in fear Of his life. This
increased the anger of Archer, and yesterday he
declared that Porter should instantly leave his
house. Considerable squabblng ensued "of and
on" in the course of the morning. Between three
and four, is alleged. Archer excited and abu
sIve and irritated by something said by Mrs. Por-
ter. he seized her by the hair with one hand, SO
Mrs. Porter declares. and by the throat with the
other On seeing this, Mr. Porter seized his gun
which was loaded with a military cartridge con-
tanning three buckshot and a bullet, and shot him
The charge entered below his left shoulder and
passed diagonally among the vitals, producing in
slant death Porter at once gave himself up and
walked to Jail Archer, informed, was a
quiet. good tempered man usually; he leaves a wife
and two children. Other accounts given as to
the manner of the shooting, but the above is what
we were informed the spot. Squire Mallory
held an inquest on the remains.-M Memphis Appeal
June q.
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The Company Tef The ctIz Of The Southern C0nfedefay
4 a PE.RL, ESQ Cashier City Bank.
joins KRKdAs, ESQ President Union Bank
d WEAVER, Esq Cashier Plantsrs' Bank.
MessTs DoUaIAs 4 Co, Merchants.
WHELkss & Co, Bankers
Parties in the Confederate Geyernreus dsGs Of ssoas
Letters tbs Federal Government Sl please rest the
AzasricdR Letter Erpress Co, Nashville, under
err enclosing fifteen cash Csnodera stamps SECURE
u Envelopes Stamps Of no use to
send them above gyrn Is for letters not
esedirg Z ounce 10 weight, letters Weighing an
sufficient money to pay according 10
lar postal rates
june2g-dlw
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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES
Adjourned Extra Session.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, JUNE %, 1861.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.

SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
On motion of Mr. PAYNE Senate resolution tC
transfer troops of the State of Tennessee to the
service of the Confederate States, was trken up
amended and adopted, as follows:
Rescued bg the General Assembly Of The Slate o.
tennessee That the Governor be authorized and re-
quested to place at the disposal of the Confederate
States the volunteer forces of the State CT Tennes
see the same to be mustered into the service of the
said States, subject to the rules and regulations
adopted by the Confederate authorities for the Gov
eminent of the Confederate Army, and that in max
ing arrangements therefor, he shall have IN we"
the placing of the defence of the State under the
immediate control and direction of the President of
the Confederate States.
Senate resolution declaring against the polcy OF
drafting soldiers, was amended and adopted
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
A bill to submit the Permanent Constitution OF the
Confederate States the vote of the people OF Ten
nessee for Adoption. Passed.
bill to repeal part of section 1865 OF the Oode'
was taken up, and - ,
Mr. HORN offered an amendment providing that
all military companies that have been formed Ter
the nurpose of drilling and have elected their or
fcers shall be eX mpt FROM attending the nlhta
musters prouided such companies drill at least once
a week and tender their services to the GoVernor,
as a part of the reserve corps, or TO the county
commander of the Home Guard of Minute Men, anu
hold Themselves in readiness at all times TO assist
the Home Guard of Minute Men in tta discharge OF
their duties. Amendment adopted, anu Dil p&sssu.
A bill to extend the time for the redemption OF
real estate, passed.
A bill for the relief Of volunteers was Varlously
amended and passed. One OF the amendments
adopted. offered by Mr. PAYNE, provided that where
any mess of volunteers shall keep servant to wait
upon the members of the mess, such servant shall
be allowed to draw one ration.
Adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
SENATE BILLS on SECOND READING
bill to authorize the Banks of Tennessee to pay
out the treasury notes Of the Confederate States,
and for other purposes, was read and amended on
motion of Mr.. Payne, and passed.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD.
Mr.. Payne oEered resolution in regard to the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad. directing the
Governor. in connection with the Military Board,
to take possession of so much of the road az lies
within this State, and prevent the transportation
North of contraband goods, which was adObted I'M
der a suspension of the rules
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE.
House resolution to adjourn sine die on the LIST Of
July, 1861, was adopted.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD KEADfSa.
bill for the relief of the creditors of foreign
Insurance Companies, was amended and passed.
SENATE kHL ON THlRD READING.
Abil to appoint aEeuts to solicit contributions Of
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SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A CABINET OFFICER
The editor of the Cincinnati Commercial, now a;
Washington, in his letter Of the 1lth instant, fur
nshes his impressions of the weakness of the War
Department. lie says
"The War Department has done very poorly, con-
sidering the tremendous resources placed at its
disposal The momentum of the North has done
the work thus far, by forcing through the War
Department the necessary measures. The admins
trative ability required in this emergency has been
wanting. 1t is hoped that wholesome change in
the Cabinet may be brought about soon by the re-
moval of Cameron and Welles from the War and
Navy Departments, who are very far behind the
times
"There &c an organized band of thieves in Penn
eylVania that have stolen the clothes from the backs
aud the toOu from the mouths of the Pennsylvania
volunteers until several regiments of the troops of
that State are ragged and half starved. These
thieves are particular friends of Mr.. Cameron. The
Pennsy lvanisns being thoroughly aroused about
the robbery of their State and troops by those
scoundrels, and it is high time they were"
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The SKIRMIsH AT VENNA.-We find the following
in the Lynchburg VrginiaR of the 18th:


On Sunday morning, June 10th, we received
marching orders. Accompanied by Capt. Gregg s
Artillery of Alexandria, and Capt. Terrys compa-
nv of Bedford Draggoons, we marchad to Vienna
on the Hampshire and Loudoun Railroad, and met
the train with the enemy on board. On the ap-
proach of the train the artillery opened fire on it,
and the first shot uneouped six cars besides killing
number of the enemy. We fired twenty-five
rounds completely ridding the cars that left with
the engine. There was only seven of the dead left
on the ground and one MORALLY wounded, (since
dead ~ with his arms torn of up to the shoulder.
She cars left were burned. We took besides five
boxes carpenters tools, % fine muskets, two wag-
en- oods of blankets coats caps. canteens cartridge
boxes &C.. in all amounting to $4,000.
The dead were sent to Alexandria in wagon by
our men 10 be delivered to their friends. Many
more Will go ere this war lie ended. The Wise
troops was under the command of the gallant Lieut.
enant Blackboard. and was the only company the en-
envy fred at. make this statement ; and would be
glad if you would give it place in the columns of
your paper. w. A. IRWIN.
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FIoater from Montgomery, Davidson, II O b.
ertS0n and CheRtham

MsSrS Editors: The Importance of having able
experienced and substantial men in the next Legis-
lature is apparent TO all 1t viii be the most trying
period in the history Of our State. The people
should be careful to select their very best and
ablest men-those who have served them hereto
fore, and will know what they are doing
In casting around among the many coed men
who are worthy to represent the loater district Of
Davidson, Robertson, Montgomery andICheatham, ri
know OF none who will serve the people more
faithfully, efficiently and intelhgently than Gsl.
EDWARD S. CHEATHAM of Robertson. 1t is unneces-
ssry TO speak Of his merits as a man or his expe-
rience and ability as legislator. These are well
known. trust therefore, that he will consent to
serve his people once more. DAVIDSON
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The Agricultural Bureau met at the Committee
Room of the House OF Representatives on Friday,
the 2Sth of June, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Presentation. W. c. HARDING, President; Messrs.
SrOcKELI, S. r. CoCKRELI. JONI WILLIAMS, d. II. Nc.
GAyocK, II. J. WELCEER, RoBr. ARMSTRONG and J. J.
WILLIAMS.
S. Z. CoCKRElL. moved that j. o. GRIFFITH be ap.
pointed Secretary pro. tenn of the Bureau in the
place of l.. p. WILLIAMS without salary, which mo.
ton prevailed, and said Secretary is hereby author.
lied to receive the books papers ETC.. of the for
mer Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. WILLIAMS q committee of !nree
consisting of Messrs STOCKElL, COCKRELL ana RAIYs
were appointed to examine the books, papers, etc.,
of the Secretary with power to take such meas
ures as may be necessary toprocure or arrange the
same and to make such settlements as may be ne
cessary.
On motion Of Mr.. SToCKEIL. the President, Gen W.
G. HARDING, together with Mr.. WEICkER and Mr.
CoCKRELL, were appointed committee to memorial
ize the Legislature on the subject of postpon0ment
Of the State Fair, recommending such postpone
ment. Adjourned.
IT,
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We are told by the telegraphic dispatches of yes
terday that the Washington autOcrst will sustain
his sympsthizers in East Tennessee, which means
shat he will back up ANDREW JOHNSON in his infa-
nous threat to subugate that portion Of our State
and make of it the b.oodiest battle ground in the
South. The State authorities of Tennessee are now
fully forewarned, and we believe they also fore
armed
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No true TennIssean, no patriot, no man who
would protect his home and friends, his wife and
children from LTNCOyN's marauders, will raise his
voice against State troops being sent into his neigh
borhood to protect hun against the invasion threat
ened by ASDREw JOHNSON and backed up by the
usurper at Washington