The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-09-06
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approved and made public.
An act establishing the rates of postap,
on newspapers and periodicals sent /,
news dealers by mail or Express. tn,
rates are the same as those paid by req,
lar subscribers. 'as'as :.
An act requiring Post Masters to re-
ceive Treasury Notes, In sums of s. ant
upwards, in exchange for postage stamp,
and stamped envelopes.
An act for the sequestration Of the es
tates, property and effects of alien enc
mics, and for the Indemnity of the citi
xens of the Confederate States and nor
sons aiding the same in tho present war
The preamble of the act says: ,,., ~.
Whereas, the present Government o.
Che United States have departed from
the usages of civilized warfare in confis
eating and destroying the property o
the people of the Confederate States Of
ull Kinds, whether used for military pur
poses or not; and whereas, our ONLY pro
lection against such wrongs is to be found
In such measures of retaliation as will
indemnify our own citizens for their los.
Sos, and restrain the wanton excuses OF
our enemies," &c. The act then pro.
Deeds to explain how such scqucstration
A resolution is approved directing the
Seeretsy OF War, whenever practicable,
DO supply troops with we'll baked bread,
and also iations offresh vegetables, when
the latter can be obtained at a reascpa.
bic cost. ~ f''i o
An act to authorize the President TO
appoint persons from civil life on the
staff of Generals, when they are recon-.
mended by such Generals; and Adjutant
Of regiments or legions when recon.
mended by TIA Colonies thereof.
. An act requiring the Secretary of War
TO receive and forward clothes, sheets,
blankets and other articles of necessity
sent to the army by private contribu-
tions; and u
An act allowing Chaplains in the army
the same fations is a private.
Washington, Sept. l.-Among the papers
captured at IIatteras was one from the
late Consul at Rio De Janerio, giving q
description Of. vessels leaving or to leave
with careoes. Six of these vessels have
been captured by priyateers. $3.50
The Harriet Lane got ashore at HATTIE.
ras and threw over her guns and coal.
!. Wheeling, Sept. There is great ex-
citement here to night, caused by dis
patch from Paramount, which reports
that the secessionists in the back coun-
ties are rising and marching on the town
to burn it and tear up the railroad. The
rising is supposed to be in concert with
some movement of Gen. Lee.
Wheeling, Sept. There is considera-
quence OF dispatch just received from
-, lx,, 80.
.ernor, stating that large number of Sc
cessionists have risen in the back coun-
try and are marching on the town to
burn it and tear up the railroad track
The drums are beating to arms and the
streets are crowded with people. The
Governor is dispatcliing the Home Guard
and volunteer citizens to Fairmount.-
The rising is supposed to be in some
movement of Gen. Lee. All the U. s.
troops have lately gone forward from that
point. 1t is feared that the movement OF
the secessionists may be general, and
large numbers Of the citizens here are
going on patrol duty to night. o..
Quincy, Ill.,, Sept. There is great ex-
element on account OF an appreiiended
attack from Missouri.
81. Joseph, No., Sept. LILO mounted
Missourians paraded the town and cap
turcd two Federal recruiting officers.
California dates of the 2lst say the
steamer Uncle Sam takes out one million
gold. af
+, :. Jefferson City, Sept. IA company OF
cavalry surrounded G georgetown and took
Magofiin and several others prisoners
81. Louis, Sept. 1.-The following is APP
pended to passports issued by the Pro-
vost Marshall, and must bear the sigma
ture of each person accepting the pass:
at is understood, that the within man,
ed and subscriber accepts this pass on
his word of honor that he is and will be
ever loyal to the United States, and it
hereafter found in arms against the Union
or in any way aiding her enemies, the
penalty will be death.
Richmond, Sept. IA brig loaded with
coffee ran tho blockade into Charleston
harbor yesterday. She was chased by
the blockading squadron, but arrived
safely. Another vessel with fruit arrived
inland. d -.r,-f-4it.. .tl.5r.
e Louisville, Sept. 2.-There is nothing in
the Eastern reports but glorification
over the Hatteras Affair. +'.f
Butler says Hatteras lights may again
send forth ~ cheering rays 10 the stor"
beaten mariners.
"a new department Is 70 De createa io'
Butler.
Packages OF the Louisville courier iol
South Of sthe line were returned 10 aay
Washington, Sept. 2.-'rhe Post saysthe
pockets OF the two armies are closing.-
Many exciting rumors are in circulation
a g. D~A a,
some say inc Soniedera'eS nave orosse'
~ Aequla ofeeA' -,
Nsw York, Sept. 1.-The surveyor seiz
ed 28 vessels, owned in whole or part .,
Southerners. se-., sl,.- d. .slss 81.
Washinq,on, Sent. 9.-The War Depart