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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
From Kentucky.

We conyersed with passengers, who reach
ed the city yesterday morning, and from
them CLEANED the following as the existing
condition of affairs in Kentucky.
The main body of the Confederate forces
and the patriotic Southern rights volunteers
whom they are in Kentucky to assist and de-
fend against the despotic sway of the gov
eminent at Washington, are at Bowling
Green. There is an advance of some 1000
men at Munfordsville. A few Lincolnites
who had collected with arms on Muddy river
in Logan county had been scattered and dis
persed by detachment of Southerners. Gen.
BUCKNER had gone down with force of
1000 and bEoke up the Lincoln camp at
Hopkinsville, and took possession of the
town on Monday night or yesterday morn
ing. The number of Lincolnites encamped
at this place were variously estimated at
from 600 to 1000. When they got wind of
Gen. Buckner's approach, many OF them are
reported to have thrown down their arms,
and returned to their families, while the re-
mainder took the nearest route to the Ohio
river. There was no fight; but lis said that
two of our cavalry, acting as scouts were
assassiuated by the cowardly scoundrels.
On the other hand, the Hessians have for
ces stationed at Muldraughis Hill, Lebanon
Junction, New Haven and EIizabethtOwn,
amounting in the aggregate to about 10, 900,
though they claim $1,000. These troops
consist of Rosseau's Brigade, some indiana
ans, Ohioans, 5000 Home Guards, and or
800 U. S. Regulars. They are mostly raw
and very awkward recruits. Great exertions
are being made in Louisville to induce the
people to take up arms to prosecute the abo-
lition war upon the South, by the press; and
it is said that huge posters adorn the street
corners, with the following in the largest
letters: EMPLOYMENT FOR ABLE-BoDIED MEN, u
meaning thereby that they want hirelug
soIdiery, to fight the infamous battles of das-
tardly leaders.
In other parts of the State the excitement
runs high. The old emancipation element
of 1919, now assumes the form of rank abo-
litionism, and is using every means to beat
up companies and regiments for the invading
army of Lincoln. The report is that the peo-
pie are 10th to join in the abolition crusade
and are slow to enlist. At the same time
hundreds and thousands are flocking 10 the
glorious standard raised by Gen. BUCKNER.
The principal parties that have been ar
rested have been sent to the Bastile. Re-
ports conflict as to whether BRECKENRIDGE
has been arrested. We have no idea that he
has HUMPHREY MARSHALL is said to be in
Owen county. with a volunteer force OF some
800 patriots, which is constantly being in
creased. III. G. BURNETT is actively prepar-
ing to take the field, aud will soon be heard
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
By Telegraph from Memphis.
Special DipaleA % lls NasApiIle ralrsol.


MBMPHIs, Oct Ist, 1851
The Chicago Tribune, of the 25th ult., ac-
knowledges a complete victory by the Con-
federates at Lexington. Col. MULLIGAN COM
manded with $500. He was strongly in
trenched. Reinforcements were Intercepted
and driven back. The fight lasted several
days, from the 10th to The 2Ist. The situation
of the Federals grew desperate daily. Sorties
and skirmishes occurred constantly. The
Home Guards were much disaffected and first
raised the white flag; finally the Federals held
a council and decided to capitulate. PRICE
demanded an unconditional surrender of the
officers as prisoners. The men to be allowed
to depart without arms. The Federals march
ed out to the tune of Dixie. MULLIGAN shed
tears and the men raved, but took an oath
not to serve against the Confederacy. NULL
GAN was wounded. Gov. JACKSON arrived at
Lexington, Saturday, with his travelling Leg
isture. The prisoners, property and specie
captured was immense. 1t was a splendid
aud profitable victory.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

An ERRoR-After some Investigation of
the matter, we are gratifed to say that the
statement we made several days since, upon
the word of our informant, relative to the
death of Robt. Taylor, a member of Capt.
Douglass company in Western Virginia, was
erroneous. We stated that he stood on
Picket Guard seventy hours, when upon be-
ing relieved be suddenly died, of brain fever.
1t appears that Robert was a Sergeant in
Capt. Douglass company. and, therefore. ex-
empt from guard duty. He had been i'll for
some while, and did not die unexpectedly.
Our statement, it seems has been construed
by some as casting an undue reflection upon
our old friend Douglass, which was, indeed,
furthest from our thoughts. There is not,
we are sure, a more humane and careful Off
Ger in the COnfederacy than he.-RfpubIican
Banner.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
From Missouri.

Especial 10 the AValanche.
FoRr SMITH, Sept. ga regiment of Mis-
sourians, under Col. Hunter, has been de-
feated by the Kansas ruffisns under Lane and
Montgomery. backed by Federal troops.
Lane and Montgomery are burning towns,
robbing and committing the most atrociouS
crimes.
They are marching upon the Arkansas
frontier. McCulloch has only about thirty
JfUe hundred men.
A proclamation of General McCuIloch.
dated, Headquarters Camp jackson, Sept
25." say:
Kansas Lane and Montgomery have de-
feated Missouri regiment under Col. Hun
ter, and burned Osceola.
need three regiments of Infantry immedi-
ately. will accept them for twelve months.
Let all those who have arms bring them,
as the arms turned over by the State may
fall into the hands of those nearest them.
Let those who wish to serve their State rally
to her defense at once.
(Signed,l BEN. MCCULLOCH,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
The sI5,OOo,Ooo Loan.

In the early part OF the year, the COnfede-
rate States Government authorized loan of
SIS. 600. 900. Some eight millions of it were
promptly subscribed; but amidst the din Of
preparation for war and the stirring events
which followed the removal of the seat of
Government to Richmond, the loan was pref
" much lost sight of. We were under the
impression that il had all been taken and ex-
pended long since. But, it seems. that this is
not the case, and that about So, 900. 600 of it
remain to be taken We are glad to see that
the capitalists of this city and county are
now offered q chance to exhibit their patriot-
ism by taking portion of the remnant of the
loan Messrs. HUGH DOUGLAS, JOHN PORTER
YIELD and W. W. BERRY have, we understand.
been appointed Commissioners to receive sub
seriptions, which may be made at the Ira
der's Bank. The loan bears interest at 8 Der
cent from the date of the subscription. There
is in the banks Of our city an unusually large
amount to the credit of depositors, some of
it lying idle for the want of safe investments
and some awaiting an opportunity for grand
speculation This loan is safe Investment
and per cent. interest is as much as any man
ought to have for his money in such times as
these We are, in view Of these facts, conf
dent that the little remnant of five millions
viii De speedily taken here. 1t would be un-
Just to our monied men to think otherwise
It was happy thought Of the Government to
open books of subscription in Nashville. The
result viii, no doubt, be advantageous to the
Government, and to the great mass of the
people-to the former, in the increase of its
cash, and TO the latter in the diversion of q
heavy amount from The channels of specnls-
ton. Therefore, we repeat, let the loan be
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

ISOLATION and other charitable bodies. This
joint action secures an economical use of the
funds, and prevents frauds upon the charita-
bly, disposed.
While there are many other subjects to
which would in more peaceful times, call
your attention, feel that the condition of
the affairs of the Corporation do not neces-
sarily demand an extension of this communi-
cation. | shall also communicate to you
from time to time, such other matters as the
interest entrusted to us may require. l feel
II is due to the public, who have in my re-
cent election to the Office of Mayor. given me
renewed pledges of generous confidence, to
say that shall at all times, and under all
circumstances, devote whatever of ability,
industry and energy l have to the advance
ment OF their interest-M Municipal, State and
NATIoNAL-and shall ever remember with
grateful pride the honor and confidence i'm
posed, and exert myself to deserve the same.
Very respectfully,
B. B. CHEATHAM, Mayor.
The Mayor then announced the appoint
ment of the following standing committees:
On Finance-Love, Martin and Rhea.
Water Works-Paul, Love and Hill.
Sreets-Coltart, Kinney, Spaine, Martin,
Coleman, Haynie, Hurley and Brodie.
''Sefy Nch Ludu duQ hued-
SchOoLs-Rhea, Martin and Hurley.
Fire Departnlsnt-Bell, Mccain and OAR
den.
Gas Department Haynie, Hooper and De-
monbreun.
Ndrka House-Thomas, Clemous and Hin
ton.
Cemetey-Hatcher, Coleman and Hurley.
Work Cheatham, Bell and Nc
Cam.
Slaves-Coleman, Woodward, and Hooper.
Police-Darden, Clemens and Cheatham.
Springs-Demonbreun, Newman and Nc
Cam.
improvements and E1penditures-Spaine,
Hurley and Paul.
Hospital Hinton and Hooper.
Pest House-W Hill and Kinney.
Public Property-Coleman, McCann and
Coltart.
The Convention then proceeded to the
election of City Treasurer. and the former
Treasurer, Joel NJ. Smith, Eeq., was nomina-
ted and elected without opposition.
The Convention was then dissolved, and af-
ter appointing Committee ON Rules, each
house adjourned.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

PRICES.

For single coHeS, zoh------------.......SI 90
Booksellers viii be furnished at wholesale at SO per
dozen.
A reasonable discount viii be made upon large or
ders from wholesale dealers.
So Any gentleman lady in the Confederate
States ordering for club of persons (SIO) viii
be furnished with complimentary copy of the work
with the thanks of the Ladies Soldiers Relief So
ciety.
Editors Of newspapers in the Confederate States
who give publicity to this viii not only promote the
benevolent and patriotic purpose which the
profits will be appropriated but they viii aid in the
circulation of work which ought TO be in the hands
Of every Southern family.
BS- Orders for books, or other communications re-
ating thereto, may be addressed Mrs. FELICIA G.
PORTER, President Of the s'Iadies Soldiers Relief
SOcieey," or to the
SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE
oct2-tf. Nashville, Tenn.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
Potash-A Hint to Farmers.

We take the subjoined communication from
thy of the attention of farmers
The great scarcity OF soap at tie present
time arises from the want of potash and soda
ash. Either will make soap. The latter is
found in its natural state (natron) in Egypt
and South America, but the principal supply
has been obtained from Great Britain, prOcur-
ed by the burning of sei-weeds. The former
(potaSh) is supplied mostly from Canada and
the State of New York
There is in the Southern States any quaint
ty of material to make potash, and l would
call the attention of farmers to its production.
1t requires but simple process in lis manu-
facture. A few large iron kettles or pots, and
half dozen whiskey barrels with heads out,
and an iron ladle, being all the apparatus
required. Most weeds furnish potash in a
greater or less quantity to every 1000 pounds.
The following plants will furnish of potash
Oak wood, p pounds
Wheat straw, Al
Barley straw,
Potato stems, 55 90
Corn stalks, IL -
Oak, beach, and elm leaves, "a pounds
Those articles can be obtained by the far
mer at little cost. Select a shaded position,
gather in a large heap, set fire to them, keep
ing the fire up until several bushels of ashes
are ODlalneU; I'LL eacl Darrel ABOUT one quar-
| ter full of ashes. mixing with them a quart of
slack lime; fill it then with water stirring the
ashes well; let it stand over night, or for
about twelve hours, stirring frequently; strain
of the ley as clear as possible; pour in the
kettles, and evaporate over wood fire. The
kettle should be kept constantly full for two
days. A little experience will soon teach
the quantity of ley it will require to make
them half full with potash.l The evaporation
should be continued until the mass obtain the
consistency of brown sugar; then increase the
fire, by which it will be fused; continue it
until quiescent, and it looks like melted iron;
with ladle transfer it to iron pans or cook
ing ovens and allow it to cool; it may then
be broken in pieces and packed in tight box
es or barrels.
The experiment will pay well any enter
prising farmer. The article cannot now be
obtained at any cost, and can be sold at a
high rate. We hope this may induce some
to try 1t. The expense of fixtures is small,
and the material cheap and plentiful.
P.S.-Pine wood furnishes but little pot
ash. ID.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

Col. JAMES W.. WALKER, of Madison coun-
ty, Virginia, has generously donated to the
Confederate States of America, one hundred
barrels of best family flour, for the use of the
army, and hauled the same from his farm to
Orange Court House. This is an instance of
substantial patriotism that deserves to be
mentioned and remembered.
We find the above item in one of cur ex-
changes. The donation is liberal one, and
worthy of imitation. But, we do not know
whether Mr.. WALKER is really entitled to
commentator or not. If he has no " axe to
grind" and his gift is free will offering, in
dicative only of his devotion to the cause of
Southern Independence, and his earnest SYM
pathy with the volunteer army which has so
nobly upheld the banner of Southern liberty.
then is he indeed entitled to the warmest
praise. But, if Mr.. WALKER is one of those
who make rich gifts to catch the public eye
who contribute to the Government with one
hand, whilst, with the other, he gathers from
the treasury the richer results of fortunate
speculation, be is unworthy and should be
assigned position of infamy with all men of
that class.
The struggle for freedom in which we are
now engaged, is developing the energy, in
dustry and all the physical resources of our
people-it is stimulating TO active exercise
the noblest traits of human nature-but, I'M
fortunately, it is also giving full play to some
of the meanest emotions which swell the hui
man breast, and sway the human mind. The
sOrdid, the avaricious, are not less vigilant
and energetic than the generous and the pa
triotic. Whilst the latter are doing every
thing to encourage the government, and to
render the burdens of their fellow-eitizens as
light as possible the former are throwing
obstacles in the way of the government, and
for the sake of increasing their store of gold,
specializing upon the wages of the soldier,
and upon the wants and necessities of the
people-caring not, so they make money,
who suffers, whether the faces of the poor
are ground, or whether they are driven to
restitution and utter want. We trust that
they will be marked, that future generations
may utter their names with scorn and dsyi-
sion TN
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

TGEN. PoLK-AN ERRoR-The Raleigh On.
fC.) Register, of Saturday, thus speaks Of
Gen. Polk:
"Gen. Leonidas Polk, who will surely
blush if he ever sees this notice, was placed
in command on the lower Mississippi, at a
period when no men were raised, and when
there were no means of GTnaing them. By his
will. alone, it would seem, he improvised
every thing, in places where no merely mill
tary man would have expected anything. In
few trumpet-toned speeches he called forth
10000 men. But he had a greater difficulty
before him-the government could not arm
lis army. For that, too, it seems the Bishops
energy was prepared. He collected at once,
and in time astOnishingly brief, all the
firearms in the country; also all the armorers
or gunsmiths. Everybody went to work, and
now. when the news has barely reached US,
we find this admirable officer at the head OF
at least 10000 men, all thoroughly armed
with guns, and even b1y4nets, and ready, IN
der his conduct, to walk straight into the en-
envy. We conceive this admirable conduct
of our clerical General to form one of the
finest specimens which has been given in the
present century of that admirable military
quality of esagy."
The truth is, that when Gen. Polk was as
signed TO command the forces on the lower
Mississippi, he found there an army of more
than 10, 900, already formed, stationed at sew
eral points in the Western portion of this
State He never made public call for
troops. He received accessions as regiments
were raised and sent forward by the States
respectively. He had no agency in raising
.'6is army" therefore. He did equally as lit
tie, personally, in providing his men with
"freaTnss." This was done by the State of
Tennessee and the Confederate States. We
accord to Gen. Polk all the military skill
and ability which his acts entitle him to re-
ceive; but it is unfair, unjust and untruthful,
to credit him with acts which he never per-
formed. Let the Register inform the public
what new defences have been planned aud
perfected; what important strategic move
ment executed by .,our clerical General;p
what battle has been fought under his eye or
by his procurement and arrangement; how
far he has improved the discipline and drill
of .his army" and we shall have some
knowledge of the amount and kind "of that
admirable military quality OF azyy,n he re-
ally possesses We want no mere paper be-
roes in this hour of horrid war; aud so far as
this paper is concerned, we will not have
them.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

A GENUINE RELIC OF THE REVOLUTION
We are informed thai not long since, some
soldiers of an Alabama regiment, while ex-
cavating upon the old battlefield at York
town, not far from 'Cornwallis's Cave came
upon the skeleton of human being; and in
the spot where a pocket should have been,
lay a siLUer dollar. Our informant could not
remember the precise date of the coin,
though it was towards the last century. 1t
was undoubtedly the skeleton of a soldier of
the Revolutionary war. Many relics have
been found beneath the soil of that celebra-
ted battlefield, but this is the most remarka-
BILE one we ever heard of.-Rlchnond Dispatch.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
DIED.

At the residence OF his father in this city, yester
day O'Clock, P. NJ, Capt. WIN. R. DUNLAP, of the
Artillery, eldest son of Gen. Jas. T. Dunlap, aged
about % years.
The friends and acquaintance are invited TO attend
the funeral the family residence McLemore street
this evening at O'Clock Divine service by Rev. C.
D. Elliott.
October ID, 1861.
The friends and acquaintance of Mrs. REBECCA
HUME respectfully invited to attend her funeral
from the First Presbyterian Church. % O'Clock to-
day. Divine service by Rev. Mr.. Bardwell.
October ID. 1861
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

The Louisville Journal endeavors to stir up
the martial spirit of the Lineolnites in Ken
lucky by the publication of the following
The Word.
Armi
Arm without any wordsi
ArmI
This IS the time for swOrdsi
Armi Arm
Arm!
Arm ere it is too latei
Arml
Arm or be desolatel
Arm, Armi
Armi
This is the trumpet-peaI
Arm,
For the Old Common weaIl
Arm. Arnl
Arm,
Arm-Arm to meet the foel
ArmI
Arm-he IS comng-hol
Arml Arm,
Armi
Arm for your Mother, and march to defend herI
ARM
Arm for the CommOnweath-Arm or surrender
Armi
Arm, Broihers-Arm's the world
Armi Armi
Not day to be Deferred
Arm! Armi
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
From he Nas6ri7Ie Cbris,ia, 1d,ooa,s

'Nr. Williams has made book which we should
Ike to have reach Europe, and be translated and read
INTO their languages, and do its work making I'D and
correcting public opinion, which the English Nor
thern press have palmed of upon the world.
The reader should bear il mind that these letters
were written IN COnstantinOple though published
NASHVILLE As the writer so accurately predicted
ny events that have transpred, the ink OF the
manuscript dried, we cannot but have Conscience IN
his general speculations founded in a ph0s0-
phy- His tone is calm and thoughtful: his horizon
clear and Wide The IrtiZan Is sunk in the American
His position abroad, moreover, afforded him OppOrtu
mites possessed bp but few OF his felow-countrymen
for acquiring insight into the opinions and feel
ings, and general public sentiment Of Europe
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

SERVED RIGHT.-We heard yesterday of
little business transaction, in this city, the
result of which may serve as warning to
those who are fattening on the needs of the
people. An agent of the Government from
Gen. Bragg's army, we understand, came to
this city for the purpose of purchasing some
buck shot, aud proceeded to the store of one
of our merchants who had the required arti-
Gle 10 SELL patriot would have been will
ing TO sell to the Government at a fair profit,
but this man, we are informed, demanded
price just double that usually paid for the
same article The agent demurred, and was
told he might be glad to get the shot at that
price. The agent told him he must have
them, but that he would not pay the price
demanded, at the same time Offering him a
price which would give the merchant large
profit; telling him that if he refused to ac-
cept the offer be could easily get company
ofmen and take the shot. Stepping to the door
he called dray, and ordered the shot to be
taken out of the store and conveyed to the
depot. The merchant considering discretion
the better part of valor, offered no resistance,
concluding that it was best for him TO accept
the offered terms. There are many men in
Montgomery who are demanding most unrea-
sonable prices for their goods, and it may yet
be necessary to apply the rule to them and
bring them down to decent ievel.-Aonf-
soB<ry advertiser.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

if raised, have been clad. The factories are
still hard at work, aud we are gratified in
believing that our troops will be made as
comfortable this winter as camp life will
permit.
The Petersburg Cotton Factories are, we
learn, turning out large quantities of cotton
shirting, sheeting and tenth cloth.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02
FROM NEW Or
Military Preparations and FOrtifica-
tiOns--Every Man TO Drill.

tiOns--EVery Man 10 Drill.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 29.-The Governor
issued orders to-day to enforce the militia
law, to drill every evening. Persons refu-
sing or evading are recorded on black list
as suspicious and enemies to the South. No
Home Guards are allowed, unless foreigners
or over age. Full authority is given to
compel discipline by the court martial of Of
fcers. The men are to bring such arms as
they have.
The Governor officially recommends that
banks aud insurance Offices close at o'clock
in the afternoon, and other business at three
O'Clock, so that every one can attend drill.
Fortifcations aud other military prepare
tions are progressing vigorously.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-10-02

'In these letters have all the advantage Of the
authors elegant and lucid style, his extensive nf0r
nation aud philosophical Investigation He has close
Iy studied the subject Of slavery, all bearings
be reutes the idea Of the sinfuineSS Of slavery pOr
trays the advantages which iOw from IT, and the Ne
cesslty OF its Continuation Correctly experimenting
the policy OF the opponents OF slavery and the dan
gers which would follow the OF the Republi
can party, from his post in the old world removed
from the embttered contest. he warned his fellow
cOuntrymsn against the breakers which surrounded
the snip OF State The result which he apprehended
and fOretOd IS upon u.s.