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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
To the People Of The Rtfth Congressional
District.

As yo1 will be required, on he first TVedaesLiy
IN NoUeHjer merit, to elect member to the FIRST Com
federate Congress, under the permanent COnstitu-
ton, and a. tn may be expected by some that will
be a candidate, think il proper to state that
will not be before you tor that position. Having
determined to become a candidate before the Leg
slature for Of the two Senators they viii have
to select think it improper to aspire to the other
office, which l would only fill in a contingency
This, however, win not interfere with the full ser
vice to which you have heretofore called me in the
Provisional Congress. My labors in that position
will be resumed at the adjourned session on the
Third Monday in November.
] shah ever remember with the liveliest amotiOns
of gratitude, the high compliment besto wed upon
me by you the first day Of August last, in the
unanimous vote by which you elected me as your
representative in the Provisional Congress.
It may not be Inappropriate to say to you here,
that the more intimate and familiar acquaintance
have derived from the high position your confidence
and Partially assigned me, of our men and meas
ures, has but Increased and strengthened my conf
dence in the ultimate success of our cause Indeed
it would be sin to doubt after the many evidences
we hsve already had of the Divine favor.
Wise cOunsels, brave hearts, and constant relI-
ance upon heaven will secure cur independence
and open before us field Of happiness and pros
periy that has fallen TO the lot Of but few nations
on earth. ROBERT L. CARUTHERs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
The Railroads ANA the war;

II the present war has proved anything more GER
tain and curious than another it is the inesleuable
advantages Of our railroads TO the commercial inter
est of the country. The common historical estI-
mate of the effects of is poverty, distress and
desOlstiOn The railroad system has revolunOnizsd
the old historical idea of the blight of war AMI IN
the very midst Of alarms, has sustained the trade
of the country, equslized exchanges and prices and
Imported into the cities of the South new addI-
items to their life and active industry The modern
operation OF railroads has certainly introduced a
ne and emphatic idea into the Political economy
o. war. 20 GEE
We have before us some trade tables for the pre-
sent year, showing how far the commercial Interest
Of the South has bsen sustained by the railroads
under all the DISASTROUS eventa of the war. With
the single exception Of cotton the trade of many Of
our Southern cities so far from shO wing any dimi4
mutton IN 'he,r receipts, exhibit the largest and
most positive increase IN many Of the Leading sta
pies Of produce and merchandise besides ihnume~
rable ma 5ufactursd articles. r
We have only to imagine what would have been
the blight Of the country in state Of war without
the modern institution of railroads, to appreciate
the results which they have az present acak ved for
the commercial prosperity Of t1e South. rs fortll-
nate as We are in cur commercial affairs IN the very
midst Of war, and under the peculiar dst1esses Of
a blockade both BY sea aud lsnl, what hefghth and
extent OF prosperity may we Iot anticipate under
the benign influence Of peace, which must return
with new stimulus 70 our International improve
ments, and new appropriations Of the value If rail.
roads to the trade and industry and eeuerh uros-
perity of the cOuItry.-RiebmoRd Examiner SfIt g.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18

Picture 81 FadueaA Lincoln n,
From the regular Cairo eorrssfonaens Of n !
Louis Republican We copy TIE foIouinx pietnr,
the present position Of Raaueah Tow IN POSSE
q the Federal troops. This is tis conditseu !
me Louisville Courier, that tie vsudsl prsss
tory Representatives inthe LsgislI,ars isss bro.
Kentucky to BY 'loyal neutrslity.g An outrd
people VII remember the author Of t1sfcriis
Here In Psducah cousidprstis ts,rs,e - \ i
among the lnhabitants and thousaVd ,gonld Ioo
they could. Household furnit1Ye i eoasfarsi,
moved m sCihs and what other eonv.v.7ce ~
got, 70 saier points. IL affairs In Kennedy eo,r
IN Ihelr present state three weeks lonrer tba a
VIII pe almost depopulated. AIshonDb npaob.-
elegant fasldenees ara deserted anl sts,l 4
monuments OF bightIng secession arHJng sbe III
ering vines and trees Society SEEM 10 -
really fed, and gloom and horror taI,sr. 49,.
Net 4 carriage is seen upon the strsets ~, go ,
the beautiful walks.
The stores are many Of them elosiaz. ana va
with boxed up goods standing instead Of easto5
before the doors. Ii no place yet have see
bitterly hostile feeling existing against the u
= mere SeoWling, angry glances watch with 4
seems an Intense hatred, every movements 81 = II
ing solder. Some Of the wells have been noisi
where the camps get their water, and many sin.
aets perpetrafed. Secession is the rule. a0d ii
TIE rare exception. Whether Uncle san basi
medicine as strong as the complaint. il sin "a
question On the streets peouls vTes- -
caps. and boast that before the weez clsr.- ; |
Federal will be driven cut. The tsieo-snl y
have been cut through the town. and IL alsos
sidewalks, or are twined around trees.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
Yankee FaIsehOOI

Yankee FaIsehOOds--zSPIss and Traitors.
Gen. Washington said no people would fully real
ze the necessities Of defence until the endmy was
upon them. We have seen this verified in dhe pres
ent war. Virginia was endangered by spies and
traitors until they were looked after and their evil
designs checked. President Davis and Gea. Beau
regard put stop to the passage Of persdns from
the South to the North, end now the Watchfulness
on our side almost equal to that on the other
But we in North Carolina, who have hist been
invaded. have all this TO learn. The sooner we be-
gin, the better We have no traitors in on II midst
and we nave, therefore, only to guard our borders
and keep straggIers off. Are we doing this! Do
we promptly arrest all suspected persons2l Do we
prevent any and al persons from passing Nrth. and
especially those of Northern birth who hay been
soJourDing only for time among Us?
The Northern papers are just new filed with all
kinds OF falsehoods in relation to North Cs1OlIna.-
They represent that they have been ASST fred BY
persons residing among Us, that there is , Union
league in this Stste- that we hare Union Govern
or, and that Lincoln members Of CCuxreks have
been elected. Who are the authors Of theke false-
hoods! Let them be searched out Il We have
enemies is midst they sholld be feritedlCut and
punished. Al intercourse between North Carolina
and Yankee-land should be bro ken up If there are
persons among us who are hostile 70 "a, OF whose
sympathes against US, they must not be allowed
to leave. They have remained too long 30 be al
lowed 70 depart now. Again we say, keepa sharp
look out for spies and traitcrs.-Raisigh (M O.
Standard Sept 1 r.al go
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18

INVADING KENTUcKY.-The Hickman (Ky.) Courier
from itsloeation which is exactly between Psducah
and Columbus, the points invaded, commenting on
neutrality has :he following paragraph which is
conclusive evidence to all honorable men that IL
Federak were the first to invade kentucky and set
neutrality at defiance
In this portion Of the State we have aeen directly
the operations Of both sides, and know that while
the Federalists have invaded soil in the county
Of Ballard twice. and arrested her citizens without
authority Of law, and condemned them to punish>
meat without trial, and invaded Columbus and tore
town the flag erected by her citizens the symbol
of their political faithplsnted batteries command
ing the town, and threatening the complete snnihi
laton not only Of Columbus, but Of Hickman and
Paducah the Ss,dhsrH authorities hare P3rsissntJ
fused repeated petitions for protection on account
of the neutrality Of State The neutrality Is bro
Ken now, by the Fedsrals first, by Kentuckians sec
Ond, and BY the COntederates lastly.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18

MARYLASD-B. Y. HOWARD NOMINATED FOR GOvER-
NoR.-Ihe states Rights party, Of Maryland, met in
Convention on Monday last, every county ia the
State being represented. The names of Hon. Il. D.
howard anu OF ID W. Archer were brought before
the convention Tor Rae GuoerRatOrisl nomination,
and on tne hrst ballot the former gentleman was
chosen, the vote being O. for Howard and % for
Archer The nomination of Howard was then made
unanimous and enthusiastic. The nomination is a
satisfactory one 70 the friends Of Southern Rights
and will It is believed, be ratified by the people Of
Maryland at the November election. Gen. Howard
Is distinguished citizen Of the State, and has filed
some of its most responsible Offices. BE was also
a prominent member of Congress in the DAYS Of
Jackson lie is also extensiyely known as Repor e.
Of the Supreme Court Of the United States and as
q lawyer Of extensive attainments
The Convention nominated A.-ingan Jsrrast, Esq,
Of Hartford, by acelamstion, for C0mpt-olet Of the
Treasury. Mr.. Jarratt is the present incumbent Of
the Oflce.-Riehmoad EsQsirsr, Sepl. Il.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
our Rlchmopd Correspondence.

RICHMOND, Sept II, 1S6l.-Congress, at its last
session, passed an act throwing open the whole coast
of the Confederate States to the entry of vessels.
without regard to the revenue laws forbidding en-
try Of vessels except at established ports of entry,
where custon'houses are stationed but the act not
having been sent to the President for his approval
before the adjournment of Congress Gued 10 become
a lao. The intention of Congress was to permit
vessels to enter at any inlet the coast reporting
to the custOm>house nearest to the same. The Gov
eminent, however, am assured, will not disap-
prove Of the entry of vessels at any inlet notwlth-
standing the failure Of the act to become law
n n n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
ARraVe Wamnn


Il friend has communicated 10 Us the folio
particulars, showing the hesoism OF LADY
Julia A. Waugh in johnson county, East Tel
see, which entities her to place arlong the br5
Of the brave. About the 10Th Of August a md
about $50 men in all, led by Johnson, Graz
Locke and others, commented their depreds
and insults in the county above named, ns1r
North Carolina line, hunting down the frisnl
the Confederate Government and forcing the \
and defenceless 20 take the oath Of ailegianl
Lincoln A portion Ct this mob, some city or
IN number, visited the house Of Mai. Me(lusen|
demanded Of his wife 10 know where he was.
refused, at the peril Of her life. 70 tel shsm !;
utter sound eursing which they received fraI
oil negro woman, who had no respect for Lincl
miniOns, they lett, and soon after visited the 81
house Of Mr.. William z. Waugh who vas al
at the time. Their Captain marched his mel
and surrounded the house, and demanded OF
Waugh all the arms and Ammunition which
husband bad. She told them her husband val
sent, and had left her 70 take c4re Of The storV'
defend the family. They assured her that
would quietly surrender the arms abe and the
~ should not be hurt. She refused to comply
the demand. aud gathering an axe, placed hers
the door Of the building, and told them tha
would split the head Of the first man VINO atten'
to enter. She bad with her her stepson, abe
years Of age, armed with 4 double. bsrrslsd
and pistol-her daughter, about 10, armed "
repeater and knife. and a young man, VII
volunteered to defend the building, Was also
They could and would have killed dazrn OF
the mob if the attack had been made Ths
deavored to intimidate Mrs W., but she
them, and tainted them with the sight Of a Cd
crate flag which they had threated 20 taxa I
her; bat she told them that before they took
flag they would have to take her. and that
they were doing that, she would be certain %
her prize in the shape Of dead tory. And the
stood, the imPersonGtiou Of collected courzc
flying that large. angry, and Desperate er1Wd
at last, eOWsd. ehsgrined and mortified, they
retired, and soon Afterwards disbsnde,i. The
age and iron nerve Of one wOman-on other
sions tender and gentle as chiId-had N,
turned back from their purpose some fifty On
desperate men.
Il was about this time that The militia Of
Watauga and other Counties on the western
this state, turned out in such large numbers ID
the Lincolnites Of East Tennessee.
Mr.. Waugh is, We believe, a native Of North
lima, and connected with the Wanghs OF Eorsy i
other Counties IN the northwestern part
Safe. lis wife is a brave and glorious Won
Raicigb { ~. CO SGEdaTd, Sept Il.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
nrIssouri ArrnIr,-Imnortnn,O an,n,a.


The st. Louis Republican, of the 4th has special
dispatch from Jefferson City, dated the lSGh which
states that Colonel MITcHELL, with regiment Of
Coufederates, had captured Boonville, Mo- We sub
join the following important news of the movement
of MARTIN GREENE
HUDsoN, MACON Co., Sept FL have just had an
interview with intelligent gentleman of ST. Louis
who left Glasgow, Howard county, yesterday, He
informs me that he met there Martin Greene at the
head of three thousand five hundred mounted mer.
He converssd with Greene, but learned nothing of
his plans or destination, any further than was indi
Gated by his crossing the river with his whole force
yesterday, moving southwark from Glasgow.
He took possession Of the steamer Sunshine which
was lying at Glasgow, and used it for transporting
his men and horses over the river. On board the
Sunshine were some four hundred stand Of arms.
four or five secession prisoners, and Federal guard
of fourteen men. Green released the prisoners ard
took the guard prisoners. The Sunshine was laden
with bscOn. sugar, &c, &e The entire cargo fell
into Green's hands, and went into his commissary
department
am informed by the gentleman to whom am
indebted for the above, that Green disaVows all
connection with bridge burning and firing into trains
and imputes such diaboical acts to persons not IL
his Command, and not under his control.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
The Firing ss. STsess PtcEgts.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
Tribune writes under date Of the lath: -
An effort was made to day to check he FRI
tween picksts near Bailey's Cross Roads vi
week two Of our men were killed, f. Coke
Sullivan, Of the "a Michigan, and several Il
This afternoon Cspts. Morse AID Hpmphrey,
Michigan ID, attached a white haad kerchie
stick, as a nag Of truce, AMI left orr lines, vi
to the COnfederases When seen spnroachi
crowd Of Rebels, armed, gathered to receiv
warmly. Seeing the flag Of truce, two onl
vaneed to meet them. One brought rifle vi
few rods. His companion called his attentios
when it was lald down. The four then net Cns
The Rebel officers introduced themzelyes az
John G. Porter and Thomas B.Nassie Of the Vi
9TH, and asked if the visit was QUE Of busi1
courtesy? They were Informed that It was
Of courtesy. They said such visit would
ceis ed in Ike spirit. and shook hands eordi|
Capt Morse said that the sbp0tine Of picks
been matter Of much regret. and urged
should stop. Tbs Rebel oficers sssented. a
four agrsd % do all il their Power b ihis sn 4
conversation lasted nearly an hour, when the
arsted. shaking hands.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18

CTr DGrENCEs-It has become matter of gene
raj remark that the defences Of the city of Nash
Vile need to lie considerably strengthened No city
in the Confederate States has the elements for
strong Notifications IN greater degree than Nash
vile.
If it should so happen that we should need de-
fences, heavy guns AZ and they are not prepared
by the authorities there will be heavy response
bility somewhere A word to the wise Is suff.
Gent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
Death az two Distinguished Citizens of
Memphis.

. HeIbpntS.
We learn with pain, that two distinguished eiti-
zens Of Memphis have died in that city, within the
last day or two, Hon. T. G. payne, late State Sea-
ator from Shelby county, and Capt. JAMES HAH ITox
of tie Artillery corps, Confederate Army. Col
PAYNE died Of a congestive chill ard Capt HAMILTON
of sun stroke. Col. PAYNE was one Of tie leading
Southern Rights members in the Legislature of
Tennessee and distinguished himself by his bold and
eloquent advocacy Of separation from the old Union
at the session IN February. He was an able law,
yer, good citizen sound politician and one of the
most afectionate and devoted Of fathers and hus
bands He was a candidate for the Confederate
Congress from the Memphis District and was
defeated by Hon D. N. CURRrN.
Col PAYNE was warmhearted, generous and
public spirited citizen ever more ready to work for
the public than for himself He was always
volunteer in promoting public improvements, and
his l4turAI gift of oratOry made him useful and
acceptable auxiliary.
Capt. HAMILTON was gentleman of the loftiest
and noblest impulses aud fine talents, He was one
of the first men in Tennessee to offer his services
and that Of his gallant company to the State when
she called for volunteers. He was every inch
soldier. and had thrown his whole soul into the
cause Of Southern independence. He was Geor-
gisn by birth, and had only resided in Memphis
about three years, His DEATH as well as that of
Col. PAYNE. viii be serious loss to sister city
and to the State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
WarnIng off the Conredernter.
!" tAN1A X VII tIAU OUNHNUu6I ALtHs ="
The following is Gov. MAGoFFIS's Proclamation
issued in pursuance of the action Of the Legislature
of Kentucky
P1ocLAuATIor NJ TEE GovEaxoa.

PLoCLANAToT BY TIE GOVERNOR
in obedience to the subjoined joint resolution,
adopted by the General Assembly Of the Common
wealth of Kentucky, the Government of the Con-
faderate States, the State of Tennessee ani-Sn
others concerned, are hereby informed that az en-,
tu"ky expects the Confederate or Tennessee troops
to be withdrawn from her soil Internationally"
- In testimony whereof, have hsYsunto set
], my name, and caused the seal of the Com
rpOnwealth to BE- affixed. Done at Frank.
- fort. this the l3th day of September, A. D.
1861, and in the 10th year of the Commonwealth p,
By the Governor B. MAGoPPIS.
THOs. B. AoyEos, JR., Sec'y of State.
Resolved by the General Assembly of the Common
toeGih Of Kentucky That His Excellency, Gov Ma.
Coffin, be, and he is hereby, instructed to inform
those concerned that Kentucky sxpects the Con.
federate, Tennessee troops to be Withdrawn from
her soil unconditionally. IT,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18

A BRrTsu MANOR WAR AT CuAR1Esron-We
were shown private letter last night from Char
lesion which states that British Man of.War was
anchored off the harbor of Charleston.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
Estrar.-HicLman eonnfr.

nNAKBk np By A Q Burehard, ia TIE Oh District, I
county, TesnesSes. on the sd day Of A1gcsi,
Bright S0rreE Horse about cur years Old, :
te1 md hEf hands high, has az enl8-gsaent ne
CT bis Eead and lump On tie right leg 1ppaised
September Is-E3-t X DsEE, ri
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
KentuckIans 10 Am.

The silence of the LAST Congress Of the U. S. on
the subject Of fugitiVes, and the right Of slaves in
trsnsitu, was az abandonment of the Union party
in the slave States. The confscation law passed BY
it was declaration of hostility TO the instt ten Of
slavery. The proclamation Of Fremont, inaugural
ed war against it. Can Kentucky maintain Slavery
within her limits Wnen the slaves Of The States
around her have been liberated Can the individual
hold his when all others about him are free?l This
has become war on the part Of our enemies, not
only against the C0nstitution and Laws, butlsgainsf
individual RICH: and personal property. Then, to
arms!
Your neutrality has been violated; your soil has
b9en polluted by the tread Of Lincoln's htelings.
Your towns and cities have been sacked and piiaged
By armed hOrdes, and are now being made the bar
racks of ruthless soldery. Your fellow citizens,
compelled to abandon their property or waste their
lives 10 dungeons, are coming from amongst you.
Your wives and children, leaving all the kssocia
tons Of home and kindred, are fleeing id terror
from the Vandal hordes, who with bristline arms
would enforce the wrongs of sb0litI0aism- - q
Kentuckians! to the rescued Drive the Invaders
from your SOIL and carve yau. names Emist The
brilliant galaxy that now adorns the Confederate
fig.
Camp Breckenridge has been Termed lon he
Memphis. GAINESVILLE u Louisville r R., " o miles
South of the Kentucky Lina for the purpose Of
organizing q brigade of Kentucky volunteers for
Il months, who viii be ordered on service nearest
their homes-a guard for their prOtectiOd. This
Camp IS eligiby situated and will be ably offered
as tne companies themselves may preferi OOEn
panies Of infantry are requested TO furnish Shot,
guns, Rifles or Muskets which wiz be paid fdr whe1
they are mustered into sergice- Cavalry NEST
furnish themselves with arms and equimentd which
viii be paid for likewise. Their horses m hst also
be furnished. An allowance of 40 cts. per DAY will
be made for subsistence, and horses killed il battle
will be paid for. Guns viii be furnished by the
organization to companies Of artillery. Camp
equppage and provisions are already supplied BY
the Confederate Government. Some eampanies are
in camp, and over twenty are being rapidly pre-
pared who will soon come forward to be mustered
into service. e...-.
For information, apply to G. W HAMPtoN
Ty.p,v Ie,a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-18
TEXANS on THEIR Way TO. JON MgCUIIOcu-The

TEXANS on THEIR Way TO, JOIN MCCULLOCH.-Ths
Shreveport Netos, of the 10th inst, says:
On Saturday n company of mounted men from
the Goue S.ar state passed through our city, on
their way 10 join McCulloch. They are an indie
pendent company, having armed and 60 uipped them
selves at their own expense. The Lone Star Ran
gers is the name they bear AID in number they are
about fifty odd.