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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-13

addressed to gentleman who bad just uttered bruian,
and conclusive remark bus the wit responded, II have
palace OF the SOUL this of the year
with anything but one OF KNOXS HATS tho softest, the
most flexible, shapey, becoming, durable and elegant tn
the world Throw that clumsy oppressive tile away and get
fall STYLE al 2l2 Broadwayg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-13

cNEGARs VERY CHEf.f.-TNE ASSIGNEE, AT NO l.
= broadway, Is o.ng out the stock Mt very low prcca
Some very good brazs Of Havana, domestic aud SeFa<
Segars stu unsod. Please examine stock and prices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-13

Mr Hemming, Consul of Venezuela in london, writes
10 the London Ne1os this subject He says:0ne gen
tlen,an who had sent cargo Liverpool informed me
that he quite satisfied with the result. III addition
70 the above have the advantage OF tho best possible
authority this subject, Senior Linden tho Belgian
tprnst who Is the present director OF the botanical de-
pa<ment OF tho Geological Garden in Paris and wai
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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
The Federal Bankrup. Act.

The telegraph sunoUbcsd, a few DAYS
since, that a general bankrupt &c, was en-
braced in the measures which il was Dropos-
ed should be inaugurated by the Congress
now in session at Washington and from tie
Northern papers that reach US, we learn that
the measure is being advocated with force
that will secure its passage. The New York
ROT6 takes strong ground for the measure,
and says that at the suggestion OF q Com
mittee of highly respectable ~ New York
merchants, draft OF an act has been pre-
pared to be presented for the consideration
of Congress-
The World admits that general bank
rupt act" ito discharge debts by some shor-
ter process than payment, "T0uld b. equal
IL inconsistent with sound policy and good
morals - yet it thinks that the Hrevuision
of 1857, and the prostitution of business.
caused by political troubles, have wrecked
20 many OF the most energetic and esteemed
business men, and c,st them high and dry on
the sand, that the public interests require
legislative provision for their relief" Not
withstaudiu9 the passa "a Of sGch law would
be a reputation of ''souud policy and good
morals" the World grieVes over 1.-THE amount
The community would lose If q great portion
of its business talent were Kept inactive by
meigbt," VII CD, it says, "represses enterprise
and brushes hope,' and therefore advises the
passage OF Tue Diti. II COuSOie5 lLSetis now
ever, for this loose morality, by indulging ia
the hope that Z" To re will be found many
men OF honorable impulses, who, after they
have risen again from ptcuniary ruin, will be
solci;ous to discharge every past obligation,
and nearly ell will contribute to the general
prosperity by giving the community the be-
neflt OF their business energyn The e1pec-
taiion is an idle one, and the position assum
ed by the journal named, only demonstrates
that its morals are as easily laid aside as
half worn garment, whenever occasion re-
quires.
According TO the statement Of the Ford,
the act proposed combines the I" provisions
of the new English bankrupt act, which has
lately taken eject, with those CT the French
law, the United States act OF lS41, and the
Massachusetts insolVent law. II provides
| for the full and unconditional discharge of
! the debtor upon the surrender of all his pro-
perry, for distribution without preference g.
mong Ell his creditors, and upon his compli-
ence with the provisions of this act. The
assignees in bankruptcy are to be appointed
| b. the creditors, and other efficient provisions
are made to guard their interests. - Han
phis APp.Gi.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
The Confedera.s War Tax.

We have not heretofore spoken of the a..
Of our legislature at the late session. assun-
lag the WAT tax for this State. We had NOT
until yestearday, an opportunity to read the
act "a it passed. We heartily endorse the
r, Communications o! Governor Brown in his
message advising the assumption of this tax
It was wise and We are rejoiced tba, the
Legislature complied with that recommends
ton.
The plan adopted by the Legislature is
the best under the circumstances. II mGE
it TIE duly o! ''Ihe Governor to cause to be
issued the bonds Of the State, payable in suct
sums, snf at such times and place, and bear
ing such rate of Interest. not exceeding eigh
per cent. per annum. as will enable him II
raise and obtain the means OF paying suct
taxes, (ess ten per cent. thereon) upon the
most advantageous terms to the State; sad
that when said means of paying said take,
shall be raised, His Excellency shall cause
toe said taxes (less ten percentum thereoal
TO be paid to the Confederate States, under
the provisions of the said twenty fourth $50
ton of tha Act Of Congress aforesaid. n.
Ianta (Ga.) Confederaey.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
From, Tybes.

4 stiff wind prevailed all day yesterday
and the sea ran high, consequently the Fed
erals could do nothing in the way of landing
troops on Tybee Island. The Federal shil
reported ashore In the North breaker is still
there, and appears to be settling down. Tn
probability is she will be total loss.
Several Of our scouts went on the Islak
on Sunday night and brought OF two iie
wild hogs They saw no FedersIs, and
there were any on the Island they must hav
been In the vicinity of the big light.
We learn that on Sunday night about Sc
set. man named William Barr, ment
OF the Irish Volunteers, who was corporal
the guard, approached q sentinel and |
| him that he INTENDED to go out and proof
come oysters. Barr took boat and lefs t.
shore. After he was beyond the range {
the sentinePs gun, he changed h;s course al
went towards the Federal feet. As Barr {
not returned, the impression is that be b.
deserted to the enemy.
We regret the circumstance, not only
account Of information which the dee
may carry to the enemy, but because.
| treachery will be source of deep mortE
| ton to the Irish Volunteers, one OF the a.
efficient and gallant corps in the service
Savannah Netcs, "a.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
DON'T Eire too Soon.

4 letter written by Gen. Charles Lee, da.
ted Charleston, I'd June, HTS, and address
ed to Colonel Thompson, at Sulliyan's Is
land !:
j" SIR 1T is q certain truth that the enc
my entertain g most fortunate apprehension
OF American ri1emen. It Is equally certain
that nothing can contribute to diminish this
apprehsns ion so infallibly as frequent in
etfeetual fire. 1t is with some concern,
therefore, that am informed that your men
have been suffered to fire az a most prepos-
ferrous distance. Upon this principle must
entreat and insist that you consider 1t as a
standing order, that not man under your
command is to fire at greater distance than
one hundred and fifty yards, at the utmost ):
| in short that they never fire without almost
| q moral certainty of hitting their object
| TThey had an edemy who, If waited for,
would come close enough.l Distant firing
has double lad efect-it encourages the
enemy, and adds to the pernicious persua
/ sion OF the American soldiers, namely-that
| they are no ma Oh for their antagonists at
close fighting. To speak plainly, 1t is al
most sure method OF making them towards.
| + This latter effect we need not dread but it
wastes ammunition, which we have not to
throw away.l Once more, l must request
| that stop be put TO this childish, vicious,
and scandalous practice. extend the rule
| to those who have the care of field pieces
| Four hundred yards is the greatest distance
they should be allowed to fire them. Trans
erosion of this rule will Do considered as
The effect Of furry and want of courage
Those who are accused of transgressing viii
be proceeded agaius. as acting from tbess
principles. / have, sir, the greatest optdion
of your good sense and spirit, AID fatter
myself that you will not only issue orders of
restric ion on this head, but that you viii be
attentive that they are vigorously pat in ex.
ecution. And am, sir, &C.,
s = CHARLES LEE,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28

The Yankee presses ere discussing the
merits and dement's of guns of long range
They have come to the onclasion that such
guns are of no particular advantage, but
have rather been advantageous. We are
glad to hear that til have come to this
conclusion If they will only persuade their
men that short range is the more prefeFa .
able, and get them to come to close quarters
with US, the war will be brought to speedy
close. The best weapon is the bayonet.-
Let them come down to that, and then they
can get true test of the manhood Of the
Northern and Southern people.
But, about long range guns. In the out
set of hOstilities, we heard one Of QUIZ most
sensible and reliable generals express the
opinion that the best and mos. effective ar
my gan was the United States masket; and
ne said he was sure the experience of the
war would prove it We believe be was
correct, and that the result 60 far has sus.
tanned bis Judgment. The chief advantages
| of the war have, so far, been en- the side Of
the Southern troops, bat few of whom are
armed with long range guns
The use of long range guns tends to Lessen
the effectiveness of troops. Instead Of rely.
ing upon their own spirit qad manhood, hey
place undue dependence upon the gun. anG
when that fails them. as the experience OF III.
Yankees proves, are apt to try the virtue o
| their legs.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
From the N0sfs Aarsrtlss-z DEC. 2s;h, issz.
Naval Engagement Down she Bay

About midday yesterday the stout gun
boat Florida" @. S. N, concluded to cele-
brste Christmas eve By small set TO with
the insolent Lincoln cruiser New London"
which was lying of the mouth Of the harbor.
The ''Florida" ran down to the westward Of
Sand Island and challenged the ''New Lon
don" to come on, which she did, and for an
Jur or two lively cannoaade 1t long taw
furnished al e1citingly interesting exhibit
ton for the entertainment of the sreat audi
ence which viewed it, the four thousand men
| who garrison Forts Morgan and Gaines, as
| well as the crews OF the blo"kading vessels.
| being the spectators The "Florid - could
rot come to close quarters with the enemy
| by reason of the shOai water OF 8 bar inter
veniug, and could she have got out it Is like.
| IL she would have had more than she could
attend to with the several blockaders that
We're lying OF in deep water.
The engagement was lengthy, and many
| shots were fred on both sides, and ended by
| the New London backing out as usual. The
| FLORIDA" was not touched, but it is thought
that three OF her pills took effect on the ene-
my. All but these three were seen to strike
the water, but the thousands of eyes which
watched could not tell where these three
went to if they were not stopped by the New
London. She was evidently hit hard, for
after backing out os the fight she SigualIed
the feet, and one of them ran down and lay
alongside Of her for several hours, render.
ing assistance, it is supposed.
/ The spectators say that the Flcrida'S long
| and terrible guns were admirably served
the practice being most excellent, placing
| the shot and shell all around the mark, Sc
close ia many instances as to apparently
dash the water upon the Lincclnite's decks
The engagement is said to have been mOst
animating and exciting scene as witnessed
from the forts, We Acpe that our gunboat'
will often so entertain the garrison in tbost
dreary quarters By damaging attentions Il
cur unwelcome visitors outside.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28

a SPLENDID GALAXY FRoG ONE COUNTY
When the nomination of Gen. Robert &. Lee
was before the Virginia Convention, as ''C3m-
mander of the Military and Naval forces of
Virginia." Mr.. Criteher, of the county OF
Westmoreland, referred thus to the man pro-
ducts of the county be representatives.. L.
also being native of Westmoreland
Sir. wher stand ia my owa yard. can
turn 10 one side aud look upon the farm on
which Washington was born; and turning TO
the other, can point to the farm here
Gen. Lee was born. On the other farm be
yond. Light Horse Harry Lee, who moved
the Declaration of Independence, was born;
and when my friends visit me, can drive
them to the birthspot Of Monroe, and III two
hours more we come TO the spot where Mad
ison vas born. This, it must be admitted, is
a splerdid galaxy OF great names tor one
county to claim the psrentage OF.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28

The telegraph conveyed to "a On Mo(S5
the mournful intelligence of the death n4si
ward Courtenay Bullock. Z
Mr.. Bullock ' as born In Charleston ON
It'll of December, 1922. Having resolved
preparatory education at the Charleston Col
lege Grammar School. he entered the Collss
giate Department in 1886. He spent Ag,
years as student of that Institution, zf "a
close of which period he removed to Hs;7f1V
College, and graduated In 1912.
A short time after he received the deg
of Bachelor CT Arts, he went to Aiaoanl.
and was appointed in charge OF the classics7
department of the Gouldsboro' n Hillary AGA
DENY at Eufauls.
Having chosen the profession of the Isv5
he became student in the Office OF Col. Cal
houn, and when admitted to the bar becAF
9 partner of his instructor, and on his de-. &
succeeded to his practice.
He edited the Euiaula Spirit Of The 7sE4
defending aud maintaining the institutio1d
and rights Of the South with boldness auI5
great ability, While Chairman of The Ju6i5
ciary Committee he was regarded as one OH
the most industrious and faithful workers OF
that body.
His splendid talents were improved to ths|
largest extent by reading and observation
his scholarship was profound and various
| he possessed an exhsustless vein of wit anil
homcr. anc ne was ni3gnlncent telker.r}
His extraordinary abilities and acquisiticr
were set OFF by a modesty as rare a,
was beautiful, and his noble character
| adorned by the Purest morality.
Mr.. Bullock was elected twice State S 4
| tor from Barbour county.
On the breaking out of the present war be
was among the fret to respond t. the call OF
| his country. Prompted purely by q higt
| patriotism, ne entered the ranks OF the Eufs-
uls rifles, bu; having discovered singular
| aptitude for the profession of arms, he gas
| promoted TO the Co.Oneley.
! The Governor Of Alabama appointedlAr
| Bullock Commissioner to Florida tefor.
t that State dissolved her connection witt. thu
| old Union. and the address he delivered to
| the Legislature Of that State is pronounced
| the finest effort of his political ife. He was
| also chosen TO extend q welcome TO Jefferson
| Davis, as Provisional President of tie Con-
| iederate States, on his entry into Montgora-
| cry.
A short tine after he was placed ia COM
| mand OF a regiment he was sInitt.n with sy-
| phOid fever, aad at the age of thirty-nine, tbs
| patriot, scholar, soldier, went doWn into the
grave His grave will be believed by ID,
tears of the many who enjoyed the delights
| OF his friendship. We commend bis betsaved
! family fer consolation and support TO the
| God who has taken him sway.- CL2ri.sioa
| C5.rier, 24A.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
ne.s,, Of rsaior BLOOM.

Mel. r. S. Bloom, Aid to Gen. Henry r
jackson, died on the 2oth inst, at bis home
in Macon. He bad survived the untold
miseries and bardships of the campaign iD
N. W. Va, serving his country With honor,
distinction, and efficiency. He resigned at
the same time Gen. Jackson did, to>tak the
oil cs OF Aid under him In his new position
as Commauder In Chief OF the Georgia Army.
He came home well as usual, but as is fire.
ouentiy the case, be took cold from coming
out eff his airy tents to sleep in comfortable
house. from which be died In few days.
His remains were inferred, on Saturday
last. in the Ct metery at hacou, honored by
the citizens, militia, FIRE department, and
City Council. Gen. Jackson was also pres:
emit, and deeply deplores the loss Of his GAL
liant and sEicient Aid.--Afldnsa Confadray.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28

wxE TIE FzDzsALs IA sof FerIw uY
fHEg nADs Hilton Head
correspondent of the New York H0rid ex-
plains Why the Federal army On the SOUTH
ern coast does not advance
1.-The question viii naturally occur to you,
wien will Gen. Sherman advance 1 can
cnly answer this by stating the cifenmstan-
ces which surround as. We are ignorant OF
the number of rebels which may be but
few miles inland, and the actual position OF
the country. Our troops are In good eondI-
ton and spirits, but We are not very pron'
cient in drill. However,, if orders should be
received for an immediate Advance upon the
Charleston aud Sava nnah Railroad, have
no doubt officers would cheeriully respond
Between US and the main land is "a almost
interminasie labyrinth of creek, and river.
and Islands. and an advance in force would
be attended with dificnlies-Thieh DO moi
say, however, are insurmountable- The pro
babIe reason why we do not advance toward
the interior is because Port Royal is decided
for the present to be 3 base CT operations
for another naval feet destined still further
southwald. The taking of Tybee Island ano
the great preparations being made here sui
ficiently prove this. Wherever the next ex
pediiion lands the blow Eill be struck imne
dat ely inland, o. large number OF horses
are to'be taken on. for cavalry"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
zoll,eoner.. command.

From late number of The Cincinnati Com.
nereial We make the following extract. Iii
the latest intelligence We have seen from
Gen. Zollicofer's Command Whenever the
Federalists attack him they will go under:
Mr. Milton, resident Of Somerset, and a
reliable gentleman, lett Somerset yesterday
morning, the 18Th He says that by day
light Gen. Schoepf With ali his force, march
ed out to attack The rebels Zolicoffer is in
position or Fishing Greek. with 5000 men
andssome artillary, i've miles west of Somer-
set and ten miles from Midi Spring where he
has 2 1000 men posted on the south side OF the
river. Sch epf has the two Tennessee aud
Hoskins Kentucky regiments, theiI7lh, 31st,
35th and Ssh Ohio regiments, Stannard' Q
Ohio and Hewett's Keatueky batteries, with
ten guns, four Of which ara rifed, four
smooth bore, and two Parrot guns. Zoli.
Golfer has no wagons on, this side, and but in,
different means Of eros sing, and Gen. Schoepf
mas confident of whipping him, with some
hrpe of Capturing most of his men. The
Tennesseeans lead the column, aud Milton
says they cannot be whipped or turned beck,
but are determined TO push on. The battle
or chase took place yesterday or to-day.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-28
For the Patriot.
rs there no Jus.lco Left,

NEssRs. EDIToRs:-We are engaged in
wal to resist oppression and maintain the
true Freedom and Independence guaranteed
tous by the Constitution Of 1889. Whilst
eshausting our blood and treasure ia oppos-
irg the public enemy, it lie important that we
saoutd not permit our social rights and the
laws and morals of our community to be
overthrown by domestic foes. If we conquer
our foes in the field, we shall gain nothing
by the victory unless private rights are re-
spected, our homes kept sacred from lawless
violence, and cur own soldiers made to feel
that law still reigns supreme in the Southern
Confederacy. l am induced to make these
suggestion and call public attention to them
by the events OF the last few weeks in the
neighborhood ST EaAyiiie. We have, as you
are aware, numerous bodies of soldiers camp,
ed around our city; they are mostly raw re-
cruits, and officers who have electioneered
amongst (heir men for several weeks, are
suddenly promoted By the votes Of the sol
diers. The Government cannot or has not
furnished them with all the necessaries or
comforts they desire; they are located where
they can seize by violence wood, hogs, sheep
and beef, and amongst families who are poor
and have til .ir II tie all around them and no
protection from poverty and suffering eS-
cept this email Offering. 500
Soldiers have seized, aud arc now seiEing,
the property Of families thus situated, and
reducing them 70 beggary, and it is done,
too, With violence and utter contempt for
the rights Of The sgfsrers. The writer of this
article has seen with anguish half of the little
timber he has Destroyed, one of bis hogs kill
ed before his eyes, his farm constantly over
run for weeks By body OF men and horses
| under Lieutensnt Col. CAN'T. and even no
tiee (ap2arently kindly given him that he
| had better remove his family from dseir home
He has appealed to the officers in vain. They
cannot. or viii not. protec. him. There Is
perhaps no recourse on the Confederate
| Government, as these are acts of lawless vic.
lenee, and the property not taken on demand
of regular officers. am perfectly willing
TO bear vi my portion Of the burdens Of thIi
war, aad have enlisted to fight it out to the
bitter end; but no soldiers Who are permitted
| thus to act can be of much avail on the bat
tlef1eld, and no families who are thus treated
can long feel that they have any interest IL
the impending struggle. Redress in lega
tribunals Is Of little or no avail in cases lik
mine, and those of some OF my poor neigh
bors. We can only appeal for protection t,
that enlightened public opinion which Is, O.
ought to be. omnipotent in our Government
JusrIcE.