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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

WHERE IT WILL PROBABLY END.-An old
officer of the French army has written COM
munication to the New York Courier de, Eta,s
Uais, in which be says:
ASH saw the fall of the French Empire In
1914 and 1915. and that each power regained
often more than il had lost, i can tell YOU
what would happen in America, if the Unit
ed States should separate and find themselves
reduced to civil war. In the first place,
France would retake Louisiana, according to
ancient treaties; Spain would reclaim Flori-
da; England would appropriate Oregon and
several other States; Mexico, under English
protection, would re-take the territory of
New Mexico, Texas and California; and Eng
land might perhaps keep California as an in-
demnily for the subsidies furnished to the
Mexican Government in this war against the
former United States.
Now you will ask me how all these res imp
items could take place, and by what right;
that is very easy &c explain. Il is Louis Ma
pOleon who would begin by a very simple
aud logical process OF reasoning: for every
one knows that Napoleon ILL aims ut consoi.
dating all that Napoleon had in view, with
regard TO foreign policy. Now. Napoleon /,
in 1903, coded Louisiana to the United States
for the sum of five millions Of dollars which
the Government Of the United States euga.
ged 10 pay to the American merchants who's
goods and ships had been seized during The
| wars of the French Republic, from 1872 te
1901. But, as the United States have not paid
the aforesaid i've millions, and as, 10 rmors
than forty years, we have seen brought before
congress, session after session, French spo
iiaton bill, which has never been passed
therefore. as soon as the Union shall be dis
solved, those who claim this sum will address.
,neHseivs to Louis Napoleon, and have nc
ooeD., considering his character, that be vii
pay tnsu demands and retake Louisiana
Easisha, nno suspects some such thing, ha,
zireaoy ordered several ships of war 70 t5t
Cur u asxleo. See how Providence, hav
work with, ea2 bring ever bodv bscr - -. :
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
The value OF our Flag,

About eight years ago, United States
sloop of war, commanded by gallant South
Carolinian, while on cruise in the Mediter-
ranean. sailed into the harbor of Smyrna,
and anchored between two Austrian corvettes.
While thus anchored, with her officers and
men, free from duty, enjoying themselves
ashore, man born on the soil of Austria,
but naturalized as citizen of the United
States. and, under the privileges of that citi-
zenship. pursuing business at Smyrna, was
arrested by the Austrian Consul, under the
claim of owing allegiance to his native
country. The helpless prisoner avowed him.
self an American citizen and appealed to The
American flag, futtering in the breeze in the
hirbor, for protection.
Commander Ingraham, of the u. S. sloop,
demanded his release. The Austrian Consul
refused. and sent the prisoner in irons aboard
one of the Austrian corve;tes for security.
The American commander repeated his de-
mand for release of the prisoner, this time
accompanied by the threat that if the de-
mand were not complied with by Certain
hour, he would fire on the corvette He
called his men to their posts, cleared the
decks for action, and as the stated hour ap-
preached. rau bis guns out the port holes on
either side; their black lips almost touching
the coryettes on either side. The gunners
were beside the guns, the tars grasped their
bright cutlasses, and every eye aboard that
little sloop CLEANED with the excitement Of
an expected deadly combat.
The odds were two 10 one against the
American f, but he cared not for that. His
little sioop lay in a position that enabled her
to show n row of teeth to each corvette, and
he calculated from the spirit of his men, that
he could engage and dIsmantle both at the
same time. The scene was a thrilling one.
Above the sloop floated peacefully but proud.
| ly the Stars and Stripes of the Great Republic
| lar away over the Atlantic.
| Above the eorvettes tapped the black
| double eagle of Austria. On shore, there
was a crowd gathered, breathless with inter
| est, watching for the first fash and thunder
over the peaceful waters, that was to usher
in the confict-for the little sloop, reeline
beneath the broadsides belched from larboarc
and starboard, answered on either side By
the Ausirians, while the crash of shattered
bulwarks, the falling Of masts, the clash o
| cuilasses. and the groans Of wounded men
told of the struggle OF death.
But the American triumphed without firin,
| gun The Austrian bowed 70 the Stare an,
Stripes, and, before the appointed hour ar
rived sent Martin ko<zta aboard the s.
Loais, free man. he knew that the dag tina
| foated over the American sloop was the en-
| sign Of great nation that would leap fort
as one men. and with all the power Of "a
haustiess treasures aud an unequalied marine
TO avenge an insult offered to its humbles
citizen.
But, suppose instead Of the SIAN a,d ,Sspe
there had doaled over The -, xolfis ~ ~
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

federacy of States in the New Worid-would
the Austrian have submitted? No: he would
have griped his victim more tightly, and
laughed in naughty disdain at the impotent
threat of the stranger. He would have
opened his broad-sides on the impairment
meddler, and sunk her with all her crew
beneath the waters of the harDor, while the
spectators would have praised the brutal
conquerors for their chastisement of the up
start that had the temerity to fly in the face
of the Austrian double eagle.-i&. Louis Re
publican.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

SEIZURE OF NORTHERN FISHING VESSELS IN
FLORIDA WATERs.-Considerable excitement
has been occasioned at Mystic, Conn.,, by a
report that the schooner B. Fowler, Capt. e.
bridge, and the schooner OsceOla, Captain R.
Burrows, both of this port, now on a fishing
trip of for the Florida coast, have been
seized and confscated by the State of Flori-
aa, providing heavy penalties against any
persons, not citizens of that State, engaged
in certain kinds of fishing within nine miles
of the coast. The law has been for many
years dead letter, and has only recently
been attempted to be enforced. Capt. FL
dredge has been imprisoned, but released on
bail. The schooner Christiana, CAPTAIN Will
cox, of Noank, was at sea at the last accounts,
but expected TO arrive soon, when she was to
be seized by the same authority.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

A remarkable meteor was seen on the NOR
ming of the 11th inst, at aquarter before
three O'Clock, at various places in Illinois.
1t was very large and brilliant, and exploded
with a report like cannon. 1t remained in
sight from three TO FIVE seconds and disap-
peared in the northeast. its course having
been eastward with great velocity. in a right
line, little inclined downward At Gene
va three or four little meteors were seen. but
accounts from other places mention that
there was one body like ball of molten
iron, and some smaller ones, apparently
merely detached portions of it. In some pla-
ces the explosion is spoken of as having been
tremendous. like the bursting of a steam
boiler, followed by loud deep rumbling
sound, that gradually died away. at Bar
rington and Lake Zurich the houses shook
an d windows ratified, and the people awoke
from sleep very much alarmed.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

TuE RATTERY At VIcKsBuRe.-We copy
from Message of Gov. PErTus the reasons
be assigns for having battery erected on
the Mississippi river, at Vicksburg. He dis
ayows any intention to interfere with the free
navigation Of the river, and we have seen the
charge of such intention denounced az a re-
publican fabrication. Nevertheless, it Is true,
that boats have been compelled to come to
and land. although it was not their intention
to stop at Vieksbarg. The Memphis Appeal
says:
The orders of the Governor of Mississippi
to place battery of guns at Yieksburg for
the purpose OF haiiing steamboats,, and caus-
ing them to land, has been complied with, as
We learn from one of the clerks of the
Simonds, who informs US that four guns are
placed at the foot of the bluff, quarter of a
mile above the wharf boat; that while the
Simonds lay there on her trip up the river
blank cartridges were fired to bring to and
cause to land the Gladiator, the Imperial
and the A o. Tylor, and that it was under
stood that If the summons were not attended
TO, the next gun fred would be shetted. The
object of the surveillance has not been made
known.
The Memphis Aualdncae of the 18th says:
Just above Vieksburg. by direction of Gov.
ernor Peitus, battery has been erected, and
every boat hailing from north of Mason and
Dixon's line is compelled to FOUND to and
give an account of themselves. The In
perisl, from this port. passed there during the
| night, and was forced to land at the behesi
| OF twelve-pOund shot fred across her bows
| OF course she was all right and went on
The new Republic is going to work in ear,
nest.
A six pound shot was fired at the A. O.
Taylor, but it did not reach; twenty-four
| FOUNDER vas then loaded with chain shot
and aimed at her, but it flashed. The boat
then stopped and came into port. We pre-
| sumo this was not in accordance with the ex.
| pectatiOns or order of Gov. PETTUs, and that
such grave Outrages will not be repeated.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
XXXvlTH CONGRESSIONAL SEES
SION.

XXXVlTH CONGRESSIONAL SES-
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
SENATE-Several memorials were present
ed. Green's resolution that A. p. Green
wood, Reverdy johnson, and Montgomery
Blair, be Commissioners to make a settlement
of claims between the Government and w.
81. Russell was laid over.
Mr.. Bigler moved to take up the Critten-
den resolutions. Lost, "a against q.
The Pacific Railroad bill was taken up and
an amendment adopted for a branch to Port
land, Oregon. A debate ensued on the
amendment, adding the names to the list of
corporators. Mr.. Douglas saying it partook
of partizanship.
Mr.. Wilson said he was sorry to see parii
san feeling. He did not care what party
| they belonged to, but he wanted men with in-
faence and money to take hold aud finish the
road.
mir. Douglas moved to strike out the names
Of Judd aud Wentworth and insert Hickey.
Carried.
A large number of names was then added.
Mr.. Green sugg sted two eminent under
| ground railroad men, John Brown, Jr., and
Wendell Phillips. ILaughter.]
The Senate adjourned.
Mr.. Clemens made personal explanation
| relative to the remark made Yesterday that
he was a traitor,'' stating that be forgaye
/ the remark for the reason that he had been
suffering under a reeking wound for two
years and half, and be did not find bullet
in ones body comfortable sensation. He
expected his course had led to defamatory
remarks. If others wished to cast imputa-
lions on him, they could do so for the rea-
son stated.
The report Of the Committee of Thirty
three was AIKEN up
Mr.. Etherisige SAID If the settlement of the
present difficulties be submitted to twelve
honest men, not politicians, he would move
80 without argument, knowing that they
would reach an honest verdict. Unforiu-
nately the people appeal to Congress for
l peace. He announced that if The House fail
ed 10 meet the public expectation, be would
| move an adjournment OF the question to che
people. The revolution now threatening
was unjusti6<bIe and objectionable. and 10
| votving fearful csnsequences-yet those no.
participating In revolution are szigmatizrt
/ q traitors. He showed the madneek and I'll
u Of snbverting the governmeut, arguing
hat all their nehts coaid Be secured IN 81
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

The Charleston C04TseT publishes letter
which it says @Eas written by distinguished
and venerable citizen Of Mobile, formerly q
Senator of this State" (SOuth CaroIina-)
The writer has been to Memphis, where be
heard much Of the general opinion Of Ken
lucky and Tennessee He says
West Tennessee Is almost unanimous in
Southern view, but East Tennessee iz much
divided, and johnson has been in and i
stamping It there in true demagogue style
trying 70 prove that non-slzTeholders or pool
men have Ne interest In the matter.
This Is roy reliable information. Gov
JOHNSON IL at Washington, and Is not stump.
ing In East Tennessee In cav STYLE
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
About Il IantIng that Battery at yicks-
burg-Ehaf the Governor of Missis-
sippi Has To Say.


The Governor of Mississippi, in a special
message. dated at the Capitol of the State,
on the 18th, alludes to the battery at Vicks-
burg in the following terms
Being advised by the Governor of Louis
lana that he had reason to believe that an
expedition would be sent down the Missis-
sippi river to reinforce the Garrisons of the
Forts aud Arsenals OF that State, / sent
Capt Kerr with sixteen of the jackson Ar
tiliery Company, and ordered Capt Fl. II.
Miller to call out the Volunteer Companies
of Yicksburg, and take such position as
would enable him to prevent any hostile ex-
pedition from the Northern States descend
ing the river. Learning that the Forts aud
Arscnals were fully garrisoned by Louisiana
1 have directed Capt. I'll. ii. Miller to with
draw his forces from the position they had
taken.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

The Atlanta Lntelhgeneer says-"Cotton is
going up, while corn is going down." Yes
"corn is going down." "going down" South,
as fast as our railroads can carry it. A new
eT ending stream Of iG is running through
our city, and our railroad depots are almost
filed with it. The Georgitns get it cheap
now, but when their tariff laws are in opu.d-
ton, it will take off an additional slice of
the profits on cotton.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
The Memphis Aralanehe of the 18th says:

A PROMISING WAY TO RAISE THE WIND
General Dix finds the Treasury considerably
worse of than Mr.. Cobb represented it, 1t
will require $4,000. 900 besides the revenue,
to carry the Government through to July.
Among the means proposed for relief, he
suggests calling in the surplus revenue which
was distributed to the States in 1886, subject
n call
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE
EXTRA SESSION.

THURSDAY, Jan. "a, 1861.


The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
Mr.. Allen submitted a Resolution for the
relief of n. G Phillips. Revenue Collector
of Carroll county, which was adopted under
a suspension of the rule, and ordered to be
Immediately transmitted to the House.
Mr. Payne offered Bill to regulate execu-
tions, and for other purposes which passed
first reading. Referred to Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr.. Lane presented petition from sixty
one citizens of McMinn county, praying that
ed to taxation for the purpose Of arming the
State, which was received and ordered to be
transmitted to the House.
Mr.. Richardson presented a memorial
from n. B. Smith and others, asking the Cen
eral Assembly of Tennessee to visit the
Northern States whose Legislatures are 10
session, for the purpose of bringing about a
settlement of the difficulties between the two
sections. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Stanton offered Bill to authorize the
Bank of Tennessee to issue Sl,000,000 in
post notes or bills. Passed first reading.
The Report of the Commissioners of the
Capitol was received and read, and ordered
to be transmitted to the House.
On motion of Mr.. Nash, the Bill for the
relief of parties appealing from an inferior
to a superior court was taken up upon re-
cOnsfuerduoH.
Mr.. Bradford offered an amendment ma
king the damages in cases of appeal to the
Supreme Court 6 per cent. instead of II per
cent, which was adopted, and the Bill passed
third and last reading.
Senate Bill for the relief of Taxpayers,
repeating the act appropriating means for
the improvement of the Capitol Grounds VI as
taken up
On motion of Mr.. Horn, the consideration
of the Bill was deferred till tomorrow.
Senate Resolution directory to the Presi-
dent AMI onr Representatives in Congress re-
lative to the execution of the Fugitive Slaue
Law, was taken up and adopted.
Senate Bill establishing Military depart
ment to Andrew College, and Incorporating
the Memphis Arms Company, was taken up,
and passed third and last reading, and was
transmitted to the House.
The Senate then adjourned till O'Clock
tomorrow morning
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25
HOS SHARP ! T. HANILTos
NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS.

/ ! AViNG rebuilt our establishment and furnished
it throughout with the latest and most approved
facilities for manufacturing PioWs etc, now
prepared TO li orders Tor all indictments in cur line
manufactures from the best quality of material and
IL the b,st style OF workmanship. With long tx
perience in the business and superior facilities for
doing the work we think guaranty a better ar
tcis IN n can be obtaiaed elsewhere adapted the
wants OF the Southern Planter Farmer, and at
less prices than similar quality OF work be pur
chased in the North.
Orders from merchants filed az a liberal discount
from card prices Send your address, and get cur
circular. SHARP Y HAMILTON.
dec29-d&w3n
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The Vote of Newport

The people of Newport. Kentucky, yester-
day took a vote on the Crit nden PROPOSE
ton. It resulted in unanimous cote tor The
measure. No opposition whatever was mani
tested, although Lincoln obtained quite a
vote in Newport. This vote of Neport is an
index of Cincinnati feeling. This city
would give en- overwhelming majority for ii,
and so would the whole country.-Cfncsnraaa
Enquirer.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

The Montgomery Mad says the vote thrown
for W. l.. YANCEY for Congressman, in the
State Convention, was complimentary. He
was not candidate.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

DWELLING HOUSE, on Cherry Street. 3 doors
rom hasoTooks' store, with rooms inclpdino
COOK ana servants rooms, Office smoke house So
anu sn1a garden, well in the yard Apply al the
Immediately. 49, gwen
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-01-25

Candidates for the Convention.
Knox and ROane.-John Baxter. Knox
and Sevier-O. P. Temple. Knox-C. F.
TriOO
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Chancery Court at Nashville.

John B. Mciivaine & Son, vs.. James Kennedy ct ais
the Office OF the Clerk and Master of the Chan
IA Gerry Court at Nashville, the oath day of jan
uary, 1861, on motion OF complanants, by counsel
IN the above cause and II appearing the satisiac
tion of the Clerk and Master that The defendant
James Kennedy, i resident Of the State Of Ten
nessee, and therefore the ordinary process of this
court cannot be served upon him. it is the efore or
dered by the Clerk and Master that publication be
made Tor four weeks in succession in the Nashville
PATRIOT, newspaper published IN the city of Nash
vile, requiring the said delendat appear at The
term OF the chzncery Court be holden for the
" OF Davidson az the court house thereof in the CITY
Of Nashville, on the first Monday IN May nexi and
answer said bill or the same viii be taken lon con
fessed as TO him and set down hearing ex Fafte
j. L. GLEAyES,
Janz3-v4t pr 8 fee 3d. Clerk and Master
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For Rent. Furnished

"A SLEEPING ROOM, for single gentlemeu =
fTlVate House, with every convenieDc-. For
particulars apply al this Office isniI
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Literary Papers.

Auction Sale Of Fresh Groceries
BY
TEIsE:ASS THEIR
on Thursday morning next Jan 81, ,'eI, ysewil sell
" IN front of our Warehouse the following articles
so hhds New Crop Sugar. 200 boxes Brandy,
100 bbls y. Y. Coffee, do 100 bbls Rye Whisky
100 - Pow d. Crushed do 100 Bourbon DO
100 - AOlasses. 25 White do
100 half bbs do % q Robertson Co. do
100 bags Coffee, - 81 Old Reserve do
70 bbls Maeserel, so 81 A NJ. Brandy < Gin.
% . White Fish, 10 : NJ Wine
100 Kit Aaekerel, 10 = Ginger Brandy.
100 boxes Star Candles, loo doz b CONS,
so - TallOw do 100000 SegaTs.
so Virginia Tobacco 20 cases Sardines
so . Candy, assorted, 10 bbls assorted Nuts,
80 g Oysters, 100 boxes Glassware.
100 . Fiee CrakerS, so Z. SOAP
100 az Schnapps, % q Pickles,
Together with many other articles.
janlS-td TERRASS BROTHERS.
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Hurrah for the Holidavs-

Il VIE most acceptable present yon can make is one
ef Hug HE'S zINIafTABLE PHOTOGRAPH POR
TRAITS, 1VORlTYfkS or AtLAiNOFYPES FONT de
lay. " B. Ten Autograph Photographs for one dollar
dec17-tS
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8g Telearaph.
From washington.

| WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Seyeral Democrats
| from both sections have signed paper pro-
| posing the resignation of the members of the
| House, on the 2Ist of February, in order that
a new election of Representatives, fresh from
| the people may indicate the views OF their
constituency Us to what should be done in
| the present crisis.
| HousE-Tbe Committee unanimously con-
| firmed the right of seat to Sickles.
| A Naval officer left Washington several
| DAYS since with such instructions as will pro-
, badly prevent collision between Fort Pick
ems and the Florida authorities.
| A dispatch from Gov. Pickens says there is
no apprehension of immediate hostiiites be-
| tween Maj. Anderson and the South Carolina
authorities.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24-HoUsE.-The House
resumed the Post bill. The Senators amend
| ment making the postage on San Francisco
| letters 10 cents was adopted.
From Eaton Rouge.
BATON ROUGE Jan. "a The Committee of
Fifteen reported an ordnance of secession,
| and resolution regarding the navigation OF
the Mississippi river. Both of which were
ordered to be printed.
The committee asked the postponement of
| discussion until IL o'clock tomorrow.
Several substitutes We're offered for the
settlement of present difficulties, and ordered
to be printed for tomorrow.
The Commissioners from South Carolina
and Alabama were welcomed.
| An invitation from the Mayor, for the Con-
| vention to meet at New Orleans, was laid
over.
A resolution was offered thanking the
Governor for his prompt action in the seizure
OF the forts. and adding sthat we will de-
fend them here and elsewhere by all our
| means and power"
Roselins asked before voting, by what au
thority the acts were done.
The Governor is the highest conservator of
peace, and such disregard might become ne
cessary and right, but until informed of the
exgency which necessitated such action, he
was not prepared to thank or censure.
A warm discussion e8sued.
When the Governors Message vas re-
ceived. motion was made to read that por-
ton in reference to the seizure OF the forts,
&c, which caused much discussion for and
against; and SO much confusion that the
President was forced to rebuke the Conyen-
ton.
The resolution passed by vote of lis to 5.
frOm orth Carolina.
RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. 24-The passage of
the Convention bill is still Doubtful
From MilIedgeviiIe.
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, Jan. 24.-The Con-
vention elects tomorrow ten delegates to
the Montgomery Convention on February
| 4th.
An ordinance prohibiting the African
slave trade, making it punishable with i'm
| prisonment in the penitentiary, passed
| unanimously.
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DIED.

In this city the Goth inst, JAMES HORTON, in the
seventy third year of his age.
Funeral to-day at O'Clock, P. ", at the residence
of A B Shankland No 9, North Vine Street
Divine Service by Rev. J. r Graves.