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road leading TO CentreVille, which is seven
miles from the Junction. On our right Is
Union Mills, on the same stream, where the
Alexandria and Manassas railroad crosses the
Run, and distant four miles. Proceeding
from Fairfax Court House. by Centreviile, to
Stone Bridge, the enemy passed IN front OF
our entire line, but at a distance ranging
from five to two miles.
At 9 O'Clock our left under Brigadier Gen
erals Evans, jackson and Cooke, and Col.
Barlow, with the Georgia Brigade. composed
of the 7th and 9Th regiments, had been put in
motion. and was adv vancing upon the enemy
with force of about Is 900, while the enemy
himself was advancing upon our left with
compact column of at least 10000 These
approaching columns encountered each other
at Ii o'clock.
Meanwhile, the two batteries in front kept
up their fire upon the wooded hills where they
supposed Ourscentre lay. At a quarter past
IL, Johnston and Beauregard gaIlOped rapid
ly forward in the direction of Stone Bridge,
where the ball had now fully opened.
The artillery were the first to open fire, pre-
eisely at ii O'Clock. By half-past III, the in
fantry had engaged and there it was that the
battle began t0 rage. Tbe duSky columns
which had thus far marked the approach of
the two armies, now mingled with great
clouds of smoke, as it rose from t1e flashing
guns below, aud the two shot up together
Ike a huge pyramid of red and blue. The
shock was as tremendous as were the odds
between the two forces. With what anxious
hearts was watched that pyramid of smoke
and dust! When it moved TO the right, we
knew the enemy were giving way; and when
it moved to the left we knew that our friends
were receding. Twice the pyramids moved
to the right, and as often returned. At last,
about 2 O'Clock, it began to move slowly to
the left, aud thus it continued to move Tor two
mortal hours. The enemy was seeking to
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fHIs Establishment s located n the most pleasant
l. part ef the city, ana q doing good eash brsi-
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ARTICLE VII

J. The ratification of the conventions Of ave SIztss
shall be sufficient for the establishment Of this Csn-
stitution between the States ratifyiug the sans
2. When i've States shall have rztihed this ConErt-
tuition In the before specified, the Congress
rndsr the Provisional Constitution. shall prescrfns
the time for holding the election Of Prsss6ent and
Vice President. and for the mssting Of the kletorsi
College; and for counting the votes, ans
Ing the President They shall. siscs PresefiDe t1s
Congress under this Constitution and the time for
a.sslnbling the same Until the ASSEMBLING o; sucA
sfffsrson .haII conrfnus sxsrciss the lezissrvs
novsr. rrrufsd them; net sxssndtng bsyoae the
time limited by fhs Constitution o. fne fxos1saoeA
sesss xsoossd. e nnsainscsly. March II, 1881, 5
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FIonrine Mill fer Rent.

BE City FIGURING HiIi, situated the Cumberland
River just below the city, i offered Tor rent The
remaincer Of the present year. With The privilege e
ssxt yeaf Apply n TrxrD fosrx1a CherrZ street,
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By the purchase the printing establishment OF the
Meas, additions Of materials from the
foundries the OFFIcE has been made
the largest and complete il the South West 1t s
also supplied with the most competent workmen.
Steam has been applied 10 presses which are OF
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est styIe of the art, plain 10 eOIOrs, or bronze,
POSTERS, HANDBHLs,
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The large circulation of the PATRIOT, greatly sugmen
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ARTICLE VIZ


l. The Government established by this Constitu-
ton Is the successor Of the Provisional Governments
OF the Confederate States of America, and all tbs
laws passed by the latter shall continue force un
I'll the same sha Ii be repealed modified; and all
the officers appointed by the same shall remain in
Office until their appointed and quail
ned, the offices abolished.
2 All debts contrated and engagements entered
into before the adoption OF this Censtituton shall s
valid against the Confederate States under this
Constitution as under the Provisional Government
j. This Constitution, and the laws Of the Confsdsr-
ate states, made in pursuance thereof and ali tre.
ties made or which shall be made under the authorf
~ OF the Confederate States shall be supreme Il
OF the land and the judges in every State shall be
bound thereby, thing in the constitution or laws
OF any state 10 the contrary nofwithsta ndlnz.
T. The Senators aud Represe tives before usn-
TONED and the members Of ths State egisia
lures and ali executive and Judicial officers both of
the Coniederate States and Of the several States
shall be bound by oath affirmation TO support this
Constitutions but religious test shall be
quired as Qualification 10 any Office public trust
under the Confederate Ssates.
3. The enumeration. In the Consfitution, Of car
tain rights shall not be construed deny or dis.
parage others retained by the people the several
States.
6 The powers not delegated to the ocnfsderats
States by the Constitution, prohibited by Il
the States are reserved 10 The States, respectively
| 70 the people thereof
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NOACH and Buggy Harness ofevery style and quality
Okept constantly on hand and manufactured 10 or
der. Also, Buggy Collars, Kip and Hog Skin Collars
Brides, Haters, and all other articles made by Har-
AaEufacturers-sI OF the best material and the
anest workmanship, all Of which will be sod ss CHEAP
az can be bought aaywhefe IN the United Statez-
To C. L. HOWERT0N'S Harness has been awarded
the Hf0het Preniss a. the Tennessee State Fair the
kentucky State Fair at Bowling Groen, the Lime
stone County Fair, Aiabsmz agricultural Society Al
Athens, sc. novl3-d
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We, the people OF Confederate States each state
acting in It's sovereign and independent character in
order u form permanent federal government estab
ish justice insure domestic tranquility and secure
the blessings OF liberty ourselves and posteri
ty-invoking the fsyer and guidance of Almighty
do ordsin and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States Of America.
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ARTICLE V.

1. Upon the demand any three States legally ss.
sembled in their several conventions, the Congress
shall summon convention of all the Sta tss to take
into consideration such amendments TO the CoDsr.
tuition as the sad States all concur in suggesting az
the time when the said dems nd Is made and should
any of the pc, POSED amendments the Consttutton
be agreed by the said COMMUNICATING by
states-and the same be ratified by the legislatures
OF two-thirds OF the several States or by convsn.
tons in two-thirds thereof-ss one or thu otfar
mode OF ratification may be proposed by the general
conyention-they shall thenceforward form = part
of this Constitution. But shsII without its
consent be deprived Of its equal Representation II
the Senate.
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ggutteries.

By this scheme purchasers select their
Numbers, and pay any amount for ticket they iuay
iesire.
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The Congress shall have power
l. To lay and collect taxes duties, inpsts, ana ex
cses necessary pay the debts, provide
for the common defence, and carry the govern
ment of the Confederate States, but bountes shall
be granted from the treasury nor shan any dptes or
taxes importatons from foreign nations be laid 20
promote foster branch of industry; and all du-
ties inltosts and excuses shall be uniform throughout
the Confederate States:
q To borrow money on th9 credit OF the ConIeder-
States:
g. To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and
among the several states and with the Indian Tribes
but neither this, nor any other clause contain
ed in the constitution shall ever be construed TO dele
gate the power Congress TO appropriate money Tor
any improvement intended 10 facilitate COM
merce; excep; for the purpose of furnishing lights,
beacons and buoys and other aids 10 navigation upon
the coasts and the improvement OF harbors and the
which cases. such duties shall be laid the nayiga
facilitated thereby, may be necessary 20 pay
the costs and expenses thereof:
T. 10 establish uniform laws of naturalization, and
uniform laws the subject Of bankruptcies, thruugh
out the Confederate States, but Law OF Congress
shall discharge any debt contracted before the
To coin money regulate the value thereof and Of
foreign coin, and hx the standard Of weights and
measures:
g. To provide for the punishment of counterfeitlng
the securities and current coin OF the Confederate
States:
T. To establish post Offices and pos. routes but the
expenses of the Postocs Department, after the frat
day Of March the year Of Lord eighteen hum
dred and sixty three, shall be paid out Of its own
venues:
8. To promote the progress OF scienss and useful
arts by securing for limited times au hors and in
and discoveries:
O. To consulate tribunals inferior to the Supreme
| 10 To dsnns and punish pracies and felories com.
mtted on the high seas, and oeness sgsinas the aw
IL To declare var, grant letters of u,srozs ana rs
rrt.al and make rulsa CONCERNING captures "a land aat
Il -
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ARTICLE |.
SECTION 1.

All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested
in Congress OF the Confederate States, which snail
consist of Senate and House of Representatives,.
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ARTICLE III
EsEcTIoS Ii

/. The judicial power of the Confederate States
snail De vested IN one Superior Court, and in such
Inferior Courts as the Congress NAV from Tina "a
time order and establish The judges both Of ths
supreme and Inferior Courts shall hold their Offices
during good behavior and shall stated times re-
ceFe lor their services compensation, which shall
not be diminished during their coutiuuance in of5oa
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
FROM MISSOURI.

ST. Louis Mo-, Thursday, Nov. T. 1861
A letter from an officer Of high rank i'll Spring
field, dated The 6th says the army wss quiet, and
10 good spirits; that there WAS no enemy near, aud
Gen. Hunter Lad no expectation Of battle at pres
ent.
A dispatch from Gen. Fremont, dated In Camp,
near Quincy, Mo-, Gth says that he will be in St.
Louis on Friday, accompanied by 4OS men.
ROLL,, Thursday, Nov. Z, 1861.
The following isa correspondence TO The 81. LoaiS
Democrat:
TLe expedition under Col. Dodge which left here
few days since in quest of ex.Judge Freeman's 8
band Of maraudiug Rebels took possession Of Hous-
ton, Texas County, on the ih and captured large
amount of Rebel property and several prominent
Seceseionists, including some officers Of tho Rebel
army.
A large mail for the Rebel army was also cap
tured containing Information Of the position Of the
entire Rebel force in Mis'oni.
Cant. Wood with his Rangers, has gone forward
20 Spiug Valley TO rout the main body Of Freemsns
band stationed there.
Capt. Stevens, who left Springfield on Tuesday
morning. has reached here, and reports that OH Tues
day morning our pickets to be extended beyond
tie old battle-ground at Wilson's Greek, the advance
guard of the enemy having retreaed from that posi-
ton. Their advance guard at that point numbered
Z 800 strong.
Gen. Wyman had been appointed Provost Marshal
of Springfield and our lines were strictly guarded,
no persons being allowed to pass west or south
west.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08

for the investigation Of titles originating under the
former Government BY the 9th section Of this act
II is made the duty Of the Surveyor-Geneal to ascer-
tain the origin, nature and exten' OF all Pfor claims
upder the laws, usages, and customs of Spain
and Mexico, and to report the result to the
Secretary Of the Interior to be laid before Congress.
Tho Ortiz Mine case was favoraby reported by the
surveyor-Gcneral Nov. a. lS6o laid before Con
cress Jan. IL, 1861, and finally confirmed by a
special act, approved March /, l86i-said act con-
tanning the proviso that this confirmation shall only
bs construed as quit claim on the part Of the United
States not TO affect adverse rights of any other person
or persons. The survey now returned embraces an
area of 60 45S 33l00 acres. This grant is situated
about twenty-five miles south Of Santa Fe, in Bear
Mountain, and is called Santa Rosalia.
BY the same return Of the Suryeyor-General the
General Land Office is in possession Of the survey
of location No. of the claims Of the heirs OF
Louis Maria Baca, finally confirmed by act of june
81 lS6O-embracing an area of 99, 9,2S9 30.lOO acres
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
FROM GEN ROsECRANs's DIVISION.

CINCINNATI, 1hurtdty, nov loui.
Tile Commercial has adyices from Gen. Ro5ecIans'
army up to o'clock Tuesday morning.
The rebel batteries commanded from the wcsl
side Of The river the road on the east side used 10y
Gen. Rosecranss supply trains, from the Kanawha
Falls which 10 mile aud half below the Junction
Of tie Gauley and New Rivers 10 Gen. Rcfccrans' q
headquarters at Tompkinss farm, Oh New River,
five miles above the junction.
Tie supply trains Of our army. therefore, have
been discontinued during the day, aud arc only
at night.
Tee Rebels had three batteries Of two guns each
opposite Tompkins's farm, one opposite TO the mouth
OF Gauley, and one opposite tie Kanawha Falls
the latter being the most dangerous Their firing
was sharp on Monday morning, but very slow in tho
afternoon, and it is supposed that the Rebels were
short Of ammunition.
Our artillery replied and senced the battery cp-
posite the mouth Of Gauley River.
Two OF our men and several horses wero wounded
by shells Oh Monday morning.
Nothing definite is known Of the strength OF the
rebels, bu, their operations indicate desperation OF
great confidence.
On Monday evening Gen. Benhsms brigade was
two miles below Gauloy, aud il 10 believed have
crossed the river during the night A steamboat
was detained at that point for transportation across
the river.
The troops were ordered to prepare four days Ia
lions, and be ready to move.
Gen. Rosecrans had just received battery Of ten
PARROT I0-pounders.
The troops were confident that they could cross the
river and bag the enemy, but some expressed fears
that such movements have been calculated for and
desired by the enemy
TIE elevation opposite the mouth Of the Gauley 10
known as Cotton Hill, and is considerably higher
than the ground on our side.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08

10 tat E4ifJT0f The y. J. I1bule.
sn: Gen. BIenks' deire' me to send you copy Of =
ietr directed by him to Lieut 6ea Winfield Scott aud to
,rpr,.. TO you hl. sincere regards.
am, Sir, respectfully
OTTO BRErHAUs, seo'y.
Hsadg', Bionker's Dr HtH,e's chapel, Nov 6, 1861.
10 BIZ Ec,licsc. Wiaa,'d Scoi, Liereaaa eleri Of n.
.iyhyoffts United States.
SlR: Arriving at Washington with my regiment
in the month Of May and being inspected by you
and your staff, you uttered 10 me the most fatterine
words, Colonel your regiment is the finest of all
saw parade through Washington" These en-
couraging words acted upon me, upon my officers,
upon ny men, Ike The spur Of good rider upon a
good horse. | went ahead, proud OF the expression
Of the satisfaction Of man who is the greatest mill
lary leader on this continent. Ny regiment grew up
10 a brigade, my brigade to Il division, which hope
will be in the vanguard for attack quite brave
my brigade WAS in the rear guard.
Strangers in this country, although loymg our
adopted fatberand like orr old we left behind on
the other ride of the ocean, your Kind regards and
the expressions Of your high satisfaction gave us
confidence, not only in the military leader who com.
mauded u.s. but confidence IN ourselves, the want of
which very often shakes the goahead spirit OF men
who feel Themselves foreigners Oh the soil where
thew have to act. an therefore obliged, deeply
Obliged, to express 10 you the highest praise aud
thanks In ny name, in the name Of my officers aad
soldiers.
We win keep your words and your memory in the
shrine of our hearts, and, hoping that you will live
long enough to the triumph of Justice over sneak-
ing ambitious rebellion against the best Constitu
ton ever framed for mankind, we hope also, and
will do our best under the guidance Of our new
gallant commander, Maj Gen. Mcclellan, TO justify
the isttering words expressed by you, aud to show
TO our American brethren in the Union that the
sprit of Steuben ana De kalb is not yet dead, and
that the German Division will do its duty, and to
nav by good and blood what we owe to our adopted
fatherlsnd am, General,
Year most obedien humbs servant,
l.. BLENKER,
Brig. Gen. Commanding DiyiSon.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
rnE THEoDoRA ARRIvEp IN SAVANNAH.


LOUISVILLE, Thursday. Nov. I, 1861,
Late Southern papers received here state that the
steamer Theodore had arrived in Savannah with "a
valuable cargo Of coffee ammunition, s'ltpe'er,
snl,hur, and small-arms.
The Theodore brought ex-Mn5ter Meade from
Brazil, and Capt. s. j. Short Of the British Navy,
who bas rendered bis services TO the Rebel Govern
mtnt
South CaIolinian who arrived from Europe re-
ports the feeling in England and France warming up
in favor Of the South.
Col. Tilghman has been appointed Rebel Brga-
dior-Geusra aud supersedeS Gen. Aleorn in COM
mand at Ilopkinsvlle.
NJ. Benjamin had been formally appointed Seere'
tary Of War.
The vote for President and Vice-President OF tue
Confederate States on the 9th was expected to be
small, and it was thought that Davis and Stephens
would encounter but little opposition.
Gen nardie has promoted to a Major.GeneTal-
ship. lie and johnson were at Bowling Green Oh
the ith.
ZolleoHer has fallen back TO Cumberland Gap
| and 70 Knoxville for re-enforcements.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
SOUTHERN ITEMS.

LorsvIrts Thursdsy, Nov. J. 1861.
An armed Confederate steamer has brought into
Charleston the brigs Betsey aud Wells Of Maine,
Michael, and Tennessee, and six Others.
The privateer Sumter is said to have been cap
tured to the lecward Of Barbados.
The Rebels stated in Richmond that 5l6 vessels
have run the Southern blockade since the 18th o
May.
Tie Lille Rock Ga=ette ,ays that Scion Borland
has been appointed "a Bhgadier-General.
The LouisUiLe Journal is credibly informed that
in the counties south of Green River, Gen. Buck
ners men, within the last four or five days, have
stolen or seized from COO to 800 wagons.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08

bear, es were Major General. Patterson and Cad
walladtei Brigadiers Kelley, Pleasabton, and Pat
terson; C,sonels Jones and Dare, aud Major Smith
Of the Califo. .'oia Regiment number Of officers o.
tie army and n.NYy wcrc present.
Capt. Hicks Of >be California Regiment, who wa
badly wounded, also attended the funeral.
The streets through w.dch the procession passed
were crowded with spectators.
Thousands of people this evening visited Inderend.
ence Hall, where the remains Of :be honOred dead
have been placed at the foot Of the statue Of Wash
ngton
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08

OBTuARY.--Mr. Henry Neill died in this city on
Thursday evening, after short course OF typhoid
fever. He was till within.a year resident OF Phil
adelpha, where he was for como time connected
with The Bulletin and The EveEiRg Journal.
Coming to New-York, he became engaged with THx
TRBUEE, holding position upon this paper at the
time Of his death. lie was a man uncommonly DO
loved by bis friends, and remarkable for bis gentle
manners and warm affections. As writer he was
brilliant, aud his newspaper and magazine articles,
attracting much attention. gave rich promise of future
fame. He was perhaps the most accomplished
dramatic critic connected with the press, and to this
department OF journalism he brought an enthu'
siastic zeal which nothing could dsmpsn or repress
With his strong love for hs profession, and the hsa
principle which guided him in bis work, be would.
could his life have been spared, have done much 70
raise the tone of the press and give to every depart
ment of it An earnest force by which alone Its iu.
power is to be developed. The death OF Mr.. Ne'n
makes another sad gap in the ranks OF ProiesSi0u
lately much thnned, and will leave for long drea'I
vacancy in circle Of friends Of whose SOCIAL aee.
inss he was the bright life and fer whose Hs"''''
grei, lie had ever ready sympathy.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
THE REMAINS OF COL. BAKER.

PHILADELPHIA Thursday, Nov. 7, 1861.
Col. Bakers remains reached here al ! o'clock in
charge of Committee, who were received at tie
depot by Mayor Henry. A procession was then
formed, composed Of two regiments Of Rome Guards
and large number of distinguished military Naval
officers. The procession proceeded 10 independence
Hall, where tho body win lay in state The core
monies were conducted with great ceremony and
pomp.
Tue military portion Of the procession comprised
the lst and I'd Regiments Of the Home Guards and
Col. GregOy's Regiment Of Pennss lysnia yolu-
teers.
Tie C.ly Glay' acted as bod, guani. TIE pail.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-08
REPORTED BATTLE IN KENTUCKY.

CAIEO, Ihnrsd4y, Nov . Id5I
Tie following is special dispatch to Tie Chicago
Ersniag Journal;
Tie expedition which left here last evening, and
the destination of which is supposed to be Columbus
is having a warm time. Heavy carnonading has
been heard here for the last few hours. We are ex
pecting nomentarily to hear of the capture of Co.
lumbus