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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
Ben. McCulloch and the Dutch
CAPTAIN,
The New Orleans correspondent Of the
Shreveport News relates the following:

The New Orleans correspondent Of the
Shreveport News relates the following:
Among the incidents occurring in Mis-
souri,, the following is told of Ben, McCul-
loch, by a man now in this city, from the
seat of war. As near as / can recollect,
the following is the good 'un.
At the battle of Neosho, victory crowned
our arms, and among the prisoners taken
was a regiment or so of Dutch. These
Dutch it seems had in their possession as
prisoners Of war party Of some $50 un-
armed Missourians, who were making their
way to Join our forces. Ben. learned after
the battle that those $50 we're in possession
of the Hessian infdels, and accordingly
made request to see them. The Dutch
Captain, of course, "knowing that discre-
tiowas the better part of valor," proceeded
with Ben. to their place of confinement
After the usual salutation, Ben. asked the
Captain of the captured Mssourians why
The allowed himself and men to be taken
prisoners by pack of Dutch, to which the
Captain replied that he could not help it
as he was unarmed, and the enemy was su'
perior in numbers.
"Well," said Ben, "if you had arms
would you fight for the Confederacy
"Of course would, if 1 could" an.
swered the Missourian.
"What's to hinder you !? " said Ben, IA
ther nonplussed.
"Why, Capt. McCulloch," !" answered the
Missourian, ''that Dutch Captain made US
take an oath that we would not take W
arms against the United States"
"Did you do that2" said Ben, turning
to the Dutch Captain.
90, yeas, 1 dun dat" replied Dutchey
"but L vas only doing my duty" he con
tinued.
"Doing your HI" replied BED indig
nantly. "Do you call it your duty to make
man swear against his country"
"Well, l can't help dat, said Dutch, 81
vas only obeying the orders of my zubcri
or officers"
"Well, / want you toobey me now, said
Benz; $50 take that Bible, and unsweal
every one of them men back into the South
ern Confederacy.'
Dutchey proceeded to do as ordered, tc
the great amusement of the Missourlans
who were, after the operation, armed witt
some of Uncle Sans arms taken from
Dutchey's men, aud the said Hessian'
marched off as prisoners by those Nilsson
rians who, a short time before, were thell
prisoners, all went on their way (exeep
the Dutch) rejoicing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
THE brave AT HOWE.

The maid who binds the warriors sash,
With smiles that, with her, paiu dissembles
The while beneath the dropping lash
One starry tear-drop hangs and trembles--
Though heaven alone records the tear,
And fame shall never know herotory,
Her heart has shed a drop as dear
As ever dewed the field of glory
The wife who girds her husbands sword,
Mid little ones who weep or wonder,
And bravely speaks the cheering word,
What tho her heart be rent asunder--
Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear
The bolts Of war eroand him rattle,
Has shed as sacred blood as esr
Was poured upon the fed Of battle
The mother who conceals her grief,
While to her breast ber son che presses,
Then breatheJ few brave words, ssd brief,
kissing the patriot brow she blesss---
With no one but her secret God,
To know the pain that weighs upon her,
Sheds holy blood as Ger the sod
Received on Freedoms field of honori
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

MoRR RFLED CASEoS oS--MessH. Nobit,S Bros. 4 Co.,
shipped four more of their splendid rie9 cannon 70
Richmond on Saturday last. This makes full bat
terry they have shipped. They have number al
ready cast, which they are rapidly finishing up
They Ae also making new patent breechloadinS
brass gur, which, IL is ssid win he etFcctive Ghnnt
well greater distance thAn We believe 4 wili.
We however, believe that the idea Is good, and shat
II will prove an effective arm.
Since the above was put in type we learn they
shipped four more yesterday, and will slp tSo aore
to-day, msking three fall batteries Rome (Gsor-
ga) Courier, 2zth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
"WEDNESDAY NIeHr, 8 0c.ock.

Camp fires illumine the camp, and every
body is busy cooking and preparing for
the fight, which it is fully believed by our
officers will be brought on tomorrow even
ing or Friday. Gen. Anderson expresses
great confidence in his Tennessee Brigade.
Thinks he can clean them out. Boys all
in good spirits. We march at early day
light. CHuN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

SAIT.--A salt is said to have been discovered
in Texas, sixty miles square, which will supply salt
enough for the world at rs low price, probably, as
ten or fifteen cents bushel. The Richmond Whig
says that Mr.. Thomassey, French gentleman, who
has had great experience in the manufacture OF salt
proposes 10 enter upon It's production in South and
North Carolina and if sufficient capital ir raised
for the enterprise, he says salt can he produced in
abundance at ane aud half cents per bushel and
IN ninety days after the'oommencement OF opera
tlVnp
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

SUsPESsoS OF SPECIA PAYMENT ny OUR BANKS. -
Abiding TO the suspension OF specie payment by the
New Orleans banks the Delta of yesterday says !;
ave understand that all of the New Orlcuns banks,
chartered aud free commenced the suspension Of
specie payment this morning, in accordance with
the recommendation contained in the proclamation
Of Governor Moore. In adopting this course, the
banks respond fully to the consideration urged by
the governor in favor Of the proceeding and accept
the condition which he proscrbes. From this time
Confederate treasury notes will be received by the
banks in Louisiana, as ia payment Of debts and on
deposit and paid ont to creditors and in discounts
at par value.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

TEXAS TEooPs FoR MIssoUBI.-Texas volunteers
are leaving for Missouri in considerable numbers.
Capt S. r. Ross with company OF 100 men, pass
cd through Bnlsboro few days since. They were
were from MoLemnan county.
Gen. j. W, Whitfelt formerly of this State, left
Hallettsye, Iayacca county, last week, with eigh-
ty men, for missouri. They were all well mount
ed aud armed with Mississippi Rifles, Bowio-knives
and Revolyers. The General had about twenty
extra RiAcs for recruits along the route He is to
pass through Lagrange, Brenham, Washington,
Anderson, etc. Gen. Whitfield pays the expenses
Of his company himself
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

GES. LYoS KILLED BY A DARKEY.-A negro man,
body servant Of Capt. John Griffith, Of the gallant
Sd, was in the hottest of the fight at Oak Hill and
fought in the last charge like tiger, He claims
to have killed Gen. Lyon. he says that he shot a
man in the breast that was on a largo grey horse
waving his hat and he saw him fall. Thus II Is
very probable that the abolition Lyon, fell by the
hands Of nKger
This same black man, fuding his youngest mas
ter Benz. Grifdth, wounded in the calf of the leg,
picked him up and carried him oil the field, not
wthstanding Ben resisted il with all his might, as
be wanted to freaa few more ROUNDS at the Dutch
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

pa The Chattanooga .4tlperhser says Dan Ire
whit Senator elect 10 the State Legislature, Is Ia
Washington City. During the canvas lac an
nounoed that he did aot intend TO come TO Nash
yiue--that he ~as acandidaie for the senate Of
East Tennessee. The traitor shoad not be allowed
~ come back 20 Ihe stale.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

REsIGSATIoN OF GgE. FosTER.--The announce
ment of the resignation of Gen. Robert g. Foster,
as Brigadier General of the Provisional Army of
Tennessee made by our cotemporaries of the Nash
willie press is received by all with feelings of deep
regret. Gen Foster, in the discharge Of the varied
duties that pressed heavily upon his position, ever
maintained the mein of the true soldier which lao
unquestonably s. We cordially share the hope
eommon 10 all, that at distant day his cstlnable
talents will be demanded at some point IN the active
service of the Confederate Army Nash Ban
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Tn hANUFAcrum oF SALT n VIEslSiA.--A let
ter from our Norfolk correspondent, received last
night states that the manufa ,are of salt has hoon
successfully commeneed in tha, city. The Day
Book says that la quality W is somewhat superior
to ihe salt we have heea usidg" Richmond Dls-
patch
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Bsa- Gen. McCuliochs army is to he increased to
any size he may deem necessary for tho prosecution
Of the war. The Confederate Government have
just conferred the authority TO increase upon him
and il Ia believed thatthe Arkansas troops lately
disbanded will now flock to hs commane.-- Aen
igpeaL
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
A FoRMIABLs WAE STEAMBR.-The Shrevepor
DAILY Negs says;

A FoRMIABLE WAE STEAMBR,-Tho Shreveport
Daily NepS says;
In yesterdays paper we alluded TO the launching
Of the boat built opposite New Orleans for the pur-
pose of attacking tie euomy's men-of-war. The
boat is the length OF an ordinary steamboat the,
roof being arched in shape, covered with railroad
iron, as to prevent balls from penitrating and in
striking will Immediately glance OFT without having
any effect let the position Of the gun fired be what il
may. At the bow Of the boat is ponderous cutter
made of the best Steel the object OF which is to cut
vessel in two. This will require very great pow
er, which the projectors think they have obtained
in the way of two powerful engines The mode oi
attack is with hot water which is thrown through
hose attached to the boilers. The vessel attacked
cannot keep her men on deck, nor can she use hel
cannon, as they viii be kept wet by the sater thrown
Besides being covered with the heavy iron, the boat
is built of the heaviest and best timber. The
boat has been taken down the river with view o
letting the fort Gre ON her.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

THE PmyArEfR SUHrrER.--West India Adglces
have beea receiyad yia England stating that the
pryateer Sumpter had taken and sunk forty vessls,
causing great excitement there.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
CIARKSvILlE TENN, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27. 1861

This is wild, lonesome country, where
woman's sweet smiles never greet us, and
don't know what some of our boys would
do if they did not have their sweetheart's
miniature to talk 70. AS for myself, feel
quite dispirited and "down in the mouth, T"
not having been so lucky as to procure her
"pictur" to look at before left, and the
only source Of consolation left me is to go
to sleep and dream of-well, of "HER."
Can't you send me some lady's pictur it
would relieve me much.
/ was amused at a scene that occurred
in camp the other day. G. and F. got in
to an alteration, and were fast diverging
towards the "nip and tuck" point when G.
bristled up and domineeriDgly exclaimed
that F. could "get anything he ,oanted OSt
of him J" whereupon F. politely extended
his hand and in bland manner demanded
a "che,o Of tobacco" Now, be it known,
that tobacco has been very scarce and hard
to get here, and that 10 ask man for SO
cbaw" was to try his soul. But the laugh
the boys set up admonished G. to "cave,
produce his last "chaw," and make friends.
Allow me to add, for the qualification of
lady friends, that our boys are improving
in looks, and that your correspondent has
grown quite goodlooking.
Good bye, and let me see you soon.
CHUM.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

PS.-For the information of those who
may wish to write here, I will state that if
they will prepay postage, direct To-,
Company -, care of Col. W. A. Forbes,
staunton, Va, it will probably reach here.
Furthermore, let me explain why We can
not prepay postage. We have no Post
Office here, and besides there is not as ma
ny dimes in the regiment as there are let
ters written here in one day. And as it ia
very hard to get sheet Of paper out here,
l would advise those who send us letters
to enclose a blank sheet, as l understand d
one young man had to write to his mother
the other day on linen rag. Send us pa
per, and we will tell you oil about the
fght-after it comes of.
Excuse the length Of this, and believe
me, yours ever, G.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Gen, Il. l.. Acee, of Coohoma, Miss,
has raised an Independent company Of
guerrillas for the war in MssoD.t.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Eae- Gen. lIardee, who made brief visit TO
Arkansas, has reluned to Missouri AT the bead Of
regiments.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
Lake Kingston Ice Co.!

.Ncssrs. CONRAD, CHANDLER 4 co, Of Nash
vile, have made permanent arrangements 10 sup
ply this city with
lCE!
he coming scusou. Their Depot is on the Square
next door TO the }, Il, q h. s. }roaddus, where the
public can ho accommodated at all hours All or,
aers or communications addrcsSed 20 WM, J.. SToNE
will receive prompt attention,
~ Country orders promptly Glici.
June 9s 1851
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

EGr Major Alexandria, an aid to Colonel Thomas
escaped from For McHsury las ~ses.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
PRINCE NAPOLEON AND THE SOLDIER.

Lorenz Harte, relic OF the Grand Army of
the First Napoleon, now an inmate Of the Cook
County Poor House, had an interview with
Prince Napoleon. County agent Hansen, learn
ing the wish of the old soldier, he kindly con-
veyed him to the fremont. His card was sent
to the Princes apartments and the old man,
bowed down with the weight of eighty years,
was ushered into the august presence.
The Prince arose to receive his remarkable
guest. There they stood, for moment look
ing each other in the face-the second heir to
the French crown and the SCARED and bronzed
veteran of score of battles. Advancing, the
Prince grasped the old mans hand and, con-
ducting him to seat, spoke so kindly that
the veterans heart overhowed, and he burst
into tears.
To those at all acquainted with the history
of the Napoleonic dynasty, neither the kind
ness of the Prince nor the emotion of the old
soldier will be wondered at. All such we'll
know the remarkable power tina. the first Ma
poleon held over the affections Of bis soldiers,
as well as the wild and uncomfortable idolatry
manifested by the latter toward the former
upon all occasions, whether in victory or de-
/ feat.
In that interview, yesterday, the veteran
| Nfought his battles DER again" The Prince
questioned him. and listened with glistening
eye to his recital OF those thrilling incidents
|
The quick eye of the Prince noticed the abb
sence Of three fingers from one of the soldiers
hands.
aWhere did you lose your fingers ?"
ain the retreat from Moscow. Twas attach
ed to the cavalry, and in one of the charges of
those villainous Cossacks, stroke from a
lance deprived me of my fingers. But" and
the old veterans shone with the old battle
light, "my sabre finished him, sire. All, those
Cossacks were the most splendid horsemen
that ever saw, but they were afraid of Murat s
cavalry, after ALL" And tbs old soldiers
mind wandered back to that terrible retreat
from the burning capitol of the Russians, sur
rounded by the infexible rigors of Russian
winter, and harrassed day and night by those
furions onsets of the Cossack cavalry-those
wild and daring children of the plains.
"This, sire, was done at Lodi" exhibiting a
terrible scar upon his left shoulder, made by
grape shot.
"And this" bearing the calf of his left leg,
showing the mark of Il bullet through and
through IT, "was done at Arcola.h
"This sabre cut upon my head was received
ut Austerlitz and so was this, SIRE" tenderly
holding up the Cross of the Legion of Honor
bestowed upon him by Napoleon for special
service upon that bloody field.
And thus the old battle SCARED veteran
whiled away two pleasant hours-hours fraugh
with proud and tender recollections to botf
Prince and soldier; and when the veteran
arose to go, he blessed the munifcence of thu
Prince which had pressed a well filled purs'
into his hand, and given him assurance tina
Ia Belle France had not forgotten her veterans
and that liberal pension should be provided
for him.-Chicdgo Journal
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
No 29. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1861

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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
POISONED MIME BALLS.

There is the most positive evidence that
poisoned mimic balls are used in the rebel
army, and evidence is afforded that thcJ are
manufactured in the North. Last week 1--WE
members of the Indiana regiment, northwest
of the Chain Bridge, were out scouting, and
discovered party of about twenty-five rebel
troops. Our men concealed themselves in the
bushes, lay down, and fred together. They
killed one of the enemy; the others fed leav-
ing one, who hung over his dying comrade,
probably a relative, until he was captured
In his possession were discovered number OF
Mimic balls, each of which had deposit of ar
senic in it, covered with tallow. He was ask.
ed what the object was in using those balls
He explained that the contents was poison Z
that they had not many of them yet, and were
only used by those sent out on picket or scout
ing duty He said they came from the North
that they had not received many yet, but
were promised large supply.
In connection with this, my informant, a
very reliable brigade surgeon, says that man
was shot in the Fourteenth Massachusetts regi-
ment, by rebel picket whose body, immedi-
ately after the bail entered his flesh, swelled
up, and the patient died. The case was mi
nntely described to him by Capt. Bradley, of
Methuen, who is in the Fourteenth regiment.
The surgeon considers. this a clear case Of
poison, contained in the ball.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
$500 PER ANNUM.

without her consent dare not become your
wife, When return to her, and her ques-
tionlng eyes ask me if I have obtained it, may
tell her you are ready to love and welcome
her TO our home
And Hattie Marshall lifted her brown, tear
iilled eyes to her brothers face, and answered,
Tell her, Weldon, that my heart is waiting
to welcome her to vacant place and it is
the one By your side j."
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
EsENENSgILAEe HsOuSE,

TOWNSEND DELAWAfEs =
LEVI w. LATToEIUS, PROPRIETOR.
THE subscriber having lately renovated ana
A rehttc1 This flYprite Hotel, would most respect
HHaEI fully announce to his friends and the public gen
EsH orally that he is pfcplred to cater to Their
warts I'M an ngret, BILE and superior style
His table will he furnished with al the hellcaei,s ol ,ne
season and no pains will bc spared to make it equal to
any first cllus iIote In the country.
is bar IL constantly stocked with the choicest brands
of Wines. Brandiea, Mhiskeys Sesafs, &C.
The stables connected with this establishment are got
Ten IN with an eye to the comfort and convenience OF
Horses and the manner IN which they arc conducte. can
not fail give satisfaction to all who may give him
call.
npss tho subscshcr IA confident that he will be able to
render satisfaction to a the travelling public who may
patronize his establishment. - .
ielb3m Townsend Delaware.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
Mechanics Hotel and
Restaurant.

No. / North side Of Fourth Street, bet'gsen Mar
Ret and Shipley SIS Wilmington, Del.
slg.kl JOHN II. McNEAL, PnoPRIEToR, where
Ni he keeps in his Bar tho very choicest Liquors aud
4il segars. lie accommodates transient and perIna-
kls1 I'LL nent buarler1.
oysters and every delcacy of the will Le found
In his Restaurant aud his tnblc.
Ills bartenders AMI servants of the most obligng
character and nothing will be LEFT nndone that his expe-
rence can suggest the accommodation Of his customers
ma Meals at all hours in the dny. .
e homes by strict attention to business to find his old
friends and customers visitors at the Mechanics Hotel and
neatanrant dec29-tf
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28

ilh1, TIE subscriber would most respectfully an
ttFii nounce to his friends and nc public generally,
Ht that he has taken the Rising Sun Tavern, New
Castle where he will be happy to attend to their
wants.
His table will ever he supplied with the choicest article
the market produce and his Lar will be supplied wits
the very beat Liquors. Nohing in short will be left
done to make my house comfortable place of resort
iu1l-tf JOHN KEEGAN
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28

THE SUBsCRlBER takes this method Of in
4zes,M forming his friends and the travelling pub.
ssssE lie, that lie has leased the above old and well
IsassEM known tavern property, and is now prepared
lssksA&z to accommodate nll who may favor him with
their CUSTOM His tables will buconsianty supplied with
the bost the markets Afford and his bar will contain the
hest and choicest cigars imported and domestic In the
onntry Attached to tho Hotel is large yard, where
rovers can always be accommodated with cattle. Give
Isl my4sm JAMES HAYES.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
e3gF1' HEeDT'BSL.

Front Street jetigoen orange and Shlptey,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
ETrsl THE Buhacribers having leased this old esab-
tsbf1 lshed HOUSE, aud having built an addition and
Ep altered the interior to accommodate large
tlAl number Of guests would respectfully ask for n
liberal share Of public patronage.
The stables the bct and largest IN the city, having
been newly built 70 as meet the wants Of thepublic
Charges moderate as any other House, and all we
"'A 80 SIN. HoLToN CO.
svtyTsrpE RfAsHAnD SARAH NJ HoLroS.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28
'Fhe Union EEOWse a. Dining
Saloon.
nm m ~, "A nm h,Tn, rR EH u,THN

OPPOSITE THE BALTI MORE DEPOT. PHILADELPHIA.
JAMES E. FORD, PROPRIETOR.
fNHE UBsCRIBEk WOULD ID a NJ
| NOUNCE To his friends in Deawale and elsewhere,
that he has taken tho Union Hotel and Dining Snoo, or
poste the Baltimore Depot Philadelphia lie has itted
MP the building first rate style and is now prepared TO
accomodate all who mny pay him visit DelNwarians
will find his hotel very convenient place to stop while
they are waiting the starting the cars Every delisacy
will always iuuni upon his table Beds can bo had At
anv hour junel-ly
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1861-09-28

LARGE HRSs EdGs.--The Berkshire Post
has had a present of some large ben's eggs
measuring eight and eight and one-half inches
around lengthwise, and six and one fourth and
six aud fve-eights around tue other way. Two
weighed seven and one-half ounces.