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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-05
The Rurning OF CottoE,

The planters upon the Southern coast, ST
all those points which are exposed to tbe.
dcpredations of the Yankee invaders, are
busily employed in removing their negroes ?
to the interior and in burning their cotton
The comparatively small quantity -ef the
staple which has fallen into the enemy's
hands could have been destroyed by the pro-
prietors but for the confidence they felt il
the ability OF the slight fortifcations in their
neighborhood to, resist attack. The success
of the Yankees in their attack upon Port
Royal has had, says the Richmond Dispeteh.
different efeet fLom what they anticipated.
Instead of opening port for Southern
cotton, ii has rendered i impossible thai
another bale Of Southern cotton shall ever
fall into their hands. Alceady the work OF
destruction has commenced. With s self
sacrificing patriotism nobler than the
courage of the battle field, the planters are
apply ing the torch TO the rich product OF
their soil ST every place where II is in danger
OF visit from the enemy. The midnight
sky on the seacoast Of Carolina islighted Up
with the flames Of the coveted treasure, and
systematic arrangements have been made 20
convert it into ashes universally, before it
shall fail into the invaders hands IL the
Fire Zouaves Of New York canpot extin-
guisn this great. confagration. The signal
of their approach viii be tta signal for the
torch to be applied. and if the strong man
must fall, he viii pull down the pillars of
the temple upon his prosecutors and bury
himself and them in common ruin.
The Yankees do not understand the
spirit of the Southern people. They
might as well attempt to subjugate the
winds as to conq1er such people. They
have determined to sacrifice every world
ly possession on the altar Of indepeed-
ence and liberty. They will never per-
nit Yankee Generals TO wiring fron~them
either their rights, or. that which the
Yankees are alone fighting for, theircom-
merce. They are rot themselves depen-
dent upon cotton, valuable as it is to
to them, and essential to the rest of the
world. They can give up the cuItiva-
ton of cotton altogether, and still live
in comfort and plenty. Their wonderful
soil produces in boundless abundance
every variety of agricultural production.
They can raise more than enough of
wheat, corn, rye, oats, hay, TO supply their.
own population. They will, in all prob
ability, devote their soil exclusively
the next year to the cultivation of the
cereals, and whether the present crop
shall be available for the use of the world
depends entirely upon their own soye-
reign will and pleasure. = The cotton is
ready for the torch, and the torch is rea-
dy for the cotton. The Yankees have
proved themselves successful inventors Of
agricultural machines, but when they en-
ploJ.the sword to raise Southern staples,
they make blunder which viii destroy
their commerce, ruin their cities, and
convert the subjugation of the South, even
if it could be accomplished, into their
own financial and political ruin.-Lo's.
| Courier. ~
SplR1T OF THE SoUTH.-A colrespon-
| dent states that Dr.,W. Y. Taylor, OF this
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-05

! Since the above appeared in our morn
ing edition we have been further informed
upon the subject. On Wednesday after
noon the package of Heralds were ordered
,fromthe cars by Mr.. Rhodes, knowing
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-05

y SPIRIT OF THE SoUTH.-A corTespon-
dent states that Dr.sW. Y. Taylor, of this
city, has eight sonsin. the army OF the
Southern. Confederacy, and four grand
sons, besides several nephews. = The old
gentleman is upward of seventy and
wants to go himself,-Neuphts A2psat.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-05

]. X. EDMoNDsON, Sh'G.
BY f. u. VIII WORTH. ID. Sh'G.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-05
sheriRs Sale,

by virtue Of 2'iss veGi ezpousz Ia ne dr. cJed
te and deliver ed from the Z nora5s CirouiU Court
oI aT.d5Cn County, Tennessee, n rs SEQ e1;e Germ,
1851, Will expose 10 plaic sa-G 20 She l--5c-, ID
der, for oas, at tue Cour' House -arG rfs t-- of
Nashville, Sunday, tt,e SOFA I Cl EGTgll-eT, 1851,
al Tie rl-t, Gtlc, Cain lESeE and .=f1tr7 4
C. D>Elhott thea aad, may esiI.Ct u.cq-1- u
ana % th- following described property - gsr In
piece, parcel tractcf and. tajTlE . acres,
situated on the Nashville Franklin TGrnFiEe road,
and bounded follows Beginning a- tlg -ouI--c 50
corner OF +. Q. Curreys lard the a!oTesI-t -crl-
Pii1a, thence ~ right snS:'S ,Se5teTiy rac-50n
along the south boundary Ia Curry IS lrd, %
along the Western bounG-Fy O; $40 anu and u .
uortheriy direction, 50 FAR may Us Necessary t. n
ciUde sald - acres, thence Inns parallel it zs-d
southern boundary TO the Turnpike read o. Eastern
boundary line. thence along slid Turnpike TO the b.
ginnins. Said land lyilE ald being = tie County ,l
DaFitsoa, state Of Tennessee, being isr Cd tn
property Of C. D. Elliott 20 saJt-y Judgment Tes
derei n favor OF Samuel W8tE,rs zg1.as c. p EiUti
this November 5th, 1851.
JOIN X ED3l0h DSJt5, Sh'G
81 VI. D. ROBERTSON, pep. Sh'a.
nOYS-td. .
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Estate of James Harran.

Administrator of the late James HaIran, here
n by notify all persons indebted TO him make
payment TO me, and all who have claims against him
present the same to at my Office for allowance
and settlements and also give further noticethat ak
claims not presented within the time required by law
l viii plead the statute in bar. ~. E. GLEAyES,
oGtl6-d1g&wlm sa1tre -Admnist fator.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-22
VIRGINIA. xrArE ooNvEvrToN.

The commissioners from the States Of
Georgia and Mississippi addressed the con-
v~ention on the 19.h inst. Hon. Fulton Ander-
son, from the latter State, made an eloquent
address, which the Enguirsr says was listened
to with marked attention. We give the pero-
ration Of bis speech:
But such a form Of government being demon
strsted to be impracticabls with the northern
people, ali that is left rs is the creation Of a
great and powerful Southern Union, composed
Of States inhabited by Homogeneous p%Opula-
tions, and having a common interest, common
sympathies, common hopes, and a common
destiny.
This is the inevitable destiny Of the southern
people, and this destiny Virginia holds in her
hands. By uniting herself to her sisters Of
the South who are already in the field, she will
make that . peaceful revolution which may
otherwise be violent and bloody. At the sound
Of her tru npet in the ranks Of the Southern
States, "grim-vissged war will smooth bis
wrinkled front,o peace and prosperity will
again smile upon the country, and we shall
hear no more threats OF coercion against SOW
ereign States asserting their independence.
The southern people, under your lead, will
again be united, and liberty, prosperity and
power, in happy union, will take up their
abode in The great Southern Republic, to which
We may safely entrust our destinies. These
are the noble gifts which Virginia can again
confer on the country, by prompt and decided
action at the present.
In conclusion, gentlemen, let me renew to
you the invitation of my State and people, to
unite and cooperate with your southern sisters
who are already in the Geld, in defense of their
rights. We invite you to come out from the
house OF your enemies, and take a proud po-
sition in that Of your friends and kindred.
Come and be received as an elder brother
whose e%ounsels will guide our action and
whose leadership we will willingly follow.
Come and give US the aid of your advice in
counsel and arm in battle, and be assured that
when you do come, as we know you will do at
no distant day, the signal Of your move will
send a thrill Of joy vibrating through every
southern heart, from the Rio Grsnde to the
Atlantic, and a shout Of joyous congratulstion
will go Up which will shake the continent from
its center to is circumference.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-02-22

The Cincinnati EnqHirT sent a eorrespon-
dent to look after Lincoln from Springfield to
that city. Says that paper;
The following scene actually occurred, and,
We think, should be set down. A gentleman,
one Of the suite, we believe, while passing
through the rear car, was addressed By the
future mistress Of the White House as follows /:
Mrs. I. Chow do you fOarish?"
Gentleman. well, | thank you.o
Mrs. L. " Is that q Cincinnati paper you
have in your hand ?"
Gentleman. "Yee," passing the journal to
her.
Mrs. L. "D0es it say anything sbort IS ?''
The manner in which these questions were
propounded was more suggestive than the in-
teTrogatories themselves. Imagine the sue
cessor Of the accomplished Mrs.. Madison,
Mrs. Polk and Harriet Lane, addressing a
foreign minister with 4" Row do you flourish ?1
The {" us reminded MS OF the 8necd0te Of the
wife Of an honest old Dutchman who had IN
expectedly been elevated 20 the position Of a
major Of the militia. When the result OF the
election was known, the children wanted to
know If they would not a ! be majors "No,
you FOOLS" Indignantly replied the mother,
" none bat your dsddie and me0
How do you flourish z" will be apt 10 stick
TO the lady ss one Of the refined and elegant
salutations Of the West.
The Enquirer dubs " Robert the son Of the
great assassin Of our language, the " Prince
OF Rails" while English Punch declares that
the "Whiie House, should hereafter be
called I" Lineoln's Inn -
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exhibitions Of the political cauldron,
-an.s throw to tbe surface ms dregs ofso-
The bodies Of corrupt politicians, being,
= v,r.. more inflated with offensive gases,
a.spieuooslybef ore the gaze Ofths public,
- are thus painfully reminded Of their pres
encs.
IA The turbulent scenes at Washington,
wmrrnDAvIs Of Maryland, AID EN-
r-prprpsE Of Tennessee, from the bad
1900 which they occupy, are prominent
-, and have been during the whole OF ne
...Dt session Of Congress, lheifs %
-,srous rivalry in The performance OF noble
,ybleb might win for them The gratitude
- constituents, and ihe admiration o.
-riie. The approval Of The ore ana .ue
a. the other are not ths prizes ioT
49, sirsrgls. They DO not seek to ~in
- a . fair fane. nor TO aed ias..i
.-n., az .beir respective States. Nc
se.sbe tnsny objects, which dignity a DO
ts..nbfHon. is TIE sosl o. their desires
.v r., rirsls fcr tbs favor Of Mr. Lls
soms oss rfas lucrative efiess ~nlsl
- a. ia eIt Is &c gittacng prize ~n.en a.
- sbsu. For tht shsy have ssrefaly sac
a bepss. fame and reputation. 3ps are
- sstbs iand abieb gave them irtay sns
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Maryland STATE Conference Gen.

Nenttgua
This body assembled at Baltimore on the
18th inst, and organized by the election Of
Hon. E. F. Chambers, Conditional secession
ist,) president. Judge Chambers, in bis ad-
dress, announced that the convention had been
called for the purpose Of ascertaining what
was best to be done in the present crisis. He
said, in his address:
Was there any man who would associate
with another who constantly treated him with
indignity ?-who would bold communion with
those with whom bis relations had existed, IL
be could not do 50 except at the risk Of honor
and integrity Was there a nation on earth
willing to accept an admitted degradation to
all its Golfers With gold Was'there a State
In the Union that would be willing 10 do so ?
Would any man, insulted and trodden ia the
dust, hold communion with another whs was
constantly adding insult to injury. and thus
forfeit every principle that belongs to an hon
orable man? Money could be no equivalent
for such a thing. But while secession was The
great curse OF the country, il must be submit
ted to while there was but degradation on the
one hand and submission on the other. He
did not believe there are any 10 whom seces-
sion would not be preferable to a surrender Of
dignity or everlasting disgrace.
In the course Of the proceedings Mr.. VIM.
P. Whyte saidi
He had heard the House Of Representatives
had Just passed the force BILL" and If that
was the case It was necessary for the whole
people to speak. In that event It would be
well to have the aid OF the governor Of the
State, 80 that be may be prevailed on to call
The legislature Of the State together. He
would therefore propose, in view Of the rum0r
that the governor had changed bis views on
the subject, that a committee Of Eve be sp-
pointed to wait on The governor and give him
a last chance TO permit the people to speak.
R. c. Barry, Of Baltimore county, opposed
the proposition, and said this convention was
fresh from the people OF the State. Gov Hicks
was not and never could be an exponent Of the
Views Of the people Ct Maryland. There bad
been too much bending Of the knee, and for
one be was opposed TO calling on any single IN
diyidual.
The chair decided that the proposition must
90 to the committee.
The eonFentiOn then adjourned until eleven
o'clock this morning.
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NEWS.
We clip the following paragraphs from the
Charleston Courier. Of Februarv 10.

Charleston Courier, Of February 10:
Many Of our northern exchanges are con-
graduating themselves on the reported dissat-
i~sfaction Of South Carolina with the provis-
ional Government Of the Confederate States,
and are g~ioating over the prospect Of another
secession. We know Of no dissatisfaction in
South Carolina; but, on the contrary, genera
and earnest expressions Of satisfaction and
approval concerning the action at Montsom-
cry reach US from all sides.
INTERESTING PoINT OF LAw.-We learn
that wri's Of attachment have been issued
against United States property at the new Gus
tom house, by the werkmsn formerly employed
upon it. We are also authoritsiively informed
that If the property attached be insufficient, it
is contemplated to attach The custom house
Itself. Ct course, if the State interposes no
claim, and suffers the building to be sold, the
claims Of The wOrkmen will be satisfied.
RESUMPTION OF THE STEAM ~CoMTUNrcA-
TIoE WITH SoUTH CARoLIEA.-The Boston
Journal has the following "It is said that
the action Of the sea has completely swept
away all the wrecks sunk in Charleston har-
Dor, and that all the channels 10 that port are
now open, and no obstruction exists to naviga-
ton. We are informed tina the South Caroli-
IA and Massachusetts, which were taken off
the route 10 he early part Of the winter, viii
resume their trips between Boston and Charles
ton, at an early day.D
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The Jackson CMiss.,) correspondent Of the
Vieksburg Wig, communicates the following
incidents to that paper under date Of The 18th
instant
A frightful and almost fatal accident has
just occurred here. While four young men
were engaged in making ball cartridges, At C..
H. hsBship's paint skop, FIRE was aecidently
communicated to the powder which they we're
using, resulting in an explosion which was
distinctly Leard in all parts Of the city, and
badly dishguring the young men, whose names
are jerry 0'Sullivsn, Thomas Hawkins,
Michael Davis and ]. K Bell It seems a
miracle how any q them escaped with their
lives. Their faces and hands are fearfully
bruised and burnt, and their hair completely
singed. / an unable to state particulars.
The matter viii doubtless undergo Official in
vestigstion. Mr.. Davis attaches all the blame
to himself, BY the careless use Of cigar which
be was smoking. Il was most fortunate that
there happened to be but a few pounds OF pow
der near them. As T. was, The balls struck
the ceiling and broke out every pane OF glass
in the front windows. Had The force been
greater, Br. Msnship's family, who reside
over the abop, would not have escaped.
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LINCOLNsS LUMINOUS VIEWS OF
M-nREIEIsN TARIEE-


It would be amusing, were il not humilia-
ting to the pride OF an American citizen to
critically observe the laundering efforts Of Mr..
/ LINCOLN to present himself to the gaze of an
admiring world as a profound statesman and
practical politician combined. In bis recent
speech at PittsbuTg on the tariff, be is, to use
a common phrase, as clear as mad. Hear him
on the Morrill, tariff bill
The tariff bill now before Congress may or
nay not pass at the present session. I confess
I do net understand the precise provisions OF
the bill, and I do no. know whether il can be
passed by The present Congress or not.
Il may or il may not become the law Of the
land, bat If il does, that viii be an end II Of the
matter, until a modification can be effected,
should it be decm-d necessary.
If it does not pass, and The latest advices ]
have are to the effect that II is still pending,
the next Congress will have 70 give it their
earliest attention.
Again, be says adequate protection should
be extended to the coal and iron interest Of
Pennsylvania, hs corn Of Illinois and The redpers
Of Chicago"
Mr. LISooLE was fully aware that TIE Re-
publican party, in the Presidential canvass,
bad held ont a bride to the manufacturing
communities Of the North, BY the special
promise Of a high protective tariff. This
promise be is fully ready to redeem, when be
shall ultimately learn bow it can Be done. But
it has occurred to bis mind that the great sgri-
cultural States Of the West played a eonspieu-
ous part in bis elevation, and he has very nat
uraIly come to the conclusion that the Federal
Government must be subsidized for their
benefit.
Having very vague and misty notions OF a
tariff, and entertaining an indefinite idea that
il might Be- used as the means Of enriching Hi
neis, as had aIrsedy been done with Pennsyl-
vania aud Massachusetts,, be has ssgely de-
terninsd to protect the corn growers Of that
State BY import dHtiss. It has never occurred
70 him to Inquire whether any cora has ever
been imported from the continent Of Europe
to the United States-a condition precedent to
any practical effect from his tariff. Is to the
respers Of Chicago, we mast confess that we
are at a loss to conceive how be will e~ontrive
to protsct them, except by a prohibition upon
the immigration OF the stalwart men OF Eng |
land and Germany, whose constant influx has
eheapened the labor Of his especial Proieges.
Should be succeed in bis Utopisn dreams in
behalf Of spsrgBody at the North, We hope
that be viii then, at least, make an effort ts
protect the slave properly Ofthe border StsfsS
from the oggrsssions Of his o10H party, II per-
chance those States should be so unfortunate
a. to have remained Under bis fostering care.
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Rancho IN Texas for sala

OYER NJ RAHCdB, IN G.ussp.s cysstv. coni.lu-
Stock.
There t. zbout 400 acres undsr feus. tn -
which has been broken Up and crcupad. ne ramrs-f--
IN past1rea' 1900 acrea q rtcd bottom land 500 go -
which rstriEsbls the bsiancs Is oak, pasi-o.f ~ ~
The srasses are winter and gunrnar. Tea $780, -
pools o. clear vaieT, vita enough T. tura MIN IL ~
seasons. me RSnone snd ouuen viii asrrr up-aFf y
l5,00 sheer. being thu ksy, run hs rsser. Il : 49,
ezteut q gruzing country, Hhch VII never L. -
Altogether, is II oue o. The best sheen. Hsrus .r o-ui-
stations IN the country, q rot The bssf.
The improvements consist q q very crns1rtshl- A..
Hoase, win oiher b~uidinss Cahias. st,-E Fsrls. -
$50 essEy eonvenienee Tor EARRING a q st1ek tusine.-
more tAzn are usually foIrd In reE sal q va a..
new.
The Stsk consists o. feco hssd o. prin- s,..5.. ~
riro sheep. The best hat oo1ld Be bsneht ~ - -
ing purpo-eI frou which hsre is q lsree inr1mss -
aexican Mares % drst-1aaE 4merlcnn Ha~rs 49,
lions some Durhsn Stoct. Bsrkshirs. sse.- - 1@r
heae Of Seek Cattle. Viii BE- ~. 81 rs~uiTsl -
The place. toseiAer win he Furritrre M Farm Utsr-
sis, ec.
70 : Bisuisr o. f.rrs7,t his place Is uursu,i.s 4,
State Being ahe 70 f~riE-ts. be usu nae csri.i-
crops Of cotscn, UTu or cerg1iss for ne eksIa a. 49,
he has . hams ms1tst e hirh prices-ths 1--7--
MPxi-an buyers m cUuaiT a1tEing . uosoiafI51
EboEt 800 people, win a large e-rnfy town fgu-f.s-
milss distant nou he Ranaas, whioh d SIXTY nHs,
fruu San Ant1uio.
Thestort, F~urnituIe, etc. 70 BE- paid Ter IN e..h ~
SoufAer1 State. The purchaser san taia ms 49,
not. vita TIE place. Per further pa-tioaiars sn,le
THOMAS J. DIX 81 TchoHpiio1lls street.. ~ -
leans, Or 20 he subscriber al FrrdsricksburE. Gai,9t-
ccuntT. Texas.
fsi5-Iv HEERY A1rzItn
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sral terms, the picture which this abolition
writer draws is, in every sense Of the word,
p~reeisely the opposite and the reverse Of the
truth. Il is nothing more nor less than a
bach Of lies from be- SHINING to end.
II Is BY such things as this the northern
heart Is poisoned against the South and Ire
northern Judgment Is led astray. An sorts OF
falsehoods are cooked up, greedily published.
and, We fear, too greedily swallowed. Ne
wonder the feeling In the South Is 90 unaniln-
Gus to cut bose from a people who are 20
reluctant 10 believe anything good Of as. and
50 eager to believe everything that Is bad.
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The Louisiana LeTlsIasures

BATON RoUGE, February I6.--Ia the house
OF Representatives. Mr., Linlsay, Of New Or
leans, introduced yesterday a Joint resolution
inviting the southern portion Of Indiana and
Illinois, which gave large msjorities against
Lncoln, to form a pfo-HieYery State and Join
the Southern Confedsraey. It was referred
to-day.
Mr.. Haynes, Of East Fslielana. ~introdpceda
resolution returning thanks to Gsne-aI Lane,
Of Oregon, for bis assurance % aid 10 the
southern States, and in defense ct tae honor
and rights thereof, contained IN bis speech re-
buking Mr. Johnso7s q Teanassee. It was
referred.
The general opinion is that no war in the
South will take plfee, except Lineoln's adnin-
istTation fcroes it upon US.
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southern Yew.

RALEIGH, N. C. February 1s.-The Lsgis-
latuFe has agreed to ~adjoura on Monday nsxt.
The Senate has been at work on the military
bill, which was on lie third reading today
an amendment against coercion, which oeeu-
pied the day In lts discussion.
The HouEe Is hard at work to-day on the
convention bill.
A convention Of Wake eountyto-day nomi-
mated as secession candidates to the State
convention, Messrs. Rand, Service and Wilder.
CHAhLEsroN, s. c., February 1s.-J. P.
Lindsay, the inventor Of the ten-shooter
Young America, left last night for Washing
ton, ordered By the President OF the Arms
company. It is supposed be will be censPrsd
for the amount OF arms sold by him for
South.
RIoHMoND, Va. February 1s.-Ths com.
missioners FOR Mississippi and Georgia ad-
dressed the convention to-day, appealing stron-
" to Virginia to go with them. They pietur-
ed the advantages Of such a course and the
danger OF rsmaining with the North. The
speech contemplated no such event as re-
union.
Mr.. Preston Of Ca, spoke.
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TuR PRACE

Special uifpAteu 70 we new btftA1e btAA
WAsHrSGroN, February 19.-The proceed
ines Of he peace conference yesterday demon
agreement.
The southern members hsla a causus last
rieht ia ex-President TTler's room, and dis
cusssd toe question Of an ultimatum. They
are in caucus aesin this morning.
This uitimatnm, which will no doubt reflect
Tie views Of Virginia as the only basis Of q
settlement satisfactory to the border States,
will be presented, It is supposed, aome time to-
day.
There is hardly o doubt that It will be rsjse-
ted; IN which csss the conference viii break
up without coming g. an agreement.
a number Of letters have been received here
BY southern men from Boston s~hip-ownefs.
They relate to conclusions for priVateers.
The writers ere anxious TO get that kind Of
employment for their slipping.