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The Placer herald., 1861-05-25
Crittenden Amendments.

| Democrats, conservative men, lovers OF the
Union, beal in mind that Senator Crtten
den at an ear Y day of the last session of
Congress, proposed certain amendments to
the Constitution, which, if they had been
have afforded the basis of satisfactory al
jnstment. Had the Republicans received
them at once, in the spirit in which they
were offered, and promptly adopted them,
every one of the States now out of the Union
with the exception of South Carolina, would
never have Withdrawn. Approved warmly
in the border States indorscd bv immense
petitions in the free States, where they
seemed to have struck responsive chord
in the popular heart, eminenty just TO the
free States rs basis of settlement. sane
toned by Cass and Pearce, Bell and Everett,
Dickinson and Fillmore, Douglas and Breck
inridge, the representatives of the pure Union
feeling, they were rejected 10y the RepubIi
cans on purely partisan motives. And yet,
with an hypocrisy unparalleled in its au
dacity, the Republicans claim to be the
champions of the Union!
Mouotain Democrat
The New York Spirit of the Times tells
good story of John Randolph. His favor
ite servant, Juba, had offended him and was
called to account lie was told that he
should not be whipped, as common negroes
were, but, You know, Jnha, said Randolph,
'how settle my quarres with gentlemen =
on ,he field! You will have to fight me
with PISTOLS The pistols were produced
and loaded. Eight PAGES were measured OIL
in the parlor 1t was agreed they should
stand back to back; ten, he slowly counted
wheel and fire! They took their places
Juba near door. When ten was counted
Randolph wheeled, but no .Juba was to he
seem No sooner was Mr.. Randolph's back
turned, than Juba increased the PAGES AS
fast as possible.
Erastus Corning, President of the New
York Central Railroad, was on a visit to
Buffalo, lately, and during the time he had
occasion to look at the track Of the road
On one of these occasions, says the Republic,
he went along the track alone, and while
looking around in the vicinity of the flag
mans station, out came Patrick, flag in
hand singing out, "IIalloo, there, You
misther, you lame man, get off that track
wild yersef. Did We think we're afther pay
ing for the like of all sch as yees that get
across our track to be killed." Mr.. G. WAS
fairly convused with laughter at the man
ner of the man, and he was also gra'tied
to see that such careful men were stationed
to watch the interests of the road.
PATRIorIc.-In the war with Mexico Lin
coIn the head and front Of the Republican
party, voted against furnishing the volun-
teers with supplies, and Tom Corwin, q,
shining light" Of Repubcanism, hoped
that the Mexcans would "welcome with
bloody hands to hospitable graves" the
American soldiers fighting under the "Stars
and Stripes" The Republican leaders and
their followers, in a war with their coun-
try's foes, prayed that the flag of our Union
might be disgraced and trampelled under
foot! So much for the patriotism of the
Republicans. Mountain Democrat.
Integrity, however rough, is far better than
| smonth ASSIMILATION
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

g. Before giving the account of bis dis
covery, however, will quote the following
passage of letter, written on the 4lh Of
May, 1916, by Thomas O. Larkin, then
US. Consul at Monterey, California, to
James Buchanan, Secretary of State under
President Polk:
"There is said to be black lead in the
country at San Bernardino, near San Pedro
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

An eastern editor is delighted at having
nearly been called "honey" by the gal he
loves, because she saluted him at their last
meeting AS "Old Beeswax!"
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

A lady in Charleston S. c., ately had
three children at birth. Prentice makes
the event an occasion to say that Charleston
continues to be a port of delivery,
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

Integrity, however rough is far better than
smooth dissimiation,
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

The passions are lie only orators who al
ways persuade
The Placer herald., 1861-05-25

We lately met grammarian, who had
Just made tour through the mines. coniugi=
ting, or rather cogtating thus: positive,
mine; comparative, miner; superlalive, mi
nus"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26

The Paris correspondent of the New Orleans
Picayms of the 2Ist june after copying the article
from the Aoaslr, in respect to the recognition of
the Confederate States, adds
cannot see what more we wish at present. The
English and French Governments act with common
accord upon all questions arising in consequence of
the new state OF things on your side. Your Gus
tomhouse clearanCes are recognized, your flag
floats at Havre and at Liverpool, Southern men
are allowed to travel wherever they please without
the rise of Federal consuls; English and French
consus hold oticislse intercourse with your officers
l repeat, we want no more at present.
The Confederate Commissioners to Europe look
anything but carewOrn. l am not authorized at the
present to say anything more. The Hon. W. L.
ancey has been here for some days past, he left
town day before yesterday for London. The Hon.
Judge Rost has been here for some time and he left
Paris night before last short trip to Bordeaux;
he will return next week. Judge ROst has made
most favorable impression on everybody here by
his fine manners, commanding appearance, and
talents. He is by his tluency in French, enabled
to render our cause great deal of service here.
People bore are laughing heartily at the Cm5arasSs
ment of the Black Republican Administrator with
their ''reber' prisoners. If they hang them the
world will be against them. If they exchange them
the Confederate Government will be recognized as
a belligerent the very thing for which England and
France much abused by the Black Republi-
cans. People at the short sightedness of Lin
coin, Sc ward i Co.
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The Election.

Let not the people, amid the exciting and stirring
events that engage their minds, forget the lst CT
August-electon day. Let them sustain by theiI
votes the patriotic and determined course of their
gallant Governor IsHAN C. HARRIS. Let it never be
said by the Hessians at the North that the Cover
nor around whom all Tennessee rallied as sen,
around a father, in 1.-THE times that tried mems
souls" has been defeated IN tie very midst of the
war, by one who Is supported by the whole Union
strength of the State.
People Of Tennessee, you know what interpreta
tion the North will place upon the defeat of our
gallant Governor under the circumstances. It mat
tiers not that the Interpretation may be erroneous
Will you strike down him who has sustained your
rights in such en- hour for the trivial reasons given
ty politicians We think not. Go to the polls then
an cast your votes for the Permanent Constitu=
ton and for IsHAN G. Harris.
1t Is very important too, that you select wise and
good men for your Legislators No mere pOliti>
clans who are dreaming of constructing parties
upon fanced divisions or injuries ought to be toler
sted tote for the best men, irrespective Of all for
mer party distinctions, men who care for your hon
Or safety and glory and who are not tied to ancient
PreJudices and mere clap trap measures. Vote for
such men openly and boldly. Danish the word
Union, as a party word, from your vocabulary,
as unworthy Of people calamity fighting Hessian
foe to maintain their independence and vote for no
man who clings to it as q ralying cry or an appel
lation Of distinction in the past Thus will you root
out the last vestge of the corrupt Government you
have Just cast from you, and be worthy of the high
resolves you have made.
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The Hessians endeavoring to cover up their
disastrous rout by every species of excuse and
fslsehOOd that bailled malice can invent.
They say that the ammunition for the artillery
having been exhausted, the csissOns moved to the
rear precipitately which frightened group of CT
villains and teamsters, who commenced a retreat
with great haste, and that their movement started
the reserve force, which finally caused the retreat
Of the whole army, with precipitation not par
aleled on any battle ground in the world.
1t thus appears, from their own statement that
the batteries at the strong intrenchments, the field
artillery, the charge of infantry and horse could
not intmsdate the grand army" Nothing but the
rapid movements of their own caiSsons and the
fright of their transfers could produce panic and
rout. Caissons are great things, so are civilians,
ditto teamsters!
Again, they now say that from 800 to 800 men
only were killed in all this rout Washington was
sunk 10 gloom, and the loss was ''frightful," ac-
cording to the first bulletin issued from the imperial
city Of LINCOLN and all this was for loss less than
500 men and smaller by one-half than the loss at
Big Bethel on their side.
Transfers were frightened, civilians run, the re-
serve retreated and the force engaged were routed
and only 500 TO 500 were lost What gallant inva>
ders! What brave fellows that were threatening
to march to Richmond in three or four days, and
that fed, like sheep, when 800 or 500 were killed
out of 10000 or 10000! The South may well trenl-
bic when such an army shakes the earth When
they come again. they had better dispense with Gals
sons, tesmsters and useless civilians and also issue
strict orders to 'the rebels by no means to kill as
many as 300 men. Otherwise, look out for the rout
of the grand army again!
There is no doubt these lying oracles of the Black
Republicans do inusticeitO their own soldiers, in
making these ptiful for of the greatest
and most signal defeats ever sustained by any army.
Our own President gives them credit for good fight
ing when he says that night closed hard fought
field. They sustained the shock of battle fer several
hours, but could not conquer our brave boys, who
were determined on victory or death. Finding that
the columns they encountered were resistless, and
thatnight was about to close them surrounded 81
most as they were by the bravest soldiers of the
South, they were seized with panic and fed precipi
lately towards Washington. 1t is incredible that
they only lost 600 to 500 men, Their loss in truth
was not less in killed than 10000, SIS will be shown
by after developments. Let their oracles, for once
tell the truth and shame the devil
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Socks for Our Soldiers.

Gov MoORE. Of Alabama, has issued tie follow
ing appeal to the ladies Of that State
knowing that the women of Alabama are anxiOus
to do everything in their power for the comfort Of
the soldiers in the service Of the Confederacy beg
leave to suggest that each Of them knit pair
of substantial wooden socks, and deposit the same
with the Judge of the Probate Court of the county
in which she resides who Will have them forwarded
TO the Governor of Alabama, at Montgomery-from
whence they will be forwarded free of cost to the
soldiers before the cold weather commences. The
Governor deems nothing more necessary. than this
suggestion to secure from the patriotic ladies of the
State sufficient number Of socks 10 protect the feet
of our brave soldiers from the frOsts Of winter.
We commend this subject to the attention of the
ladies of Tennessee. By adopting the suggestions
to their sisters of Alabama, they can contribute
very much to the comfort Of our gallant soldiers,
during the coming winter. Let every lady in the
State knit at least one pair of wooden socks, and
deposit them with some merchant n their respect
i've county towns, TO be forwarded to the Quarter
Masters Department in this city and they will then
be distributed to our soldiers Let the ladies bear
this in mind and knit the socks instead Of sending
the yarn, as has been suggested
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26
THE WAR IN IssOURI
THE FIGHT AT CARTHAGE.

From the Fort srsith Times and Herald, July u.
Major Potter, sheriff of this county, returned
from Missouri last night, direct from Carthage, the
scene of the late conflict between General Raines
and the St. Louis Dutch. He tells that the battle
was fought principally with cannon, the Dutch haT
ing eight pieces and the Aissourians seven. The
cOntending parties in the fight over, in retreat
ing and changing, about fifteen miles of ground
They fought all Gay, and when the Dutch retreated
they kept up firing until 10 O'Clock at night The
Missourians lost eight killed and two mortaly
wounded, besides others slightly wounded. The
Dutch lest q large number most of them being
thrown into wagons and hauled Off and eighteen
fou nd dead on the field, part of which were found
in a creek in the water.
General McCullOch's and Pearce's command did
not reach the of action until the day after the
fight, and could not pursue the enemy, the men
and horses were too much judedb by forced marches.
If they bad been able to pursue the enemy, the
whole command would have been captured Capt
Mcintosh, adjutantgeneral, proposed to take 1000
men and pursue them, but it was not thought bSst
Major Porter speaks in the highest terms Of the
bravery and gallantry Of Captain Mcintosh. He
was with him when he captured the Dutch at Ne
Osho. He says that they entered the town Of
Neosho the women cheered them, by the waving of
handkerchiefs and bOnnets. The Dutch were quar-
tered in the court house, and Captain Mcintosh
gave them ten minutes to surrender, and which
they did IN nine, marching out of the court house,
kneeGng upon one knee, and delivering up their
arms. Captain Mcintosh turned to our troops and
said he hoped the troops would treat the prisoners
we'll for the honor of Arkansas. Then seeing the
old flag flying, he said 1t ought to come dowr,
which was no sooner said. than down it came. The
women standing by tore it into shreds. After pick
ing up all the piekets and fellows with soldier
clothes en-, there turned out to be l20 prisoners.
While the matter of surrender was going on, q
fellow horseback rode up and called for the
manding officer. Capt. Mcintosh told him he was
the man. The fellow said there were eight or nine
wagons loaded with eommissary stores, and that he
had better send some men to protect them, IS the
Arkansas troops might capture them. Can't. McIn-
tosh took him prisoner and then ordered Capt Car
roll to take his company and the prisoner, who was
q Missourian, and if he did not show him the wag-
ons in two hours, to hang him. The Missourlan
showed the wagons in double quick time.
Mr.. Porter says he heard that Captain StuTgess,
with 9, 600 men from Kansas passed within few
miles of Carthage on his way to Springfield.
Governor Jackson, Generals Price and Rsines are
camped within ten miles of Camp Walker, where
they will organize their forces; most Of them are
without officers.
Gen. McCullooch will at once organize the Ar
kansas forces that at Camp Walker. The
force there is very large and troops arriving every
dAy.
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up on the field since the battIessom Of them rid-
died with balls and saturated with blood. Such
Yves the stencil of the deceying bodies twenty four
hours after the battle that men in the neighbor
hood we're obliged to go ont and cover them with
earth. The number Of arms taken is said to have
been Eve hundred and four, including one piece Of
artillery but another authority puts the figure as
low as three hundred. This is exclusive Of reyolV-
ers and side arms.
Among the many incidents related of the affair, is
Of this character, and it fairly illustrates the
military spirit of the whole army. Connected with
the Seventeenth Virginia Regiment is little fifteen
year old, named Clarence Carey, Of Alexandria His
pesitonan the regiment is that of marker" ard he
was supposed to 10 ofno more us upon battle field
than brass band in q meeting house. The Colonel
accordingly ordered him to go to the hospital and
remain there until the fight was over. The little
fellow had no such Insignificant idea of himself
however, and as soon as the COlonels back was
turned, OF he went for his musket, and was soon
in the fight The result of his craftsmanship is
said to have been one dead Yankee, and one
d" winged
Another little chap drummer boy from Lynch
burg-not much moro than yard high, hurried to
the field after the battle he could, to get
gun and revolver but unfortunately was too Late
and his only trophy was an odd looking knife, with
buekhorn handle. He says he examined the
clothing Of dozen fifteen, to see if he couldn't
make "raise,' but emptier set Of pockets he
don't believe it possibleto exist The only production
out of the whole number, was due bill for seven
dollars and g half from one Dutchman to another
The incident is related also that during the fight
negro from Lynchburg. named Dick Langhorn
belonging to of the officers of Virginia regi-
ment, shot one Of the Yankees in the shoulder,
and knocked down another who was accompanying
him, with his revolver. As they rose from the
ground the ebony patriot brought his pistol to bear
upon them second time. accompanied with the
very philosophical remark: Berry sorry to hurt
you, massa, but de fac am dis chile wants to show
you to some OBJ de gemmen in ole Wirginny. Come
along or dis Niger hurt you shuAh." "Come
along" they did, and the boy had the proud pleasure
of delivering his prisoners into the hands Of the
colonel of his regiment.
From these circumstances you can readily deduce
that our boys" big and little black and white are
fnil Of 6oht
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26

Hon. C. G. MEMNINGER, Secretary Of The Treasury Of
TIE Confederate States:

PArRIoTIc.-It affords US much pleasure to an
nounce that worthy fellow-citizen Of ours has
this day subscribed and paid for twenty-five thou
sand dollars of the eight per cent. War Bonds Of
the State of Tennessee, at PAR. Such an exhibition
of patriotic devotion to the cause Of Southern IL
dependence is worthy of all communication.
In this connection desire to call the particular
attention Of Southern capitalists and property hold
ers to the necessity of sustaining this movement for
the independence Of the South. Of what value
would the slave property of the South be In the
event of the success of the Northern army! How
much would be derived from the labor Of your
slaves if, az provincial dependencies, you re
quired to pay tthes and tributes TO your Northern
masters? Think of this, and then determine in
your own minds whether it is not to your own in
terest to subscribe at least oneSha of the value
your slave property 70 the of Southern ights
and Southern Independence, rather than even haz-
ard defeat.
The prolific cotton, sugar, rice and tobacco fields
of the South. which, for the last quarter OF a ceGs
tury have built up ard sustained the greatness OF
the old Federal Union-gven Importance TO the old
Government as great commercial natiOn-wIll beS
come vslueless TO the owners and will be regarded
by our Northern masters in the light that the
Indies are regarded by England How materially
important is it then that our property holders
should take this matter in hand and give material
aid to the Government. Who will emulate the pa
triotc example of our worthy felloW-citzen-
Nashville Gdze9s, judy "a.
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Oep1ure ed a seI.eoaer Id E.ar ID. Lonn

BAY ST. LOUIS. July 2l.-The schooner Vigilante
vermicell, candles, cans of oil, &c was captured
this forenoon in Jourdan River, by Lieutenants J.
V. Toulme and J. Colly, with detachment Of the
ShieldsbOrO Rifles.
This same vessel was captured recently st Fort
Pike by Capt Clinch a suspicious craft, but there
leased. She is strongly suspected Of having fCrn-
ished the blOckadng squadron with provisions and
we have positive proof Of her guilt here. guard
has been stationed on board
Two Italians are held prisoners. They pretend
not knowing each other or the captains name.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26

oTTIcz NASHVILLE AND czlTTAEOoa1 Rk1LsoAD Co,z7
Nashville, Tenn, July 4, 1861.
IL interest due lst July, 1861, the Bombs Of Il
vile ana Chattanooga Railroad Company viii Rel
ne ONCE % the Company, In Nsshyine Tenn, pres
OF tae Coupons, accompanied BY the certificate Of The
Ter OF me state, that thepAyment nay lawfully Be mad
me Lesleiature Of the State, b. recent enactment
prohieten the payment Of interest in such Of The BOad
OWED on the 18th day Of April, 1851, or may noE be
elt GERS OF corporations Of the non slaEsh0ding stat
Unt states o. America; and constituted the STATE Cd
Ter tne sole Judge Of Tie question, who's payment
fully he EaGe. NJ GLkAVRi Frg.l
iuiyG-lm nor
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26

Gov. PErTUs has issued his proclamation, calling
an extra session Of the Mississippi Legislature to
meet yesterday, the 25th inst, for the purpose Of
passing relief laws to relieve the financial pressure
consequent upon the war.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-26

REJOICING IN KENTUCKV.-The Louisville Courier
says the news of the great Victory at Manassas
celebrated at Floydsburg, Oldham county, on Mon
day night, by a general illumination, bonfres, mu-
sic, and beating of drums. The people were over
ioyed and had q good time of it generally. At
Eizabethtown, in Hardin county, the news created
the greatest excitement and Joy. The citizens as
sembled and celebrated the triumph with blazing
bonfres and music. The tar barrels were kept
burning all the night.
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Patriotism Worthy of EN- ulatIOn.


We present 10 our readers the patriotic offer of
our tOwnsman, Hon. J. NJ. WILLIAMSON, as eminently
praIseworthy in itself, and worthy of being follow
ed as an example by the thousands of our wealthy
and public spirited people Fill up the public trea
sury, and the hundreds Of thousands of the brave
and chivalrous Of our people will sUon fill up the
ranks of our army and drive from Southern soil the
invader. We cannot too highly commend this gene
rous tender of his entire crop during the l,lr, by
COL Williamson. lie has the intelligence to realize
the policy of thus apprOpriating few years. pro-
duct to protect his property. Let sn do likewise,
and this war will soon end.
MEMPHIS, June 20, 1861.
Hon. C. G. MEMNINGER, Secretary Of TIE Treasury Of
TIE Confederate States:
DEAR SIR: I have noticed with much satisfaction
your project for EepleRishing the Treasury Of the
Confederate States, and thus commanding the sin
evs of war. As an individual, have long since
made up my mind to dedicate my entire cotton crop
to the Government, during the war, so unjustly
waged upon Us. which l hereby tender you as a
loan and for which desire nothing better than the
bonds or script OF the Confederate States Ny CROP
with good season, ought to be something like 400
bales annually. Respectfully,
J. N. WILLIAMSON.
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Nashville Building Association.
ANNUAL MEETING.

ENHE meeting Of he Nashville Building Asoei.oa
will be held II the Masonic Tempe, Monday July 29th
eight o'clock, NJ which tine Directors Of the Asscia
ton viii be elected for the ensuing year.
BY LAWs-AEr. H., sec. Son all questions each neUber
BsahAve add and votes shall gVeR
proxy No share shall be voted aner q stick,
less such zanifeP has mLd8 thirty preVors
nor shall any Gezl5eT LIARS Gos az any time, any
question, trh0 &c months "a Association,
any account 1cAGtcUsr.
ju'yE;-tI CHARLESA. FULLER, secrtsary.