Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-09-19


ability to pay our debts from year to year, even
amidst the trying times Of the last four years. and
as these assets were more materially impaired in
value prior to the present difficulties, we ought to
be allowed TO discharge obligations to our enc
mics, Through the medium of our goEernmsnt)
by handing over to its agents such assets as were
reported to be rs1y solvent at the beginning Of the
present yesr This view of the question, we think,
meets the views of entires mercantile country.
1t is, we think, based on such principles of equity
as will fad ready assent in your mind. If you
can spare the time we viii thsnk you for your opin
iona as fully as may be consistent With yoar sense
of proprety as the agent Of the government in this
importsn Mt Office. NEROHANTs.
Affairs in Richmond.
RESIGNATION OF The SECRETARY OF WAR.
The Richmond Examiner of the 10th says: "Ws learn
that the Secretary of War, Hon. L. P. WALKER of
Alabama, on Saturday resigned his Office and seat in
the Cabinet, in pursuance of an intention of resig
nation entertained for some time past He will
probably leave Richmond today for his home in
Alabama Gen. PoIK. late Bishop in the Episcopal
Church, and at present in command in the Assis-
sippi Department, is generally spoken Of as the
probable successor 20 Mr.. WALKERS seat in the Cab
met and his important public Office as Secretary Of
War
COMMISSIONERS TO EUROPE.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 10th says: Hon.
JoHS SIJDEIL, of Louisiana, has reached this city.
HIS arrival is noticed in connection with report Of
his having been named, by the President, Commits
sioner to the French Coult Hon. JAMES u. Mason
is generally named for the Court of St. James. I'm
der the act Of Congress- at the last extraordinary
session, the President will have the power to make
and continue these nominations during the Congress
sional recess
So MOVEMENT OF TRooFs.
TIE Richmond Etqmiasr, of the 10th instant,
says: ION yesterday, ana within the past few
days, there have bsen some important move
ments among the troops encamped in the vicinity
of Richmond. A large squadron of cavalry left
here yesterday, besides some infantry regiments,
under order to leave some days ago. The destina-
ton of these movements, though generally known
in the city, is possibly matter inprudent just now
to be mentioned in the newspapers"
AID TO PRECEDENT DAVIS.
]. W CUsTIs LEE, son of Gen. ROBERT [. LEE. has
been appointed Aid to President DAVIS, with the
rank of Colonel of Cavalry. Col LEE is graduate
of West Point
FEDERIL PRISONERS SHOT.
The Richmond Wing of the 10th says -Four
Federal prisoners escaped from the prison depot,
Saturday night, but pursued by several Of the
guard as far as Rockets where of the fugtives
was shot and killed. and another mortality wounded.
The other two surrendered, and were taken back to
the prison." -
SOLDIER SHOT,
The Richmond IYhjq of the 10th says:
On Friday evening, Joseph White a member Of
the Armstrong Guard y of Louisiana. was shot by
Michael Mitchell Of the LIST South Carolina Regi-
ment Mitchell and another member of the same
Regiment were proceeding to their camp, with
prisoner when White stopped them, and after
pariey proposed fist fight. Mitchell declined to
put down his musket, and was finally struck. or
struck at by White who immediately off
Mitchell leyeled his musket and fred-the ball tax
ing effect IN Whites right cheek, and CHANGING down
wards ndIctlng mortal wound. Mitchell and mis-
companions then proceeded towards their camp,
but were arrested at the prison depot by order Of
Licut. Booker, who informed of the shooting.
White was taken TO the st. Charles Hospital where
he died next morning Mitchell having bceD trans
ferred TO the custody of the civil authorities. was
arraigned before the Mayor, Saturday, and commit
ted until this morning.
A BATTERY OF MPLED CANNON.
The Richmond Enquirer of the 10th says
TIE jeff Davis Flying Artillery, of Alabama, Capt
! J. 7. Montgomery, received Saturday five of the
! elguI I'll 20 cannon WHICH were fOFWArGSu Llem
! from that State. The pieces, which would have
been here earlier but for some uDaccoHntable oeten
tiOn the way, are Of steel, and were manufactur
/ ed al Rome. Georgia, where eXtensive foundry,
| possessed Of ample facilities for tie Manufacture
Of such work, is turning them out with cOnmend6-
bic rapidity This spirited artillery corps brought
/ with them their own horses, III in number, all
completely equipped, with proper banners, &c, and
comprise 100 athletic and splekdid looking men.
SECRETARY OF WAR-GEN LEE-The Richmond
correspcDdant Of the Memphis appeal, referring
der date of the 2th inst, to the probable resigna
ton of Secretary WALKER, of the War Department
says:
| President Davis learn, has written to General
| Lee, urging his return TO Richmond at the very
! earliest moment that the interests Of the command
! at Valley mountain VIII admit Of But our brave
! commander has decided aversion for the closet
| and a great liking for the saddle and he would pro
badly with great difficulty be induced to accept the
| Secretaryship Of War, should the post be
| offered him in preference TO all others. he went
away gladly to his command in the mountains, beset
| gs his course was with difficulties, and we shall
hardly see him again until he has done something
effective against the invaders of our soil
GEN. LYON KILLED BY A "CONTEAE4ND.'-
Fort Smith Inns tells the following:
A negro man, body servant Of Capt. John Griffith,
of the gallant 81, the hottest Of the fight at
| Oak Hill ard fought il the last charge like tiger.
| lie claims TO have killed Gen. Lyon. He says he
| shot a man in the breast that was q large grey
horse, and waving his hat, aad ne saw him fall
Thus it is very probable that the abolition Lyon fell
| by the hands OF darkie.
This same black man, finding his youngest master,
Berj Griffith, wounded in the calf of the leg, picked
| htm up and carried him of of the field, notWIth-
standing Ben resisted it with all his might as he
wanted to fire few more rounds at the Dutch.