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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-03

The Southern Literary Messenger, for years
published at Richmond, and formerly maya
zine of some pretensions, contains in its May
number its full assent to the new dogma-the
revival of the foreign Slave-t trade. This is pro-.
gress it is more, it is patriotism. 1t is some
sacrifice, for the sake of the new Confederacy to
yield the claims of Virginia to those of Dahom
ey. Virginia, as the gaueo of her fealty accept
the brunt OF the war and free trade in negroes
Gould self-consecration further 60?
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-03

Some time Monday night fash of lightning
entered the telegraph Office at Rutland and melt
ed parts of the wires for the distance of several
feet; fragments of the melted wires were scat
tered about the floor, and the woodwork near
which they were situated blackened almost to q
coal.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-03

HEAR AND MEDIrATE.--Philip Henry
notes in his diary the saying of pious
hearer Of his own, which deeply affected him :
find it easier says the good man, to 60
six miles to hear sermon, than to spend one
quarter of an hour in meditating and pray
ing over it in secret, as l should when l come
home"
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-03

THE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT as COMMANDER IN
CHEF.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

MONDAY EVENING, Nay 20, 1861.
In a notice we made in our last issue Of the chance
of notes issued BY the Nashville Life and General
Insurance Company, we stated we had been inform.
ed these notes were taken on deposit by The PAM,
of tie city. We were so informed after the close
of the Banks on Saturday. Upon inquiring at sew.
eral Of the Banks to-day, We find our information
was incorrect,
We report further Improvement in the curren-
cy Of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, which
is now quoted at par.
In New York on the 10th, at the first board. S2o.-
600 Tennessee per cent Bonds sold at 4Slc, and at
the second board $4,000 at 44c and $4,000 at 455e.
At the second board Saturday sales were reported
at 42c.
The Louisville Journal of this morning says
REMARKs.-The discount at the banks continue to
fall of. and nothing has been done the past week
beyond an occasional favor TO regular customers.
Everything under the standard of first class paper
is rejected. The act of the Legislature of Ken
tncky egalizing suspension of specie payments on
the part OF our banks, even IN the absence of the
knowledge that the banks would avail themselves
Of the provisions of the act has had the effect 20
deprecate Kentucky currency, and the notes os our
banks are now thrown oct in Cincinnati and are
by nc means so eagerly sought by local bankers
The rejection of Kentucky not,s at Cincinnati has
oecasioned more demand for exchanges in that di-
rection, and the private bankers on Saturday were
charging as high a rate as per cent prem. for
Eastern, the Banks drawing sparingly for Gus
toners at l per cent premium. New Or
leans exchange is dull and nominal at par selling
and per cent discount buying. Currency is scarce,
and in demand, as par funds are daily becoming
scarcer. There has been but little fuctuation in
bank rates. We have no quotations for Illinois and
wisconsin currency, as 1t IS not wanted by our
brokers at any rate.
The notes of the following banks are taken at
par: State Bank OF Ohio. State Bank of Indiana,
Kentucky, Bank Of Pittsburg, Philadelphia, New
York City, and New England in good credit We
quote deprecated paper as follows
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

Ats estas Of the Nashville ia this city, On Saturday
the ls inst W. hcGsEock, ESQ., sasi to the chair and
Mr. Jro Thompson appointed Secretary The object Of
meeting hzvspg explained touching remarks By
emith following gentlemen appointed cenitteeto
dat suitable preamble end resolutions, viz: Jno. Hugh
Smith, II. HarriaOp, T. B. Chdress Ed Baxter and n
Cross The committee reported the following which unan
iEously saoptsd--
wHEE We hays hard with the deepest sorrow OF tAs TN.
:nsy dsan o. GypT1 asssSSG: s,q ss MEMBER 81
Eornd inflicted BY the accidental discharge Of pistol
lsh ns whe Re IN the act Of descending from buggy
The DECEASED grandson Of the late Hon John Haywood,
Judge OF Supreme CouT whose opinions illuminate the
iuprudence Of TnOessee cypran Haywood was born in
learned father thomas Hsywood Esq and he prepared him
slf the practice OF in the cce Of John Tripb
city. aami to the Nashville bar in 1856,
and be entered upon b- professional with dscp
lined well cultivated which promised what his adm;
ree remarkably great hsexpressen fsci.
tous ana hi reasons clear acute and strong his dsmeanor
rmly courteous, sprngpg from heart always beEeY
In his social ntsceurse he was fraLk,
and shvGlTi".
the nashville mar has sustained very great loss a. fellow
citizens sh the that Tennessee has been deprived Of
kr br<ve whose services in the present
eventual period ste could Ill spare.
ply Impressed with hess sentiments Il is therefore by as
the members Of the Nashville bsr assembled on ns Sh May
Resooe THAT in the death Ct Cyprsn Haywood the Nash
vs been derigedo one Of rs attest and mos Psoa;
stio while his uHTHTyirg urbsnity and
kiadllness endeared hun to US all
kssicSd that sincerely mpatAze win the family OF the
Gee asef IN tel unhappy oereaye nent
BesOs1td That the Chsruan Of ths meeting appoint com
request Is OF this to have the
SD upon their mnue Scr the purpose Of
ing tbs be published in tie papers Of this city, Sad
that copy II the be transmitted TO the ay Of the de-
ceased.
By tfe chair Mr. p Fogg appointed to Eresen. the
The Chabcery Court MIR. D. Gross t. Criminal Court:
and ar Il. Il urs.n to the Circuit Court.
JOHN G. THOMPSON, secretary
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
From washington.

WASHINGTON, Nay ia new military district
including Virginia, North Carolina and tennessee
is announced. Gen Butler being commander.
Generals Scott, Butler, Mansfield, and Cameron
have been consulting al day. -
The tifth and eighth Massachusetts regiments have
beea ordered to prepare to march.
An eleven run battery and extensive earth-works
have beon discovered at Aqua Creek
Nv "wednesday 10000 Abolitionists will b en-
Canned on the Arlington heights.
Secretary Cameron refuses the tour Maryland
regiments TO defend Maryland and Washington
Stokes command is moving.
Nansfield. commanding 10000 volunteers and
: 600 regulars will advance on Virginia
Gen. Ruder will probably command the Harper's
Ferry expedition.
Cantopnents will be established At Gettysburg
and Staten Island for seaboard reserves.
WASHINGTON May 26.-The coast guard steamer
got ashore at the mouth Of the Potomac and was
attacked by propeller from Richmond, four Gov
ernnent soldiers were killed and five wounded.
The propeller withdrew and was pursued By sn
armed steamer.
A collision at Harper's Ferry is regarded newt
be this week.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
RE Fire. About SIC. 900.

About one O'Clock Sunday morning fire broke
out in the building on the Public Square, occupied
as a depository for clothing and equipage for sol
diers and the entire building, with the contents, was
destroyed. not an article having been saved. The
adjoining building, occupied by Messrs PORTER
JOHNSON g. Co., dealers in hats, also destroyed
but the stock was nearly all removed
On the stock of clothing. equipages, and material
owned by the State, Col V X. STEVENSON, the Quar-
ter Master General, had effected an insurance Sat
urdsy evening in Messrs. II K & P. P. PICKS agen
cies of Virginia Insurance Companies to the amount
of SIS 900, and we learn from him that the State
loss will not exceed that amount by more than
81 ,O0O We are advised by Gen. ANDERSON that the
loss will cause but little delay in equip
ing the volunteers. On the building, we
learn that the owner, Mr.. WV. r. ELLTsroN, had
an insurance in the Nashville Commercial Insurance
Company of IS 900. which will about cover his
loss.
On the stock of Messrs PORTER, JoaNsoN d. Co.
there was an insurance of $1,000 in the Nashville
Commercial Insurance Company and Sc 600 In the
agency of the Augusta Insurance and banking
Company, which will more than cover their loss
The building was owned by Mr.. A. IL EWING, but
we can not learn that there was any insurance
upon it.
Regarding the origin of the fire nothing definite is
known. 1t was at first supposed to be Il e work of
an incendiary Yesterday, however, the opinion
prevailed pretty generally that the fire resulted
from spontaneous combustion. There was a lot OF
Havre-sacks in the first story, and the material of
which they are manufactured is of highly com
bustible nature. A practical chemist informs
that no Is satisfied the fire originated from these
sacks He is borne ont in this opinion by the fact
that lot of tine same sacks at the penitenriary,
where they were being manufactured, were discov-
cred on fire. and this fire could be traced 70 any
other source than spontaneous combustion.
In opposition to this theory, is the fact that the
building was discovered to be on fire in every story
at the same time. We are informed. Mr.. JOHNSON
of the firm of PORTER. JOHNSON & Co.. left his store
about one O'Clock Sunday morning, and that he saw
dim light in the building, which he supposed to be
gas light When be reached the Commercial
Hotel, about one hundred yards distant, be
heard the alarm Of fire, and Fastening back,
he found the entire building enveloped
in flames. Another gentleman, we are also informs
ed, passed the building about o'clock, but say
he saw no light Shortly after entering the res
taurant ofMes srs. CREIGHTON CROKER some thirty
or forty yards distant the alarm of fire given
and upon going to the door, he found the whole
building on fire We learn also that the Captain of
the Night Police was at the corner of the Market |
House nearly opposite at o'clock, but saw no |
light
Wehav rehearsed these reports and cOnjectures |
that the reader may form his conclusions until |
further developments made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
From PhiIedelpnia.


Fa1LAoELHElA, May Ex-senator Bsyard Publishes
long address to the people Of Delaware, vlndea-
ung himself from false charges, and declaring his
visit 70 New Orleans was contemplated more than
year ago without anticipation of the exciting
:; ems which were occurring during his visit He
80 severe on the Philadelphia newsps-
ne says, that his term of office does not
ekplle unti March, 1864, but satisfied that cvi war
capot pc averted, and finding that the public ssnti-
ment of Delaware prefers such resnt - 49,
fal separation. he will resign 1t viii require but
lev Gays aIier me reassembling of Congress for
The tug Yankee arriSed TO-DAY. bsv;r- =, 49,
three schooners loaded with tobacco. Thew sng.
rendered to the Harriet Lane of Cape Henri. Ths
oicer in charge reports the ship North Ca-oI;ra i;
ballast for Hsvre, ard smother ship se;zad TO-
~ vessels have 5eea detained b. the aseE i,cludi9g
fTe tobacco vessels.
The United States District Attorney will com.
mence proceedings on Monday against the urizss
brought by the Yankee. 1t is doubted whether anv
action can be taken other than causing their aeteu
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

NEw YORK May 20 There was E doubtful ru!
NOR that vessels had left Liverpool with letters
maj que
Lord Derby express the hope IN the House Of
Lords that the Forthcoming proclamation b. the
Government will give emphatic warning that If
British subjects Join privsteers or become involved
either side Of the American question their boot
would be on their owa heads He said there would
be no re dress from England
a ship is eurUute from Liverpool to Chsrlsston,
insured at II guineas.
The Chamber of Commerce called the attention
of the French Government to the unguarded CON-
dtiOn of French shipping in American waters and
urging action.
Lord Palmerston deprecates the present discus
sion of American affairs.
The Navy Yards are active. 4 powerful squad
ron is coming.
The London Times says the United States has
her tofOre upheld privateering and demanded the
right of search and both are DOW turned against
her
Count Teledi, the Hungarian patriot has been as
sassinated
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
warning from. Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, May 20.-After IN eloquent preamble
Gov MagOfin pToclaiDDs, notifying and warning all
other States, whether separate or united and espe~
cay the United States and Confederate States that
sOlemniy forbid any movement upon the soil Of
kentucky, or the occupation Of any fort or post
place whatever within the lawful limits Of Ken
lucky by any Of the forces of the States aforesaid,
for any purpose whatever, until authorized By the
Legislature and Executive; that the people on mill
tary duty viii remain quietly at home, but at the
same time he urges his fellow-citizens to assume
the armor and attitude of self defence. He forbids
the State guard or any other military organisation
making any hostile demonstrations against the
States aforesaid.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
From EErngpomR-

MONTGOMERY, May 2O.-The public Congressional
proceedings are unimportsnt. 1t is reported that
Congress will adjourn tomorrow.
Various speculations are INDUCED in about the
probable place of re-assembling in July. Richmond
seems 20 be the most popular belief.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
~kaY NOTICES.
Harries, Cream AIe-Pure.

Harrfes, Cream AIe-Pures
Lovers Ct Ale have pronounced this the most de-
lightful beverage of the day, and Physicians coE-
tinue to recommend it for the cure of the worst
of dyspepsia.
Ita sirlLe lies in It's purity. Being compounded
solely Of mslt and hops its curative properties mus
at once become apparent to these acquainted with
the virtue Of either ingredient Its manufacture is
conducted with the most scrupuous care, and it is
Incidentally the BEST ALE manufactured either in
This or The old country, at the present day.
Il contains no intoxicating liquor or injurious
drug, snd it will not iutoxcate. During the heat
summer. it is the safest and most healthy bever-
ge hat can be used, and produces none Of the evil
fleets caused by tbs use of distilled liquor.
It is put Up in barrels for the Of desless and
in kegs and bottles, for family use.
Price-in barrels, ten dollars in fifteen gallon
kegs five dollars; in bottles, packed in boxes of
one twc three and four dozen, two dollars and fty
cents per dozen.
Dealers will learn the wholesale terms by i'd
dressing the Wholesale Agent.
The money must, in al cases, accompany the or
DER and funds en- all selv; Mt banks taken at par.
Address the sole Wholesale Agent,
LOUIS NJ. MILLER,
Al Broadway, Nashville, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
PRoF. W00D,s
r Q sto IA tive Cordial
AND
BLOOD RENOVATOR.


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e.eA iuiy iAssl a an.''enueo " N '1ns' eahecl
NJ gaents Tcrpidty, and 1--we, Complaints Diseases m
~ OF the Kidneys sezdng InccnnueDce OF the Urine ~
or any general arrangement Of the Urinary crgans
Psnn the Back Side, and between the Shoulders pre- Ia
dsposlt Slight Colds, Hacking and Continued Cough
m Emsciaon Difficulty Of Breathing, and indeed might a
W enumess many mere still. but We have only
say II WIZ not only cure the debility following Cnls
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
From Texas

GALVESTON. Nay 1G-Strcng batteries cover all
the approaches TO the channel capable OF resisting
any attack.
Capt Reynold, Z. s. Quarter Master ut San AM
tonic, has resigned.
The officers taken by Col. Yandorn are on parole
Information is received that Cortinas is prspsr-
ing for another raid on the Texas settlers on the
Rio Grande
Another statement says Cortinas with large
force is moving up the left bank of the Rio Graude
and recruits are pouring in from eli directions to
JOIN Cortinas. ls is believed that formidable
force Is concentrated on the river.
Sixrecruits from MatamOras, en- route 20 ioin Cor
tinas, were arrested by Col Ford who is preparing
70 give the enemy warm reception.
Forslirown is in a complete state Of defence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
BY TELEGRAPH.

CAUrFoN.-Al the telegraphic dispatches from
New York Washington City, de-, are supervised by
the LINCOLN Government. Only such are allowed
to be sent as suits its purposes. Therefore ali
are to be received with great allowance. They e--
agerate GQainst the South and for the Enrtk
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
DIR. KINGS DEsPENSARY
FOR PRIVATE DISEASES

n.y. DR.. KING formerly Of New York, fer the
EEAss-s four ye.rs Of Lonisvlle Kentucky, and who
devoted his attention the Of private diseases
thirty yers hms, having ATTENDED ctce
many years. cured thousands be is to
ALI diseases Of nature matter how ba they
from nudicous mes treatment from neglect their
Dr. Kings Dispenry No % Desdrck street. between Cherry
and the Square, all dseasescf privet
oNoRHEa cured without naucous medicine Interference
from business
SrRcTuREs recent date, sEectuAily cured in few
days by an operation which pain Where structure
exist health cannot enjoyed Perhaps dsse
mischief and undermiues the constitution much.
SYPHILIS with all diseases OF The skin, growing out
Iect or mad reatmen ecu lily cured in few days
sExIn WEAKNEss particular attention having been gven TO
this disease and ali the grewin ot, brought
on in many cases he destructive has OF ncOnderste
Youths and indulgence Of the passions neglect Of
which will undermine tuition, rendering the subject
hnsn society, snd causing prrnatareold
Females who be borng with any dcuy OF The womb
may rest a sured Of immediate relief
Persons residing abroad BY writing and stating their with
enclosed directed to DR. King, No % Deack street.
Nashville will 1.-THE medicine sent 70 CJ
address, necessary directions Strict secrecy observed oc
hours from oloak in the morning until IN the evening
uAy23. l659-d&wly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
Attention, Har ris Guards.

The Rendezvous has been changed from Tusca-
lum Church, NolensviIle Turnpike, to the large
room opposite Sewanee House, College street,
kindly rendered b. Maj, Z. F. IFIDs. Those
wishing to offer their services, will report their
names to II. n. HENKLE, Jr., Capt
April 23rd 1861
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

ErRRA roH OLD WnsoS Good old Wilson coun-
~. Yesterday, sent down cargo Of soldiers, in
GOOD order aad well conditioned, !" and an A No
article. in every particular. They came in
carriages, wagons, stages, buggies, carryajls and
every sort of wheeled vehicle. The sight was in
the highest degree exhilarating and the long line
of vehicles, filed with soldiers attracted unusual
attention. We bave no room for details, nor
sre they necessary. One hundred and City eight
vehicles containing about six hundred soldiers, and
the two companies by the river constitute the ad-
vance guard of glorious old Wilson. When 1t Is
recollected that this has been one of the strong
Union counties the scene presented on our streets
goes to prove that
Tennessee might
r;aht
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
Special and Important HOtICe to
Clothing Dealers.

ID ENJ. r SHIELDS CO. have fhIs day received and
PREPARED to job TO the trade suction prices, the entire
Of largest Eastern Clothing manufacture. Be-
ing beyond doubt the most extensive ard best stock
Of GOODS ever offered Auction in this The sock OF fun
every variety OF spring goods selected with the greatest
and made in the best Being made for this Spring
trade besrg disappointed In the Spring bu
ness compelled close their stock in this U
will serve interest by calling and examining this
extensive they will msst positively be sold. op
Portunity rarely offered
BENZ 2. SHIELDS & CO.,
Central Arcti on Rooms
vpIl3-H opposite SeHanee,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
To the voters of Davidson County.

The recent called session of the Legislature ad-
journed to meet again on the 18th Of June next. A
vacancy exists in the representation from this
county, caused by the resignation of JONI TRMBLE,
your late Senator. 1t is important that this
cy should be filled before tie meeting of the LegisN
lature in June, when questions of momentous con-
sequence TO you may come up for consideration.
We take it for granted that Gov HARRIS who is at
present absent frem the city, will order election
30 BOON as he returns. In the mean time, in view
Of the Importance of securing representative in
the Senate whose views touching the great ques-
tions of separation from the Union and connection
with the Confederate States, accord with
those of the majority Of you, and who viii
cordially and heartily cooperate with the support
ers of those measures the undersigned, responding
70 the suggestions Of numerous friends Of the
cause respectfully suggest Gen. WASHINGTON BAR
row as a suitable candidate TO fill the vacancy
aforesaid. He is already actively engaged in the
canvass, doing effective and thorough work, and in
his high qualities of head and heart, have ample
assurance that he viii discharge the duties Of Sen
stor ably, courteOusy and fearlessy.
RIB. CHEATHAM.
". HY. SMITH,
G. NJ FOGG.
C. X. WESTON,
S. L. FINLEY.
Southern independence Central Committee.
Nashville, May 81. 1861.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

BALTNuRE, Nay l9.-Three Baltimoreans, indicted
for the recent uprasiDs were bailed in the sum of
$500.
Rspahannock is blockGsed. Gen Cooke with
5000 troops are at Culpepper. and there are 5000
more between Culpepper and Alexandria. Proba-
bly, the first engagement will be at Culpepper.
COY Wisa il farrernrlsIv i'll
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21

Insurance can be obtained of W. J. MARR Insur
Ince Agent, NJ. rs College street. in the Insurance
COMPANY Of the VALLEY OF VIRGINIA, cash capital
$500 OOO and $40 900 IN Tennessee Bonds deposited
as security for losses. Applications also received
for Insurance in the TENNESSEE MARINE AND IN
svRAScE COMPANY OF NASHVILLE Ap26tf.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-21
Trouble In the Camn.

ALEXANDRIA, May 1s.-Geu. Harr, of the Msssa-
chusetts troops. prominent actor in the military
movements at Annapolis and Baltimore, is dissat-
lsted with the treatment which he has received.
de was promised higher rank than he now
holds and he did not get it he is of course dis
satisfied -