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ANOTHER EXPEDITION FITTING OUT.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the New
York Herald writes

The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the New
York Herald writes:
We are preparing for another expedition, the
destination of which is Just not precisely
known. But, wheneve the blow falls you may be
assured that the results viii be brilliant and
beneficial to the cause If not so, than the last
which stirred the hearts of the patriotic like
trumpet blast Where the impending stroke is to
fall am, of course not permitted TO say but be-
tray no confidence when say that it will aim at
the very vtas of the rebellion Action action,
action is the maxim that will hereafter govern the
campaign Of Gen. Wool. When he sees weak
point and he can detectit quicker than any officer
in our servce-then he will strike the blow. Here
sfter the rebels must look to their own homes, and
relinqush their hopes OF possessing the Federal
capital The war will be carried into Africa Let
them take notice in time. While they are cannon
adiug at the gates Of Washington, and laundering
their violent thrs ats almost before the Presidents
house itself. the long, strong arm Of the Govern
ment is encirclng their very hearthstones. The
traitors viii soon have occasion TO rue the hour
when they took up arms against the most kind and
benefcient Government that Me sun ever shone on,
and first to feel the strength of the Federal arm
will be the State ofSOuth Carolina.
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CITY NOTICES.
Shoesl shoosIr

FARRAR, DIsxUKEs 4 Co. are opening most beau
tful lot of Shoes of all kinds especially for Ladies
aud Children Cali on them, ladies, they beauti
fal, and they sell them very low for tho Cash
m2reh1l-tf.
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Pattern Makers BlaekSmiIhsi and Pin
fskees dad immaliate and employmsut b.
calling on A. Ward, Superintendent o. Ass7ils Gun
tory, at Hills q M0ors's soundary ssy5-Im
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Ear Alderman.
FOR Councilman.

We are authorized 10 announce WM. s. CHEATHAM
date fer Alderman the Fifth Ward, st the ensuing munich
!. Slscti0n in September. Rug4-te
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BY TELEGRAPH.
ARREST OF EX-GOVERNOR MoREHEADi
His imprisonment in the B0stiIe
Resolving to ExpeI the Invadsrss

THOMAS L. CRITTENDEN TO COMMAND THE
BLACK REPUBLICANS =!
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JOB PRINTER WANTED.


VKTAxrED At THIS OFFICE GOOD Hob Printer.
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PrIncIpaT Clerk Ofsthe Senates
We sre authorized 10 auRssnce FRANC n PAUL tse As
isEn Clerk Of the ssnate candidate of FrAep SSrA
Of the seuale Of Tennessee ANhAS-u
Assistant Clerk of the Senate.
We are authorized JULIUS A. TkoUsDAbk as
esnddsle foF Assistant Clerk Of the seoats OF feEnesse
We are Authorized to announce JOHN MeoLLRIE, OF sum
s coupty a. candidate Assistant Clerk Of the Senate
Messenger OF the Senate.
We ara authorized to sanounee JANIS H. oCoNELL o.
Davidson county, sasAe for Messenger Of the Senate Of
Tennessee. sept
~. are Authorized 70 announce JULIUS B. BRIDGES, Of
NeMinn, a . candidate for Messenger Of the Senate
sep7-td'
Principal clerk of the Isuse.
Weare authorized to announce SAM BROWN, Of Cheat
La esnddAts for Principal Clerk Of the House Of Repre-
We are authorized to announces T.E. s. RJsswURM a
Principal cerA OF The House Of Representatives,
septl2-td
Wsare authorizes % announce W. P. FARMER Of sOmer
ssuiatives = aasal-e
AsstStant clerk Of the House.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM J. PARKEs Of
williamson candidate fer first Assistant Olerk Oh s
We are Authorized 70 announce J. N. VAN DYKE, Of Nc
Mimi Assistant olrk Il the House o. sP
FesentGtlVeE tsP "a
EngressIng Clerk OF the House,
We are authorized 10 announce W. II. Mott, Of DeKalV
Teseotsiye1 sep2O-dtde !
We are authorized TO announce TEOs. L. BAFEMAS ef
NSshve candidate for 1ngrOssng CLERK OF the House OF
Assistant DOOr-KeePer of the House,
Wsare authorized to announce JOHN G. BRAEsFoRp, Of
Saith candidate Cor Assistant DooTAeePer OF the peHt
HozR Of Representatives. sspls-dtd'
dss Ar1nt Keeper the House Of Representatives
% Tennessee LEgiAistEre. aug5O-te
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Fifty Dollars Reward.

NN Saturday night, September 7th Negro Ven aRsy
gfrom Mrs HarTet Ovens OF Eagsyils, Wifansan CO,
Tenn. no Of han having been found they ls t
Is Supposed white Is atemPng to their
cape ---.-r..
viii give y Dollars reward the delivery ef ali Slaves
III ~ DESCRIPTIONS:
Ous nansl SAM black color, Eb0at six t high, weight I5
pounds.
One named Simon description q Whieh will answer
that Of esm they b0Hs and resese each othr
90 close thai dGat T. designate ir0m the ether.
49, = HARRIEr OWNS,
.-l.f EszlsFlie, Nilianson county, Tenn.
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EX MAYOR BERRETT ORDERED 10

The Washington Star announces that the mail Of
the 18th carried to New York al order from IL .
Department of State directing the release of James
G. Berrett, late Mayor of the Federal Metropolis,
from his present confinement in Fort Lafayette.
This order is on condition that he takes the oath of
allegiance TO the United States against any and all
enemies whatsoever, and also resigns his Office as
MAYOR.
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H.MARsHALL&CO.
manufacturers Of II. MarshaII's
Patent MetalTO-Percha Burial
CASES AND CASKETS.
t5s NORTH AABKE7 SFRK17,I
re all Undsrtakerr thrOugAOut the south.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
re ali .Undertakers throughout the Souths
TUE undersigned beg respectfully to draw the attention eff
UAdereakeIs and INC PuDiS 70 sn0 81 - ~,
rvaled. They perfectly air ard ana are hnsh
covered with nsrino, black cloth or velvet
Tbes icing he only Metallic Burial Gases manufactured in
jeTste States We confidently solicit patronage of all
Southern For fall description and particulars or for pur
OF city ami county rights address As bellows where We have
established large mAruetury 50 as to supply al denands
NBw shall ia short TIVE 6 pTsssIsd N t. p, order f0E
every description Of uadeEtakers tTi|Tings Address
sugIs- dktxIm Nashville, Tenn.
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE.
VVANrRD- . 900 bushels gsod Potatoes; an
al BrOsiwAg!a
NOTICE no FOUNnERS.
HAVE 5000 Bushels No pittsurg Coke for sale, which
win sen in large small quantities % glt purChsserI
Opposite Frsneu. Hail 10 8 ooli sssI Street
FRANELIN COLLEGE.
rive MILES FROM Nashville, Tennessee.
uJAE hteenth session Of this IDstutOn will OpenO ls.
Monday in september next The situation y reIrea ana
pleasant, the strict
daughters would do well to examine for themselves
Rates for Board, Tuition &e., very moderate
" OARNBS, President,
auvs-Im or W LIpsO0MB, Secretary.
FOR RENT.
IEyHE Store, No I6 South side Public Square.
II AuIy 10 II. CALHOUN CO.,
seuA-u oFneT College street Snd the Square.
... For Rent.
My HOUSE, No. DC Cedar street. formerly occupied BY me,
lFE is for rent from the 18th October next.
~ N. WATSON,
SaDt 10 6i-dIw No. - High street,
:, rnrrnrr n,ncrr1r,r m, IN IrrNr1IcgY
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TO PRINTERS



IL MULEs nat are seen a large ah n hrsr iea over
"a right shoulder belong to ne Tennessee Army
liberal reward VIII be paid for e delivery Of ne ans %
W Il. JOHNSON Agent Tennsslse Penisntsry.
l. ,. D. CLSHENTS,
auSG-im Asst. q n. q.
Tremendous Arrival.
Tn0 DOE 9 q. slaas 'cTssE sop "a. Jsrsl
40 iTo ts Ia - af rs
AT Of which We viii sIi cheap for ess on h. 10 m ne VA
times. MCCLURE, BUZZ 4 CO.,
aHg90-Inf Ne IS MOTH Markst y
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OuININRI

EUsT received and Cor sale Oaness ehos uulLss
BROWN a EVANS
fHIs7-u q Gslsss aTssi n ESb
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PImPIeS Banlshed
Faces Made CIeaPE
By sas Sssks o. lie HsenoisBslni psrseSsly ha.
less but slsEant and sFsctaoI preparation.
Price 50 cents per bottls. soil syeryEhers
wEEAGAS ( CO., P1epris.ors Trey, n. z.
. frss4--d&v3m
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rspEnnL oFF1cIAL REpoRr or a sHIaaIsH.

FEDERAL OFFICIAL REPORT OF A ShAhalSh.
The following is the official report Of the inpOrs
tant reconnaissance which took place fromthe UnisR
encampment near the Chain Bridge: -
CAMP ADvANcE, Va, Sept. II, ISSI-The Seven: "
ninth regiment of Highlanders New York State
militia, ordered on special reconnaissance III the
direction Of Fails Church, left camp at one o'clock
A. NJ, September 10, and proceeded TO the place
designated through the various by paths, without
disturbing the enemy's piekets, aud arrived there
at aybreak The command divided into two
wings to guard the approach of the enemy. Seen
after the men had been posted firing wasIheard in
direction of LeSipsYile, and body OF cavalry
came from the direction Of Falls Church, and when
endeavoring TO pass where we were posted, our
men were ordered TO fire. which they did, causing
the enemy to retreat Previo US 10 their retreating
which was caused by well directed fire from the
left wing under command of Capt. John Falconer,
the enemy fired on US, killing one, private John
DOwnie, of the eighth company. At The same time
the right wing captured a prisoner, who was
wounded, snd who had on, when captured, majors
shoulder straps His name is Hobbs, Of Col. Stew
arts cavalry-Pegiment.
Having successfully accomplished the mission we
were ordered on-the prevention of the pckets at
Lewinsville being Teinforced-and the enemy having
Petreated, and the alarm being sounded in all the
enemy's CAMPS in the neighborhOcd, we left our
position, and arrived in camp by way Of Langley
at half past ten o'clock 4. j. The lowest estimate
of the enemys loss is four killed, two wounded and
one prisoner. Much of the success of the expedition
is owing to the exertiOns Of our guide, Mr.. Sage.
Lieut. Alexander Graham, of the Eighth company.
was conspicuous for his GOODNESS and bravery du-
ring the engagement. Mr.. Hazard Stevens volun-
teer distinguished himself in the expedition for his
usefulness and his bravery during tie engagement.
With theae remarks / beg to submit the above re-
DAVID IRELAND, al.
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TREATMENT OF PRISONERS AT FORT LAFAYETTE.
The following from the New York Post viii give
an idea of the treatment of the prisoners confined
in Fort Lafayette. The Post says:
day or two since gentleman of this city went
down to Fort Hamilton with note from official
source asking the Colonel IF his duties would per-
NIT to allow the bearer TO visit AIR." one of
the most distinguished guests of the nation at Fort
Lafayette.
The Colonel knew his guest 10 be as loyal as need
be, read the note, and then said: ~ s.
Ny dear sir, would give twenty dollars to see
Mr.. --- myself lie was formerly and old snd
esteemed friend of mine, and should be delighted
10 pass an hour With him; but my official pCstion
and my orders forbid such an interview. The only
communication l have had with him. has been
though one of nay officers. Only yesterday his
sister came here with priest and begged permits
sion to see him. The family IS Catholic, and am
Catholic myself but was obliged 10 refuse their
application. No one excepting the proper officer
in charge can have any intercourse with my pris-
OnePs. 80
just then the mail from the city was brought into
Col Burkes Office. There were twenty or thirty
etters addressed TO the prisoners. Col. Burke
looked them over and picked out one. "There is
letter for Mr.. --, and ] know the hand which
addresses it the letter is from his sister, but can
not send it in to him. As you know the family you
NAV open and read it.. / shall be obliged TO you as
open all letters which come to or from the prison
ers Their family letters glance at and if the rs s
anything important TO communicate, the purpOrt of
the letter is sent TO the person to whom 1t is addressed
Ny orders with regard to the prisoners are very
strict and obey them.
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We are authorized sonounee JANIS H. oCoNELL o.
Davidson county As candidate Tor Messenger orA sen& "
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PrIncInnI CIerk of enc EIsuse.

We are Authorized 70 announce JULIUS B. BRIDGES, Of
NeMinn, a q candidate for Messenger Of the Senate
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We are an horEed TO announce JOHN MeCLARIE, OF sum
r eoonty 40 candidate for Assistant Clerk Of the Senate
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PrIncIpaF Clerk of the SenaIes
We are 10 apnsvnce FRANC NJ PAUL tste AS
istEut CLERK Of the senhe candidate TOT Principal ok
81 the eeuale Of Tennessee. AsED-u
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Mechanics Bank, Memphis.
Memphis Savings Hesitation.
Exchange Bank, MurfressboTo'.
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Assistant Clerk of the Senate

We are authorized 20 announce JULIUS A. TisoOsDAbh
esndidSte FOX Assistant Clerk Of The seoate OF tennessee
septl9-td
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PROF. o. RECKER.

pleased to inform the public prepared 10 teach
few Scholars on the Piano, Guitar. etcs etc.
Orders LETT at james A Mcclures, UOn DapOt, VII be
promptly attended o. sep3.a
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My HOUSE, No. 3 Cedar street. formerly occupied By mes
W " N. WATSON,
Sspt TO- '6I-dIw No - Ilish street,
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PImPIeS Banished

Bold In Nashville By O. ". Essdsrshott, Berry Demov
wing esndlston, AID ~ ali responsible druggists
whsra orfDq Av-Tv
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-06-12

Shall we never see them again Memory
turns with lingering regret 10 recall
those smiles and tho loved tones Of those
dead familiar voices. In fancy they are Of
ten by our side, but their home IS on =
brighter shore. They visit MS in dreams.
floating over our memory Ike shadows over
moonlit waters. When the heart il weary.
With anguish, and the soul is bowed with
grief, do they not come ana whisper thoughts
OF comfort and hopes Yes, sweet memory
brings them to us. ard the love we bore
them lifts the hearts from earthly aspira-
tons and we long to join them in the bet
ter land. They hover round us, the ethereal,
dear, departed ones-the lowing and-ths
aesed- us. q III wSiepeIs wake tho bugno
ing strains OF that bright and happy choir.
revealing mans tale of hope, and tenderness
ana love. They tel me of sunny realmc
neer viewed by mortal eye-of forms ar.
rayed IN iadeless beauty-and lofty anthems
10 their creators praise are sounded forth
IN sweet seraphic numbers. And this BRIGHT
VISION Of the blest dissolves the tumult Of
mes Earring scenes they fade in Dir. and
.nen We glory in the thought that we are
helrS oil Immortality. And why il Il that
we regard with such deep reverence and
love, those bright, celestial beings Of another
spherey All, it is because they take an in
terest in our welfare, and Joy over our sue
cess in the great battle of life. They are
not selfish in their happiness, but fain would
nave US share it with them.
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PAINTS. OILS, DYE STUFFS. VARNISHIt
BRUSHES, PEkFUMERY, SOAPS, FAM
ARTICLES, &c. To which they would call atten-
ton.
The medicines were selected solely with regard
to their purity, and will, at all times, be compoun-
dea by a competent Apotheeary.
Physicians orders will be carefully and prompt.
ly flied at a small advance on wholesale prices.
They keep constantly on hand every article to be
found in a first class Drug Store.
SOAPS of all qualities.
SILVER SOAP for cleaning Silver Ware, Glass
Paint. &c.-an excellent article just out.
RIMMEL's CELEBRATED ENGLISH SOAPS
for the Toilet.
PEKFUMERY-a superior assortment.
TOILET BOTTLES, POWDER BOXES, PORT
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A Plea For Children.

There is a habit among parents shont which
although we hope it f5-rrvv- us -prcvarent
amongst the readers of the AGE as others,
VIC feel moved to say a word. 1t is that of
impatlence towards children; because Of their
propensity to ask many questions which seem
silly TO adult and experienced mind.
A writer, Who has given evidence of a wide
range of observation and a discriminating
judgement has furnished a striking plea for
childhood IN this matter. He asks parents
to imagine themselves in q strange country,
where everything would be unknown t. them
and ask them if they would not be apt to
make constant Inquiries of the oder inhabi-
tants, and SO not only exhibit their ignorance
but do it in a way well calculated to excite
the mirth Of the questioned? He goes on to
answer his own questions afirmatiVely, and to
show what these adults i2 a strange land
would do, unless they were downright dolts,
as the only means of acquiring information.
What arr little children but strangers in
a strange land ? Everything is new anc
strange to them. The rang re eff their visior
is very narrew, at GrSf. As it gradually
widens, they become actually curious-sC
much SO that it requires q very we'll informed
and wide-awake parent to satisfy their curl
osiiy. But suppose he or she fails to answe
the hundred and one questions prompted b.
this curiosity, is the questioned justified il
getting on: Of patience with the questioner
Surely not. Much less should the little prat
tier be scolded for asking so many silly ques
tions'-perhsps by way of covering up cor
scious ignorance of things which ought t
have been learned by the parent, as a prepa
ration for parentage.
As sustaining our plea for childhood, W
are enabled to cite an authority no less dis
tinguished than Mr.. Locke, the we'll know
author of the great treatise on the 'Hama
Understanding He explicitly urges tina
as curiosity in children is bat an appetite a
ter knowledge, it ought to be encouraged i
them, not only as a good sign, but as til
great instrument Nature has provided to r
move the ignorance they are born with
without which instrument, according to h
view, they would be dull and useless ere
lures
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Falling in love.

This falling in love is a singular thing.
IT'S what everybody laughs at and what eve
rybody does. IT'S what grave and proper
people frown and shake the head at, and in
continently run behind the door, crying, (pity
such hypocrite should ever get anybody to
love them well enough to hide away with
them,) It's the beginning of sorrow and the
beginning of joy tits indirectly the means
of all trouble in this world Don't contra
dict. 1t is. Think awhile and see if it is not
so. In a world pcopled by human beings, the
element VIII CHI lies at the foundation Of life
could perpetuate only delight; but in a world
like ours, where to live is to suffer, and to love
is to live and to cause life, what then ? Is
our proposition established?
All young persons are, eager to become &C.
quainted with love, Many grosser minds
care only for passion but generally there is a
great deal of sentiment and refinement in the
love OF youth. 1t lacks depth, however the
first love is rarely the best love. 1t is but the
pretty prelude, so charming and gay, that her
aids the approach of the master passion o
love. 1t may, to be sure, endure and deeper
and s~trengb5hen intothe lle' s long love bu
it is not often SO. Sweet as are the songs O
poets about first love there is but lIttl,
truth in them, as the world can testify, Thu
swelling and o~ver-hasty heart ofyouth, trem
bling with its desire to overflow into som,
other heart, is touched but lightly by SOM
chance hand, and out goes its ready affection
For a white brow, for a pretty foot or hand
for a sparkling eye, a mouth, a winning voice
youth will go mad and do a thousand foolisI
things, the memory of which all haste i
made to bury when ,middle-age is gained
But every one can know what are the me
lives and emotions which prompt him Q
her to seek a life long union with a lover.
If to the inclination offancy and the fervc
of passion be added a conviction in desire
and sympathies, they twain are oRe if tn
love tehy feel for each other raises them nea
er to God if they feel that they can bes
with each other still when heart and hes
fail if their affections have folded about eac
other until they have clasped deeper ths
the mortal frame which their eyes oehol
and have fastened themselves firmly to Il
deathless spirit, there can be but little, vel
little danger that they are entering a pa
in which their bodies must march side
side nGl they reach the grave; while
all the time their hearts go wider and wild
asunder. GOD have mercy on all who tn
comfortless are marching and give Gle
sight, and a wise and pure heart to all W
are yet to enter upon the conjugal journey.