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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

STILL IN CUsToDY.-W. ]. Donohoo. L. r
Edds, and Maurice Therser, the man arrested by
the Washington Rifles az a spy, are still In Gus.
tody, and awaiting final disposition Of the
charges against them.
T. She examination Of w. Donohoo and
Jno. T. Edds was commenced at the jail. before
Justice Goddard, about noon to-day, and was
progressing az we 20 to press.
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AUCTION SALES.
B, GREEN 4 WILLIAMS. uctiopeer..

Bv GREEN WILLIAMsl uctiopeers.
HOUsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
Tusk, EIsE SApBLS tgp 9ueey HoRsE, AT
s'ii IN front Of our store, corner Of Seventh and
ID streets, at 8 CLOCK q M, Large aud excellent
nssoi t.nent OF urniture' belonging to pstso3s
Also, at 10 O'CLOCK We shall sell Fl ne Saddle and
H.rness Horse, fee buggy animal.
It GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucts.
By WALL & BARNARD Auctoneers.
RAILlFF'S SALE OF A LARGE LOT OF
MosSNG the s,h n.nt at 10 Ks
sell In irnnt OF the Auction Rooms, a large lot Of
is Fe.ther Beds, Mattresses, Shuck. Hair, and
waTSrobss, Bedstead,, washstands, Chamber Ia
M.hoFsnyy sidebosrd, Bureaus, Sofas,
900 ana Zane seat Chairs, RefrigeIator,
Stoves. Crookery and Glass Ware, Toilet SETS.
o g6 GtsT rf H1S: ;0 oG to
m,sa wA{MfT t MARTIN NsE III 3 Pa,l lg;.
BY GREEN q WILLIAMS, AuctIonsers.
Ray MARE At AUCTfoNEon shTUR-
snail sell, in front Of, our auction rooms. one Bay
ma Mare a69qt "a hands high efs hind fet white,
sd 81 be- :od ts biGs
property, paying cha ges exp enses of advertising
and livery, oan take her away, by caling OF the
subscriber.
J. c. HOWARD, livery Stable.
m Is GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Aucts.
NARSHAL'S SALE.--In virtue of writ of
the Circuit Cont of the District of Columbia, for
the county of Washington, and 20 m directed.
VIII expose to public sa for cash. in front Of the
the 10Th day of June next, 1861, at IL O'Clock m,
the following described property, to wit: Part OF
same a. the northwest corner of said lot, running
thence west 10 feet inches thence south with the
and all of Lot No. II, in said Square No 4SI, to-
gether With all and singular the Improvements
and leyied upon, and will be sold 10 satisfy judi
oIais 10. IT, to October term 1853 favor of George
Bill, Jr., against Gales & Seaton.
w. SELDEN, late U. !. Marshal for
m 10 dts District of Columhia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING RECEIVED
81, j. their first supply of new styles of n.
W GOODS. they respectfully invite
call from their patrons and the public gem III
orally; They keep also constantly on hand w
goo supply Of NAVAL and MILITARY l3
FURNISHING GOODS, such as EpauIets,
Swords, Gold Laces. etc.
II. F. LOUDON & CO.,
Citlzen and Military Tallors
MA ~ SmeO No. 362. nnder RInwn,s Intel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

A WAGON TRAIN In being organized by Major
Tucker, Of the q uartermaster's department of this
military district for the on Of su ppes
from the Government storehouses to the various
military camps near this city. The wagons are
made at the National Wagon Works (Simon's),
Philadelphia, and are each drawn by four stout
har.ex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

MORE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS the same
train which brought In the Michigan Regiment,
there csmetwo companies Of Pennsylvania troops,
TO Col. Kskes Independent Regiment They
are the Loehel Greys, Of Harrisburg, Captain H.
Mccormick, Lieuts Jennings and Fisher and
the Carbondale City Guards, from Luzerne county,
Capt. A. Dodd, Lieuts. A. Dodd, jr and Floyd
Accompanying them was large squad Of men
without arms, who have come on to join the
Ringgold Artillery Company from that State,
and the Ringgoid band, which has come on to
join Its regiment stationed here. A large baggage
train accompanied the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

FEMALE EDUCATION,
j. HOSE Parents who wish their dan. btars IN re
oslye thorough and systematic education, where
Intention. under the most approved system of Eals
y encs and Gymnastscs, are respectfully invited to
tcenth ST. and New York av. : So'n'' roor-
MR.. MRS. z. RICHARDs.
~ S-u .rr- l4s Principals.
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A CARD.

H.. COMPR EssED BULLETS.
UNITED STATES MIME MUSKET AND
RIFLE BALLS.
Also, every description of Round and Conical
Bullets manufactured to order Large stocks on
stantly On hand; Orders filed at sight, BY THUS.
OTIS LEROY & co, Patent Shot and Lead
WoIks, 26l and 263 Water st., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

w TRAVELLING TRUNKS,
w Oder for sale the largest assortment al
TRAVELLING TRUNKS TO be found in@
this city, comprising best Sole Leather I(
ladies' Dress and Packing Trunks -0N0
Ices, Carpet Bags, TO-, which we are now se,llur
al very low prIcee.
WALL, STEPHENS 4 CO.,
apis 322 Penn avenna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

(NlBBS, HAIR STORE,
PEKEgMERY &c BRAibs. cURLs WIGS,
HALF WIGS. fRlZETTES,. &c. A full stock
netice. Hair Work repaired ofzsxchsnSed.
~. B.-Lsdiss Hair Dyed In tho most natural
manner' ma 8-6n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

nUR CUSTOMERS HAVING BOOK AC-
~ counts with us are respectfully notified that
owing TO the dizziness Of the times aud the scarcity
oil money, we are willing to offer a discount of 1--WE
per cent on all acc cunts paid in current and specie
FUNDS. virginia money will also be taken at the
current rate of discount.
WALL, STEPHENS Il co,
nils Untel.) Pa. av., bet 9th and 10th SITS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

II BLANKETS.
Brown and Green Blankets,
lpoo yards X ussia Crash,
50 dozen cheap towels,
50 cheap Cotton Hall Hose.
AL our large stock Of DRY GOODS offered 81
very low prices for cash.
= WIN. r. RILEY q BRO,
No. SO Central Stores,
rs--s Between Ith and 9Th sts =
ms2uaf Opposite Center M1ksf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

ARREsrED.-Charles Mccarthy, a constable OF
this county, was arrested Yesterday by officer
Kimoan. The charge against him IL for using
infammatory lang uage In the presence Of and TO
soldiers Of the Government. He was taken before
the Chief Of Police, who released him on his own
security, TO appear at IL m. to day. for hearing
before Justice Dom, at the Central gusrdhouse. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

MILITARY BOOKS
NA FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Tactics. Bayo1e Exercise, Gih.m's Manual for
Eolunteers and Militia, Benton's Ordnance and
Duty. the Artillery Manual Go. &c.
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

STUDENT at Georgetown College complains
that the sentries Of the New York Sixty-ninth
stationed there refuse to let the students pass about
after hours without the ceuntefsign. He proposes
TO have Col. Cocoran court martialed for issuisg
such orders. Our opinion In that the Colonel
would run greater risk Of being court martialed
II falling to keep up sue discipline In and around
the quarter Of his regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-17

MORE NEW GRAY GOODS,
Nl AT PINIC PRICES.
50 pieces new Gray Goods Just received, from i2k
cents to extra fine grades.
With the whole Of our large stock, which We are
selling of at reduced prices for Cash only.
a#t-.. J. w. COLLEY CO,
m l0-1w S23 Seventh st. above Pa ay
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

And on every succeeding day Sunday excepted) at
O'Clock, p. N.
So In this Scheme, there IS Numbers placed in
the WheeEfrom l up TO 75-and twelve of these
Numbers are drawn from the Wheel. If person Sc
lects one Number out of the 49, and that Number is
among the Numbers drawn, he gets five times the
amount invested 1.-two selected numbers drawn,
he gets thirty for one; if three selected Numbers
are drawn, he gets two hundred for if four
lected Numbers are drawn, he gets a thousand for
one if five selected Numbers drawn five thousand
for one if six selected Numbers drawn fifteen
thousand to one REMEMBER, If two, more, selected
Numbers are TAKEN and all those Numbers selected
not drawn among the Twelve Drawn Numbers the
Ticket a Blank. I. ..--. =
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NASHVILLE, TENN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1861
- JOyfui News!
The Cry is "Stin They Come. y
WHAT

Why beautiful goods, that viii cause great talk,
As our old friend Powers, has Just returned from
New York
And receiving at his Store Southeast of the
Square, tfs
rich Spring Summer Stock, which he'll sell very
fair, - T
Embracing clothing and every article in the furnishing
line,
Which in beauty and durability so struly dvnep
He has coats and pants of almost every style and
shade.
Most fashionabiy cut, and very neatly pressed and
And as for handsome vests-he'n sell you in a
flash 1900.
For the very least possible share of your cash.
Nor forgetting old line Wings and Democrats,
For whom he keeps variety of suitable hats,
The finest caps-all fancies sure to please
Both cloth and silk, and new style Japanese;
Handsome shirts, and splendid crayats and collars,
So NJ Powers don't neglect to bring your dOllars
For with myrads would now dispute,
VINO dare say his garments fail to suit
Those most neat and fastidious in taste,
Who Oft in badly made clothes their money waste.
But strange to say. for the very smallest sum,
You feel inclined to expend at Powers Emporium,
He will give you bargains SO very rcih are rare,
That will compel you for months to wonder and stare.
He keeps clothing TO suit the large men and the small
And to credit our word, Just give him call +
tQuck sales and small profits" is his motto long
traced,
So to NJ. Powers Store for bargains make haste.
-or,
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
DIR. HERMAN,
Co., DENTS t. T.G
EEohice on Cherry street, opposite to where they
are building the New Hotel. feb2I-6m
rHOs. SHARP. ;. I. HAMILTo
NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS.

HAVING rebuilt our establishment, and furn,shed
it throughout with the latest and most approved
facilities for manufacturing Pows, etc., now
prepared to I'LL orders for all implements in line,
manufactured from the best quality of material, and
in the best style of workmanship. With long
perlence in the business and superior facilities FOR
doing the work. We think we guaranty a better
tcle than be obtained adapted to the
wants OF the southern Planter aud Farmer, and at
less prices than similar quality of work be pur
chased in the North
Orders from merchants filed at liberal discount
from card prices Send your address, and get
circular. SHARP HAMILTON,
dec29-dAw3m
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NOTICE.!

WYE have this day sold our entire interest in the
wv Book, Stationery and Periodical Business.
No. Union street to Mr. John 7. Hagan and John
w. Green, who will continue the business the
place, under the style of Green Co.
JOHNSON TREANOR.
On retiring from the book business, return our
sincere thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
u.s. and take pleasure in recommending successors
rs young Of experience in the business, and wor-
thy in every way the confidence Of the people.
A. W. JOHNSON. JR,
oct6-u JOHN o, TREANOR,
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A ND r z w WIN DIS
ADVERTISING AGENCY.

l33 Nassau st.. next door the Nassau Bank n. Y.
is the Agent for the NASHVILLE PATRIOT, and the best
circulating Journals in the United States Canadas and
West Indies.
He s authorized to receive advertisements for at
our published rates.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Our Havana Plan Lotteries.

DRAW Four "a TIMES MONTH
And the most liberal of any Scheme ever offered.
For particulars, address, "a
W. C. DAWSON & CO., Managers,
oct 81. Macon, and Savannah, Ga.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
Bakery and Confectionery for

THs Establishment is located in the most pleasant
( Il part Of the city, ana is doing good cash busi-
neas but owing to tha u health Of the proprietpr IL
viii be disposed Of IT reasonable prce, and terms 70
suit the purchaser. FoF psrtcnsars enquire ofAr
eAznp. st this o61cs. tsbaea
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important to House-Keepers.
Il. r. DURKEE s. CO.'S
SELECT SPICES.

ABSOLUTELY AND PERFECTLY PURE,
but ground from fresh Spices selected and cleaned oy
US expressly for the purpose, without references 70
cost They are beautifully packed IN tinieii lnneu
with paper to prevent injury by keeping and are iun
weight, while the ordinary Spices almost invaraoy
short. We warrant them In point Of strength ana
richness Of favor,
$40 BEYOND ALL COMPARISON,
e single trial win abundansly prove.
Manufactured ouly by pukkEE ", g
fshls-dswM Isl Pearl street, New york;
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Cross Ties " anted

TNHE Nashville and North western Railroad Com
i pany wish to contract for 40. 900 CEDAR CROSS
TIES feet long, inches thick, well hewn, To face at
narrowest place not less than inches clear of bark
timber to be sound be delivered at the grade line
of the road IN Nashville.
The contractors want to contract for 80 900 WHITE
POSTOAK TIES of the size the above, TO be
delivered the line Of the road piles from section
IA to section "a enough each section to supply the
same.
Persons wishing TO bid will direct TO the President
and Directors of the Nashville and North western Rail-
road Company, Nashville, Tennessee.
Iuly2l-tf. --------. =
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
DIyIDEND.

rTsHE Nashville Commercial Insurance Company
i have this day declared ssmi-Annnal divsdsae
of thsse dollars share he capital stock, paysels
on o. amer The tesh instant
uays.an. SeeFssaryi
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

comprising valuable paintings, marbles, parians, out
lines, &C, forming truly national benefit.
The SUPERB ENGRAVING, which every subscriber will
receive, entitled sfFAIsTAFF MUsTKRIsG RECRUTTsn -
is one of the most beautiful and popular engrayings
issued III this country. 1t is done ON steel in sse
line and sple and is printed on heavy plate paper
80 by IS inches making most choice ornament, suit
able for the walls of either the library paror office
It's subject the celebrated OF Sir John Fasta
receiving, in Justice Shadows Office, the recruits
which have been gathered for the ''ragged regiment
IL could not be furnished by the trade for less than
1ve dollars.
The Art Journal is too well known TO the whole
country TO need commendatiOn. 1t is magnihcently
illustrated magazine of Art containing Essays Stories,
Poems, Gossip, &c, by the very best writers in
America.
The Engraving is sent TO any part of the country
by mail with safety, being packed in cylinder, post
age prepaid.
Subscriptions will received until the evening Of
the 3Ist of January, 1861, at which time the books
will close and the premiums be given to subscribers.
No person is restricted to a single subscription
Those renting S15 entitled to five mem bershps
and to one extra Engraving for their trouble.
Subscriptions from California; the Canadas, and all
Foreign Countries must be S. so instead of s., in or
der to defray extra postage, etc.
For further particulars send for copy OF the ele-
gantly illustrated ART Journal, pronounced the hand
soonest magazine in America. 1t contains Catalogue
of Premiums, and numerous superb engrayings Reg
ular price, so cents per number. Specimen copies,
however, will be sent to those wishing to subscribe
receipt of Is cents, in stamps COIN. Address
c. l.. DERBY, Actuary C. A. A.
nov17-n $40 Broadway, New York.
SCOTT GOSS, Secretary TT Nashville, Tenn.
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FIGURING Mill for Rent.

VHE CITY FIGURING Mn, situatsd on the Cumberland
River lust below the city, y offered for rent the
rsmaircsr Of the present year with the privisgs q
rext yesr xpply 70 TuluH Foezu cherxy street,
OF - - = sAasS - - - !. iss.u
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
ARTICLE VII.

l. The ratification IF the conventions of five States
shall be sufcient1or the establishment of this Con-
stitution between the States ratifyingtthe same
2. When i've States shah have ratified this Consii-
tuition in the manner before specified, the Congress
under the Provisional Constitution shall prescribe
the time for holding the election of President and
Vice President; and for the meeting of the Electoral
College; and for counting the votes, and inaegf.i
ing the President. They shall, also, prsscEoe the
time for holding the first election Of members OF
Congress this Constitution. and the time fof
assembling the same. Until the ASSEMBLING OF sue
situtiop shall continus sexsrcise the egislatiye
novers Granted them, not extending beyond the
time limited BY the eoHsut1iioH o. 1ns freSison@i
Government.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
VOL. XXI.
Aashrille 2attint.
TERMS

TERMS:
Daily, per annum- %
Iri-Neeklys per an1ui2r -
" heEklE pcr - .. - ~
Ore Weekly for two years, two Weekiies
for one year. in aGvznee,--- -----.--9 "
When the Daily, ri-Weekly Weekly i 20 De dis
Continued (paid IN advance the time or
subscriber must order, otherwise it vii De eHtln-
ued, option, until paid for and stopped-
paid, Il be paid the time OF dscont
Al our option II the party < good, II VIII DC sent
GnIl paid
RsmiIIances by mall in s.regzterei'' letters at our
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gotteries.
w ALTON
FEMALE COLLEGE LOTTERY!
ssBsets OF GEORGIA.
CHARTERED BY THE STATE IN 1856
w. c. Dawson & Co., Managers,
MACON, OR SAVANNAH, GA
NOVEL SCH NkEs
Policy Plan LOtterym
Extra Class 9. Draws Oct g. 1850

By this scheme purchasers can select their own
iesire.
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ARTICLE V

1. Upon the demand of any three States legally
sembled in their several conventions, the Congress
shall summon aconvention of all the States to take
into consideration such amendments TO the Consfi-
tuition the SAID States all concur in suggesting at
the time when the said demand is made; and should
of the proposed amendments TO the Constitution
be agreed on by the said cOnyention-yoting by
States-and the be ratified by the legislatures
two-thirds of the several States, or by conyen-
tions two-hirds thereof-as the one or the other
mode of ratification may be proposed by the general
cOnvention-they shall thencefOrWard form q part
of this Constitution. But State SHALL without its
consent, be deprived of its equal representa- in
the Senate.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
ARTICLE VI.

l. The Government established by this Consfitn-
ton is the successor of the Provisional Government
OF the Confederate States of America, and al the
laws passed by the latter shall continue in force
til the same shall be repealed modified; and all
ths officers appointed by the same shall remain in
office until their appointed and Quai-
fed, the offices abolished.
2. All debts contrated and engagements entered
into before adoption of this Constitution shall be
as valid against the Confederate States under This
Constitution under the Provisional Government
g. This Constitution and the laws Of the Confeder-
ate States, made in pursuance thereof and all rea-
ties made which shall be made under the suthOri-
ty of the Confederate States shall be the supreme Ia
of the land; and the Judges in every State shall be
bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws
of any State to the contrary notNithstandinx-
T. The Senators and Representatives before men,
toned and the members of the several State egisla
tures and all executive and judicial officers both OF
the Confederate States and Of the several States,
shall be bound by oath affirmation, support this
Constitution; but religious shall ever be re-
quired qualification to any Office or public trust
under the Confederate Ssates.
g. The enumeration, in the Constitution, of GER
tain rights, shall not be construed deny or
parage Others retained by the people Of the several
States.
| g. The powers not delegated TO the Confederate
States by the Constitution prohibited by il 70
the States reserved to the States respectively
| TO the people thereof
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

we the people of the Confederate States each State
acting in its sovereign and independent character
order to form permanent federal government, estab
lsh justice, insure domestic tranquility, and
the blessings of liberty to ourselves and poster
ty-inyoking the faver and guidance of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America.
ARTICLE l.
SECTION l.
All legislative powers herein delegated shall be vested
in Congress of the Confederate States, which shall
consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
.ri SECTION 2.
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ARTICLE ~.

l. Full faith and credit shall be given in each
State 10 the public acts, records and Judicial proceed
lngs OF every other State. And the Congress NAV
by general laws, prescribe the manner in which
such acts records, and proceedings shall be proved
and the effect theeof.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09

l. Treason against the Confederate States shall
consist only in evyng war against them, or in sd-
herring TO their enemies, giving them aid and COM
tort No person shall be convicted treason unless
the testimony of witnesses to the same overt
act, or on confession in open court.
2. The Congress shall have power TO declare the
punishment OF treason, but attainder of treason
shall work corruption of blood, forfeiture except
during the life Of the person attainted
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-09
COAL IL
Coal Oil Lamps.

4. DOZEN Coal Oil Lamps, Of various styles, fitted
% with the celebrated Collins Burner, for sale by
teb25-tf RAINS, BROWN j co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-28

MATTERS AT COLUMBUS The Cairo correspop-
dent Of the Cincinnati Commercial, under date Of
the 23d instant, says:
The reports - regard 70 an attack on New Or
teans by the Federal feet, and the conseouen,
withdrawal of four or 1--we regiments from Coium.
bus ana large portion Of their ganboets is now
viewed by all parties here as ruse on the Tart of
the Tecels
&asEsntic accounts from Columbus contradict
tasse reports. No regiments gunbOats have
been Withdrawn from Columbus Fourteen gun
boat ase ytBg % ere-two with rains on the brace
sad bit primo p.e. Tksir land forces or infantry
amount 20 over 900 effective Iaen. Their land
batteries in all amount to 1870 guns ali OF heavy
canbfe-the smallest Of which Is the last and
loves battery GO - pcu zders The portion Of
the Chalk Biufs abOvp Columbus is d semi
circle, saGlsdng the river witt an immense and
uemsnca-S csnBonading force But wbetber
this erhi-ding DIRE will reta our hy.lIs is an ret
amattef 70 be tested
There are several stubborn facts 20 De overcome
on Tie par Ct the rt b-ls At that point First we
lave the bsst artillery Ia the world made from
the latest Improvements Of naval ruunery So
ondly-we have tie faest naval Oh .ers and pun-
pels Ia the world who never fire a gun until Tbev
get the range fhirdly-ws have vessels that
they may nre away az for q day or a week and
hzve no effect on them. Their disadvzntages are
tnese: they have not in their possession = niece
OF artillery that Is worth anything, except the
United states cannon which they stole from the
6oVsrnment- AL the cannon cast in Tennessee
are unksf', after few discharges The metal "a
soff, the men who made them are inexperienced
mechanics, snd no gunner can stand by them with
confidence in his own safety.