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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-23


Election OF Confederate States Senators.
The Legislature has fixed upon tomorrow (Thurs.
day. at II O'Clock, for joint convention for the
purpose Of slectug two Senator's to the Confederate
States Congress frOm Tennessee. There are a num-
Der of gentlemen, supposed to be willing TO accept
this position, who will doubtless be greatly relieved
BY the election, especially the prize should fall
Upon themselves. We trust that men Of uns werving
integrity true Southern and State Rights principles
and of ability, disintercstedness ard patriotism,
equal to the perious emergency of the country may
be selected. The position Of Senator is one well
calculated to make the asplrant to it tremble for
the great responsibility be seeks to assume,
even in the most peaceful tines. 1t de-
nAnds wisdom, experience, moral courage, learn
ing, comprehensiveness Of intellect rmaess, patri-
otism and disntersstedness, all Of the highest or
der. The interests Of great and mighty people are
committed to his custody. He is made the custodi.
an of his country's honor, welfare and prosperity.
He is herceforth TO be the embodiment OF its grand
eur and the director Of its progress He is to car
~ forward the noble sentiments and lofty impulses
of tie people, and is responsible to them and to
mankind for the honest and faithful discharge of
bis high trust The statesman, who is animated by
true glory could seek no ncbler or prouder altitude
Let our legislators see to it that men of the right
stamp and mould are chosen by them to represent
the proud State Of Tennessee IL The first permanent
Confederate Congress.
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From California

PAcIFIJ SrRKGs, October l6.-The Pony Express
passed at O'Clock this morning, bringing the fol
10 ing intelligence from the Paci6c coast:
SAN Francisco, Oct. "a large sized bumped
whale had been caught in the bay of San Francisco
on the sth ard has since been exhibition at the
foot of one Of the streets of San Francisco drawing
an immense crowd st City cents each.
The ship Lotus, from Hong KoDg, brings dates to
tae I2th of August
A private Il tier 10 3 mercantile house Of San
Francisco. dated Hong Kong. August llth, contains
the following A priYateer fitting out at Shang
hai at last dates. Captain Allen, who took The
steamer Surprise to Shanghai; Captain Lynch, for
merly steamer captain on the China coast; Mr.
Ward, who has held colonelcy in the Chinese I'M
persl ranks, and Mr. Glory. Z. S. Naval storekeeper
at Shanghai. are engaged in the piracy. 1t is said
that the schooner has been equipped from the U. S
naval stores but think there only coal thereon
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-23
MiseeIInnsOus.

HARTFoRn. Com. October l3.-The Ssua
vote Of twelve to six, this morning passed
/ lowing;
RssolUs5. That the messenger Of tho sen
and ia thereby directed and requested 70 rem
! the Senate Chamber, the portraits Of Isaac
and Thomas IL. Seymour, and tdtt WAene
Comptroller shall be satisfied Of teeir loyal
instructed TO return their portraits @ Jheir
places on the wall.
NV YORE, October l5.-The steamer
which WAS purchased in CiHa3s lagt sprind
! clrcunstsrcss which led 70 the supposed
I size was intended tor the service Of the re
yesterday chartered ~ the War DEPARTING.
.Tas steamers Vanderbilt. Atlantic. B2lti
ricson. and the ship Great Republic, sailed
ming destination unknewB.
NEW loRE. October 1.-The Express &c
the following vessels have sailed Unitf
frigate Wabash, United States gInbOsts
Augusta. Jas. Adgsr. Unadilla. Ottawa a.
The above vessels com prise the fret fhst
lying CT the Battery for the last week
haitian i StII anchored, but vii pr0ba5
10 night
The Pansma SIR and Herald, Of August
the rEite5 Ststes steam ffigste Saranac "
day taEsl' % rOsIgo, in Ordeg thzt ina q
Gently sustained by her dgriog the late
be more fully Hseertsined prior TO her d
San Francisco.
L trly this morning United States gu
this port il puEsu.t Of the Nashville, VIII
ported to have ran the blockade &C Cha
he 18th inst.
Tse Surveyor seized this q Jrniug the
Of Orleans Ist arrived from Liverpool
sci is partlsily owned III New Orleans.
The'Bremsn, which arrived LIST eYenin
several cases Of arms and cavalry sword
Government.
LoCLsYiLLE. Oct Secretary Camera
y indisposei-aHi suit arrived this a.
They leave tO-n0rroE morning for Lex
rogis for CInci9Rali.
A speedy movement of Bgcknsr's 70
ROzlinz Green Is aaaGipl5sl, from the
anuulhng last week contracts made FOR
for his army.
ISDIASAIOLIs, Oct lG.-Iadiana dispute
mcnt that New hampshire is the irst sta
her full quota Of volunteers in setusl Sc
diana, whose quota il "a 900, has - n
infantry, Of IGfS men esohs one regiise
r.; fourteen companies Il5j L. ~ ard
men-m1kiag an sggregat- Of s. SjI M
service; and in addition TO this there ar
msnss ngN ready tor the dsld - sooa a
BE- procured, and sixssea mare orgE
rapidly dlliag mp.
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later from Arizlna.

The following items are copied from the MessIs
(Arizons) TINES Of the 18th instant:
The terminus Of the Southern Mail route FROM San
Antonio has been changed from FL Paso, TxeES, to
Messil,a
The San Ansoaio and San Diego Nail Company
will continue running thRir mai from this pace to
Los Angeles, California. 90 sQcq 8s some movement
is made against the Indians by the troops. In two
months they contemplate commencing s GAcr9ugh
m2il service.
scouting party, under Lieut. Hunter, report
having gone within some fifteen miles Of Fort Craig,
signs of the enemy. The pickets had been with
drawn and it is generally believed that the FEEDER
al feTces have abandoned the fort.
The citizens OF Messilia seem determined to en-
Joy themselves in spite Of hard times. We have =
Spanish circus and theatre, in which the actors are
Spanish, who give regular exhibitions to good
houses, snd f1iles sin Ja, TO keep up the eKhiara-
ton.
We understand an exhaustive campaign will be
commenced against the Apagkes, 50 soon as 1t is
known definitely what 10 be the 8Qyements of
the United States troops on our northern frCptier.
SeVeFRi companies viii be kept constantly in the
neldr ana the war must necessarily be Of exter-
minanon. Ac4cEg our Mexican population, We are
informed, about 200 men, armed, mounted and
equipped, can be raised as soon as harvest is over
1or an expedition against the Apaches. They will
pay 'helr own expenses, asking only permission to
Inlisns.
We have news from Pine Alto of another terrible
massacre to add to the blSek lIst &C Arizona Some
twelve days since, six me0 started from the Hanbo-
yer Copper Mines IN search Of stock Three of Shem
were afterwards found murdered, and undoubtedly
by the APaChes. The other three have not been
heard from, and have undoubtedly been nassscred.
jerome Eusburg, Of the firm of Eilsburg4 Auburg,
is one Of the missing men. Eleven men started FROM
the Santa Rita Copper Mines, in the vicinity Of the
murder, 10 bury the dead and search for the miss
iag. They hSG been gone two days when our in
iormaut left and K YES feared they, too, had been
murdered by the ApIchRs.
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CnMnuNToATLnN

EDITORS UXIoN AND AMERICAN Please allow me,
through your paper, in answer to numerous strong
solicitations, to say will not be a candidate for
Congress 10 the new District. AN IN il health
laboring under the effect of severe affection in my
left arm, which necessarily confines me at home.
On this account yield the field to others. L. is
true. my name was snnoueed as a candidate for re-
election in the late 4th District which now have the
honor to represent in the Provisi nal Congress,
where, L have no doubt would have been re-elsct-
ed without opposition notwithstanding my inabih-
ty from disease to canvass,
And permit me to say to the people of that Dis
trict hope l will be able at soma future
time to be amongst them, anl give them an
account Of my short career as their representative
Netting will afford nae more pleasure tdla to do 80.
During the remainder Of my short term, will, as
heretofore, try discharge my duty faithfully AID
conseiertiously, snl it will be my grestest reward
II can feel that my poor ability has contributed in
some degree to such legislation redoundcI to the
welfare aud best interests of the people, and aided
in preserving constitutional liberty and perpetu
ating it for the benefit Of posterity Our soldiers
composed Of the best blood upon earth, will achieve
our independence. We will then be On the great
political ses, separate ard distinct Government
before the nations OF the world. and with
AL our internal elements and resources of
wealth and power, will be one of the richest
and most powerful governments on earth, where
che genius Of civil and religious liberty will live
Mud reign as long as the sun shall measure his
Nurse in the heavens, or truth and justice fad
Ndence on the earth. / thank the people Of my
Net fer their confidence and support; and l
chem they shall never have Gauss to regret
they repossd in me, if in my power to
\friendI OF the new district who have
Nerhaps too partially so cted me to
ate for re electGn. These things
ssis on the barren desert Of time,
uory will dwell with the most
NaDd viii be eugraven as with
biet of the same, and deeply
Very respectfully
VIZ. DEWTE
Ashus given BY No1f
al canvass OF 1856
7sband without,
tdoar-a stat
Anoss witsS4t
A>-ssiA II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-23

The victory of Gen. EVANS of S. Carolina, at Lees.
burg is probably the most brilliant and decisive of
the war. The enemy we're completely routed, from
seven to eight hundred Of them destroyed and they
were prevented e6ectually from turning the flank
of our forces on the Potomsc which was their oh
ject IN attacking our position at that poiHt This
is glory enough for one day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-23

could net promise az much for Billy IS t0y3S who
had come for the avowed purpose Of murder and
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-23

Capt. JOIN D. ADAMS of Arkansas, has presented
to GEN. A S JOHNSTON, through the hands of Col.
CocKRIIL Of the Gayoso House, brown dappled
bay, thoroughbred gelding, fifteen hands, three
inches in height, testimony Of admiration for
that gallant officer and Of devotion to the cause he
Fespouses.
The ARpsaI says he is magnificent specimen of
the equine species.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
Gen. Wool Coming West with
4 Large Force.
ACTIVITY OF FRI
HEGET!
NEGRO RESURRECTION!

JEFFERSON CRY, OF. T.
The special correspondent Of the
s.. Louis Republican SAYS;
Generals fremout and Ne.
KInslrv lett for the West this al
ternoon.
1t Is stated here that Gen Wool
is now on his way to St. Louis,
and is to be followed by $4,000
troops. halt OF whom are to stop
at Cincinnati anu 20 into Ken
lucky, while the other hall are to
enter into active operations in
Missouri and supply the place OF
Gen. tremont's army.
Information has been received
here that about three weeks ago "a
slave lnsurrectloa was attempted
in Jasper county: that about thir-
tylive OF the negroes were killed,
and a number OF others were to
be hanged. The discovery CT the
plot proved that the Instruction
was wide spreld and that the
slaves intended to murder their
masters and perpetrate all manner
OF barbar.ties.
It's Gen. Fremont's intention
to follow Price rapidly and con
tlnuously. After leaving Secalia
he VII march from - 10 10
miles per day. according to the
condition OF the road, and, nee
essary, he will enter Arkansas.
lie says he does not want any
more men-that he has sulii lent
force to 20 anywhere through the
South. lie seems to have entire
confidence in his army, and his
officers and soldiers repose great
trust in him.
Information having been re
ce!ved here that McCu.lough'S
forces were on the south bank OF
the Usage River a lew days since
with the design OF cutting oil
fremont's communication with
St. Louis and then marching on
that city, strong and experienced
scouting parties have been sent
out to scour the whole lower
Usage country.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10

pickets retrcatng, after firing an ineiFee.
tual vol.ey.
kimball's liih Indiana was imme!iate.
Is sent forward - secure a position I0r
Loomis's battery.
The 2ith r,gim nj deployed ls skismi-h-
.rs on tie north scope ol tile m, untaln,
Loomis'- battery getting position support
Ell bs tie 18th lnaiaua up,u,d the
battle. Their tire VS. replied 70 by vol
lev from the enemy concealed in Oh, bush
-. who we're soon routed by the l4th In
diana, with loss al seven killed and a
large number wounded and taken.
Loves Battery, supported by the 18th
Indiana, then moved forward, taking po.
sition 80 yards nsarer the en,my's foriti-
cations and opening a brisk fire, Daum
bringing forward two pieces, one of which
was stationed near Howe's, and Likewise
opened brisk fire
The firing on both sides was almost in.
cessaut for one hour. our artillery doing
execution, Judging from the lamentable
shrieks of their WOUNDED.
The enemy's battery did comparatively
little execution, the guns being too much
elevated.
Our guns eHectually silenced three OF
theirs.
While observations were being made of
the enemy's Notifications, occupying three
more hours, an irregular artillery fire was
kept up, which engaged the enemy 5 atten-
tion.
During this interval the 25th Ohio AMI
18th Indiana rendered efficient service
scouting the mountains Before the close
of the reconnaissance, the enemy received
heavy reiniorccments, making their force
about $4,000.
Our loss is but ten killed and eleven
wounded The loss of the rebels, as near
as could be ascortained, would not :all
short Of $40.
Thirteen prisoners were captured from
| Arkansas aud Virginia Regiments, and a
/ lot OF cattle and horses
Our troops did nobly, and the reconnoi-
sance disclosed valuable information ia
regard 20 the enemy's strength.
Anderson, Johnson, Jackson and Zolli-
yer commanded the rebels.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
ia tAis unhappy conflict there can b.
baff PARTIES, Patriots and Traitors.''
SrEPuEV & DoUGLAs.

Who eyer l. not prepared 10 sacri-
fee party Orga" ixa;iOhs and plat
forms on the aitur of his country
doe not deserve the support and
Sountenance o. honest people. How
are ne to overcome partisan antiquities
IL tie rlinds of zea Of al parties 30 Is 20
p.espa; united from; n supper, Of ous
county, We Eust cease discussing
party issues, make 20 illusions TO
old party tests, have no csimina-
tions and rccrimina,ions. indulge In
no tauni. one against the other. rs
TO who has been the cause Of these
troubles.
When We shall have rescued the Gov.
ernment and country from it, pcrils, and
seen It's DAG floating IN triumph over eve
~ inch Of American soil. il will then be
time enough to inquire a. 10 who aud
what has Brought these troubles upon as.
whenwe shall have a country and a Gov
eminent for our children to live ia peace
aud happiness, it shall be time for each
ct NJ 90 return - our party banners ac
eording 10 ous own convictions Of right
ani duty Let him b. marked n no
frne patriot who will not abandon
NIL such issues in times like this
Er'raet from the last spsseh Of Senator
Dougi0s.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.--Rumors being
prevalent in regard TO military changes,
il il ascertained. on inquiry at the War
Department, that 10 order has been iSsu-
ed TO Major General Fremont TO report
for trial by Court Martial. IL is true
that General Hinstield has been appoint
ed TO the command OF Fortress Monroe,
but Gen. Wool. whom he supcrsedes, has
been assigned 20 no other duty.
The schooner Commerce has arrived
here from Philadelphia with coal. She
reports ali quiet on the Potomac river. and
not man visible at Freestone Point or
It's vicinity.
T. ere is larger number Of vessels on
the Potomac than was ever before known
ut this season OF the year.
Al Potomac Greek eleven merchant yes
sells we're fred upon By the rebel battery
in that vicinity, but all the shots fell
short. The firing was evidently intend
ed by the rebels to try the range Of their
guns.
4 party of rebel cavalry made their ap
pearancc over Berritt's Hill, one mile up
the Leesburg turnpike beyond Fall'-
Church, Yesterday, but fled on the appear
ance of our troops.
Gen. Shields has declined the appoint
ment OF Brigadisr General, he having
removed from California to Cenalona, in
Mexico. to recruit his failing health.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
Mesfern News.

JEFFERSON CRY, Oct. 6.--Little doubt
is entertained here that Price is on hls
way south with the main body OF has
atmy.
lne force represented to be making dc.
monstrdtlOus near Stuaia ami George
town l. merely a detachment iOr the pur.
pose oi keepus our adv .uce eng tged.
The last heared from Prices advance
z Ard was at Clinton. in Henry eountyl
IL Is supposed that Price will push OH t.
Arkansas line. General Fremont will
FOLLOW him closely and give him battle
wherever he can find him.
\ force of between 5000 and 1000
rebel cavalry was seen near Upton to.
day, whose object, il is presumed, is %
get between our advance and this place,
and tall upon some stray regiment or
transportation train going out.
Col. Coffee, OF Boonvllle, passed through
here, the other day, for 81. Louis, but II
has since been ascertained that he j. on
his way south with important documents
containing the official record Of the pro-
ceedings OF the mock Legislature held at
Lexington.
A scout from Linn Creek reports the
probable death OF the notorious rebel lead.
er, Rev. Michel Johnson, who, while
moving some vi TorOet * Co.'s powder
on Friday night, was dangerous y woun-
ded by the explosion OF keg
Gen. Fremont and III vii prob 40 :
leave Sedaba To. m irr0w.
Special dispatches To the Republic al
siys il seems to be the belief here that
Price will avoid pattie with Fremont II
possible, tut Ut ers entertain the opinion
tint "a intends q sugpti,e upon some oinl
tie east protected, ana THAI We snail have
fight IA a few days.
Fremont designs to follow the rebel:
10 Arkansas aud force them 10 tight when
ever ne can encounter them.
C.ap. ,ckson is reported to be en-
route Tor lexts.
Tue farmers of Pettis County recently
offered To furnish FIR mont gratis SOD, OO,
worth OF grain Tor his army.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10

total strength o.. tremo1t's avail.
taie force. At tbs time Cairo,
Birds Point and Psdacah We're
menaced by accumulttIng Rebel
forces, and the President ordered
Fremont to take ali his available
forces and reinforce those points,
Tor which service only 4,l26 men
including $40 St. Louis Home
Guards, could be raised.
Rolla, the terminus oil the
southwest branch oil the Pacific
Railroad, at this time was the
depot oil large, valuable quantity
of arme stores and munitions, and
was protect ID by the 18th Missouri
regiment, Col. Stevenson, and
the 18th Illinois, Col. Wymau,
the former oil which was ordered
to march to Springfield, but in
consequence OF the total absence
OF transportation it could not
move.
The article also shows a dis
tributlon throughout the State o.
the constantly disbandlng three
months men, and says after the
battle Fremont was thoroughly
eXhonerated lrom blame by very
many men, now the lcudest IL
coudemnug hun.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
NUMBER Al
1 DEMONSTRATORS SAIL OF
~ RIAL INIAII

Noti'e J. hereby given that the "a
der-ig ned vii, "a par,aancs 0l au ordsr
90 tue Court oi Common Peas st Ron
dolph COuatY. on SATURDAY. tue 10Th day
oi October, iebi, oi'f az public vtndue
40 the court house do,r "a the town OF
Winchester, the iOlloWias described Real
Estate, to-Nit:
The north part of the east half OF the
south Iest quarter, and the north west
quarter OF the Southwest quarter OF sec
ton seventeen, Ia township twenty, Of
range fourteen. except twenty acres of
OF the west side OF the last described
tract,) estimated 20 contain eighty acres,
known as the Turner Farm, adjoining
Winchester.
Terms Of sale, one-third cash, one
third in nine, and the balance in sighteeR
months from the DAY of sale. The pur.
chaser will be required 10 give notes with
approved security, bearing interest from
date without relief from valuation or ap-
praistment laws and a mortgage on the
lands, and pay Tor recording the same, to
secure the deferred payments. II the sale
j. not confirmed he Nlll be entitled 10 the
return OF the money and notes.
JuLA Ann TURNER, Adm'K.
WILLIAM TuRNER,
Oct. 2. 1861 Admir-.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE or
REAL ESTATE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, A. the administrator OF Henry
Digs. deceased, viii expose to sale at
public vendue. AZ the court house door in
the town oil Winchester. on Saturday, the
Doth day OF October, 1861, all that part
OF the south visit quarter OF section cigh
teen, in township twenty, OF range four.
teen east, lying on the north side OF
White River. together with the uudivid-
cd half of the saw mill situate thereon,
except about four acres set of to the MID
ow.
Terms of sale, one.third cash. one
third % nine months, and the balance m
eighteen months from day OF sale. The
purchaser will be- required To give notes,
" nh approved s,cnrity, bear ~ interest
from date. w'th lut any relief rom vslna-
tion or apprii,' ment LAWS, aud a mort
gage GA thc land L. s,cur, the deferred
pa, mehts, and pay Tor r,ccriire said
mortgage. Ii the sale j. MT confirmed
hy th, court he viii b. ,ntitled 10 th, re-
turn o the on,y AMI notrs.
Oct. 3, 1861. JoHN w. DiGGs. Adm.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-10
Prom MARYLAND.

DRvEsrowS. NJ. Oct. 1.-The tack
upon our encampment at Great Falls on
Monday mlrnng was by SIX regiments OF
infantry, Il body of .vaIrt, AMI battery
OF artillery. all "a transit tor the Upper
Potomac. They fred about forty rosnds
At the houses, hurting slightly two per.
sons. The guns used by the rebes were
steven ln number, six and twelve Founders,
the latter being rihei nnd throwing projec-
tiles OF the Sawyer pattern.
At the beginning of the cannonade Lieut..
Col. Suffer ard the Adjutant OF the Saith
New York. rode up TO the falls. ten miles
distant, and found the regiment on guard
there widely scattered, they having no
artillery 10 respond with.
While Col. Suffer Was conversing with
the Adiutaut six pound ball from the
eDcmy's battery passed between them
into a sand bank. The ball was of fine
finish, showing that the rebels are no: de
tclent in their manufacture proj,ctiles
About ) O'Clock the same force encamp-
ed about two miles from the river, oppo-
site the mouth OF muddy branch where
"A Massachusetts, regiment Is stationed.
Here they remained all night, but made
40 demonstration. Early this morning
4 they asain moved forward. They were
probably designed for Leesburg or Point
OF Rocks. The river Is too nigh at pres
eht to admit OF crossing at any OF the
/ lords.
The New York 34th continues to guard
nine miles OF the river line.
To-day Gen. Banks reviewed and IN.
spected three brigades Of his division near
this phase. This is supposed by some to
+ be Indicative OF the commencement ot the
tall campaign. The troops are to be well
disciplined, well clothed, and well equip
cd.