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The Enemr oppo.Ite Columhus.

It is said that the enemy have sent force of
eighteen thousand men to the Missouri shore, op-
posite Columbus. who are endeavoring to play the
shallow strategy upon Gen. Polk of pretending to
cut off his communication on the Mississippi below
Columbus. Such device as this cannot effect the
movements of Gen. Polk in the least, since the
Hessiaus will efectually cut of their own commu-
nication with their base of operations as soon as
they move below Columbus. Land communication
through the "slush" of the Mississippi bottom, with
heavy teams is physically impossible at this season
Of the year. The water communication will be
cut Of by the Columbus batteries.
1t may, however, be conjectured that their object
is to run their gunboats past Columbus, on some
night Of heavy fog, and be Joined by this land force
at some point below, thus taking Columbus in the
rear, while another force shall endeAvor to carry
the right of Gen. Polk, by assaultirg Col. BowES
at Felciana and taking possession of the railroad
This view Of their designs is much more probable
than the first But the difficulty still presents itself
of running past the Columbus batteries, on land
and the gun boats and floating batteries of the Con
federates, on water This they will never do safely;
neither will they ever make successful assault
upon the force of Bowen on the railroad
And then, if they should succ,ed in running the
gauntlet at Columbus, they have another formida
bic fertilization to pass at Fort Pillow, and how
many submarine batteries we are not advised, and
the enemy probably never will be, in this world
When they come to look back upon them, from
the next world, they will be surprised that they
ever permitted themselves to get into place from
which they were unable to retreat upon their legs
in Bull Run fashion. Let hope for charity, that
they will forbsar to venture upon such an expert
ment II they do, many til ousands of them will
find the grave of De SoTo, and viii become food for
fishes instead of 'food for powder"
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matters end Things About Charleston.

Matters Ond Things About Charleston.
Mr. E Z. JoSEs, of the good "0ld Spirit" (who,
by the way, is now citizen of Nashville has just
received letter from one of his many friends in
Charleston, from which we are permitted to make
the following extracts r.-ss--.
CuARLE5roN S c., Dec. II, 1861.
. Ny DEAR JONEs: Your esteemed and interesting
favor of the Ilth was duly received and read to
large number Of your friends here, all Of whom
congratulate you upon your escape from the tyrant
and welcome you TO our beloved COnfederacy.
When writing your letter, you little thought of
the calamity which was 80 soon to come upon US
The 18th and 18th witnessed the destruction by fire
of about one-third Of cur venerable and beloved
city, including the dwellings or business houses of
many of your frierdB-among them the splendid
mansions of Hon VIM. lizard Bull ana Right
Reverend Bishop Lynch. The residence Of the
Sisters of Mercy was saved By the superhu
human exertions Of the citizens, the school was
destroyed. Our friend NCCABs is sufferer TO q
large amount; also Rev P. 0'NE1L. Dr.. Il. ". De
SAUssURE. the world renowned and highly respected
Capt. N. BERRY, the venerable Postmaster HUGER
J. II. Hayward the propFietors of the Courier, and
nearly every one connected with that paper. That
venerable building, of revolutionary age and menu
ory, which attracted your attention when here, is
now reduced to ashes, and its occupants forced to
seek other quarters. / inclOse description (from
the Courier Of some Of the prominent building
destroyed:
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rho ..lnsurroctibn,, in East rennossoo

Tho "1nsuFrecttOns' I'm East Tennessee,
The Cincinnati Commercial wines piteously for
the East Tennesseans. It publishes q long letter
from Of them, complaining bitterly of the poll
cy Of the Yankee commanders, and then breaks
out as follows:
Its the letter of as brave, honest and patriotic
q man as lives on the earth. In it he expresses
the opirions the feelings of the East TeprssseRns
still lingering in Kentucky broken in spirit through
the cruel negligence of the Government. He pleads
the cause Of the mountsineers under BroWnlow,
who have just whipped the rebels in the heart Of
East Fennessee-winning the brightest victory Of
the war.
The insurrection in East Tennessee was not an
accident. We know the Union men were in the
most solemn manner assured that if they would
make demonstration they should instantly be sup
ported in force. Gen. Sherman pledged himself to
that efset.-He- was believed The bridges we're
burned, and the messengers who crossed to an
nounce the fact, opportunity arrived TO find our
troops under Gen. Thomas making forced march
sway from Cumberland Gap Is it any wonder
they cry out in agony at such want of faith and
want Of sense in our Government and Generals!
How patiently and how long will the Govern
ment-how long will PresidenG Lincoln, Gen. Nc
Clellen, Gen. Buell-wait before sending relief to
the East Tennesseans? IL our armies are all per-
mitted to be stagnant, the rebels will have plenty
of time 70 send overwhelming force into the glo
rlous region Of Tennessee where the old banner
still shines-and take and hang Brownlow and hi,
men. Must we endure that too?
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rho InaeIence on OTfica-

Msssrs. Editors Udion and American 1t was I'd
be hoped that in cutting loose from the old Govern
ment at Washington, and establishing new one at
Richmond we would have left behind the great mass
of the corruption, and insolerce of office holders
about the various departments, but we fear that
so desirable a result has not been attained Every
one familiar with matters and things about the
old Cspital will reconsct the very disgusting
superciiousness Of the dapper little underDgs in
Testing the"Marble Hallsof the several departments
of the Government holding various degress of clerk
ships, and charged with the execution of certain
public duties, for which they were very handsome
Iy paid. Nothing could excsed the grandeur of
their airs in the treatment Of gentlemen who called
at their desks in the prosecution of any business
Like Wallets Of British Lord they were dressed
infinitely more richly than their betters in higher
positions and affected demeanor the most patron
izing towards country gentlemen, who were COM
PEELED to come "betWixt the wind and their no.
bility."
Being down at Richmond recently, and having bust
ness with several of the Department. was panied to
observe that our new government had full supS
ply of gentry of this character 1t seemed though
Washington had emPtied itself upon Richmond
How many there were who had been fatteued upon
the "aeshpots" at the old Capitol, could not say
certainly. but most of them bore the unmistakable
marks. They had the same supercilious look and
action, the same high stand and magnificent sweep,
and appeared TO have the full hang of making them
selves ss odious possible in the eyes of every
who was thrown with them, and looking down with
contempt upon every one, saving and excepting
their " master" towards whom, Of course
their bearing psrtoob rather the high bred indeN
pendence O of the Spaniel, more than of gentle
men of spirit
We wonder, sometimes, if the heads Of Depart
ments from whom they get "thGir bread and butter"
are aware how high their employees carry their
heads before the people ~ We guess not, in char
ity or their desks might be vacated for better
men. But it is a matter worthy of their serious
attention, for no little of the popularity, to say
nothing of the efficiency, Of government depends
upon the good manner of the subordinate officers
am not alone, Messrs Editors, in the above
views, as hundreds may be thoIssnds-can testify,
who have had occasion to become acquainted with
the clerk "gentry" of the government houses at
Richmond They age living illustrations Of those
the great dramatist defnes, as marked by-"the in.
science of Office" B.
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It was rumOred in the city yesterday that
column of the enemy, nine thousand strong, are
advancing from Green river, upon Hopkinsville,
which is defedned by the Division of Gen. Chas
Clark of Mississippi. 1t is stated that Gen. Clsrks
scouts reported to him that this column crossed
Green river at Calhoun on Wednesday. and are ad-
yancing. Gen. Clarke will give them as warm
recognition as thew could wish for. ..-.
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No NOEE OaYLLRy. We learn from Capt. R. "
Johnson, of this city, that he went to Bowling
Green last week to tender TO Gen johnson the foe
Cavalry Company that he and Capt. Jack Auder-
son had raised, but the General declined to accept
it. saying that he then had ell the Cavalry he want
ed. and would not accept any more On any terms.
Under these circumstances, it was determined to
turn the company into an artillery corps and about
fifty Of the men volunteered for that arm Of the
service. The company, when completed. viii be
stationed at Fort D5nsl9son- CLai kSuiLs QTonicle
Dee %
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A GREAT RsvTvAL.-There is a most extraord na-
~ revolution going on in E4st Tennessee. The
scales dropping from the eyes of the Union men
and thousands are being regensreted and converted
to the true faith. Such q revival the world has
never witnessed since that suspicious morn when
the humble watchers on the plain heard the stars
of heaven singing together TOR joy. Let US hops
that these conversions may all prove sound, and
that under circumstances, IN adversely or pros
perity, will any backslide and fall from grace
Athens Past Dec 20
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TESSTs5EE ASD Tbs BLOCKADE Governor Bro WI
sent in special message to the Legislature Friday
conveying resolutions from the Legi stature Of Ten
on opening the blockads. The resolutisns re-
commended that no cotton be planted. 10 the House
Saturday, Judge Cochran, from the Commitrse Cd
the State Of the Republic, reported resolution in
response. Il recommends that the growth of cotton
be reduced. and that grain be cultivated in sufi
eient quantity TO supply our wants and the wants
Of the troops Columbus Ca Ssa, Dec. IS
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INSTITUTE HALL.

This magnificent Hall, the largest in the South,
is lost to us and we feel sure that it will be seri-
ously missed connected, as it was, with the popuN
lar heart, by the fact that within its walls, the
first uprishgs Of the people of Charleston in this
revolution had uttersnce and, more than all, be.
cause the Ordinance Of Secession was ratified there
Those who, but short year ago were witnesses
of those soulstrring scenes which ended in Seces-
sion, will deeply regret the demolition of the In
stitute.
The Confederate guard boats while inside the
bar yesterday morning, was fired at by one Of the
Yankee blockaders, which Immediately steeres
swsy. firing three more round shots as abe moved
of. Three vessels were seen outside early in the
morning. We are anxiously awaiting the attempt
Of the blood hounds to take Charleston.
DR.. w. A. CARswELL is engaged in raising q
mounted guerilla company, his list already con
tsins the names of many gentlemen. perfect horse
men and dead shots.
am rejoiced to learn from you that Tennessee
is coming out ell right, and hope ard pray that
Kentucky will meet your expectations. decisive
blow in Kentucky would go far to bring matters to
3 crisis.
l will write you more fully in my next. when
return from my plantation, until which time, be-
heve me. Very truly yours. B.
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Henry county, Tenn, has sent another regiment
TO the war. 1t was raised by Col. JOHN N. CLARK,
under the late requisidon of the Governor. The
Paris Sentinel says: This makes two regiments
from Henry, viz Coils. Travis and CIAREs besides
the company that left with Capt. now Major FIR
GERALD, and which so signally distinguished itself
on the bloody field of Belmont. If every county
in the States Of the CorfederaCy are turning out as
many soldiers SIS Henry, our generals will have an
army large and brave enough to defy the world in
arms.
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"SR:-0ur committee understand that yo1 have
some available weapons which tender regard for
your personal safety prevents you from using 10 de
fence of our homes, now threatened by Yankee in
Vsders. We can probably find men who will use
those weapons and if not some Of our own sex i'll
shoulder them You will therefore, please send
them to the charge CT our committee at Gen Tighl-
mans headquarters.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS LADIES' CoxxrrTEH.y
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LATEST From CARo.-We conversed yesterday
evening with an individual just from Cairo, and
Fort Holt This friend of ours had succeeded in
running the blockade. A passport was positively
refused by the commander at Caire-he declaring
that his orders were to refuse all ingress egress
There are at Cairo, Birds Point, and Camp Holt
about IA, GEO troops But preparations are making
to receive 100 600.
Extensive cantonment are erected ct Cairo, of
boards, and the buildings are snug and comfortable
At Cairo our informant counted eight gun boats in
all On the Kentucky shore, log huts, large and
eommodious have been constructed and the army
have comfortable quarters for the winter But on
being reminded that the overflow would destroy
sl that arrangement, officer replied tut, tut,
we shall not be here over ten days or such matter
We are going South "--- Columbus (Ey) Nel0S, Dec
18Th.
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THE HIWAssEE BzIDGE.-IE is certainly q little
strange that in all the arrests aRd investigations
that have been made, no clue to the incendiaries
who applied the torch 70 the bridge across the HI
wassee hGs yet been obtai ned.--A,bsas Post De-
csTnber 20.
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THE CUMBERLAND ST. InErHosts1l cHUnoH.


This was plain, substantial structure, affordins
connections apartments for their large congrega-
ton, with galleries and basement rooms for very
large slave membership. 1t was sWeptaWay in the
great fire of 1888 and rebuilt soon after. II again
entirely destroyed.
ST. PETERS (EPIsCoPAL) CHURCH.
This building was located on Logan street, bsS
tween Brosd and Tradd street-wss neat and
well arranged edifee, with ground floor and gale
ries. The congregation is quite full one, and it
has been for time under the rectorship Of the
Rev. Mr.. Prentiss. Il is entirely destroyed.
TIE FRIENDS MEETING HoUsE.
This unpretending structure on King street, south
Of Queen street, was burned to the ground.
--s.---s. THE ST. AsDREws HALL
This wei known and historic building, in which
the, Convention Of the People of South Carolins
held its sIttngs AID agreed upon the Ordinance Of
on the goth Of December of last year. is
now in ruins The walls standing, but the inte-
rior is entirely consumed. We learn that the
splendid full length portrait Of Queen Vctori&, by
an eminent artist, which has always been consid
cred one of the attractions Of the ROOM as well as
the portraits Of Tunno, Robertson, King and others
were removed In time.
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rnseTestinE COrrespOndenee.


NASHVILLE, Dec. s.
Hon. W. H. MAXWELL Dear Sir "A number of
causes have operated to delay me is answering
your verbal inquiries inFeIation to the matters
presented il the letter Of Aessrs DAVIS & Wilds.
The Governor previous to the recent amended mill
tia law, had no power to exercise force in pos
sessing the State of the Of citizens and hence
did not confer such authority upon others. which
could only be Fightfully, and nsuch case should
be exercised against an opposing and hostile body
Since the adoption of the Law referred to- bis or
ders have been 10 strict conformity thereto. In his
administration Of the law, he has endeayored to
sVeid making it the instrument of distinction be-
tween his fetlOw~citiZens. am authorized to say
that mis- greatest wish is to harmonic the PEG
plo of the State into one common feeling, not
by harsh, foTclble or violent means, but by such
appeals to reason and affection as may be leaiti-
mate. The arms of ell classes of our citizens not
engaged in actual service are demanded By
the most argent public Necessity. No man
desires the horrors Of war brought to that
home, where dwell his wife and HELPLESS chil-
dren. = No Tennessean that reasons for q moment
would fiet its terr0rs and attendant devastating
and demorRlizing influences upon his beloved State
If we would avoid al this, all legitimate means
must be used to meet the enemy in his advance
To meet him successfully requires all the arms Of
| the country. They are sought therefore for this
aud no other purpose. AL codes of law and honor
require ard enforce respect for the rights OF m
| armed men. And in the evert that Sic peaces
bic citzn is disturbed 1t would be the duty of the
| Governor to have his rights respected The law
should be administered 70 the oppression of mona,
but fer the benefit Of all and in this spirit will the
Governors agency herewith be conducted. All
acts, outside and independent Of this yiew Wih~
out his sanction. q. ,..t.... s.s.,.e.-.e
Trusting that an era Of better feeling and 8 com
mon fellowship is now dswning upon all sections Of
our State, remain, yours truly.
W. @. WHlTTHoRNE, A6j't GenI
p
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AfFeIrs az CoIumbus.

Rumors were rie yesterday Of another fight at
Columbus. Upon careful inquiry we discovered
there was no truth in the report For several days
past, one Of the Coz federate transport steamers
was observed landing troops in the morning and
debsrking them in the afternoon some two or three
miles above Belmont on the Missouri shore The
Cairoites having got wind of it, sent down some Of
their troops TO see what was going on suppOsing
that one Of those terrible masked batteries be-
ing erected, to annoy them during their proposed
descent down the Mississippi Their discovery on
the bank at Hunters plantation by forces, and
the signal of danger given by the shril whistle Of
the war steamer Grampus. led to the belief of the
passengers then just leaving by the railroad train,
that oOllision of troops and those of the enc
my was imminent. The dispatches yesterday from
Columbus state that everything Was quiet for the
present.-Nemphis Appeal. Dec 90
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GuerrilIas
Selling out to Close.
Be1l &c AkeT5,
WHOLESALE GROCER

Nos. % and % Market Street,
Have In store
600 BBLa ezra Family Flo1r;
ONtND Toe bills KsnaEhs sall;
10 nAgs Prime 1oRses
80 boxes Star Candles;
e. b0ls NeEsou's d y D Whisky;
Is bbls Old Robinson Ce4nty WHISKY,
Bye
Smih's Old Reserve
oaska zoe Frsn b Brandy;
10 bbls seigue,ts
Is bbis 6ognas, Guard and Rochele randy;
10 balls Gin. ~, sherry and Blackberry - -
- bb's Port. Madeira. sherry, sEss. GnI MEff
10 baskets Chsmpasns WIGS;
% b KS L.n7horne 4 Arnis.ssd Tocaceo;
20 boxss assor2zd nrands
Large stnckNof hne SsgAxI, TisxlsB. SPICE
lures fr Wsfshouse, kmp-y ASKS. Tess,
Which the. Eish 20 close sut INN asdisteiy
Cec2O-iW
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Public Acts and Resolutions OF The Ten
nessee Legislature.
PUBLISHED AUTHORITY

Joia solui1n to proTids qua Bo7s FOR the Cusersrd and
Tennessee Rivers
Whereas, The thorough defense of the Tennessee
Mississippi and Cumberland rivers, is a matter OF
the highest importance not only for the safety Of
private property, bat for the State itself
And whereas, The mode of offensive war medi
tated BY the enemy by means Of gun boats renders
resort to similar expedients on cur part indis
seusabls.
Therefore, Resolved By the General Asse mbly of
the State Of Tennessee, That one more gun boats
for each Of said rivers ought to be supplied without
delay, and that our members Of Congress be re-
quested TO their best exertons towards the pro-
curement Of suitable gun boats and to have Leg Is
lation upon the sub jet il necessary.
EDWIN A KEEBLE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
EDWARD S. CHEATHAM
Speaker Of the Senate.
Adopted December I4th, 1861.
A true copy; J. E. R. Ray, Sec'y of State.
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MILITARY REvTEw-CoI. Whites Regiment of
Gen. Carroll's Brigade, was yesterday psraded
into the the city and reviewed by Major General
Cr:ttenden, preparatory to being sent into active
service. This Regiment as our readers will re
member, is composed of East Tennesseans, and
was raised here, Under the personal auspices of
General Carroll, last summer. Their arms were
personally inspectedby General Crittenden himself,
and Adjutant Cunningham Of his staff, and euch of
them as were found defective were ordered to be
taken to the armory for exchange or repair. OW-
ing to this the regiment will not leave here as soon
as contemplated. We are glad to see the personal
attention which the general bestowed upon these
details IL argues well for the efficiency which the
army under his command may be expected speedily
tn sttcin.-hnOrriNe Reoister Dc 20.
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For Bent,

C4MP GROATL0ND, near Bosiu
DeNmbef
To Gls a5saHs 81 ara aHI s0ldtsrs n
Regiment
- OF are hsrefy bothtd and rsq1iTs
your KeH nent. oEe nila horthf
KeU trcky. ~ orfer o.
IALVIs joss, Adiutaui
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AEGs COUSTY.-AeRs county, with a voting pop
ulatlOn Of less than 500 has 500 volunteers TIE
service. All honor to gsllsnt Neigs- Athens p, st.
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Coop FOR TIE GIRLS "A copy Of the following has
been sent to each of the Southern Rights young
men of Christian county, Kentucky, who have not
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For Observation-Disclosures consignment for the
military prison st Tuscaloosa passed down the road
last Sunday. Among the number We understand,
Was Levi Trewhitt and Vim, Hunt of Bradley c0un-
ty--Atte7lS Post, Dec. 2.
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An ct to amend the act OF 1885, chapter on he subject Of
the Register Of the Land 0nles.
SEC. l. Be it enacted by the General Assembly Of
the Stale Of Tennessee, That chapter l of an act
passed in 1895 in relation to the Register Of the
Land Office, be go modified that hereafter Registers
Of the Land Office shall only be required to give
bond for the faithful discharge Of the duties Of
their Office in the sum Of three thousand dollars,
with two or more good securities.
SEC. Be it further enacted That this aet take eff
feet from and after its passage.
EDWIN A. KEEBLE,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
EDwARD s. CHEArHAN
Speaker Of the Senate.
Passed Dec. 10TH 1851.
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