Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-11-21
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OUR SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
pscal DlSpsEsh to de Na.hYnis Unisn ana Au.r,can

Bpecial Dspseh 10 the Nashvle Unien and American
RIclmoxD, Nov. 20th.-The enemy have made no
movement at Port Royal since the capture Of Fc1t
Walker. They have landed about three thousand
troops at Fort Walker, and one thousand at Bay
Point and visit Besufort occasionally. They have
forced negroes into their service in picking and
ginning the cotton. Sherman has issued procla
nation, inviting South Carolinisns to return to
their homes and Occupationss.l
More frem SIiden SAD Mason.
Nessrs. Sldsll and Mason sSkled from Havana Oh
the zth inst. ca the 9Th they were arrested by an
armed force, sent en- board the steamer in which
they sailed, and taken to New York.
Bovine Green, Nov. 2O.-Ths sovereignty Con-
VentiOn has adjourned, after forming provisional
Government George W. johnson was elected Gov
elnOr. Messrs. Burnett, Preston and simms were
appointed Commissioners to negotiate for the sd-
mission of the State into the Confederacy. Bowl
ing Green will be the capitol.
SkIrmish at Falls Churea.
RICHMOND, Nov. l9.-There was sharp skirmish
at Falls Church yesterday between the advanced
forces Of the Confederates and Federals. The Con-
federates killed i've of the Federas and took 10 pris-
Onsrs. Our loss was two cavalry killed and three
wounded.
RICHMOND, Nov. Is, Wis New Orleans.-A locomo-
tive exploded near the Central Depot this afternoon
killing Nathan Davis, the engineer and the colored
fireman.
Il is reported here that Col. Croghan, of Ken
lucky, was killed while sEirmish1ng in Floyd's
Brigade, but it needs confirmation.
A. z. Boteler was elected BY fe Convention to-
siOnal Congress.
sAvAssAH, Nov. 19.-Ths Bspu5Sioaas this morning
says the Federsls have made no movement since
the capture Of Fort Walker. From the best inform
alton it seems they have landed 5000 men at Fort
Walker and 900 at Bradocks Point. A few OF
them occasionally make day visit to Beaufort and
return at night The Yankees have pressed num-
Der Of negroes into service and set them to picking
and ginning cotton. -
LYECHBURG, Nov 19.-The Republican tomorrow
will publish letter from reliable officer in FlOyds
brigade, dated Raleigh Court-House, Nov. 18th
which states that the brigade Is now about four
miles from Raleigh. The Federals have been largely
reinforced.
Brisk skirmishiDg has been going on with but
little damage to our side, two killed snd one or two
wounded, and some captured. The loss OF the enc
my Is unknown.
Another skirmish occurred near Falls Church
last evening our advanced forces took ten prison
ers, and killed five six. Two of our cavalry were
killed, and two or three wounded, one named CHS
chester, the others name unknown.
RIcsMOND, 20, UiG NEw ORLEAEs-A special to the
Richmond Dispdtch from Norfolk tosdEy, says that
5000 Federsls marched into Accomae county
on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake and have
taken possession Of the county. They expected to
possess Northampton yesterday. The Confederate
forces are small and without arms.
SAvANEAH, November 20th-The Republican of
chs morning says, heavy and continued firing was
heard yesterday in the direction Of Port Royal,
supposed to be the enemy attempting landing
under cover Of their guns, and visited by our
troops. -rr Il. r=
Gen. Sherman issues proclamation inviting Car
olinRns to return to their homes and occupation.
AILLEDGEvILLE, Nov. l9.-Robert T0ombs and
Benjamin II. Hill are elected Confederate Senator'S.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 20.-A meeting to day resolved 70
to send men and money to Columbus. An address /
was issued calling on our sister sizes to send for
ward men and guns for the defence Of the Missis.
sippi valley The address says the long threatened
invasion Of the valley Of the Mississippi is as hand
The enemies Of eur rights and liberties are NOV |
ing upon US by land and water in overwhelming |
numbers. During the next five days great battle
will be fought at Columbus and if we are over
powered Memphis is lost to the South unless Ala
bama, MissisEippi and Louisiana help.
Friends in the surrounding States look the facts |
sternly 10 the face before it Is too lstei