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MARS SEIZED AT HELENA-We gave an account
yesterday OF the seizure Helena of the cargo of
the Queen of the West that destined for Cincin-
matt. The Helena people also seized upon the steam
boat Mars, which is owned in Cincinnati, and
took from her four hundred bsrrels of mos
lasses and a large quantity of sugar, rOsin and
turpentine, all for Cincinnati. They have also
tied the boat up, and we learn from the people on
the Admiral, tnat when she passed at o'clock on
Thursday, cannon was planted on shore just oppo-
site to it, The Helena folks say ncnnati can have
the boat and cargo when she sends down the arms
seized there, and not until then.-Ne1nphiS appeal,
Anril %
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SPRING CLOTHING.-Messrs. THoMA d Rowan, on
College street, nearly opposite the Sewanee Hotel,
have just received large and handsome stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing which they are pre-
pared to make up for their customers in the most
fashionable style at prices to suit the times Gen
tlemen wishing anything in their line would do well
to give them a call march3-dlm.
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BLACK REPUBLICAN ARTILLERY AT JEFFERsoNvILLE.
We are informed that four or six brass cannons-
six pounders-arrived at Jefersonville, yesterday,
from Indianapolis II is the general impression that
these guns will be speedily followed by large num-
Der of Black Republican troops who will be sta
toned at Jacksonville and New Albany. The
people of Kentucky will probably learn after
Courier April 90.
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From Ro3tOn.

BosToN, April 27.-Our harbor will be closed
against the shipment of any article to rebels
Caleb Gushing rendered his services in any ca
paety IN defence of the Union.
Dispatches from Concord, n. H., say that Ex-
President Pierce, in obedience to a telegraphic dis
patch from the Hon. Mr.. lngersoll, of Pennsylvania
has gone TO Philadelphia and Baltimore on a mis-
sion between the rebels and the Government
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HARRISBURG, April 25.-Gov. Curtins' message
says Pennsylvania will open route to Washington.
He recommends a stay law, and an appropriat on
of from three to five millions.
requisition has been received for twenty-ono
additional regiments The Governor recommends
a reserve Of 10000 men.
c. J. Ingersoll has invited the living Ex-Presidents
to arbitrate between the sections.
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The DEATH PENALTY.-At the Supreme Court at
Jackson, the sentence Of death pronounced upon
the following prisoners, who had appealed to that
Court, from Memphis confirmed:
MOSES, a slave, for killing an Italian organ
grinder, and ISAAC, a slave, for killing an
overseer in Nonconnah bottoms, to be hung
on Friday, May 3lst. SLOWER, for murder, to be
hung on Friday June 2s These the appeal says,
will be the first legal executions that ever took place
in Memphis
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The Northsrners DefacInz the Capitol.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 27-The Northern troops
are defacing the Capitol at Washington and very
much mutilatng its stuccO and greasing the walls.
These troops are quartered in the fine Committee
rooms.
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Attention, Harris Guards.

The Rendezvous has been changed from Tusca-
lum Church, Nolensvie Turnpike, to the large
room opposite Sewanee House, College street,
kindly rendered By Maj. 3. F. SHIELDS. Those
wishing to offer their services, will report their
names to N. N. HENKIE, Jr., Capt
April 23rd 1861
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4 = : = - ~ - :.
BY TELEGRAPH.
| THE WAR NEWS.
PROPOSALS FOR PEACE,
Repo rsed Resignation Of Chief Jus.
tice fancy and Justices Wayne
and Campbell.
RELEASE OF GEN HARVEY
THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA PBOHE.
BIrSTHE PAYMENT OF NORTHERN
DEBTS.
ANTICIPATED ATTACK ON CAIRO.
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS In
VIRGINIA.
Message Of Coz. Hicks to the MARYLAND
Legislature.
ANTICIPATED ATTACK ON CAIRO.
EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS In
VIRGINIA.
Message Of Coz. Hicks to the Maryland
Legislature.
FUeITIVEs FROM THE SOUTH!
Reinforcement of Fort mcHenry
VESSELS CAP TURED
From new York.

New York. April 29-The steamer Denver has
arrived with London dates of the 18th. The steam
ers Arago, YigO, and Canada had arrived out.
Giadstone's budget exhibits surplus of 100000
pounds He proposes a reduction of one penny on
the income tax and repeal of the paper duty.
1t is positively denied that Austria intends grant
ing an independent Ministry to Hungary.
There was a fearful inundation at Java. Thou
sands were devoured and whole villages destroyed.
ment.
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pIanI ana Grass.

In the house on Friday last, Mr.. EWING, of VIII
Hanson county, offered the following. joint resolu-
ton, which was adopted and ordered to be trans
mitted to the Senate:
RssolUed, By the General Assembly of the State OF
Tennessee That ia view of the death of the past
two years, and the probable extraordinary demand
for cereal and forage, to supply the absolute wants
of our State and of the entire South that the agri
culturistS of the State be- and they hereby re-
quested devote the breadth of arabic land in the
State TO the culture of grain and grass.
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Insurance can be obtained of W. J. MARR, Insur-
Agent, No 25 College street, in the INSURANCE
COMPANY of the VALLEY or VIRGINIA, cash capital
$500 OOO and $50 600 In Tennessee Bonds deposited
as security for losses. Applications also received
for Insurance in the TENNESSEE MARINE AND IN
suRANCE COMPANY OF NASHVILLE. Ap.26-tf
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We have been requested to caution our merchants
against selling any thing required for soldiers, to
parties with whom they are unacquainted, in large
quantities LNCoLNITEs are said 10 be in some por-
tons of the South purchasing such articles TO get
them out of the way.
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Trom PhIIaaeIphIa.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2s.-General Seett IN an
swering General Harper's statement tnat virglo I
would never suffer an attack on washington rom
her soil, said be would be happy to have u connra
sist from its present course in providing Tor Its
safety
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Our gallant friend, MIKE CLUsKEY, Of the Mem
phis -AUqldncke. left for Memphis yesterday after
noon and WI return on Thursday evening with his
company of picked men, the "Avala1c he Rife
Spies,' who will rendezvous in our city fer few
lays. We predict for this company the front
rank in the war.
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AID ARRIvNG.-Thirty members of the Madison,
Ark. Rector Guards, under command of W. c. DA-
WIS, arrived at Memphis the Goth, by the Little
Rock railroad The remainder of the company
were expected next day. They offer their services
10 defend Memphis and neighborhood, and the river
from the enemy.
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Virginia VIII Allow NO Attack ON 1he
Capital.

PERRYvnIE, Mp, April Eli. F. Potter, of Mas
sachusetts, bearer of dispatches from Gen. Scott,
has arrived. He says the commander at Harpers
Ferry had given assurances that Virginia will not
allow any attack the Capital from her side. Tn
is confirmed by gentlemen from Richmond as being
the sentiment of Gov. Letcher.
No flags of any kind are allowed in Baltimore to-
day, in rnsequence of a flag demonstration yes
terday. and the Unionists' determination to keep
theirs up.
Several regiments passed Annapolis Junction last
night for Washington $1,000 troops are At the Cap
ital and 6, 900 more on the way.
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BaItImOre QuieI.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 27.-Baltimore papers OF
the Goth say that all quiet there. but the people
are on the alert; and the people are ahead of the
politicians.
The Legislature of Maryland will call State
Convention.
Steamers are still running between Alexandria
and Washington, but they bring no mails.
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House Rent Free.
NASHVILLE, April 22d, 1861.

NASHVILLE, April 22d, 1861.
Eiitors Union and American:
Please allow me to state that / will furnish
house-room to tea families, whose protectors join
the companies and go to the wars now raging rent
free until their return home or until the close of
the war. VS.. WHITMAN
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From Richmond,

RICHMOND, April 29.-Gov. Letcher orders a re-
turn of the seized vessels except the jamestown
and Yorktown. The Wilmington N. C. journal says
the Charlotte Mint has been taken. Troops are CON
tinually passing through from the South. Gen.
Bonham and staff have arrived.
Gov. Ellis has called for 10000 volunteers be-
sides the militia, and all organized corps to be
dy at moments notice.
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LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAHRoAD.--The agent
of the Louisville AMI Nashville Railroad here has
handed us the following dispatch:
LOUISVILLE, April 29.-To J. C. Baldwin, Nash
Vile: There have been no demonstrations of mob
violence heres Freights go forward as usual
Thirty cars went down with No ,.
J. d. ANDERSON. Superintendent
Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
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Vessel Ca PIureu.

PHILADELPHIA. April PA steam-tug pursued
and captured the tug YIN. B. RaiRey in the Della
ware Bay. She had recently BEEN purchased here
supposed for the Southern Confederdcy. The prize
was handed over to the navy>yard authorities.
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Fur,.;ves from the xouth

PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-Five car loads of fugi-
tiyes from the South arrived here to-day; twenty
two Philadelphians from Richmond also arrived.
All had been workmen at the shot and shell found
cry that city. They went there five weeks since,
and now return on q pass given by Governor
Letcher. They report Philadelphia is engaged
in undermining 5000 old hintlock muskets for
Virginia.
Reports of travellers from Baltimore indicate q
strong disposition among the conservatives rise
and take the power in their own hands from the
mob. The restoration of Federal allegiance is
strongly predicted by Baltmoreans. The dispatch
about rails being torn up on the railroad between
Annapolis and Washington is thought to be ineor>
rect.
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The steamer Aleck Scott arrived at Memphis on
the 26th from New Orleans bringing the three thou
sand muskets loaned to the city by the patriotic
Governor of Louisiana-including several pieces Of
heavy ordinance, with balls and bombshells.
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We understand that Lieut.. MCCALL, Qate L. S.
Army of the Confederate States Army, wishes to
organize a Company of 100 men. He will pay the
expenses of young men from the country. and their
board and lodging while in this city. This is good
opportunity for young men in this city and in the
country, who wish to be revenged upon the black
and bloody tyrants of the North.
Lieut. INGALLS, Office is No. =, Union and Ameri-
can Block sprlS0-d&wlt
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From Denver City.

DENVER. April 25.-Serious apprehensions are
felt of Indian difficulties.
Troops have been sent from Fort Wise.
The Union feeling is almost unanimous
The military express to the New Mexico forts
has been discontinued.
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pra.washinstsn

PERR1yyu1E. April ga Government messenger
laft Washnetou az one O'Clock this morning. and re
ports the track this side Of Annapolis Junction
torn up by the Secessonists of the vicinity for two
miles. 1t will soon be repaired Il was proposed
this morning to send 1000 troops to Washington.
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RENT FREE.

have three small houses, fverooms each, which
will let to the families of those actually in service in
fighting LINCOLNs hordes, free of rent, till the war
closes or till their return. L. POWERS,
aprl25 '6l No. "a Market street.
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:, DEPARTURE OF KENTUCEY TRooPs.-Col. BLANToN
DUNcANs regiment of Kentucky troops, who have
been here three or four days, departed yesterday
on the three o'clock train of the Nashville and Chat
Iauooga Railroad, for the theatre of action in Viz
giuia.
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rrnm LnuIsYilIe,

LOUISVILLE, April 2o.-The river is falling with
feet 10 inches water in the canal.
The Louisville aHd Nashville Railroad adverSlses
that they will receive through freight until
further notice.
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ATTENTION.

BeauFegaFd Light Infantry.
Gentlemen who wish to enrol their names on the
list of this company, are requested to call at the
rooms of the Southern Rights Committee, corner of
Cedar and Cherry streets. S. c. GoDsHALL,
Cantain
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Ernm AunapOlia.

ANNAPOLIS, April 2s.-An average OF l2'OOV
troops have arrived 5000 more are expected to-
night. The brig Perry has been stationed az tne
entrance of the harbor and PARK OF Ar1nlery On
the right shore Gen. Butler says muskets are
guarding every rail between Annapolis and Wash
ingtOn
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From PerryviIIe, ND:

PERRYvrILE, Nd. April 26.-LATER.-Senstor Ma
son has not been arrested, as reported. Other par
ties were arrested for examination.
The steamer Adeline reports that the Harriet
Lane was fired into off Point Comfort and brought
to- but was afterwards released.
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The troops are all in good health and spirits.
Lincoln Refuses a Cessation of HOstiIi.
ties.

New YORK, April IA Washington dispatch of
Wednesday 70 the Times says deputation of Vir-
ginians and Marylanders waited on the Pi esident
and demanded cessation of hostilities until after
the session of Congress. The Presidents answer
was prompt, decided. and in the negative. One of
the deputation said 70, 600 Marylanders would con-
test the passage of troops over her soil, to which
the President replied that he presumed there was
room enough in her soil to bury 80 900 men.
The Times says:
The coolest thing yet proposed to the Govern
ment that made by Governor Hicks and Cover
nor Leicher that they would jointly guarantee the
safety of the Capital. The Government declined
such protection, probably very much to the dis
gust of the twin rebels Of Virginia and Maryland
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PERsoNAL.-We regret to learn that Maj. K. W.
PTTNAE, of Shelby Co., is about returning to his
home. He graduated with high distinction at the
Military College of this city in 1856, since which
time he has been instructor in the institution.
For the last ten days his services as drill master
have been in great re2ute in this city. He is af
fable gentleman, and superior officer, and we re-
greet his departure, although feel certain that he
will render great service to the South in preparing
recruits in the Western division Of the State and
expect TO hear of him the field, if opportunity
offers
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proclamation of Gov. Brown.

MnLEDGEvILLE, April 26.-Gov. Brown has issued
his proclamation, which will appear in the Mlledge-
vile papers, prohibiting the payment of all debts to
Northern creditors until the end of hostiities, and
directing the payment Of the money into the State
Treasury to be refunded with interest at the end of
the war.
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Foreign Markets,

LIvRPooLPer Steamer Ard6G-Cottou, sales Of the
baes Of which SPECTATORS took Is exporters
baes advanced l69S best qualities which the
market closing hrm-Orleans Fair "a Middling GIG.
HAvRE Sales Of the 5000 99f Market dull
but steady
LnPooLsaes Saturday 600 bales OF which spectators
sNO bales Hewitt Co. the market is quiet and duh at
the advonce
LONDON, saturday.-ConsoIs %.
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From Maryland.

FREDERICK, Nd, April Ex-senator Mason being
serenaded said a reconstruction of the Union was
impossible, and Virginia sympathized with Mary
land.
Reverdy johnson has letter from Lincoln, say
ing Maryland should agree to an armstice Of sixty
days.
Virginia has united with the Southern COnfed-
eracy
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NEw YORK, April 29.-The UNDERWRITERS ara
fitting out an armed steamer for a coast Guard
Il Is reported that none but secession flags are
flying at Frederick, Nd, and that secessio5
ordinance will be submitted to the people
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Market RepOrIs.

CHARLESTON, April s6The saes of Cotton to-day
bales at prices ranging from l0 to l Prices irregular.
MoBLE, April 5 lhe Gales of CotOa to day bales
Middngs ii cents Prices nominal The market closed dull
MOBILE, April 6 The sales of Cotton day 200 bales
Middngs, lUs9lc. saes Of the 1850 Receipts
fer The week 9750 year
Decrease $780, Exporse3 Stock hand 39l6 Freighs
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A Partner wanted with from 1000 to 1900 dol
lars cash, in Ready Established Business, which
pays 1000 dollars and more year. A gentleman,
and business man, with good city reference, will
please address ROBERT. P. o.
Nov Is. lSGO-tf
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From Harrtshuv~.

HARRIsBURo, April Especial messengers are
en- route for Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois with dis
patches.
The war enthusiasm is undated The new requi-
siton for troops causes general rejoicing.
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Troops ConcentraIIng at RIchnaond.

RGCsMoND Va. April 27.-Troops are cOncentra
ting here, but the Government wished the move
ments suppressed.
Five Commissioners have been nominated by the
Convention for the Southern Congress.
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MONDAY, MAY 18th, 1861.

49,
@GSxS MI
EyBE Spring Meeting the Central Course will
Z
MONDAY, MAY 18Th, 1861.
MONDAY, May I3 sGlSweep takes for uutried three
olis--one mile heats-Sl00 entry; S25 forfeit
Gen Harding gf Metsor, Child Harold, dam Ger
by Pacific also, CaTolini by imp scy than dam Ro
da1 Corsetto, by Epsilon or imp Buste by Whaebone.
Dot Gavock ent ch Van Wyck, By Highlander, dam
Premium. by imp Consult sse br everlasting by Highlan-
der, ny Shara.
TrEsDAY Nav 18th, Is6lswe pakss for three years old
mile heats . 90 forfeit.
Gen Harding Corsar By Childe Harold dam Cor
setts by Epsilon.
Turner che imp Albion sister Flight, by
imp Leviathan
Gen Cheatbam MOe GOodOe, by Highlander, dam
Premium, by imp Consul.
RounJtree Oh Lady Kppoe, BY imp Albsn, dam Budo
by ipp Priam.
Eagle wngate, ent Kansas by Oliver, dam Nebraska By
Sovereign.
THURSDAY May I6t 1861 Purse S3OO-tvo
heats.
FRIDAY May eth, Is5I-Assocaon Purse s2O0Me heats.
SATURDAY, May le 1s6-Assoc!atio Purse $250dash Of
two miles for all ages.
Same Day-Associaon $780, with inside for
three years old--S50 ent-S forfeit.
Closed LIST OF February McGavock e1t Nina
Weeds, by Highlander dam Mary Elliott by imp LeviahaD.
Turner CHI imp Albion, dam full sister Flight
Gen Cheaham ent br Everlasting by Highlander dam ~
Shack.
VIM Roundtree ent oh Lady Kippoe By imp Aben dam Eu
dora, by imp Priam.
Eagle Wineate Kansas, by Oliver, dam Nebraska by
ap54,m wHJ JOHNSON, sec'y.
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Co,nmlssloners not zee EIecte

ALEXANDRIA. Va, April a. The Virgins Con-
vention has not yet elected delegates commission
ers to the Montgomery Congress.
A resolution was adopted by the Virginia Con-
vention inviting President Davis and suite and the
Southern Congress, to come 10 Richmond.
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OCR RIVER DEFENsEs-The Memphis appeal of
the 9th says: General Pillow who is at present in
the city, has been appointed by the Governor to
supervise the erection of batteries and arrange 9TH
er means of defense along the Mississippi river
above Memphis. The public will be pleased to no
tce the alscrlty with which this matter vital to
the safety of this city, is being attended to by our
patriotic Executive. The concentration of LINCOLN
motley troops at Cairo, and the rapldiy with which
they are daily increasing, leaves us no time to
spare in the expeditions prosecution of
this enterprise. We must not allow our
selves to pay the slightest regard to. the alleged
pacific intentions of these barbarous hordes, but
take every precaution to keep on the alert for an
exhibition Of Punic faith by them to be manifested
in an attempted occupation of some of the river
points upon Kentucky or Tennessee SOIL Colum-
bus, Hickman and Fulton should all be properly
defended, they would be important posts in the
hands of the enemy, and very necessary as a basis
of operations for the South in case we conclude to
~clrry the war into Africa y and engage to some
tent ourselves in the amusing abolition programme
of determination . which may probably be forced
upon us before the close of the conflict We feel
confident that the Importance Of these places will
not escape the acute observation of General PHI
low"
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New Spring Goods f!
CHEAP FOR CASH.

AMnov receiving my Stock Of Dress Goods which pro
pose to sell extraordinarily Doing exclusively
cash business, enables de this sndI make
TO the interest all call and stock Of Dress Goods
embracing, White Linen Goods Domess Of all kinds and
in fact everything coEld desire.
again call the attention Of those iSdehted to Mich
olson Nicholson Humphrey, myssk to their
setled accounts for the times such demand immediate
action in such cases D. HUMPHREY.
apl5-ly
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Prom Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-Ex-Senator Mason hss
been arrested by order CT Gen. Patterson and tsken
70 Perryville with instructions to bring hin 10
Philadelphia.
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The Vigilance and Safety Committee meet this af-
ternoon, at 3 o'clock at Judge WHrwoRrHs office,
Secretary.
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From philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-Eforts are making at
Washington for the appointment of Cassius NJ. Clay
and Nathaniel P. Banks, Major Gener rails in the
army.
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JONI E. HELMS, of Knoxville has been appointed
Route Agent between Knoxville and Bristol, vice
ANDREW J. BLAIR, resigned.
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From Independence.

INDEPENDENCE, April 25.-San Juan mining re-
ports are gloomy.
Or,ttendens command has gone South after the