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Feeling at Memphis.

The despatch we pub lished yesterday from
Memphis indicates considerable degree OF
excitement there, relative to an expected in-
gasion by the Federal troops in large num-
bers, by land and water. During the next five
days" says the dispatch, ga great battle will
De fought at Columbus, and. if we are over
powered, Memphis is lost to the South, un-
less Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana
help" This cry, coming after long period
of conscious security, and following so closely
upon the brilliant victory of Belmont, is as
startling as u fire bell in the silent watches
OF the night 1t may convey an exaggerated
idea of the danger which is impending in the
West-and we are inclined to think it does
yet it is evident that there must be some ex-
traordinary movement in progress on the
part of the enemy. All the approaches TO
Richmond barred against him-the mouths of
the Mississippi-but so many gateways TO GER
tain destruction, he has but one road to travel
to open the Mississippi and to attempt the con-
quest OF New Orleans, and that road is along
the great stream itself. That he will make
the attempt. it were unreasonable to doubt,
and that he will offer us serious battle the
story of Belmont assures US. Whilst, there
fore. it is unnecessary to spread panic or
alarm, it is well for the people to be fully
aroused that they may, if need be, oppose
themselves in a countless stream to impede
his march and press him back upon his own
soil
a great battle at Columbus in the next
five days" can be made to result in great
victory, and if The enemy engages US in such
overwhelming numbers as is threatened, it
may so cripple him that he will not recover
in time to give US any serious trouble again
before the time comes which will force him
into winter quarters Let US, then, be pre-
pared to break his power, to crush his legiOns
as they have never yet been crushed in this
war, disastrous and bloody as have been its
battles to him. Do this, and Memphis is
saved to the South.
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anairs on the Potomac.

A Fredericksburg paper of the 18th says
Matters along this river remain, so far as
we have advices, very quiet. The Yankees.
doubtless highly pleased with recent perfor-
mances, have thought proper to repreat
them again.
On Wednesday evening, as we learn from
one of its officers who was with them, the
Thirtieth Virgins Regiment, in returning
from Matthias to their old quarters. and
whilst crossing from Pratt's- to Marlboro
Point, was fred upon by a tug lying off in
the river some fifteen times, but with the
usual gratifying result of snobody hurt -
Captain Cook came up aud gave them the
benefit of some seven or eight of his pills;
whether they did execution we cannot say
positively, bat, on the firing of the last gun
from his battery, the ting screamed most fu-
riously with her whistle and backed out in
''good order styie.n
The other tug. lying of on the Maryland
shore, came to her. assistance and, they both
pnt themselves as far out of harms way as
possible. doubtless thinking they had come
upon another masked battery.
There was heavy firing upon the part OF
our batteries at Evansport for three hours
yesterday, bat what it meant we are unable
to say.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

n & n. r. R. TAx-The Bill to levy the
tax to pay the city subscription to the Nash
vile & Northwestern Railroad was passed
last evening by the Common Council. 1t has
yet TO go before the Board of Aldermen.
The Bill provides that no process of law
shall be brought against such of the tax pay
ers of the city as are unwilling to pay their
proportion of the tax at this time. 1t is un-
derstood that many of our citizens are will
ing to pay, while many others, owing to the
scarcity of money and the high price of liy-
ing, will find it difficult to do so. The Bill
was made to take this shape that none may be
oppressed, while at the same time those who
are able and willing to pay the tax may have
the privilege.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

Gov CURTIN To Mr.. SEwARD.-It would
seem from The following extract from the
New York Tribune of the 18th, that Governor
CURTIN has got tired advancing money for
the Federal "JeIemy bidders"
Gov. Curtin. of Pennsylvania, has ad-
dressed to the Secretary of State commu-
nication in reference to the recent circular
of that officer recommending the fortifying
of our sea coast at the expense of the sepa.
rate States. The Governor says he is glad
to learn that there is no prospect Of dis
turbance of our relations with foreign pow
ers, bat declares himself unable to see why,
such being the case, the Individual States
should be called on to fortify themselves.
He next says that he doubts not Congress
would vote to reimburse the States for their
expenses incurred in accordance with the cir
cular of the Secretary, yet be calls attention
to the delay which has marked the payment
to Pennsylvania of the money she advanced
in raising aud equipping volunteers. and
hints that it would be satisfactory if the
Government would be more prompt in set
Ting claims of this character.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The Marshall Republican of the 18th. says
that Col. Locke, who started with his regi-
ment to Galveston. has returned. he pro-
poses to take up his line of march for Mis-
souri, on The first of December.
the same paper also has the following items:
On Saturday last. alittle son of Mrs. Key,
of this place, was bitsen by a rattlesnake,
and serious fears were entertained that the
bite would prove fatal; but re are happy IN
being able to say, the little boy is recover
ing. On the same day little daughter OF
Mr. Thomas II. Hemby fell from barrel and
fractured her arm.
A LARGE CRoP OF CoTToN.-We have al
WAYS noticed that long dry fall was ex-
ceediugly favorable for cotton. There was
every indication that the crop OF 1928
would be an Indifferent one, yet It proved
to be the largest ever known. The present
crop promised to be large in the beginning,
and added to this, the season has been more
favorable than that of 1923. Hence we
infer that there will be an overwhelming
crop of cotton. The attention OF European
consumers ought to be directed to this mat
ter.
The Galveston Nelcs says that it is under
stood that Gen. Wigfall will not be candi-
date for the Confederate Senate.
The Dallas Herald learns that Col. Greer
has gone to Richmond to have the right OF
seniority between Col. Mcintosh and HIM
self, decided by the Secretary of War, and
regret that such conflict of rank has again
occurred, as it is likely to produce disagree
able effects in the conduct and arrangements
OF troops. 1
Tha s,,,,a nor stafaa that ouar ono hr n
dred emigrants, and their negroes and other
property, passed through Dallas few days
since, adds In one crowd, we counted IL
able bodied men, who, it seems, could do as
good fighting as any in Prices gallant
army, for they were plying the whip to
their horses in good style as if old Abe was
pressing hard on their rear.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1861.
Confederate Commissioner.

We learn that Hon. WEST 81. HUMPHREYS,
Judge of the Confederate Court, has ap-
pointed the following Commissioners
J. LITToN BosTIcK, of Nashville.
VIM STANDIFER, of Chattanooga.
HUME F. HILL OF Memphis.
WM. S. MUNDAY, of Galiatin.
F. A. HANNAH, of Montgomery.
ALFRED GARDNER, of Weakley.
These officers have the power to order the
arrest of all yiolaters of the laws OF the Con-
federate States, and to examine, bail. or
commit them for trial by the Confederate
Court and, for this purpose, are authorized
to issue warrants and subpenas, take re-
co enhances, and to do all other lawful acts
to carry out the duties of their office We
are informed that nothing is to be done by
these gentlemen, preparatory to enterin g
upon the discharge of their duties, but to
take the O aths prescribed by the Constitu-
ton and laws of the Confederate States. It
is earnestly hoped that they will accept the
position voluntarily rendered then, in the
present perilous condition of the country.
They may be. of great service to the public
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Good for Col. Holman.

The Memphis appeal of Wednesday says
here that the Lincoln troops at Paducah had
been furnished the day previous with four
days rations. Gen. Polk, at Columbus, was
Immediately telegraphed that some maraud-
ing expedition on the Cumberland or Tennes-
see river was being set on foot Col Hell
MAN, in command at Fort Henry, on the Ten
nessee river, was duly apprised, and finding
the expedition was destined for the Cumber-
land river, took a portion of his command
across the country, below Fort Donaldson.
at Dover, and succeeded in capturing one
hundred and thirteen of them''
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE
SENATE

THURSDAY, Nov. 81. 1861.
The Senate met at 9 o'clock. Speaker
Cheatham in the Chair. The Journal was
read.
ADJoURNMENT.-Senate resolution No. IL i,
to provide for the adjournment of the Legis-
lature from the End of December to the first
Monday in March. Mr.. Hildreth moved to
strike out st Monday in March, and IN
sert 'tsine die" Dir. Hill moved that the
resolution and amendment be tabled. Lost.
Mr.. Morris amended so as to adjourn Decem
her 23rd. Lost. Several other amendments
We're offered and rejected. The original res
olutiOn was then rejected. Ayes / noes IL.
TRANsMIssIoN.-Ar Anderson asked that
the bill passed on its third reading for the
relief of w. B. Lawrence, with his petition,
be transmitted to the House. The rules
were suspended and the transmission Or
dered.
/. e. YAUGHX-Mr. Laae.--A resolution
for the relief of l. c. Vaughn. Lies over
under the rule.
SPECIAL. ORDER-The bill TO organic a
special military corps for the defense of the
State being the special order tor 10 O'Clock,
and that hour having arrived, on motion of
Mr.. Barrow, the bill and amendment were
passed over Informally.
SMALL CHANGE.-House bill to authorize
the issue of small change notes by the State
Bank, was, on motion of Mr. Hill, taken mp.
Passed on first reading, and referred to
Committee on Banks.
SENATE BILLS on THIRD READING Senate
bill to license billiard tables, &c, for q less
period than one year, was adopted. Ayes
10, noes 8. Rules were suspended, and the
transmission of the bill ordered.
No. 55.-A bill to repeal section 622 of
the Code. Mr.. Cardwell offered an amend
ment, which was adopted. The bill was
then passed. Ayes Is, noes 5. The rules
were suspended and the bill ordered to be
submitted to the House.
No 73-To require Constables 10 open
aud hold elections in certain cases. Passed.
Ayes IA, noes 5. Transmitted, on motion Of
Dir. Cardwell, under suspension of the rule.
On motion OF Mr. Hildreth. the motion OF
reconsideration entered to bill No. 63 was
taken up. The motion OF reconsideration
was agreed 10 and the bill discussed upon a
second reading.
Pending Nr. Lanes resolution for the re-
liet |. c. Vaughn, which was taken up under
suspension of the rules the Senate adjourned
to o'clock Tomorrow morning.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERS.-The Louisville
Journal insists that the Federal Government
should no longer hesitate about recognizing
the Confederate States as q belligerent pow
er, and agree to the usual exchange of priso-
ners. 1t very pointedly remarks that the Fed
eral Government has had occasion to feel and
know that they are a belligerent power, and
there is no good sense or sound policy in at
tempting to disguise the fact. Sensible for
PRENTICE. What has aroused him to a state
of consciousness
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GENERAL ORDER No. 12.
EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS.
NASHVILLE Tenn Nov 10 1871


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 10, 1861
To the Officers IN command of the Militia Of
the State Of Tennessee IN the ID, Sd and 4fh
Divisions. s5ss-5
The danger of invasion upon the part
of the Federal forces is imminent. This
invasion threatens the quiet and security
of your homes. and involves the destruc-
ton of your sacred rights of person and
property. The warning example of
Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky, bids
you, if you would preserve your firesides,
your homes and the sanctity of your
wives and daughters, to meet the despotic
invader and his minions at the thresh-
old of your State and drive him back.
Let the soil of Tennessee be preserved
from his unhallowed touch, and let him
know that in defence of our liberties and
our affairs every Tennessean is ready to
yield up his life. Gen. A. S. Johnston,
commanding the forces Of the Confede-
rate States in this Department, in view of
this threatened danger has called upon
me to send to the field such force as can
be armed by the State.
In obedience to which requisition, and
to repel the invader, thirty thousand of
the militia of this State are hereby called
TO the field. eE
Officers in command of the militia of
the I'd, Sd and 18th divisions will hold
their commands in readiness to receive
marching orders by the 18th inst, unless
in the meantime sufficient number of
volunteers shall have rendered their SER
vices to fill this requisition.
Special orders to the commanders of
the militia apportioning this requisition
among the different brigades of said di-
visions, will be Immediately forwarded,
accompanied with such instructions and
directions as may be necessary for the
movement of troops to the places of rem
devious.
In the meantime Captains viii direct
their companies to parade on some given
day, with whatever arms they may have,
and they will take all other proper and
legal steps to possess the arms, within
the bounds of their respective districts,
and Immediately report to the command
ing officer of their regiments the number
of arms and accoutrements as well as
the strength of their companies.
By order of
ISHAM g. HARRIS,
Governor and COMMANDMENT Chief.
". C. WHITTHoRNF, Asst Adj't Gen,
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Disposition OF our Forces in the
WRSr.

We learn that the following disposition
has been determined of onr forces in IVES
tern Virginia.
ter quarters at Monterey.
Gen. Loring's command win be divided; a
portion viii winter at Greenbrier Bridge,
and another portion viii be moved to VIM
chester, Strasburg and the vicinity.
Gen. Floyd is still on the Kanawha, his
lines extending from Cotton Hill TO Mont
gomery Ferry.
The Sd Virginia Regiment, Col Stark, Of
the Wise Brigade, has been ordered to join
Gen. FIoyd's command. = Richmond Erami
ner Sta
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
A sharp slsirmish

A special dispatch to the Knoxville Reg
lister, dated Lynchburg, 10Th, says:
There was heavy skirmish last Monday
at Fairfax Court House, which at one time
appeared likely to lead to a general engage
ment between the 18th Virginia Regiment,
Colonel Gone commanding, and body Of
Yankees eight hundred to thousand strong.
The 18th Virginia were on picket when the
enemy commenced the attack. The fight
lasted an hour, during which ten Federsls
were left killed on zhe field, considerable
number wounded, and eight prisoners left in
our hands. Our loss was two killed-none
wounded or missing. s2
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The Convention at Russellville.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT PRO,
CEEDINGS.

Especial Dispatch to the Louisville Courier.
RUssELvILLE, Ky, Nov. 20, 1861
Editors Louisville Courier
The Sovereignty Convention,
which has been in session here for three
days, finally adjourned this evening, af
ter the transaction of business of deep
and vital Importance to the freemen of
Kentucky.
A Declaration of independence and an
Ordinance of Separation were adopted.
A Provisional Government was organ
lied, and consists of Governor, Legis-
lative Council of ten, Treasurer and an
Auditor
GEORGE w. JOHNSON, of Scott, was
chosen Governor.
The Legislative Council is composed
of the following gentlemen:
WILLIS B. MACHEN, of Lyon.
JNo. w. CROCKETT, of Henderson.
JAS. P. BATES, of Barren.
JAS. S. CHRISTIAN, of Wayne. e.
PHIL. B. THOMPSON, of Mercer.
j. P. BURNSIDE, of Warren.
III. w. BRUCE, of Louisville.
T. w. MOORE, of Montgomery.
: E. M. BRUCE, of Nicholas.
GEO. B. HODGE, of Campbell.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed Commissioners to Richmond:
III. G. BURNETT, of Trigg.
W. e. SIMS, of Bourbon.
VIM. PRESTON, of Louisville.
Other officers will be appointed by the
Governor, with the advice and consent of
the Legislative Council.
All Executive and Legislative power
are vested in the Governor and Legisla-
tive Council. lzss
Acts done by the Provisional Govern
ment shall have the concurrence of ma
jority of the Legislative Council, and the
Governor.
The Council may FIJI vacancies.
No member of the Council shall be
made Governor to fill vacancy.
The old Constitution and Laws of the
State, except where inconsistent with the
acts of this Government, are declared in
force.
Sixty-Five Counties are represented in
the Convention by more. than two hun
dred members.
The proceedings and final action of
the Convention excited great enthusiasm.
The Government goes into operation
at Bowling Green Immediately.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

IMPORTANT ARREsr.-Hon. David L.
Patterson, Judge of the 1st District Court
of Tennessee, and son-in-l law of Andrew
johnson, was arrested and brought to our
city on yesterday evening. We await
his trial before the Commissioners of the
Confederate States Court before making
any comments upon his known Lincoln
-Rnoauiiae Register, 20ts &
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

ARCHBISHOP HUGHEs.-A correspondent of
Philadelphia paper makes the following
remark touching the visit of Archbishop
Hughes to Europe:
As it happens to be one of the obligati ons
of the arch-epiScopal office to visit Rome in
person at least once in three years, and as
that period of time has about elapsed since
the AIchbishop's last visit to the Eternal
City, there is reason to believe that bis jour-
ney now is mainly. in reference to church
matters, rather than to affairs of Slate.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

GONE GLMMERNG-The following sem
tence from the n. Y. Tribune of the 18th,
tells US how onr Northern allies have gone !:
We now see men like Daniel S. Dickinson
and Gerritt Smith, who have heretofore stood
at the antipodes of this controversy, and
classes like Hard-Sheli Democrats and Gar
risonian Abolitionists, who have represented
the most autagonistic opinions in regard TO
it, taking substantially the same view of the
part which slavery ought to play in this
sanguinary drama.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

MAKING CHANGE.--They have adopted a
new way of making half dollar change in
New Orleans. The Della says:
We understand that the several banks that
have issued small notes will recognize and
redeem all their notes that are out In hall,
even to the three and one dollar notes. Some
apprehension had been felt in regard to these
notes, but we have authority to state that
all halves of notes bearing the signature of
the president or of the cashier will be recog-
nized and redeemed.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, November 81, Is

MUNHAI' -NUftIuDtI ~ IoOI.
The Speaker called the House 10 order at
81 O'Clock.
Tue MILITIA LAws--The House resumed
the consideration of House bill, No 81. to
amend the militia laws.
Sundry amendments were proposed, aud
the question was discussed at considerable
length when the Honse took a recess, on mo-
tion of Mr. Donaldson, until halrpast two
O'Clock.
THE MILITIA LAwS.-The House resumed
the consideration of House hill, No ST. to
amend the militia laws.
Pending the consideration OF the bill, after
Il very lengthy discussion, the House adjourn
ed to 81 o'clock Tomorrow morning.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

The Richmond Examiner of the 18th inst,
says Gen. LORING's command will be divided,
a portion will winter at Greenbrier Bridge,
chester. Strasburg and the vicinity. We had
hoped that Gen. ANDERsoN's and Gen. DoN-
EI4soN's Brigades would be sent TO help Gen.
JOHNSTON work ont the problem of Southern
independence in Kentucky.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

SALr-The Caddo La.l Gazette has been
shown sample of salt, made from the sa-
lines on Lake Bisteneau, in Bossier parish.
The planters are obtaining their supply from
this source, and there is an inexhaustible
quantity of strong salt water. The salt works
in Bienyille are now in operation. and the
wants of the eastern parishes of Louisiana
can be met by home manufacture.
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LITTLE SUGAR CREEK. ARKANSAS,
1901

=
Major Geo. w. Clarke: The General Com
handing directs that you forward immediate
ly all the companies that are or may be mus
tered into service. The Missouri army is at
Pinevilie. The Federal troops are advancing
from Springfield. Fremont is superseded by
Hunter. The eremy's strength is reliably
stated to be from As, 600 to $4,000, with one
hundred and twenty pieces of artillery
Respectfully, etc,
L. C.. ARMSTRONG
Adj't General.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

Gen. MCCLELLAN has stationed sentinels
along the entire track of the Baltimore and
Washington Road within hailing distance of
each other. How troublesome it is to keep
their last channel of communication from be-
ing blOckaded.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
IhoNt,
Adj't General.

The Little Rock Journal of the 10th says I:
The exciting news received from the North
west yesterday, had profound effect upon
many members of the Legislature, whose
homes lay in that direction. Many of them
talked OF a preeipitate retreat from town, and
we should not be surprised if, by Tonight
unless better news is heard-both Houses are
left without quorum.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22

The United States have purchased 22eves-
sells since the adjournment of Congress, and
the cry is still for .'moTen What do they want
with them What they have already are of
little use, a. = RfTg ea}
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Militia.

We are authorized TO auHcunes Cab rHos. T. SxrIEr
as candidate for BrigsdisrG o. the isth Bril-
gade OF Tennessee Militia, embracing the coantss Of
Davidson, Chatham and Dixon
Election, Saturday, Esd of November.
aey2I-td
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-11-22
For Brigadier-GeneraI.

= We are authorized TO announces j." w. HORTON as
a candidate Cor Brigzder General Of the 10th Brigade,
comprising the counties Of Davidson aud Dickson,
Election, November Esd.
Al