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The New York herald., 1862-03-21
THE VERY LATEST.


Despatch from Commodore FOOtc-Ilard
Work Ahead-The Firing Kept UP Day
and Night-The Enemy's Flotilla Conn
pletely IIemmed 1m-Engngement Be-
tween Their GuMboats and General
Pope's Batteries-One Of Their Gum
bosts Sunk, &c.
WASHINGTON, March 20. 1862.
Al official despatch from Commodore Foote, recsiy cd
at twelve O'Clock night at Cairo, and teogaphed
hther TO- day, says
islspd No 10 is harder to conquer than Columbus, as
the island shores are lined with forts each fort com
nandlng the ore above IT, : am gradually approach
ing the island but st do hope for much until the
of certain events, which promise success
Commodore Foofs sde -
We are firing day and night on the rsbels, end We
gain on them We having Of tho most beautiful
rife practice witnessed. The mortar shells have
done fine execution. One shell landed their float
ing battery, and cleared The concern in short metre.
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NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Result OF the Recent Election I'm 10y nj
Virginia, Sc. .......

FORTRESS MONROE, March 10, 1862.
Returns from nearly ali the precincts Of Accomac and
Northampton counties show that Watson is ahead OF
Segar for Congress by nearly 100 votes. The result in
Hampton precinct, however, changes the result, and
Joseph Segar is elected by 130 to 40 majority.
aag of truce sent out to-day; but no news
received from the South.
BY order OF General Wool the boats crew not
permitted TO receive Southern newspapers, and
quently the press cut OF from the supply heretofore
drawn upon.
The steamer Rhode Island arrived from Key West with
the mails yesterday evening, and sailed Immediately
FOR Philadelphia.
st. Msrys, Florida, has been occupied by forces
also jacksonville.
The United States bark Young Rover, from Tie mouth
OF the Rappahannoek river arrived last evening. She
brough; from that vicinity
IL has been discovered that the telegraph cable was
cat about ten miles from the Eastern shore man has
been arrested who is supposed to have been the cul
prt' He has been sent TO General Lockwood. An sx-
ample will be made of him.
Tie wind is east and the weather unpleasant
The New York herald., 1862-03-21
The War fn the Southvvests
&c. LOUIS, March 20, 1862.
=, r,all.sl has ISSUED the following orders -

.eN a HaeSk has fssUeu 'DV '0I'o" 'us VI VT"
- ucl or che recent neQartment OF the Ohio as q IN
.,,ioa n, the presenl Department o Missouri will be
Tho District of Ohio, and viii continue 70 be
eo,iinandcd by Major General Buell..
Tho dspcts of prisoners Columbus, and
others az may he established, will be excepted from
tbs arrang ement. aud Commanding officers OF these
depots viii report directly TO these hsadquarters:
An other officers OF whatever rank corps Will report
10 General BUELL. Us heretofore.
Irigedier General Denver will be assigned 10 the com
mnnd OF the district Of Kansas. TO include what
heretofore known the Department Of Kansas, except
the Kansas troops in the field under Colonel Dezler,
the Southwestern frontier Of Missouri These troops
viii report for duty TO Major General Curtis In Arkansas
All officers OF the district OF Kansas will report by let
ter 70 Bfxadler General Denver Of Fort Leaysnworh,
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D.soairinx Call fer Trssps.

The following call appears 10 the most prominent place
In the Pauldipg (Mssssipp Cagion II is set In double
loaded small plea and bsirays that which Jof Davis
would concssl-namsly the continued defeats OF the
rebels -
MILITARY MEETING.
meetine viii be held in Pauding OH Monday for the
purpose OF forming volunteer company 10 he tepdered
10 the Governor under the late cali for troops Rev D.
p Bestor s expected 10 he present and deliver an nd
dress The men Of his county tneed no nTgiN nor 10
cause them out and Oil UP the ranks oi This CON-
pany promptly The lime Is at hord che, erery able
10 shoulder gu, has 90. The enemy is at our DOORS
and yepersSs are eref chers dhtg ons. II now
20 do and do at once, caass is dead, and
hefelessiy led. CO..,
Counirymeni fellow citi2cns The time of peril mas
coas All that is dear 10 Is suspended upon the issue
OF arms The sword IL tho arbter, and the sword IL
alone potent when numbers are sufficient Bear this
truth in mind and let feel that they are exempt.
let us initiate the example of the ancens, when the cry
was "Rome demands help all from the highest TO
the most humble few Or, Tneed tv, IN spirit al
least initiate nc Cpthcg,,ida oonet, who cW of her
hair 10 aass ropes for c ucsS To arms, countrymonl
We have nothing TO hope for but victory or death.
NV connection with the editorial department of This
paper ceases from the present number in order that
may enter the army Of the Confederate States.
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The River blockade.

FROM the Memphis Appeal, harch ID
The transports II. u. Mears and Mary Kecne arrived
from above yesterday, having passed the federal bat
terios Point Pleasant without sustaining any material
injury Eighteen shots from the cnemy's artillery
ared at the Mears and fourteen at the Mary Keenethe
first escaping unnjured ball passing ttrosgh tse Isds
of H. icn,r Both vessels conveyed by one OF
runboas passed. the Point under FULL head of steam
The gunboat threw number OF hot ut the enemy, one
of which t was thought from the confusion visible dis
mounted one Of their guns Tho enemy appeared 10 have
five guns monnted and our naval officers estimated the
largest 10 be rncd twelve-poDders Several " those
shots struck the trees the opposite bank Cf the river
We learn also that coInnincaton without delay with
,be troops New Madrid and Island number Ten, has
beep secured by another route, Of which, ~ course
Indication should he given. With the aid OF the gun
s,.e ana expected renforcements forces
6dewt Of being able 10 maintain their position. The fol-
lowing letter from gentleman who s In position 90
and upon whose statements the
utmosAreliance can he piaced:-
NAppD Bssp, March II, 1862
rp,rops AyrWA General McCovn mas rut the rircr IN
enecti<e defence. The forts he bad erected o. New
Madrid are imprsslabls The enemy nrepcrtsd tbhsy
thousand strone No gunbcats have appssrsS general
Bc(Vwn has iaiussd hhish spirit among the whole army
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in tho discharge Of their duty wheA,ver occasion renders

tho discharge Of their duty wheever occasion renders
it necessary.
WI. The military police wiz xrrest all soldiers found
in the city without proper Ysss They will also arrest
all persons dressed wholly or partially the uniform OF
the Conssderate States Army, who have not proper
passea. - 80 t
TX The removal or all the sugar raoassee and cotton
from the city having scsn heretofore ordered the
ers, agents and eensgnses controlling either Of said
articlez ID pLscsed Immediately TO move them from
the city. The place 70 which they shall be removed will
be tpucated on application at this Office. Any or said
articles that not removed requirsa BY this ordss
will be destroyed, especially such ~ may be fosnd se
cveted.
y The attention Of militia officers is especially direct
ed to Major General Braggs general order No. 4, pub
iished in the city papers. fhey prohibited from in
terfering with or detailing he employees and train hands
OF the railroads Terminating at this place. or With any Of
the government employesW Operatives, or with teie-
graph operators employees. ~ iss ~ h aieptsH q
n. H: y. Guion and James H. Smith are hereby ap.
pointed heads OF the cvil police and ell officers and
members Of said police are required TO report 70 and re-
spect them accordingly. fT fa .tl
NIL James f. Barton Of the State OF Arkansas, s here
by appointed Deputy Proyost Marshal. It. will be his
duty 70 see that ell groceries and drinking saloons within
five miles Of the city Of Memphis in the State Of Akan
eas are closed, aud necessary he will forcibiy sup
press the same arrest the offender a-.I
J.. d. McBISICK,
Civil Governor and Provost Marshal.
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THE REBEL ACCOUNTS.
DeauYegaTd I'm Command OF the Army OF
n the MississipPi.
Bearregard has issued the following proclamation from
1anhsnn Tepnersao.- flatfs .s,
GENERAL ORDER mo. !.
RsAbauARrxas, ARxr os TaE Nv

GENERAL ORpERr-NO. j. sts.s
HRAbQUARnRs, ARMY oF TRR NIesssIPPf, 4
JACKSON, Tenn, March s, 1862. q
Bon Dms-I assume this day the command Of the army
ef the Mississippi for the deence Of homesteads and
Nberties and 10 resist the subjugation spoaton and
dishonor Of people. Our mothers and wives sis
tors and children, expect to do duty even the
sacrifice Of our lives. Our losses since the
ent Of the present war; in killed. wounded and prison
srs are now about the same as those Of the enemy He
experienced Those reversss far from dishsarteDi
must nerve us to deeds Of vaor and patriotism and
shcrd inspire with unconQuerable determination
20 drive back invaders Should any in this army
be unequal 10 the task before let him transfer his
and equipments at once TO braver frmer hands,
and return to his home. Our Just and sacred
animated men to take up arms; and if We are
true TO Il and to ourselves with the continued protection
of the Almighty we must and shall triumph
@. T. BBAUREGARD, General Commanding.
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. = ~ -
ST. LOWS, March 20,

Il-l.e..ri1 - 81 LOEE, METcn 70, IsbZ :
The enemy's aoiilla, which is hemmed In between
Commodore roote's and General Popss, has made an.
other attempt escape down the river Their gunboas
engaged General Popes batteries the 18th for
and half. but were driven back with severe lose
One gunboat sunk and several badly damaged They
completely hsnmed in and escape only by fight
ing their way ont.
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4
We learned yesterday that the fsdsrals had landed
large force Al Savannah, Tenn. We suppose they are
making preparations TO get possession Of the Memphis
ard Charleston Railroad. Tsg NuS BE- gi!oved 10
0et MS greet tofsstf IN thar possession, for ta
sccd indtd ts crippled fhe labor and untring indus
try of too many faithful ami energetic have been
expended upon this road, to bring up 10 its present
Of usefulness, 70 lat fall into the hands Of
enemy to DO used against IL must be protested.
We, people, are able 10 protect and save IT, If
de0dae i tafns hSteoo4. sir bsd h,pe Is The si,ed
ss4,tiaeat Of peepje tha,ss seu navs raroad
The New York herald., 1862-03-21

ACADEMY OF Muspc.-It is several years since Auber's
chef doRrre ('Msssnello) produced here. IL be
longs to that class OF works which depend much for
The latter though brilliant and sparkling, not of
character 10 take hold OF audiences whose admiration
can only be captivsed 10y the high pitched vocazaon
and noisy Instrumentation of Verds compositions For
both these reasons Tho opera is rarely given hero
In the uncertain condition in which musical matters
stand at present doubly hazardous on the part OF
Mr. Grau venture upon one Of his cards Tor the
present season. The nducement presume FOR pre-
ducny the work Just now was the opportunity afforded
of ing the roe OF fenela To artist so accomplished
and in every way well adapted for as senorts oubas
With the exception Of this feature Of interest there was
he specacuarly considered in the opera as represent
ed las, night to anord qualification TO those who had
seen performed abroad The choruses were inpsrfcc
and broke down more than once in the rst act The
baet was in turn marrcd and excited the merrmcnt OF
the audience by the capcrs OF an awkward little fJnue
who was but too evidently oct OF hor place IN II MAI.
however improved the opera proceeded ant the
marx Of chorus the fshermens chorus, and the bcau
l finale at the end Of the third act were given wth
olerablc ensemble The faults, such ss they wore, are,
of course incident to ~ first representations and were
amply by raSSs s FpaSss ~ Maasl oy 1pS
and frignoi-,he latter OF whom sang the psantrul
| romanza in the last act with delicious cnect.
rbe Tensa of senorita Cubas striking performance
though two scenes somewhat exaggerated ihis
was in great degree owing 10 her nervousness at hndns
bersef in sustained ro much out OF the line o hef
| usual efforts She was warmly applaudcd througheut
and when the opera TO he repeated will no doubt
| aud still more favor IN the part. Tonight Martina WI
be given with Miss kellogg IN the role Of Lady ienretta
The SPANISH dancers will also again make their appear
| ance on ihs occasion.
The New York herald., 1862-03-21
THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CAMPAIGN.
Immense Efforts Of the Rebels to De-
fend the River.
Cen. Beauregard In Command Of the Army Of
The Mississippi and Gen. Bragg Of
the Second Grand Division.
THEIR GENERAL ORDERS.
MEMPHIS UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
The Citizens Already Chafe Under
the Calling Yoke.
sJ >.c->c~~>o~U>o~~oo~.
The Governors Of Mississippi and
Louisiana Cali for Troops.
Deauregard will Accept Ninety
Day Volunteers.
~->>~-~--~<>>>~D-->~>~>~
The Troubled Feeling and Despairing
Cries Of the Rebel Press,
THE RIVER BLOCKADE AT NEW MADRID.
JNH B0NBARDMENT OF ISLAND NO. 10.
THE VERY LATEST NEWS,
&C., &C.. &c.

The present campaign in the Mississippi Valley and
along the river Of that namo is Of the most mpor
sant movements Of the We therefore compile from
Sas Southern papers the general orders and precama
toDs Of the rebel commanders and Governors Of States
"a that vicinity for the purpose Of ayhg before and
clearly showing 10 readers the great efforts the
rebels making defend that river for tho purpose
protecting Louisiana and New Orleans from our ad-
vancng forces. ttr~
The New York herald., 1862-03-21
The Evacuation OF Aquis Greek:

Thee dcserers brought up by the steamer Leslie this
mornmg ounr the report Of the evscuation Of Aqua
"resI They say the rebe forces there had been two
,brsand Before the rebels left they tore up large
nart al he raroad set Ere TO the station, wharves &C.,
.,,d burnea /, large schooner.
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Advance Of the Fedcrals.

We have information FROM several sources that Paris
Tennessee occupied by the federal forces yesterday
About three thousand IL was thought, composed the sd
vance guard Of the Invaders. All the public propert,
had been removed.
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what a Mi.s.ke-Movements In the West.

IrTo'1
10 is stated that tho federal troops some twenty
thoesand strong lately engaged the Cumbersnd and
tennessee rivers, fallen back TO Parcab. General
Polk antc patiug that the object OF reir falling back
make n flank movement Columbis when the enemy
10 ordered forward has ordered the bridges Mayheo
TO We destroyed in order 10 impede his progress
The ederas presumed W be fully advised Of the fact
thai there has beer auy idea ofevacuatins Com
nt. H.
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The Republican state Convention Of
Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, X. T., HATch zUi IoUA' .
The Republican State Convention voted to day that "
was inexpeiient 10 make any nomination Tor VolsrnoI
or other state oflcers,
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H.Y.s Up for q G.,..,nitA.

H0RW II IUE y u UItdbKltMs
The foliownE unique advertisement appears ih tie
Memphis Af7col If March 10 =: r
GUNSNlrB INCH PRICK.
The undersigned twelve miles from Memphis, Oh Big
creek plank roa1 will give eight dollars IN cotton,
Byo doars in money and board, for bist rate gun
smith, TO mako newly invented rife out and out. Ap
ply BY Sunday next to =.
y. SrEEJ T. & CO., Exchange Bailiing
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The Expedition mp the Tennessee River.

here An hopeful and ready We viii make this an
American Thermopyie II Necessary n. s. b.
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The Defence Of New York IIarbOr.
MEETING OF THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE CON.
MIIrEE.

meeting OF the special COMMITTEES appointed by tho
Chamber Of ecm.erce 70 collect $500 900 for the purpose
Of procuring sablo projections for the harbor Of New
York took place yesterday afternoon, but no definite
plan Of proceeding was agreed upon. Mr.. A. A. Lowe
was called 10 the chair. Among those present were
Mayor Opdy ke Chas. II. Marshall n. A. Witthaus, Wn
r. Dodge H. g. Morgan John A. stevens, OF the Bank Of
Commerce. A. l.. Siliiman, OF the Msrchants Bank and
r. J. Murdock OF the Continental Bank
Speeches in conversational way, were made by the
Mayor and others, and plan, which met with favor,
was proposed for raising the required amount This plan
consisted in proposition that each bank and insurance
company should contribute one per cent on their total
took part In the proceedings and showed wiling
ness to take prominent part 10 ontibutisg TO the
praiseworl movement OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
rbe committee will hold several more meetings 10 ma
turc proper plans.
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Proclaim alton Of the Governor or Missis
skppi.

Whereas the legislature by act approved the 2eh
day january, 1892 has authorized ard empowered
TO issue proclamation Immediately, calling for
TRoUsANp NoLUNzHERs,
Cor the defence or the country TO rendezvous at such
times places and in such numbers, within the limits
OF the State Imsy designate 10 for The term OF
fwO YEARS,
or such shorter period as the public exgenciss may
in my judgment, require GA HHa.g ~0NlI
Now, therefore, virtue Of the power ttus vested in
me- issue this my proclamation appealing 10 the pa
trotism Of TIE people 10 cvince their willingness 10
spond to every call their country may make upon chem
the perlos crisis through which that country is called
pass. Tie pog,r 10 dyd las te.n conferred upon by
the Legislature, ,etsa coitneeIs taiid 10 respond. J
have TOO much confidence in the determination OF
the people Of Mssiss ppi TO meet every responsibility
and bear evory bnrthcn which may result from Their
severance connection with enemy intent upon their
destruction believe that II III become necessary
for me to the exercise Of that power After the
liberal contribution Mississippi has furnished in and
money the prosecution Of the war; TIC act ou0rt.isg
this coy coptd haze tern passed II he necessity had
not tSoa IA 81 urgent.
will therefore receive volunteers TO tho number OF
TEN TnoUsAND for the Of YEARS. They
are expected to bring with them, for which they
will be allowed fair valne To such have arms
thcy will far possible, be furnished The time and
places Of rendezvous will be hereafter designated Conf
Ioaies eniisSg andsr his cali riu report to the Adaaa
General a J0.soa. E,cb company is required by the
act 10 consist OF sx'yfonr men rank and hle
JOHN J. PEfTUs.
EXECUTIVE 0rfcE, JACKSON, Jan. 81, 1862.
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What is Martial Law.
THE YOKE APPEARS 10 GALL The PEOPLE OF

from the Memphis Appeal, March -
considerable diversity OF opinion prev ais in regard
TO martial law, It's character extent and instrumental
ties Many persons suppose that military law is martial
law. This is AN error. Tie former is code Of laws
prescpbed fer the government Of the army 1t relates
exclusively persons attached to the military service
and does not It's operations embrace .hose engaged IN
ordinary civil smployments.
Martial law, the contrary, embraces every descrp
tion Of within the city district over which
has been established. II is not deined and ascertaned
BY enacmsn,s judicial decisions in the case Of
Of the cos',nsaadcn1 sch0se duty II is 10 ENFORCE
q. II suporcedes the ordinary iastrumentates
may even suspend, for the time being, the great
writ Of habess corpus liz other sors, martial lau nsoy
b said 10 be ta'u at al but rather the ic the military
coS,andaY, regulated, il is true by enlightened
gard for the general welfare. It's intent and aim is
trct In the hands OF the military authorities, to be
used and welded against the Tiblic enemy.
Bt. as hare IL kre tce nmst submit to H. at the sc1e
time proper 70 remark that 10 the execution OF
ta law prudence s 10 be exercised Chief Justice
fancy holds "that more force can be used than s
and e @ oss BE- d s ogcso s.. 2, or any ns
whom whose order is done, will be responsible 10
the injured person.
**A After citing number OF legal authorities, the
article proceeds as fol)ows:-
The best opinion would seem TO be that in time Of war;
M s Gs ss h.s :..: q: ss sssssS
there has been much controversy upon the limitation Of
The power 50, alse, in the language Of Judge Wood
certain rights Of war only over his camp but It's
virous anl the near field OF hn military operations y
BsyssdtAis isthsr the 0ootspna%st tAs military CON-
m0adsr pyopevly g.
Nosne Dc iasgaest peril 20 ne army arising from nc
aear ptescs Of e enemy eaiAortss ne cosinods 10
suYend arrek The ssscsieH V erdnory civil rOces in
the ruling motive Of the military commander
there are 6xt co inoaees In srh v,aytics oso
vted 10 andG TIE old lorcrAaae The Arst was in New
Orleans IN 1914, whom General jackson took the ausho
rty sgainst ths opinion Of Edward livingston one u
tho ablest ufsts OF his day. TO place that city undes
nnarfi
Rhoio Island, during what s known as the Dorr rebel
lien.
The New York herald., 1862-03-21

Any Kind OF Mem viii Now BE Accepted
in Bcnuregnrd's Army.
The following is the brief, but eoqhenIly significant
despatch received from General Bea6regsrd by Governor
Moore:-
JAcssoN, Feb. 2S, 1862.
10 Gov. THOMAS o. IooEf:--l VIII aecspt0 good e3tp
pei troops under act Of 21st August, that will Offer aa
for Ninety ys Let the people =. IousGns under tand
that here is the proper place TO defend Louisiana.
G. 4. BEAU RIG Ard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-04
Special Notices.

Episcopal Services win be held at the Court
House every Sunday, at eleven O'Clock, A. M. and
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-04
San Francisco Adv's.
SEEDS! sEEDSy.
TO DEALERS,
Farmers, Gardeners, and Others.

"a AASAot N"A ANSAOASf "AO V0AOAcs
VTTE OFFER THE MOST ExTEN-
w sive assortment Of Fresh Field Garden Fruit,
and Flower Seeds the Pacific Coast from the best
growers in the United States aud Europe comprising
in part
1000 lbs. Alfalfa Clover Seed, pure, growth 1861.
1000 lbs Red Clover Seed.
1000 lbs. White Dutch Clover
1000 lbs. Timothy Grass Seed.
IOOO lbs Hungarian Grass Seed.
L 700 lbs. Millet Seed
l,U0O lba. Lucerne Clover Seed.
- Bush. Red Top Grass Seed.
% Bush. Kentucky Blue Grass Seed.
20 Bush. Rye Grass Seed.
20 Bush. Mixed Lawn Grass Seed
10 BusA. Sanfoin Glover Seed.
10 Bush Sweet Vernal Grass SeRd
10 Bush. Crested Dogstail Grass Seed
10 Bush California Prairie Clover
500 lbs. Sugar Beet Seed
500 lbs. Large Red Mangle Wartzel Beet.
800 lbs. Long Blood Beet
200 lbs. Turnip Blood Beet,
500 lbs. Ruta Baga Turnip Seed.
200 lbs. Early White Dutch Turnp Seed.
200 lbs. Red Tep Turnip Seed.
200 lbs. Long Orange Carrot.
100 lbs. Whfte Belgian Carrot.
400 lbs. Assorted Onion Seed
1000 lbs. TOP ONIONS.
Together with all the varieties required.
Horticultural Implements Hedge Shears Prunlng
Shears, Spring Hedge Shears Pruning and Budding
Knives, Saws, etc, etc.
Boxes Of 100 papers assorted seeds put up expressly
for Dealers. liberal discount will be made to the
trade.
We have very dne assortment of Dutch Bulbous
Fowerng Roots, which we can pack to 90 secure for
any distance.
Catalogues sent on application All orders ad-
dressed TO j. r. SWEENY 4 co
San Francisco,
Ga viii meet with prompt attention. -R0
San Francisco, Dec. p, 1861 SIN.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-04

GAINESVILLE (Tenn.,) where the telegraph
says there is but one Union man, is the capital
OF Montgomery county, and is located on the
right bank Of the Cumberland river, and, at the
mouth Of Red river, and is about fifty miles
The railroad from Memphis to Louisville runs
through ClarksEille.