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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-05
A Wall from the Rebels.

The following article from the Charles
ton Courier, paper which was much less
anxious ito enter upon the sea Of
war than its contemporary, The Mercury
when the long sown seeds of the Rebel
lion first began to sprout in that hot bed OF
treason, shows the depth. of the misery
brought upon the Southern States:
The continuance of this contest in
wolves increased suffering. The evils
that follow in the train of this caamit-
Gus visitation grow more direful with
every day. Other hearts than those now
aching with anxiety and bleeding from
bereavement are rent with grief, and the
friend who sympathized with some af-
flicted one yesterday, to-day weeps Bit
ter tears over his own sorrow. The iron
is driven the deeper, and our burdens
become more and more heavy. And
though more than eighteen months have
passed away since the strife was begun,
the end seems more distant than it ap-
peared to be twelye-month since. Hope
after hope has gone out in darkness, and
expectations we had fondly cherished
have turned out to be miserable decisions.
SO often have we been disappointed and
deceived, that now our faith rejects eve-
ry promise and turns away from every
sign. Our foe is as active and determined
and powerful as ever he was, and the
agent that was to compel foreign nations
to intervene and put an end to this wicked
and infamous contest, has not been po-
tent enough TO accomplish that end.
We stand alone. Vast hosts are mus
tering to repeat in stronger force and
with more obstinate courage, the at
tempts that have been made, and strong
holds hitherto unattached win soon have
to bear the most furious Onslaughts the
enemy, with his wonderful resources of
ingenuity and material, is capable of
making To Illustrate his we'll conceived
plans, to repel these terrible attacks, we
have to depend entirely upon ourselves.
The foe will do his utmost; military ge-
MUS and knowledge, the boundless credit
Of the Government the best mechanical
skill-mind, money, muscle--have all
combined to insure success.
And while these tremendous efforts are
being put forth.-while our homes are
being darkened by the shadow Of the
death angels wing, and our bosoms
wrung with anguish-while we are en-
during grievous priyations and hardships
and our soldiers are almost naked, we
stand alone.
1t is true foreign tongues mention our
name with respect and admiration. lis
true our fortitude and gallantry have re-
eeived abundant reward in glowing
words of praise and in warm, heartfelt
wishes for success. But sympathy and
admiration have afforded no substantial
assistance, and all unaided we brace our
nerves for the dreadful conflict.
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A young fellow Of our acquaintance,
whose better half has just presented him
with pair Of bouncing twins, attended
Rev. Mr.. IS church on last Sunday
evening. During the discourse the cler-
gymsn looked right at our innocent
friend, and said, in tone Of thrilling
eloquence: Young man, you have an
important responsibility thrust upon
you" The new-aedged dad, supposing
that the preacher alluded 10 his peculiar
home event, consi derably startled the
audience by replying: Yes, have two
of them, - Utica Telegraph
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II ow STABLE ARE MosARcHIEs 2-The
kingdom of Greece is the fifth monarchy
which has disappeared during the last
few years. King Ohio represents the
tenth sovereign family sent into exile fol :
lowing the WasA of Swden, the Bourbon 8
of Spain, those Of Naples and Parma, the
house Of Este Of Modena, that OF Don
Pedro in Portugal, the Bourbons Of France,
the d'Orleans and the Ducat family OF
Tuscany. These ten families reckon
more than ninety members, without in
GLIDING the husbands and wives belong
ing TO other sovereign houses.
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What the Rebels Think and Say.
A letter from Falmouth, Va, written
last Saturday and published in the
New York Times, contains the following /:
"The Union and rebel pickles who
are stationed at the destroyed Falmouth
bridge yesterday held some running
conversation across the river. Lieut..
Jones, of the "a Delaware, who was in
charge of the station, conducted the talk
on our side. The rebel pickets inquired
how many people, for Gods sake there
were up north. They thought they
were all in the army; but having lately
received paper containing the election
returns, they were surprised to see the
large number Of votes cast. 'We are
tired Of this thing, said rebel Captain
who came down TO the shore. III you
will bring old Horace Greeley and hang
him on that side Of the bridge, we will
hang JEFF. Davis on this side, aud let
that end the war (He had probably
been reading the late speeches Of John
Van Buren, How are you of for cof-
fee aud sugar ? they asked. we have
plenty said Lieut.. Jones, and we have
enough to eat, too adding, how do you
fare 'Oh, we live on hot bread and
hot water replied the rebel; If you
will just come across aud bring as some
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coffee aud a newspaper, we will ex-
change with you. What is the price of
boots and shoes over there 2 Fifteen
dollars pair for shoes, and no boots to
be had at any price, replied the rebel
Captain.
Thus the conversation went on until
both parties being satisfied withdraw.
Some pickets to-day were not so civil to
each other, and INDUCED in various I'M
seemly epithets."
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tunes or not depends wholly upon their
being honest men. My own impression
is, that many load Of corn, many a
beef, and many mule, have been charg
ed 10 the government for which the right
full owners never received cent do
not say that all have done this, but am
satisfied that some have. Will not the
government lsok into this matter as soon
as possiblei Lfstt skAAAAlt z
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A NEW DoDaE--A well dressed man
entered the banking house of Seitz & Co,
in Detroit last Wednesday evening, made
few enquiries and walked out. AS
he closed the door behind him, he slip
ped a stick through the handle OF the
door in such a way that it could not b,
opened from the inside, and then delib.
erately kicked out pane Of glass ia Inc
window, and gathering up all the none )
within his reach, amounting, il is sup
posed, to nearly I've hundred dollars de-
camped and successfully eluded pursuit
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LoRD BRoUGHAM on PRAoY.-The fol-
lowing definition Of what constitutes
piracy is by Lord Broughsm: NJ any
persons subiects OF England, shall ne out
a vessel against another cOuuiry with
which she English are at peace, that CON
stitutes a piratical act, and she men 20
interfering, Il captured, would be hung "
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-Four millions WOrtifof army supplies
were returned over the Orange and Alex
andria railroad 10 Alexandra from War
renton in a single day. Two hundred
and twenty five cars were loaded with
these stores.
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CommErtial.
MONEY MARKET. \
oTEzcE on rnE LounvrILn JouHxAL,
NNnHnn-lar Inc Z 1867

WNIHI7II1I u NVN . I0Vas J
Gold was unchanged yesterday, the bankers buy
ing gold 10 small way at from ~ 90 % per cent
premium and holding az 80 % cent The buying rate
for silver was 10 d cent premium and the selling
price 25. There we're purchases VI Demand Notes BY
the bankers AZ 20 n cent premium Eastern ex-
change Is but ,nttla wanted at "a n cent discount
buying, = D cent premium being the selling rate.
There Is less demand for Tennessee money, but the
rates, which are furnished IN our Rank Note List,
are unchanged. =" sag
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BOYLO ST!

ON SUNDAY, THE IGrH or NOVEMBER,
~ my ttio aln, JOHN MITCHELL, aged
years strayed on or vac erris1 on ~ some oue
sn has not since been heard n Any person know
lng anything u hiu, vii o1nfer great favor on 4 q
mother by Saving Hord AZ this once, and uill b.
pald e. ~ thcir hOubis,
Boy25-4ls MARY MITCHELL.
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FURNITURE & GROCERIES
AT AUCTION,

AT No. de- Public Square,
(LATE HARDY mos.)
/ WILL SELL on FRIDAY MORNING, DE.
Il GENDER 9th, 1852, commencing al O'Clock,
An a general assortment Of HOUSEHOLD and
KITCHES FURNITURE, consisting OF wardrobe.
Bedsteads, Bureaus Sofas, Washstands, Dining Ia
bles, Hat Racks, Looking -Glasses, What Nots one
me Bookcase aud Secretary, Mattresses, Feather
Beds, Pillows, Comforts, Cooking Utensils stoves
and GROCERIES,. co Sale positive,
Dec4-2t NJ. MARBURG.
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DR.. Kings Dispensary
FOR PRIVATE DISEASES.

and who has devoted bis Attention ~
the treatment u private diseases f1r 80 years tera
hinself, having attended 10 practice far "a mary
years, and cured ~ many thousands De 3 enabled
20 cure ti diseaaes y private natsrs, no matter
how bad they may be from inniici1rg med cal treat
ment, on nom uogloct of ucir oHn nr Eing's
bispouaify . No % Deaderick street htffcea Cher
- and ine tquarei second story where DO cures al
Diseases q private nature.
GoloHhWa cured without nalse0us medhInss or
Interference with business
sirictures Of Oh recent date onfctualY curcd IA
a few days bY an operation which causes ~, ~ ~, .
where uricture exists health oannot h. enfisye1
Perhaps no disease causes more machof gnd Under
mine the constitution Hl much.
syplilis, with at The diseases o. tte sfln eresglny
olt q neglect ~ bad tostmsnt car hs rasotuaiIy
cured in a NV days
6enliaai He1iassi iisTtcuiaFs tantiru Ia vfns 40
given a. tlis diseaas, and ai ts osrseluenoss rro,
iug ont ~ ii, brought pn GA many carfs b. ihs a.
sirnetiye baoiis N iucousldsrate youths anl exfe
I've indulgence q tie passiaus. a neglect u Nhleh
WI pnosfmine me e-asfifHii1n. rendering the asb
ect unni iof business Or foi,ty, AMI causing prona
Famtl,. Nho may be lahorDg With any glae-ltv n
We womb may RET asgurcd NJ i8mell. B. feiirf
feraona resiling abroad, D. uFififF md sistfpg
lltr elaei With g. enc'osnf direct 10 Dr. A Flrs
No p headcrics STREET, Nashglie, Ten, am 49,
uie Necessary medicines seni 90 their address Ogrr
hoaf- from O'Clock "a che morning uniiI . in ~
fehiht' ljuly lO-in gAwly
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And now the "weird sisters" chant
heir unearthly song:

Ground about the caldron 60
In the poisoned entrails throw
Toad, that under coolest stone,
Days and nights, hast thirty one
sheltered venom, sleeping got,
Boil thou first in the Charmed pot.
Fillet OF a fenny snake
in the caldrOn boil and bake:
Eye of newt and toe Of frog
Wool Of bat and tongue Of dog,
Adders fork, ana blind-worm's sting,
Lizards leg, and owlct's wing,
For charm " poirerTitt trouble
Like a hellbrom boil aud bubble
Double, double, toll aud hoHblei
Fire, burn, and caldron, bubble ~
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And now on either side of the usurper
appear two mighty hosts. The one on his
left, is an army of phantoms the ghosts
OF the scventy-fve thousand blood
bothered soldiers of the rebellion, who
were slain before Richmond, who now
, 1862-09-03

There must be works. These works must be
with the tayonet, and not with the spade.
That the president will, SO far as in him
lies, see to it that the Laws Of the land are
faithfully executed, have the utmost coaf1-
cence. HI has more than once assured me
that his administration should reflect the will
Of the people, and believe be will soon
6peak the magic words which shall redeem
and regenerate this nation.
TEE BORDER SLAVE STATE MILESTONE.
The border slave states have been the mill
stone about our necks. The counsels Of their
plo-slasery politicians have been listened to,
aud their imperions demands complied with
100 long. The nation seemed to be On the
very brink of ruin, and earnest men more
than half despairea WHEN the country rose up
as one man, when the coufscation act was
temporarily defeated in the House-and de-
manded that Congress should pass such law.
From that hour, al loyal men have been more
hopeful, and the news that flies to US this
morning OF the wings Of the lightning, gives
us the assurance tnat the hour approaches
and the end Is near. Let Us take fresh cour-
age. The acts Of Congress are to be yigor-
ously enforced, and these acts Especially the
conti5cation hil} have opened the way for our
sels Will control no longer, and hereafter the
government Tiu neither be Indifferent or in
actlye.
TIE QUESTIONS OF THE DAY.
have we'll defined views on all questions
of the day. The people Of this district un-
ders1and them we'll No man need be de-
ceiyed when voting tor me.
lam opposed to all compromise with rebels
Fith arms in their hands. ! viii not extend
the hand OF fellowship and forgiveness to
traitors whose hands are red with the blood OF
my friends and neighbors, and tell them that
the North ere as much to blame as they.
will not defend, apologize for, Or in any
way excuse the crime Of slavery, much less
will pretend to have no opinion on this sub.
ject in order that may secure the votes OF
tile heartless or the Indifferent am for put
ting down this infamous rebellion By force,
| and not bY administering an oath to every
| rebel captured, and then letting him 60.
| am for using all the means God has placed al
our disposal to crush treason, and destroy
utterly and forever the power Of all traitors
t am for treating every person Who is loyal tt
the government as our friend, whether whit,
or black, and all who are disloyl as our enc
mies, whatever their race or color, aud
el,all continue to demand, as have from tn
daY Sumter was fired upon, that this govern
noent shall in no way recognize the authorit
Of traitor to hold any loyal pers IN OF an
race in slavery for single houF--hat tralto
shall have no rights secured to him exceE
those guaranteed to him by the laws Of wa
/ am for preserving the Union one and ind
visible, by making it's institutions homoy'
neous and Gripping the slave power, go tn:
| never again in all future time shall it becon
a disturbing political element I believe
this way only can constitutional governmel
be secured on this continent, and the right
the majority to govern under the constitute
be preserved.
, 1862-09-03

the efusion Of blood. The country knows
that this rebellion cannot be quelled with
out blood shed, and it c1amors that it be
done. We don't want any general who is
afraid of the rebels, and dare not come out
from behind breastWorks and bitches, and
60 into a fair stand up fight. The people
know that the two armies must be brought !
face to face in the field, and the one is to
win that can fight the longest and fight |
the hardest This sitting down behind en-
rcnchments and looking at each other |
though holes and cracks, is a new and
unheard Of way Of carrying On cam
paign.
The country cares nothing for a mans
antecedents provided only he Whips the
rebels; neither will it scrufnise too closely.
or find fault with the methods and means
by which that end is reached. The supreme
thing is victory, and that will justify and
e1orify ali means, and any man who wins
it. And whatever, and whoever stands in
The way Of this paramount necessity and
demand Of the country, must be put out Of
the way, at whatever cost to the nation, OF
whatever sacrifice to the individual The
time Of delay, and caution, and negligence
is altogether passed The patience and for
bearance Of the people with blundering,
1imid, and incapable leaders are worn out
Such state Of things cannot longer be en-
dured. The country demands that an end
shall be put to this desperate condition Of
suffering and peril It cannot longer have
either forbearance, OF pity, for rank how
ever elevated, or reputation however bril-
liant, it they stand between it and victory;
and it will orerWhelm with honors and
gratitude the man who gives them victory
whatever his origin, his character, OF his
previous life. The question on every mans
lips as he scans the life and looks Of the
general in command, is not whether he is
pious man, OF a moral man, or vain, or
pompous, or braggart, OF liar, but it is
only has he skill, has he courage, has he
capacity, is he sure to beat, II i'll be gain the
victory. The people are ready to blot out
all memory Of the past, and cover over
every frailty and sin with a mantle all ra-
Giant, if he will only whip the rebels; and
| they never will forgive the best man in
| christendom, however distinguished, or
educated, or cherished for moral worth and
brilliant genius, if his guidance leads them
to defeat. Nothing can save the name Of
such q general from scorn and execration ;
he will be q Kissing and contempt to the
latest generation.
There Is but one thing that the people
have their heart set on to-day, and that is
to crush the rebellion. They have the force
and the resources abundant to do it, and
lack only q prompt. bold, and strong band
to WELD them. When such man is found
this rebellion will be crushed out easily
Unless lie is found the struggle will be ter
rible and desperate. We have no fear thai
we shall not in the end triumph. The re
bellion can never overcome us but there
will be fearful number Of military pre-
tenders, would-be great generals, and pre-
tentious and 1auled commanders, that i
will trample in the dust, and leave to ever
lasting scorn and contempt.
, 1862-09-03
CONSERVATIVE sENTI11ENr.

The growth OF conservative (secession} eenti- y
N n; il the North il no longer matter Of eoajse
question il 10 the rar:tlty Of its movement VII! il
# g.ow fast enough aud strong enough to control
the elections this 1als We believe it Tln--Se7
kxssion Times. II
The word eonservative,1 whenever
used by the secession print, means pro-
s!dsery. The growth ofconseryatiye sen
1imcnt," is intended to indicate the spread /
ofp1o-slayery opinions in the North. The
word conservative is smoother and less
repulsive term than pro-slavery, or tory,
but meaning exactly the same thing. !
The secession print thinks there is
growth Of this tory sentiment in behalf
of the rebels in the North. In one sense
Llis may be true. The conservatives re-
fuse to volunteer. They stay at home to
o7crpower the Union men at the polls, and
seize upon the State governments and Con-
grcss. Every volunteer who goes forth to
fight for the. preservation of the Union
necessarily reduces the number Of uncon-
ditiona1 Union men lett at home. The
growth of conservative !. c. pro-s1aTery sen
timent is relative, not positive. If there
are two millions Of Unionis!s, and twelve
hundred thousand secession sYmpatltizers,
end one half the former VOLUNTEER, the lat
1er will be left in the majority, and be
able to secure at the polls, control Of the
government Of tie couutry, and may en-
ploy their dishonesty gotten power to
ruin the Union aud secure the complete
triumph Of the seccssionisis.
There has been no increase Of the num-
ber Of so-callcd conservatives in the North.
but on the contrary large decrease.
Thousands of men who were pro-slayery
in sentiment when the war broke out, are
NOW among the most radical Of anti-slavcry
men: but most Of this class have volunteer
ed and joined the army, and Will be de-
1riycd Of their votes next fall when greatly
needed to prevent the SUCCESS Of the tories
at the polls. The rebels have no friends in
the North except those calling themselves
conservatives" There are only two par
fics-Unionists and secessionists. North.
ern sccessionists may attempt to conceal
their real character by calling then1sclye:
conservatives" but the disguise is tor
thin to hide their purpose from the know
ledge Of patriotic people. When JEFF. Davis
Toombs, Sidell, Breckenridge and othe
traitors in Congress were plotting and pre-
pairing for the dissolution Of the Unior
they invariably denominated themselve
Sconser yativ = t was the faT6r1ite a41
pel1ation Of all classes Of traitors, in an
out Of Congress, and Is yet the favorii
name Of their Northern sympathisers. IT
public should have q correct understans
ing Of what sort ofperson a" conservative
politician is, and when it becomes MOI
generally known that they are the ftient
OF the secessionists, loyal men will feel mo-
anxious to prevent them from contro1lir
the elections this fau,' as the tory prn
bclieves9 they will be able to do.
, 1862-09-03

SHoRT-L1vED REJo1c1NG.-Thc English
newspapers, at the latest adyices, were in
high fever Of excitement over the exploits Of
the rebel ram Arkansas. They were quite
confident that the Union forces were about to
lose command Of The Mississippi, aud that the
rebel navy would speedily accomplish great
things for the rebtl cause. By this time they
are at liberty to reflect upon the complete de-
Etruction Of said invincio1e ram by our gun
boats, which drove her into such close quar-
ters that her own men we're compelled to blow
hi
, 1862-09-03

rest Of several prominent parties in town, IN
Guiding well known tailor on Fourth street.
= The assessment Of $500 GOO levied on the
secessionIsts and Southern sympathizers IN
field is understood to be the work Of ofGovernor
Gamble and Gen. Schodeld combined. The sum
named is a mere flea bite If the assessment 1B
cquitab1y collected according to the means OF
the parties assessed. The committee having
the matter in charge are all reliable Union
men and have been tried in the fiery ordeal OF
year and half ago. The secessfon1sts are
aM wincing under this lashing application TO
their pockets, but let them vince. They have
encouraged the secessionsta of this State to
PROSTATE trade, to ruin thousands .and Keep
everybody in state Of constant excitement.
1t is only just that they should pay ronud1y
for their own focliEhneEs.
Secession females are beginning to learn
that they must keep civil Tongues II their
heads and that If they must sympathlze With
traitors aud treason, that sympathy must De
hidden from public view. Seven OF th;6 class
within torty-eight hours. By the way, Two
rich occurrences took place yesterday Ia tWo
churches where the pulpits are TILED DY seces-
6ionist6. The first Was in the church OF Mr.
Brooks who was arrested lately III ohlo as q
traitor. Dr.. Porter, Plesbyterian Clergyman
Mr. Brooks pulpit yesterday and denounced
this unho1y rebellion in unmeasured terms,
speaking Of the devil as the arch traitor at Its
head. This must have made his secession
bearers s9uirm and It, Two Yong ladies' l iett IT
Dr.. McPhelers church, which is the most
ultra secession Of any in st. Louis. 4 new
organist has been recently employed; LIST
light rs the congregation dispersed he played
the Star spaDgled Banner" to the Intense
disgust, doubtless, of the red, white and
| red ribbon hearers who attende the services OF
| DR.. McPhteter