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Gen. Beaurepard's Orders.

Gen. Beauregard had just issued the
following order from the headquarters of
the army of the Mississippi;
For the sake of the cause in defense
OF which we are all engaged in this crti-
cal hour, the general commanding is inn
PEELED to appeal to the good sense and
patriotism Of the officers of this army 10
give prompt and Jealous heed and ODE
dience to all orders emanating from SUI
perior authority. Implicit obedience to
the orders Of your supemors is the soul
of discipline, and is essential to give
unity energy, and success to military OPP
erations. With it an army becomes dis
ciplined-a perfect, yet disciplined ma
chine, calm and steady amid the great
est danger, and easily welded by its
commanders. Without it, an army is
soon converted into an armed mob, una.
valuable in action and inefficient. Set
ting an example of obedience to the men,
their control will be easy. Teach and
inspire your junior officers and men
with the conviction that there must be
discipline in this army, strict discipline,
but not humiliating, a subordination to
authority founded on sense Of its abso-
Lutte necessity for our success, rather than
upon the mere orders of service. And
the general commanding feels assured he
will be able to lead you successfully to
the credit of your country, and your re-
nown. But otherwise he can anticipate
only disaster and the disgraceful issue to
this campaign.
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General Price in Memphis.

Gen. Sterling Price arrived in Memphis
on the 10th ult., and was followed by q
clamorous throng to the Gayoso Hotel
where, in response to the continuous
cheering Of the multitude, he addressed
them in few words.
He said he felt deeply the compliment
paid him by this demonstration, but
would prefer demonstrating his gratitude
to his low-countrymen on the battle
field, where he expected soon to be heard
from more favorably than from the stump.
The time for speech making had passed,
and the time for action had arrived He
had commenced this service without
men, money or munitions Of war; now
he could boast of gallant band Of true
soldiers not inconsiderable in numbers
and unsurpassed in valor and zeal, who
would stand by him, and he by them, to
the end-for veal or for woe, come when
that hour may. He had returned the
arms and supplies he had borrowed to be-
gin with, and still retained abundant sup
plies for the valorous sons of the West,
won by them in the conflicts of the past
for future use. He expected soon to be
heard from in the laundering tones of the
cannon, the roar of musketry, and the
clashng OF bayonets.
Gen. Price looks to be about sixty years
of age-remarkably large in person, with
marked dignity OF demeanor and manly
bearing.
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The Ennina ThiaHes.

We learn that the Court Martial al
Chattanooga have completed the trial Of
the ringleader Of the bridge-burning par
ty. Their decision IN the case, however,
will not be made pubic until their lind
ing is approved by the Secretary Of War.
We learn that no more of them will be
nut upon trial ill this decision is passed
upon.
The leader OF the party is named An
dress, and is said to be partner in a
well known mercantile firm in Nashville,
and has not heretofore been suspected of
hostility 10 the South. He was hired by
the Lincoln authorities to burn the State
Road bridges, and if possible TO bring
through to them an engine. Those ac-
companying him belonged to the army,
and had been detailed to do the work.
We are informed that the one who
turned States evidence" against them
is a Kentuckian. He said he was one of
the Kentucky Estate Guard" in the DAYS
when neutrality was in vogue; that he was
entrapped into the Lincoln service by
belonging to this estate Guard" and ac-
cepting arms from the Yankee Govern
ment before the Yankee army came into
the State; and was unable afterwards to
get out of service; that he was friendly
to the South; and it was always his de.
termination to fight for the South, if
forced to take either side; but that neu.
traiy and the Estate Guard" had decelv-
ed him as it had thousands of others; be.
fore he was full aware of the fact, he was
in the Lincoln army and could not es-
cape from it.
We learn that two more Of this bridge
burning party were captured not far
from Chattanooga and brought in there
two days ago, and that one of the party
is still at large or has escaped 10 the Fed
eral lines having never been caught
Southern Contederacy.
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Awful Catastrophe in Mexico.

The Mexican village of San Andres
Calchicomula, not far from Orzaba, was,
during the first week of last month, the
scene, Of an awful catastrophe-either a
powder store explosion or an earthquake.
According to official accounts, 1899 men,
either soldiers or officers, were killed,
and 22j women, children and men, more
or less dangerously wounded, 1t is said,
in letter from Orizaba, that the total of
the victims of this terrible accident
amounts to 1900, of whom 1000 were kill
ed and 300 wounded. "There is not"
says the letter, "a single pane of glass,
nor one article Of glassware, left unbro-
ken in the dwelling houses. Buildings
were generally damaged, in the town as
well as the neighborhood. The political
chief of Orizaba returned his thanks to
the French and Spanish officers for the
voluntary assistance they gave the vic
Tins"
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Gen. Prentiss Drunk.

The Richmond Enquirer learns that at
jackson city. Miss. "the Fedaral Brig.
Gen. Prentiss, who had been released on
parole, got uproariously drunk. and stag
gered about the streets, cheering for the
Union" and shouting for Abe. Gov.
Pettus, of Mississippi, had him re-arrested
and locked up.
The Eaqdrer is also informed that ~All
of the Yankee prisoners express great
anxiety lest they will be exchanged
They say that they do not wish to 60 back
If they are to be put in the army again.
They prefer rather to remain in impris-
onment, or to be sent to their own coun-
try on parole not to fight again"
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Sensible.

The Richmond Enquirer reads the press
of the South an excellent lecture upon
the employment of the sensation head
ings. Astounding" Thrilling" Eek
traordinary," Tremendous" Crush
ing" Terrible" awful" appalling"
etc. He THINKS that Southern papers
should prefer the language of simple
truth, stated with animation and dignity,
and leave to Northern journalists the en-
ployment of great captions and turgid de-
scrptions to make their papers sell. We
hope the sensible advice of the Enquirer
will be needed.
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Headquarters 43D RECT Tenn. Vols,
Knoxville, April II, 1862.

Knoxville, April II, 1862.
Capt W. l.. Lg6eny,
Co. II, f3d Rcg't Tenn. Vols:
Captain Il have just been placed in possession
of the following, from Maj. Gen. Smith
"IIEApQ'Rs DEPARTMENT EAST TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, April II, 1862.
"Colonel:--The Major General Commanding
directs me to express to You his appreciation of
the energy and Judgment displayed in the late
expedition into North Carolina, communicated in
your report of the 18th inst
Gle desires, also, that this shall be communi-
Gated to the men then under your command, in
such terms as will assure them of his confidence
in their zeal in the prompt discharge of their mill
tary duties, and in their patriotism.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't
II. l.. CLAY, 4. A. Genl."
take great pleasure in returning to You and
to the officers and men under your command in
that trying and perilous expedition, my sincere
thanks for their soldiery conduct, manly courage
and enduring fortitudc in the difficult service al
ludod to. Please communicate to them the senti-
meuts of the General, as well as my own, in re-
gard to their discharge of these duties.
Most respectfully,
d. NJ. KEY, Tt. Col.
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POLK SHERIFF SALES.


DY VIRTUE OF TWO ORDERS OF SALE
ID issued from the Circuit Court of Polk county,
and to me directed, | will on the 10Th day Of May
next, offer for sale, at the Court house door in the
town Of Benton, Polk county, for cash in hand,
to The highest bidder, all the right title, interest
and claim that W. p. Copeland has in and TO Two
Hundred and Sixty three Acres of Land, situated
in the third civil district Of Polk county--Lclng
SO acres of the South west quarter of section 20;
40 acres of the Southeast quarter Of section 2s
so acres Of the Northeast quarter Of section 2s
63 acres Of the Northwest quarter of section 81
all in range two. township one East of tho basis
line Ocoee District, Polk county, Tennessee and
joining the Lands Of n. Pendergrass including
the Ian whore W. p Copeland formerly resided
.Sold to satisfy two judgments and costs recover
ell in the Circuit Court of Polk county, Tennessee
one in favor Of ID. g. Orr, assignee of Joseph
\. Card, and one in favor of George T. Parker
against said w. p. Copeland. Gold and Silver is
demanded on ;hc Judgment in favor Of George r.
Parker PRS fee $3.50
A lSO. at the snme time and place, all the
N right, title, interest aud claim that Ella
Gibson has in aud to Eighty Acres Of Land, ly-
ing in the ith civil district, Polk county, Ten
ncssce, to satisfy a judgment and cost in favor of
George I. Parker. PRS fec 81
A LS0. ut the same time and place, all the
N right, title, interest and claim that Polly
Witt has in and to the following described Land,
to wit: The Southeast quarter and Southwest
quarter of section seventeen, the North half and
South east corner of the Northwest quarter and
the East half of the South west quarter Of sec
ton eight first township, range four, East Of the
basis line, 0cooe district, Poll, county, Tennessee.
Sold to satisfy o judgment in favor Of James
Parks. Prs fee 81
A LS0, at the same time and place, all the
N right title, interest and claim that Elijah
Lea has in and to the following described Land,
to wit: Scycnty-hye acres, more or less being a
part of the Southeast quarter Of section twenty
two, fractional township two, North range, East,
0coco district, Polk county, Tenn, to satisfy
judgment in favor of James G. Stuart
TPrs fec s.
A LSO at the same time and place. all the
"A right, title, interest and claim that A. swift
has in and to the following described Land, to
witt: Forty Acres, being in the second fractional
township, North east quarter Of section eleven,
where A. 8. witt now lives Sold 70 shfNfy
judgment and cost in favor Of William lilly.
Prs fee 81
A TSO. at the same time and place, all the
n right. title. interest and claim that A. Sulscr
has in and to the following described Land, to
wit: Sixty Acres. moro or less, fractional town
ship two, South, range ive East Of the basis line
section twenty -seven, South east fractional quar-
ter. Sold to satisfy three judgments and costs in
favor Of j. d. Carruth. TPrs fee 81
W. p. COOPER, Sheriff.
April %, 1SG2-3t
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Tyranny at the North.

Among the official documents found
among Gen. Prentiss' papers was the fol-
lowing from person perfectly willing to
be made tool in the dirty work of sub
jugating even the thinking people of the
North. We are glad Of tho opportunity
of ventllating the zealot;
OFFICE or THE WING AND REPUBLICAN, I
QrNcr, February II, 1862.
Gen. B. ". PrcadSs; Will you send me
the form of the oath you administer to
"seceshes" when you wish to make them
behave themselves. may be obliged to
try it upon John Taylor; can't tell Till |
bear from st. Louis, but it is well enough
to be prepared any way. A man by the
name of Wilcox, said to hail from PaImy'
IA, wanted the privilege of carrying pow.
der, buckshot and lead over. | referred
to you for an order, that it was destined
for loyal purposes. He promised to get
one. Nevertheless, he may try to run it
over IN the night. Better have squad
of men to keep an eye on him.
In haste, yours truly,
JAS. j. LANGDoN, Surveyor
From an endorsement on the back of
the letter we find that opportunity was
afforded to make the seceshes behave
themselves !"
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The Secret

The Charleston Mercury of the 24th
says:
1--WE are informed, on undoubted au.
tbority, that Monsieur MERCER has visit
ed Richmond for the purpose of ascer-
tanning the truth in regard to the Yankee
promises TO conquer the Confederate
States in sixty days. Weare told that he
is pretty well satisfied Of the absuEdiiy of
Yankee expectations, and ofthe ability Of
the Confederate States TO MAINTAIN them.
selves. His visit was made at the sugges-
ton of Mr.. Slidell."
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Chaneery Court at Athens.
Wilcox, Hand ( Ansley,

Lowry & wilkins Bantz Bowen, and others
IN ThlS CAUSE 1T APPEARING TO THE
Il Clerk and Master. from the amended bill
filed, that the respondents, Bantz g Bowen, are
residents of the State of Tennessee il is there
fcrc ordered that publication bee made ia the
Athens Post, newspaper published in Athens,
Tennessee, requiring said non-rcsidcnts to appear
at the next term Of the Chanccry Court, to bo
held for The county of McMinn, at the Court
house in Athens Tenn on the sd Monday Of
August next, then and there 10 plead. answer or
demur to said amended bin, or the same will no
taken as confessed as to them and set for hearing
~ purfe. JNO J.. BRIDGES, O. d w.
April II. lSG2-4t--pri fee SS-707
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HEADQUARTERS, Department f. Tenn, |
0ficn prnvnsI Mnrshnl Anil OH 1870

Office Provost Marshal. April 23d, 1862.
The public is notified that Eve days after thi:
date, no one will be allowed to pass through East
Tennessee on the Railroad or otherwise without a
permit from competent authority to grant one.
The expressions Of disloyal sentiments having
hitherto been both open and tolerated, II becomes
necessary to check such reasonable practices.
All citizens travelling Through the Department,
before leaving the comfy whore they resids. must
first make known tofthe Deputy Provost Marshal
of their county or district their intention 10 re-
main true and loyal to the existing Government.
This last regulation will 60 into force on The
announcement Of the Deputy Marshals through
the newspapers
Arrests viii not be made Of those returning to
their homes and loyalty.
W. NJ. CHURCHWELL,
Colonel and Provost Marshal
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LAND SALE

i WILL OFFER FOR SALE, AT TUR
l. Court house door ID the town Of Athens. Nc.
MINI county, Tennessee, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, on the 18th day Of Nav, 1859. ihe
following TRACT or LAND, to vii. A Tmct
Of Land, containing 500 acres, more or Ices, Is.
ing and being in MCMan county, Tennessee. HI
wassec District adjoining the Lands Of Wesley
Evans aud W. j. MtCiatchoy, e icing the Land
upon which A. J. McClaieAey now r,sides--said
Land having been levied up5u by -irtue Of an
execution issued from the Circuit Court Of Nc
Mimi county, Tennessee o. the property Of A.P.
McClU'chcy, to satisfy Judgment in favor OF
John Baxter, recovered in said Cil,uu Court
against the said McClatchey, for DE sum Of III.
teen Hundred and Seventy six Dollar. and -Four
teen Cents, and all costs shich will be SOLD IN
less said judgment and an costs are paid before
the day Of sale. WIN. BJRK. sheriff.
April IL. lS62-3t--prs fee So .9p-TO7
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A Regiment for the War.

l am authorized by Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith
to raise a regiment for tho war, either by receiving
and mastering in new companies tor three years OF
re-enlisting twelve months troops for two years
further service, or during the war. bounty Of
FIFTY DOLLARS will be paid to each soldier
Troops so mustered in will be furnished with the
best Of arms and equipments, Address mo at
Tenn. W. i. EAKTN,
Major and Mastering Officer.
April / 1862 At
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Attention, Lane Guards!

CUMBERLAND Gar, April s. 1862.
All members of the above Company absent on
sick furlough, or any other kind of leave are here
by notified to report at these Headquarters at the
earliest practicable moment, as orders have been
issued by the commanding General rcvoking all
furloughs and leaves of absence. Now, gentle
men, | ask you kindly to obey the above order
without hestation-whch, if you fail to do,
shall, from sense Of duty, be compelled to report
you to the Authorities at this post
c. W. COBB LIST It. Combine Co
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DEAru or THEODORE FRruNGHUYsES-
The Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen died
at his residence in Newark, n. j., on
Saturday, the 10Th inst, after linger-
ing illness. He was rs years Of age.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02

The YANXEE BREAsrrLATEs.-Ihe edit
or Of the Dalton (Ga.) Times mas been
shown one of the steal breasiplatcs worn
by some Of the Yankees at the battle Of
Shiloh. There were three bullet holes
through this one, and the man who had
worn it was dead. Tho bullet from a
Southern rife had found its way to his
cowardly heart, Notwithstanding he was
clad with steel.
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Tampa Summoned to Surrender.

Tampa Summoned to Surrender.
The following endorsement appears on
post bill received from the Postmaster
at Tampa, Florida:
"TAMpA, FLA, April 18th, 1862.
"To 2. H. Sdrannah;
"The commander of the blockade is
within two miles. He sent boat which
was met by Major Thomas. The town
was ordered to surrender in 24 hours, or
be bombarded.
"The MAYOR replied "Como along and
take us ell then, as shall not surrend-
or, "a. DELAuNAY, ?. NJ
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haste, yours truly

ty- The Yanke war tax don't appear
to meet with much favor, even in Della.
ware. The Yankee forces were. lately
withdrawn from theEastern shore ofMary.
land, to 60 into Delaware IN order to put
down war tax rebellion A.. ~ 'nat state
a gentleman on the Eastern sbo,. WING %
Is not considered wealthy IL assesssl 49,.
a war tax Of $500, possibly trora L'sL
one half of his revenue. '0'e 'han
4 WIN THIS prospect staring us in ,bo
iaeee what should the South not dn me ,n
P'il .Aeseaiys-. J'n''1
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Bsg' The Southwestern states that the
Hon. VIM. II. Eagan, judge of the eley-
enth judicial district Of Louisiana, has
agreed to give $1,000 Of his salary annu.
ally for the support Of the war. Ills sal.
airy is $4,000 We know OF no objection
to his judicial brethren following bis ex-
ample.
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GEN. BARROW MPRIsoNED:-We noticed
yesterday that Gen. Washington Barrow
had been arrested and placed under pa
role. At the expiration of his parole yes.
terday, he appeared at the Office Of the
provost marshal, and was sent to the State
prison for confinement in the Superin-
tendenTs quarters. He was refused either
bail or liberation on parole. We learn,
however, that he will be permitted to
leave his confinement, when absolutely
necessary, for brief visits on business to
his office or to his family. We are not
informed as to the specific charges made
against him.-NashuiHe Patriot.
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Sanord Chancery Division.

5ss- We are authorized and requested to m.
nounce A. G. WELCKBR, Bsq, as candidate
for Chancellor for the Second Chancory Division
Of Tonnearoe. Election May 22i, 1852.
NJ. fsipsi Please announce mo o. a candidate
for 70 alestion to the Once Of Chancellor Of the
Second Cbancery Division Of Tennessee; the
election to be hold on tho Fourth Ihursisy Of
.say next. NIXON VAN DYKE.
Mar,b 1852
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Third Round of Quarterly Meetings
on Athnnc nictrint
April %, IS.
Still a Chance to Volunteer

am authorized by the Confederate Govern
ment to raise a Company of Infantry for three
years or during the war, and pay bounty of
Fifty Dollars as soon MS inspected. The Conscrp-
ton Bill grants only thirty days to organize com
panies so authorized. If the Company is raised
it will bc received into Maj. Eakin's Regiment,
now forming at Morristown, Tenn.
JN0. S. DUCKW0RTH.
Athcns Tenn Anril q. 1862
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100 ACRES LAND FOR SALE.

TN OBEDIENCE TOA DECRETAL ORDER
L Of the County Court Of McMnn county, made
ut the April term, 1862, ] viii, Friday, the %
day Of May 1852, offer For SALE to the highest
bidder, on the premises, on credit Of six and
twelve months in equal instalmcnts, with the ex
ception Of ten per cent Of the purchase money to
be paid down. the 100 acre Tract Of Land Of
which John Baker died seized and possessed, ly-
ing in SloMinn county adjoining the Lands Of
James orion, Jesse Dodsou. John Dixon and 4.
=. Bloom. Said Land is TO be sold subject to tho
widows dover Bond aud approved security will
be required and lien retained until the purchase
money is paid. WIN. GEORGE, Clerk.
April H. 1862 td--.prs fec St-7N7
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Eost Tennegsee Railroads.

Neither Express or Freight Trains will
hereafter be run over the East Tennessee
Railroads on Sundays, except by special
authority from the Military authorities.
J. S. GoFoRra, SapL
r. c. JAoEsoy, SIP,
Knoxville, April ., 1881
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MORE TORIES CAPTURED. The streets of
this city were the scene Of another heart
slckonng spectacle on Sunday last, in the
arrival Of ninety.hve Of the dupes of
Brownlow, johnson, and, we have reason
to believe, others who have not taken re.
rugo in the dominions of the enemy, but
have remained amongst US only to be.
tray. IT'S with sorrow and deep humila-
ton we record these things.--hnorrW5
Ryi5ifr.
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RITTENHOUSE ACADEMY.

FINIE SPRING AND SUMMER SESSION OF
this Institution will commence Sd Monday,
18th February.
The Trustees have secured the services Of Rev.
SSELsoN RoBERTs, whose well-inown efficiency
aud success MS u teacher and disciplinarian, is
second TO no one.
Owing to the crisis upon the country, the True
tees have made Il liberal approximation FROM tho
Academy fund. leaving only Inc following trac-
tionnl rates Of Tuition to bgpaid by rhercoUic.
lst Glass per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Si,JO
ID ...,.....,,,.....,..,...... h,'"
30 ....,.,,,...,......''..''''' o''"
4th ........................... 1880
Tho terms of Tuition heretofore have been re-
speciivey G, 8, 10. and IS dollars.
The Academy is large aud convenient, the To-
cation healthy and board can be had in the
Town, or convenient in the country at reasonable
rates.
TRUSTEES.
A. 0. Fisher, f. Young,
j. II. Martin, N, A. Patterson,
W. S. Geors.
Feb. 7, 1SG2-lt-69S
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of the Government, until so accepted sud enrolled.
x.-ExTNPuOss.
10. Persons claiming exemption from military
duty under this set, shall be required by the en-
rolling officer 10 make oath that they are lawfully
exempt under the act Of Congress, aud shall he
furnished by him with certificate Of sueh en-
emptOn.
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i. d. Tanning Ct ais,


u. G. DOdson ci dis.
TT APPEARING FROM THE RETURN OF
L the Sheriff Of Polk county, that l. g. Dodson
is nonresident OF the State Of Tennessee, it is
therefore ordered that publication be made in the
Athens Post, newspaper published in Athens
Tennessee, for four successive weeks, notifying
said nonresident defendant to appear at our next
Chaucery Court, at Benton, on the let Monday oi
August next, and plead, answer or demur to said
bill, or the same will be taken as confessed and
heard paric a. to him.
J.H ALEXANDER, G.. H.
April %, 1869 it-prs fee $500