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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Brilliant Exploit in the West

isPscial Dispatch 10 ,as Asup pals Appeal
POI Ss,iil, H., March !. A soouling
laarss OF xix hundred. under Co.'s, Greer
and Simms, have jast returned 10 uleir
camps.
The expedition moved 10 the rear 81
The enemy, and tot in between their
main body and their pickett They cap.
tured and burnt two hundred and eighty
OF the enemy's wagons. taking between
two hundred and hhy and three hun.
dred mules and haFses.
They Md twenty Of the ercrsy
aud took ten prisoners.
They also captured a large amount OF
oommissary and quaFIermss,cr stores.
The attack on the Federal train wss
made a, Keitsviilo, Missouri Il is leok-
ed upon as Que Of The most brilliant
achievements OF the war. Such daring
and cslmness were never before known
The prisoners taken, ten in number,
have arrived here aud are now in JAIL
Not one OF our men injured. 0ScfotA.
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Hon, John Bell.

There is report in circulation from the
direction Of Nashville, that the Federal
lists on the Cumberland have stolen so OF
John Bells negroes. II true, it is only
carrying out the policy adopted in every
place where they have obtained foot
hold. If they should succeed in getting
possession of East Tennessee, it would
not take them more than three weeks to
clean the last "contraband" out of it
those belonging to the deluded Union.
shriekers. and all
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Eyacuation of Columbus. XIV.

Columbus, KY, has been evacuated by
the Confederate troops, the last soldier
and gun being removed on the LIST inst
After the fall of Fort Donelson and the
abandonment of Nashville to the enemy.
the holding OF Columbus became unim-
portant, if not impossible, and it was
plain the evacuation would take place,
although twas unnecessary 10 make pub
LEGATION OF the intention while the work
was being accomplished. The evacuation
took place under the personal attention
Of Gen. Beauregard.
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Confederate Congress.

Hickmo,,a Feb. 27.-The Senate to-day
confirmed A. H. Hill and j. } pettigrew,
both OF North Carolina, BHgadier Gen.
erals.
A resolution was unanimously passed
that we will entertain no peace proPosl-
tions, excluding any portion Of the soil
Of the Confederate States, and declaring
that the war viii be continued until the
enemy is expelled from the Coniederaey.
In the House, Mr., Mlies, OF 5. G., Chair
man Of the Military Committee, reported
a bill creating the Office Of commanding
General OF the Confederate States Army,
during the war. Indications are strong
that the bill will pass. Tending its dis.
casaion, tha Hoase Neat into sesrst sss,
sion.
rhe President has issued y proclama-
ton declaring martial law in Norfolk,
Portsmouth and the surrounding country,
II is understood tina, Congress 10 day
passed an act authorizing suspension Of
the writ Of llabeas Corpus in certain eases,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
May Elections.

Hon. T. Nixon Van DYKE is announced
in today's paper as a candidate for re-.
election to the CHARACTERISTIC Of the Sc
cond Division. The entire Bar accord to
Judge Van Dyke tho merit Of having dis
charged the duties Of his Office with 6del.
lily, ability and energy; and We may,
therefore, be permitted to express the
hope that he will be reelected without
opposition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
The Situation.

oar intelligent eoiemPoFhry @, the
New Orleans Dasi lhinks that to defeat
the enemy's designs in this war, il / only
necessary to keep out cf his wy where
the odds arc too srea, agalna Us. avoid
ing pitched battles aud eoritenting our
selves with impeding and hurrassng his
advance. and at the same time taking
every precsution to render imprssnS6le
the vital points of defense.
The advantage, says the Dsi,a, ! alto
gether on our side, the moment tho enc
my's forces leave the coasts and the nav
igabIe rivers. His immense armies can.
not be moved and sub.isttd in the inte-
rior. lie would have TO use the ordinary
roads and bring his supplies will him,
and would thus be constrained, IN any
project Of extensive invasion, 10 restrict
himself TO the use OF small bodies Of men,
His difficulties would multiply the fur
ther he went from his base. On the 9th.
er hand. every point Of Confederate ter
ritory, uHoccupied by the enemy, would
DO base for operations. Acting on
short interior lines, we could conoen-
trate our forces with iapidiIy wherever
the enemy advanced to an exposed posi-
ton, aud fall upon hiei in superior mum
Q
beers. 1t is only on the frontier and
along the sea.coast and navigable water
courses, where he has the benefit Of his
own railroad lines and his naval arma.
ments, that he can employ tlio-e.issn ense
hosts constituting hrs boosted army OF
seven hundred thousand men.
This fact, too much overlooked before,
has been recently demonstrated to our
cost in North Carolina and Tennessee
1t will be wonderful, indeed, + it is over
looked hereafter.
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Old Monroe Ahead.

We learn that on Mondayone hundred
and fifty men volunteered at Madison
vile for the war. 1t will be remembered
Monroe has already some eleven compa-
nies in the service. We also learn that
the County Court, on the same day, unan-
imously voted tax which will raise be-
tween four and five thousand dollars for
the benefit of families Of the soldiers -
Gallant, glorious Old Monroe.
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Macon Sheetinp.

The directors Of the Macon GA Man.
ufacturing Company have adopted the
following:
"For the purpose o. preventing specu-
lation in our goods, and furnishing them
to consumers at reasonable and fixed
price;
"Rcsoieed, That the Agent OF the Mill be
instructed to sell Macon sheetings at eigh
teen cents per yard, cash on delivery, and
thatlhey be sold by the single bale to
parties ony who will agree 10 retail them
Mt twenty pentsv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Dangerous Enemv.

The Petersburg Express says Col I'll.
ward johnson had eighteen barrels Of tho
liquid fire. poured into the streets Of
Monterey, last week 1t has become so
plenteous on the road between Stnunton
and Monterey that the stage drivers very
frequently become booty, and, in conso.
qaenoe, endNnger the lives Of the stage
passengers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
To the Rescued

The events Of the last few weeks will
test the metal OF Tennesseeans. We have
met with temporary defeat. Fort Doncl-
son has fallen after four days desperate
fighting, yielding to overwhelming mum.
bers There is nothing in our recent re.
verses to discourage us. II there be cause
OF complaint against any one, either in
the civil or military departments let us,
in the face Of common danger, forget Il,
and present united frort TO the foe
The invader is upon our soil. Let US vow
by the graves Of our Fathers, by the honor
of our wives, mothers and children, by
the honor OF Tennessee, To meet them on
avery hill and plain, and in every noun.
tain gorge, and never to lay down our arms
until we conquer n peace. Never let il be
said that Tennessee cannot rope, tho in.
yader Our gallant countrymen who are
upon the borders struggling with heroic
daring, call MS TO the rescue.
Let us not lalter in the hour Of our
country's trial, but rally from the noun.
tans and from the plains, and giyo one
universal shout Of defiance 10 the invad.
ing foe. The Governor Of Tennessee calls
for thirty-two regiments for the Confed.
crate service.
propose raising Que Of these regi.
merits, and now call upon the young men
Of the country to join me in the defence
of our homes and families. II from any
physical disabiityyou are unable TO boul-
der your gun, open your purses and aid
by your means. This Is no timo for those
who love the honor 0. Tennessee and the
South 10 make excuses. Iou cannot ex.
pect TO he defended 10y the gallant mon
now in tho field while you enjoy the ease
and luxury Of home. Gov. Harris assures
us we shah be armed, The service will DO
for three years or the war. Let me urge
YOU to organize Companies and report for
duty without delay. When ten Compa.
MES are ready. you will have the privilege
of selecting your Fold Officers. Each
Soldier viii receive bounty Of Fifty Dol.
lars when mustered into service All
companies wishing N join will report TO
mo at Chattanooga + 3. BRAES0E.
Chattanooes Feb 5th, 1869
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Martial Law.

A letter from a gentleman at Richmond
says, the President will proclaim martial
law over all sections where disoifection
exists, and all persons sympathising with
and giving aid and comfort to the enemy,
will be promptly arrested and vigorously
punished. The same gentleman writes
that honceiorward the policy of the gov
eminent will be unyielding, decided, and
vigorous to the highest degree.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
n@- The indomitablo JEFF rbompso,

Dsg- The indomitablo JEFF Thompson
has had another brush with the enemy,
near New Madrid After killing and cap.
turing several, he was attacked by an
overwhelming force, but made safe hisro.
treat without loss Price, Thompson, and
Morgan nre the right sort Of soldiers No
matter how great the superiority of the
enemy, they never retire until they have
damaged him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07

BuLI.-The Memphis Avalanche of the
Bird instant says; Tho fcdorals have been
leaving their gunboots on the Tennessee
River going TO Savannah, Hardin county,
trading and making friends Laet Friday,
while they were prospecting around, .
small foroc came suddenly upon them
killing Is and losing 1.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Gen. Grants Report.

Grant, the Federal commander, reports
officially his first days loss at Fort Don
elson, AT 1900 in killed, wounded, and
missing. AS there were but $50 prison.
ers taken by the Confetlerates on that day,
according TO Gen. Grant, his loss in killed
and wounded numbered $50.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Dispatch from Beauregard.

Gov. Moore of Louisiana, on Saturday
last, received the following dispatch from
Gen. Beauregard
JACKSON, February 26, 1862.
70 Cor Thos o. Moore!
Will accept all good equipped troops
under act of Dist August, that will offer,
and for ninety days.
Lot the people of Louisiana understand
that here is the proper place TO defend
Louisiana. G. 7. BEAuRtGAHp.
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Federal Protection.

Attention is directed TO an article in
another column, in regard to the conduct
Of the Federal forces while in North Ala
bama a few weeks since. 1t is taken from
one OF their own papers, and may there
fore be relied upon as free from exaggera,
ton in regard to the facts it deprecating-
ly se:s forth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Federal Manners.

The Chicago Tribune says the Confed.
crate prisoners were insultcd and abused
on their route between ST. Louis and Chi
cage, at station where they met de-
tachment Of Eastern cavalry a number Of
whom assailed the train with bricks and
stones, breaking the car windows and in
juring their inmates. They also chased
the cars for some distance after they had
started, SEEMING determined TO wreak
their vengeance upon the helpless pyis.
onprs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Georgia.

Volunteering in the Empire State of
the South is going on in earnest style,
and the number required OF that State
will be filed in a few days. Indeed, the
population of the whole cotton growing
region is rashing to arms---and woe to the
invaders If they ever travel beyond the
fire of their ships and gunboats.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
melville FACTORY.

The CoaaituiioHadd says the Ere which
consumed Schley's Factory, on the night
Of the 24th inst, was accidental All
was lost, with n considerable amount Of
manufactured goods. There wns an ia.
suranee on the property Of $4,000, which
was not half he yalnc
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afheus Cost.
TERMs

two DoLLIKs YEAR, payable in advance.
Announcing names Of candidates for Office s5,eo
Cash.
Obituary Notice, over twelve Iines, charged .
the regular adyertisingrates.
All decentralization intended to promote the Pm
vats eHds or interests Of Corporations, Societies
tisementk-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07

Gay- Capt Thomas Clay, gallant son
Of Col. Henry Clay. IT,, who lei at Buena
Vista, and grand san OF the immortal
Harry Of the West, was one Of General
Buokner's stan IN tie ate tattls al Tor
nonsl6on
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
General Order No.a

HrAIQs, lsT DiYfaoN FrNN MnITn.
knoxville, March 4ih. ls62
n ~ Bs,goi T GeAerals q &c La D,fis.ea
Ta1ess<f Haih1
From the following General Order No
2, BY the Governor and COMMANDMENT.
Chief az the Stale, Il win be seen that
only one fourth of ,he whole strength &c
this Division. or 50 many only as can be
armed, j. called for.
In conformity with this order, the
4. Br!gadier Generals of this Division viii
cause The several resimenio 81 their re.
I sPecllye brigadeS to assemble. and aseer-
tain the number Of men in each regiment
/ who can be armed, and make a legal Sc
lection of such as can be armed TO the
extent Of one fourth OF their several com
mands-if 50 many can be armed; IL not,
then 10 the extent OF the number that
! can be, aud report 10 these Headquartefs,
The Brigadler Generals will cause the
Order Of the Governor and Commander,
in Chief in regard 10 the collection Of
arms to be strictly obeyed. They will
| fusther cause vacancies in command of
regiments and companies 10 be filled by
appointment.
No movement will be made to the gen
eral rendezvous until further orders,
which will be issued upon this subject as
soon as reports are received, and provision
made for subsistence, &c.
By order Of
Mai. General J. W. GILLESPIE.
w. III SNEED, A. Adi't Genl
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A Reported skirmish.

A gentleman who crossed from Mis-.
souri, TO Hickman, reported that on
Thursday last, Gen. Thompson had at
tackled the enemy's pickets four miles be-
low Sykeston and drove them in. Firing
had been heard in that direction at Ilck-
man.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Whnt TheN NAV Rxnoct.

Some OF the ignorant people Of Nash.
vile and Clarksvillc seem TO entertain
the hope that they viii escape the op.
preston and tyranny that have been In.
ficted by the enemy upon the cities OF
81. Louis and Baltimore. But they uro
grossly deceived. Buell., who now prom.
ises them protection for their persons and
property, will put the brakes down. on
them in less than thirty days. within
that period they may expect to sec or
dcrsissued and incidents ohronicled like
tho following, which We find ina late
copy Of the st. Louis Republican
PRoyosr MAasn,t's 0rricE, J
Sc. Charles, Fcb'y. 18th, 1862.
Notice is hereby gwen to all persons
temporarily staying or living in the ST.
Charles Provost Marshal's district tcom-
posed 81 tho counties Of ~. Charles,
Warren aud LINCOLN who have taken
the oath Of allegiance, or who obtained
parole at other places than ihoS,, Charles
district, TO report at once TO me at 81.
Charles, 90 as TO avoid unnecessary ar.
rests. A knEgEl, Provost Marshal
,. for the ~. Charles District.
SECOND SERrRE,. The property lately
taken from DR.. Mcphcctors having failed
10 cover the amount OF tho assessment
against that geailomas, a SECOND levy
WAS made yesterday TO make good the
demand Among.the articles taken wero
two stoves, a bureau, bcds,ead, mattress
tcs, sofa chairs, tables etc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
Railroad Accident.

A collision occurred on the New Or
leans, jackson and Great Northern rail
road, on the morning of the 9th ult,,
killing twenty.eight and wounding TWEEN.
ty-four soldiers Of the 7th Mississippi
regiment, who were on their way to Col
umbus.
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~. anhinrntnd *

TO the iimid and responding who
think the South Is about 10 be conquer.
Cd because ofthe late resercs to rs arms,
wo commend tho following RON tho
London Hoai& a leading British print
"Ihe North may lay waaie, with lis
fleets, the foufshing coast towns Of tho
Soulhi 10 may tilt out is eargoes Of stones
10 choke ny the inlels provided for tho
interchange Of amioable relations DO.
tween peoples by Abourtoous Providence.
moro meiciful than man TO man; II may
land IA armies Ia the Swatups 10 larraas
the planters and do battle with tho vel.
low ieyeri ii may SEND ~ steam squadron
down the broad river, and burn Mobile
and New Oflesns--but oil this will not
bring II one j0t nearer the end; all Tho
will but add 10 the herco intensity O,
hate which tho injured Sou,herbers viii
boquosth 10 the yet unborn. Secure in
their stubborn patriotism, in their firm
resolution TO conquer their liberty or die
the men o. the Confederate States viii
maintain tho struggle till their enemies
desls,, rom their utter powcrlessnesG, 10
rrotraet il further"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07

DAY" II is said that one member Of tho
Legislature from East Tennesse, when he
heard the Federas were marching on the
disgracod and doomed City Of Rocks,
made bust, and ever took up until he
reached the green sayannas Of the South.
Thus, tho wicked flee when no one pur.
sueth, but the righteous are ms bold as a
lion
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Hurrah for Morgan.

Tho Memphis AraIdsche says; The re.
doubtable Captain Morgan continues to
harrass the enemy On Tuesday night
last, he captured 90 Federals, and scarce
ly night passes that some of the Fede.
raj pickets are not killed or captured"
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The east Ternesseean. y

The first number Of this paper was is.
sued last Friday. and contained the an
nounoement that the enterprise would be
abandoned, untilthings settled down and
the course became little more clear
A wise determination, no doubt, under
all the circumstances.
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Death OF a Soldier.

A soldier named Jous Muck, mem
her Of tho 23d Alabama regiment, died at
this place on Thursday evening last. We
were informed that ho belonged 10 Tai.
ladcga county Ala. His remains wore in.
tered on Friday with appropriate ser.
y,aao .H
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Gen. harrow

Gea-- Washington barrow. Nashville.
was arrested by the Federallsts ut bis
residence in Edgefeld Immediately after
their arrival there. We presume he has
been forwarded to Fort La Foyotto, tho
Yankee bastile for political prisoners.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-07
DR.. Brownlow.

This gentleman. who some how or 9th
or has been an object of no little impor.
tance to tho Confederate government,
passed down the road under an armed cs.
cort en- route for Nashville, on Monday
inst
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The Yankees after Negroes.
Tho Memphis Avalanche Of tho 2sl

INC Memphis ANaIAhche q Inc 18TH
ult. says:
A gentleman who left Clmksyille on
Monday states that about one thousand
negroes had made their way to the Fed
erals ut Fort Donelson, and that the own
ers Of the slaves, who can show that they
are loyal Iincolnites, are permitted TO re.
cover THEM slaves, and that all others are
contraband
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Tao sonncs Of q Yankss March.

A shor, sisae previous to the final al.
tack 81 Fosi licury, the \ snkees, several
thos.,and strong. marched oat TO asks a
reconnoissance in force in that direction.
They won't within icw miles Of Fort
ienry and then returned. The scenes Of
the return march are thus described by a
correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune;
The march has been, am sorry TO cay,
a most dIsgraeciul one. f1llaee, ason,
murder. aaTa betnits accompaniment
The population have aed preeipiiaiely be.
reshe approach ~ the column, end their
houses have been stripped % everything
pottabie--aisel.sl ~ olAeTWlse--snd tia,
which was not portable has Teen destroy
ol. One snr country residence was burn
ed to The ground and another was fred
aud partially haGned; tine tobacco house
was laid ia ralns. kmm the village OF
Maytleld to the Tennessee rirsf, II there
is domestic fowl. calf, plg. o. ANYTHING
living that could furnish food 4es Mer
disgusted with hard bread aud salt meat,
lest alive, II ia because II tailed Sf being
discovered, The rillagc of Murray was
literally pillagod of everything, Stores,
shops and houses were broken opcli and
everything that couldapleal 70 a soldiers
fancy was taken away We haye been
followed into tlsis camp by scores OF idsl
crs searching for mules and horses that
have been driven Oft ty the struggling
soldiers. Aseneral order has been issued
20 commanders nf lNsmeuts 90 haze all
such property turned loose beiore leaving
this place. a strsRglng soldier oa the
march was aeousied hy y citizen on dis
covering him behind his premises, when
words ran high, resulting IN a taun, from
Z the citizen that the Yankee soldiers were
all Odd eawards. whafeupon tho soldier
deliberately Fixed his bay6net and ram the
citizen through, killing him INSTANTLY
/ II is reported that a eitsen OF Mayheld
was shot by the soldiery, Still another
case Of a person being killed between
Murray and this place is reported The
( citizens, maddsncdle Frenzy, have finally
armed themselves a. hest they can, and
are hanging On Cur rear shooting down
stragglsrs, Pockets are also suffering the
consequences OF this inhauan warfare.
| Two pickets Of the Second Illinois cayal'
A, nv, who We're cut night before last, have
not returned nor been heard from,
The consequences of such y marcel,
through territory Of which d portion Of
the inhabitants al least are friends and
all sought TO be made such, mast be APP
par, nt toall Oar enemies wlA be mul'
iiplied. and our friends proportiona,ely
decreased The people Of Western Ken
tucky have had a severe lesson aud Will
ever hereafter shudder at the announce
ment o. the approach OF the Federal
arnly
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sHF lsLANp.-vA report is current, said
to havebcen derived from dsterter, that
the small pox has broken GU: anors the
FEDERAL troori AZ Shir Island
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A,hen.. Friday, March I, ,sGa.
County Elections,

At the election last Saturday, Vim.
Bark was elected Sheriff Of McMinn
county; N. j. Peters, Tax Collector; aud
N. n. Crockett, County Trustee.
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Closing UP tho Distillerios,

Gov. Brown, Of Georgia, has issued his
proclamation, closing up all the distile.
ries in Tint state.
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EMANCIPATION.

In tho Federal Senate, on tho 22d ult.
Sumner, Of Mass, presented three peti.
tibns from pennsylvania, praying Con.
gress 10 pass an At Of emancipation, un.
der the wpr-makins power