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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06
A Tennessee Hero.

There are many names in Tennessee,
and particularly in the Eastern portion
Of that State, which the loyal people will
not willingly let die. They will be read
and thought of in the far future as the
present generation look back at the demi-
gods of the Revolution. A letter from
Cincinnati, of recent date, gives some
account of one of those noble hearted
Tennesseans, and as the story came from
the lips of dying man, it is probably
truthful. The writer states that among
the rebel prisoners at Camp Dennison,
Ohio, was one named NEH, who, when
asked how he came to be rebel, stated
that the secessiOnists scared him into it,.
He had been postmaster in Van Buren,
county, Tennessee, and Union man.
The rebels held three elections in that
county, but got hardly solitary vote in
NEm's precinct, Enraged at this, they
imported force of soldiers, and began
70 lynch unarmed Unionists. This style
of procedure made some converts, but il
was withstood. Among the victims NEIL
spoke of-and as he knew that he was
dying he reminded his hearers of his
obligation to speak the simple truth
was the martyr patriot, whose history
he thus recited:
"TheFe was in Van Buren, county an
old Methodist preacher of great deal
of ability, named Lavender. He was
from the first a most determined Union
man, and as his influence in the country
was great, they determined TO make an
example of him and get him out Of the
way. SO they took him out of his house,
| put a rope around his neck, and, setting
him upon horse, led him into a forest.
! They then told him that unless he would
| publicly renounce his Unionism they
would hang him. Lavender replied,
God gave me my breath to bear witness
TO his truth, and when / must turn il to
the work of lies and crime, il is well
enough 10 yield il up to Hin who gave it ,
They then asked him il he had any
parting request. lie said, he had no
hope that they would attend TO anything
he might ask They said they would
He then requested TIA, they would take
his body TO his daughter, with the re-
quest that she would lay il beside the
remains Of his wife. They then said
It's time to go to your prayers. He re-
piled, I'm not one Of the sort who has
to wait until a rope is round his neck Ia
pray Then they said Come oldmaD,
no nonsense IL you don't swear 10 stand
by the Conlederacy you'll have to hang
at the Same time tying the rope 10 a
branch. The old man said, Hang
away One then gave a blow with a
will TO the horse upon which Lavender
sat; the horse sprang forward, and the
faithful servant Of God aud his country
passed into eternity. You will remem-
Der that they said they would fulfil his
last request Well, they tore the fest
of his bones and threw il 10 the hogs
his heart was cut out aud lay in a pub.
lie place TIL il rotted. Can il be won.
dered if few are strong enough 10 resist
their only legitimate arguments for re-
bellion."
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06
A Southern Mopsfchv.

There is no doubt that the institution
Of slavery has begotten In the minds of
a large portion Of the slave holders a
distrust Of popular government The
system is despotic one in all its fea-
lures, and it naturally begots partiality
for despotic government, where the peo.
pie are not suffered 10 agitate" unpleas-
ant questions The Raleigh Standard, a
rebel Journal of North Carolina, says;
We have for months had fears that an
organization existed in the Southern
States, or may be in process of forma-
ton, 10 pull do,Va the fabric Of tie Southern
C0yederacy--to establish in its stead a
despotism on monarchy. SO We
assert gkst ace k11olO 10 be true, that there
are Destructive office holders in North
Carolina who ignore the Confederate
Constitution aud RYuJFaap Institutions.
They are avo,0edly in favor of a military
despotisna or KING. They are tired OF
freedom of speech and a free press, and
they would tomorrow, if they could,
vote 10 change he character Of our inStitu-
tons. That these views are entertained
by large number of the Secession, De-
structive office holders, both in the army
and in civil life, we have the best Of rea-
sons for believing. These views are held
both by the Destructiyes of the old Wing
school, and by fiery open. mOuthed,
STATES Rights Democrats"
The present revolution has demonstra-
ted that slavery and democracy can no
more coalesce than oil and water.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06
The secesh KentnckH Convention

Especial dispatch 10 the chicago Times
CNctxvArL Feb. 22, 1s63.-An invita-
ton has been cent TO the members of the
recent democratic convention at Frank
fort, Ky, dispersed by Colonel Gilbert
by democrats Of New York, TO hold their
convention in Tammany Hall, New York,
and they would be protected in holding
their meeting to nominate a State ticket
1t is believed the invitation will be ac-
copied, and the convention held about
the LIST of March. Senator Powell will
be a candidate for Goyernor. The prob
abilities are that there will be a triangu-
lar fight in Kentucky, or three tickets
run. The late dispersion Of the Frank
fort convention produces much feeling
on both sides, and will be largely dis
cussed during the present contest
We guess the Convention will not be
held. 1t ought to meet in the State PEN
itentiary.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

CoSGREssIoNAL ELEcTIoKs.-Tho States
which are to have elections for members
Of Congress This year are as follows;
New Hampshire (3), second Tuesday
in March.
Rhode Island (2) first Wednesday in
April.
Connecticut az, first Monday in Aug
ust.
Vermont (3), first Tuesday in Septem-
Der.
California "a, first Thursday in Sep
TENDER.
Maryland(5), in November.
West Virginia will elect three mem
bers, and there may be applicants for
seats from the old State of Virginia, one
member; from Louisiana, two members /;
from Tennessee, two members.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

A friend informs us that distin
guished East Tennessee Union officer
went into the rebel hospitals at Murfrees-
boro, where the Tennessee soldiers were
confined aud conversed freely with them
in reference 10 the rebellion. Nearly
nine tenths of them avowed that they
were for the Union, They said that
they had been conscFipted, and forced
into the front rank Of the battle, at the
points Of the bayoncts of the Texas and
Mississippi soldiers.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

PEDEsTmASIsM IN TRoY.--A foot race
Of 100 yards was run on the Lansing
burgh road, near Troy, on the 9TH inst,
for 500, between JoHS SMITH and ED.
WELLS, which the latter won by about
two yards The correct time was not
kept Over one thousand persons were
on hand to witness the sport
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06
Disaolution Of Copartnershln.

Il VI. topartno 'flip heretofore existing between
Il the uudersigusd Boa tho Livery auf Sale -tlbI.
business Is tins day dissolved by mutual canssut Rfr
swan retiring RON tae firm All psrsa1s uH,lfs.
70 thp late nrm u uAtET A SwaE are fr1uaF.,. Q.
come lo.HarI az once aud settle Oh. Ihe booEs aUl
accounts are kept a the Old stand no -oufb al
legs etfeei Either Of ile partners a authorlla4 H.
receipt tor accounts due the late nrm
Nashville. March lst. lso3 W rFMTY
maf'h'-lw. j. 10 SWAN
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Runaway.

HFoM HE mother, living on Jefferson street. Hard
II ing Addition on Monday, tho 2I of March. "a
aniAli BOY named isfloh hAND0fFH about m years
olai had on when be eft, brown joan Goat and a
military coat over IL, and a pair ~ military pants.
ne haH small dent on one Of bic cheeks causod by
a thl' h' started in company with another boy 10
o" % Indiana but the other boy came back ans I.
not certain whether De got Oh ou tha boat ~ n0t ID
"a possinio De may be lurking about Aaslvlus Anv
ed BY his distr sind mother
March 9th, Is5l-lWa ELIZA RANUOIpu
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

A set Of ornaments of pink coral has
Just been completed, after fUs years labor
Tor the Empress Eugene Exchange.
Eugene ought TO have brought forth
something better than a set Of coral after
five years labor That beats tho noted
travail Of the mountain.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

The Richmond Wig says that the South
would have TO hold its nose in the
event of resuming trade with the North
We guess that is tho only way the re bells
will ever be able 10 hold their o,Oa.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

PASSAGE OF THE MEDIATION REsoLU-
TIoNs.-Sumner's Mediation resolutions
passed both houses by heavy majorities,
only the mos Off Copperheads, in most
cases, opposing them. II was remarkable
however, that two-thirds of the Ken
lucky delegation, headed by Crlttenden,
voted against this digniled assertion of
our national rights.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

| WISH IT, KENr A DWELLING INA CENTRAL.
snoa heghborhood, VI large sizs, either furnish
or not Apply 20 mo at my once, opposIte tLe Ad-
ans Express COMPANY Cherry street
March i-jtf ". MATT BROWN
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The Glendale brought 1850 bales Of
cotton from Memphis to Louisville the
other day.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06

NoTICE.-Mr JOHN LANGUoN will find
it TO his interest to call at the Office of
LEE s. Dunn & Co, No. %, Union street.
March 3-2t.
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PUBLBHED--Tbe marriage contract Of
the Prince Of Wales is published. The
Princess is secured 10000 a year
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FOUND.

A PookEEBOOk containing small amount Of
"a money and some notes ami receipts, which tho
charges. laquro Of s. II. RkPLfF scNa3pss
hvuso' marchF-ltE
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At his residence, miles un the Nuensyil pike,
JULIUS CANusE. His funeral will take place at tho
Cathedral at 3 o'clock to-day, the Oh, lust.
His friends and acquainau are invited TO attend
his funeral.
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MAisRssEn.

Or the 9TH inst, by y. D Coleman, Esq, Lieut.
JAMES W. RATF.s, Us. 4 % Miss Gyl, DicEsoy
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List of Discharge Papers

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12

Sunday last was desperate. D. II. Hills old
division, commanded by Brig-Gen. Rhodes, and
Trimble's division (thc two divisions composed of
Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina troops,
under the command of Gen. Jackson,) marched
fourteen miles on Saturday, and reached the
enemy's rear that afternoon. Attacking the enc
my in three lines of their Entertainments they
captured three batteries, together with about 1--WE
thousand prisoners.
The struggle on Marye's Heights is also repre-
sented as being desperate. On Sunday, at Marye's
Heights, the enemy, by flank movement, sue
ceeded in capturing six guns belonging to the lst
I'd, Sd, and 4th companies of the Louisiana Wash
ington Artillery. The 5th Louisiana regiment
were nearly all taken prisoners, together with
many men belonging to the 9th Louisiana.
On Monday our army fanked the enemy, and
retook Marye's Heights. Hays Louisiana brigade
greatly distinguished itself, taking fourteen pieces
of the enemy's artillery.
We lost in all fourteen pieces of artillery and
captured ffty-three. We also captured nearly
10000 prisoners, 1000 of whom are said to be at
Gunea's Station, on their way to Richmond
Our loss in killed and wounded is estimated at six
or seven thousand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
BRUTAL TREATMENT OF CONFED-
ERATE PRISONERS.

The exchanged officers and prvates, several
hundred in number, who arrived in Petersburg
on Monday night, by flag of truce boat from Old
Point, all speak in the most unqualified terms of
the inhuman treatment to which they were SUBJ
jected by the Federal guard at Camp Chase, Ohio
There was no distinction made between officers
and privates, but all were alike subjected to the
grossest indignities, and robbed of clothing
blankets, and money. Gen. L. j. Churchill, COM
mander of our forces at Arkansas Post, was de-
prived of his sash and spurs, much of his wearing
apparel and spoken to by the ill-mannered guard,
as though he had been dog. Col. Deisher,
who fought SO CALAMITY in Northwestern Vir-
ginia, and was severely wounded at the battle of
Alleshaney Mountain, was deprived of blankets
and stripped of his pants-the brutes who did the
act declaring that such articles were contraband
Major Gaines, of Alabama, who fought nobly on
the Peninsula of Virginia, under Gen. Magruder,
was made to haul off his shirt in the presence of
Yankee women, who chuckled heartily at the sight
of denuded gentleman.
Capt. Morgan, a brother of the General, who
was taken near Lexington, KY, was subjected to
every conceivable indignity, and when he re-
monstrated and stated that Federal prisoners were
not so treated by Confederates, was told to sshut
his mouth, id seeesh scoundrel; if be did not,
he would be knocked down."
Many officers and privates have given us re-
cita of their wrongs bur the above win suffice to
show how our brave men, who by the fortunes Of
war fall into the hands of these monsters in human
shape are subjected to every conceivable species
of insult and outrage Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
OUR GENERALS.

Gen. Jackson's left arm was skilfully amputated
below the shoulder by DR.. Mcclure The General
was removed to country house, about fifteen
miles distant from the battlefield, and is doing
we'll.
Gen. A. P Hill resumed his command on the
5th. Gen. Heath was not hurt much, and is still
in his command.
Brig len. f. F. Paxton, of Va, and who COM
manded brigade in Jacksons corps, was killed.
THE GALLANT DEAD
Col Stafford of the l4th Louisiana was killed !;
also Col. Walker, 10th Va; also Col. Mallory,
55h Va also Maj e. Price, of Richmond, aid to
Gen. Stuart.
This battle, from all we can hear, was one
of the most holly contested Of the war. The gal
liant men on our side who fell numbered amongst
them some of our abIest heroes, whose virtues on
this occasion shone out with ten fold lustre, as
they dashed amidst the storm of shot and she'll
and cheered their followers to victory. The
battle will probably be known as the Battle of
Charlottesville, the most of the fighting oc-
Cured in that vicinity.
STRENGTH OF THE FORCES.
The strength of our force is supposed to have
been about $4,000, that of the enemy 10000.
North Carolina had in or near the battle, the
following regiments: lst, I'd, Sd, 4th, 9th, 9th,
7th 9th, llth 18th, 18th, 14th, 18th, 18th, 18th,
10Th, Goth, 2lst, 22d, 3d. Goth, 28th, 3Oth,
34th Both, 37th, 3Sth, 18th, 47th, SD, 54th, and
57th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

GUINEA STATION

GUINEA STATION
8 p. NJ, Monday, May 4, 1868.
Many reports have doubtless reached you of the
fight at "Wilderness Church" yesterday, which,
in many respects, was perhaps one of the bloodest
of the Our loss is heavy both in officers and
men; but, through the aid ola mercful Provi-
dence, victory more perches upon the ban
ners of the South.
Phe battle commenced in the neighborhood Of
Charlottesville, on the plank road from Frede-
ricksburg to Orange Court House, and extended
to point known as Wilderness Church, on the
same road. The enemy had thrown up entrench-
ments and constructed abattis which, after severe
fighting, carried by our troops. Early in the
day their lines broken, and in confusion their
defeated forces left the field. Many prisoners
were captured, some three thousand of whom have
reached this point. Among them is Brig. Gen.
Hays, who commanded a brigade in Gen. Couch s
corps, and his aid-de-camp, Captain Echos. The
prisoners brought here represent forty differ
rent regiments, and, usual, are mostly men of
foreign birth. Major-Gen. Birney of the Lincoln
army, Was killed. and his body was left on the field
Among the officers whose names I have heard
mentioned as killed are Gen. Paxton, of Stone wall
Brigade; Colonel Walker of the 10th Va; and Col
Mallory, ofthe 55th Va. The country will la
ment the misfortune which has befaen our army
in the severe wounding of Lieut. Gen. Jackson
who lost his left arm. Gen. A. p Hill was also
slightly wounded in the leg.
On the lower end of the line, where M4ior-G Gen
Early commanded there was some hard fighting
yesterday morning. In the afternoon Marye's
Heights were carried by the enemy, and several
hundred of our men, belonging to Mississippi
regiment, captured. Five or six pieces Of the
Washington Artillery were taken at the same time
This morning Gen. Early was reinforced by Gems,
McLaws and Anderson, and the fight renewed,
when the Heights were retaken, and the pieces
| recaptured, with a number of others
ln the fight on the upper line yesterday, in ad-
d'tlon to the prisoners mentioned, some two thou
sand Others were captured, and FIVE batteries of
field artillery FROM this fact some idea NAV be
formed OF the character of the fight, and the ex-
tent OF our triumph. 1t is stated that Gen. Lee
regards 1t as one OF the most satisfactory victories
OF the whole war. There is a report that Gen.
Stuart had succeeded in destroying the pontoops
of the enemy last night, thus cutting off their re-
treat. -
sent you letter yesterday, which, I presume.
the capture of the train at Ashland prevented
reaching you. / hope this note, hastily written.
will be more fortunate You will hear from me
again to morrow. 1t is believed that the fight is
for the present ended, though there is tolerably
heavy caunonadng going on now at Frederieks-
burg. @-ss v;-s -ssssa-.s ~
Aeeouats Of the Battle gicen by the aeouaded.
A number of our wounded at the late battle
Iear fredericksburg arrived in this city yesterday
They state that the fighting on Saturday and
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Davenport Female College
LENOIR, ". e..


Rev. A. G. STAcY, President and Professor Of hsnt'
and Moral Science and English Literature.
Rev. GEORGE r. RoUSD, A. b., Professor Of MathemsF
les, Natural Science and Ancient Language
j. s. MONTGOMERY, Esq, Assistant in Mathemnte5n
Mrs. G. AMELIA WILBAR, Instructress in Literary De-
partment.
Miss EMMA RAsKIs, Instructress in Music. 81,
Miss SARAH T. RANKIN, Instructress in OrnAmen'A
Department
Mrs. g. r. STACEY, Superintendent Of Domestic 80"
Social Duties.
A. "A. ScRoGGs, N. D., Lecturer in Physiology ''u
Hygiene. ,
For the present year there will be an irregular CoI
legiate Term, divided into two Sessions. The sum
mer Session will commence May the 18th, ana 90.
August the 3lst. The Second Session wih Oes"
September the LIST, and close December the I'd
Charges per StsHon or Hdf Term, payable HriefV :"
Advance.
Board S1o Tuition SIS; Preparatory Department
Section No. |, $40, Section No. q SIS; Music tI.,
Drawing SI3; Painting in OIL $ls; French, etc, eva
Washing, extra. Pupils TO furnish their Own wv
linen, towels, lights, etc. -,
The College is beautifully situated in mouniano"
region remote from the ravAges Of the enemy
Climate unsurpassed for health and comfort. ~
effort will be spared to make il equal to the best
male College in the Confederacy. There is ~"
weekly stage from Hickory Station TO Lenoir' ~
further particulars apply TO the undersigned at Ao
Vile G. H., 8. G. Those who expect 10 pstrons ,t
the present year would do well TO notify US Of the
at their earliest convenience. .
April IA, 1858 81 A. G. STACY, Pr''t
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NOTICE,

Having taken out Letters of Administration with the
Will annexed on the estate OF A. J. Dunn, deceased
all persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-.
scribed by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. And those indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate settlement.
W. W. GRlER, Admir-
Feb 3, 1863 II with the will annrIsd.
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From the Richmond Enquirer May 7th.
The Battles of Saturday and Sunday.

The Battles Of Saturday and Sunday.
The details of the great battles which were
fought on the Rappahannock on Saturday and
Surday-or more properly the battle which con-
tinued through those two days-come TO us only
in that confused, but exhilerating fashion which
usually attends victory the glow of which
obscures the picture of its strategic and mechanical
effects From amidst this confusion, we are only
enabled to give the line of the battle, which
extended from Charlottesville to Wilderness
Swamp, in Spotsylvania, cutting across the Orange
Plank Road at acute angle, our troops,
of course, occupying the Southern ground, and,
after the two days fight driving the enemy, by
front and charges, across the river in the
neighborhood of Fredericksburg. An effort was
made by the enemy to drive army from its
position, on Marye's Hill, on Saturday evening,
which they succeeded for the night; but the posi-
ton, with prisoners and guns, was recovered On
the following morning.
Tho battleis considered one of the most desperate
ever fought, as the slaughter on both sides will
attest. During the enemy's retreat artillery
had a fair sweep them while crossing ford,
and added greatly to their disasters. Our entire
loss is estimated at from eight to ten thousand;
that Of the enemy from twenty FIVE to thirty
thousand including eight thousand prisoners.
\ train, with number of our wounded from
the battle at Charlottesville, arrived yesterday
morning at the Fredericksburg depot in this city,
These wounded were brought from Guinea's
Station, twelve miles this side of Fredericksburg
They state that the fighting on Saturday and
Sunday last was desperate. They also state that
two Divisions of our army marched fourteen miles
on Saturday, and reached the enemys rear Satur-
day afternoon. Attacking the enemy in three
lines Of their entrenchments, they captured three
batteries together with about FIVE thousand priso-
ners.
Rhodes Brigade suffered severely, it is reported,
in oficers-one-thir of whom were either killed
or wounded-the proportion being ten wounded
men to one killed.
The struggle on Marye's Height is also repre-
scented as being desperate. On Sunday the enc
my, by flank movement at Marye's height, sue
ceeded in capturing six guns, belonging to COM
panies of the Louisiana Washington Artillery.
The 9Th Louisiana regiment was nearly all taken
prisoners, together with many men belonging to
the 9th Louisiana.
On Monday army fapked the enemy and
retook Marye's height Hays Louisiana brigade
distinguished ITSELF taking fourteen pieces of the
enemy's artillery.
We lost in all fourteen pieces of artillery, and
captured ffty-three. We also captured nearly
ten thousand prisoners, seven thousand of
whom are said to be at Guinea's Station, on
their way to Richmond. Our loss in killed and
wounded is estimated at six or seven thousand.