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something was intended by the omission The
fact that the words officers and soldiers were
emitted in these articles, shows they were IN
tended 10 embrace not only those in the arms
but citizens also who were guilty Of the oiien
ces therein specified
Congress at its last session, established mil.
itary courts with extensive jurisdiction, EN-
bracing it seems to me, offences committed by
citizens as well as soldiers. These courts
combine The powers Of both civil aud military
courts, aud were created under that clause Of
thu Constitution authorizing Congress TO es'
tablish courts fthose courts are not author
lzed to try citizens, then they have no more
power than Courts Martial, and in the act ere.
atmg them and defining their Jurisdiction, il
would only have been necessary 10 confer upon
them the powers Of Courts Martial. 1t would
have been sufliciett to have said hat their
Jurisdiction shall extend to all cases now cog.
nlzable by Courts Martial" but the act goes
further aud says it shall also extend to often
ces committed against the Confederate Staies,
and to offences committed against the various
States. These clauses appear to confer upon
the courts the power 10 try offences committed
by citizens as well as soldiers. From ihese
clauses infer that the jurisdiction Of this
court is not confined TO offences committed by
persons in the army. In what manner offend
ers are TO be brought before these courts
whether Ivy order Of General or by process
from the Courts themselves, the act does not.
clearly point ont, and in this particular seems
to me 70 be defective am as much opposed
as any one to the exercise Of arbitrary power
by military courts or military men, but in time
OF war, there are some things that must be
to in order to preserve the army and
to accomplish the greater good. The powers
aud jurisdiction Of military courts should be
clearly defined so that there vii! be no con-
fiict between the civil and military authorities
The just rights of the citizen should be pre-.
served, but at the same time the safety and
welfare Of the army should be secured,
CONFEnERITE
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The Richmond Wing says Brigadicr
General Daniel S. Donelson will succeed
l4ioutennnt Gen. II Kirby Smith in the
command Of tho Department Of East Tenn
cssec, We are advised that his department
will also embrace Southwestern Virginia
and that portion Of Middle Tennessee
within our lines, Gen Donelson is ono Of
tho veteran commanders Of the revolution,
having beon 1T The head Of brigade since
tho war began He is ain old COLDER and o
tried one on many battlefield Whoa o
young man he was an active participant 10
The Florida war, and afterwards served with
distinction as colonel Of infantry (hoying
received the appointment from President
Polk) through all the campaigns in Mexico.
AZ the beginning Of the present war with
the United States he left his home and
family IN sumner county, Tennessee, to as
sumo tho responsible position 10 which he
bud been assigned, sid served with bis
brigade during the fret year Of the war il
virginiu His brigade formed portion Of
the army which, under tho leadership Of
General Bragg, marched into Kentucky
and took part in most Of the important
actions Of thatcxpedition. lie was at the
battle Of Murffsosboro, and signohy dis.
tinguishod himself Tor gallantry, GOODNESS
and iutrepidity, and skillful handling Of
his splendid brigade on that memorable
and we'll contested field.
During his atscnoo from homo, his beau.
tful farm aud residence in Sumner have
been favored with repeated visits from
tho Federal foragng parties who have mol
failed to leave behind them traces Of theii
vandalism 70 ilit rebel Bisadcr His
home has been dcspoilod hiaiarla YSypged
and lis laniy bees driYsniptq eSilp,
Tho General has two sons in The army
Que o captain ID tho army Of Virginia ant
the other an oid.dc.comp on his faher
staff Few men have made greater sacri
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OnITuARY.

Sad and ha is the task to record in tearsthe dealt
OF orr friends, even when they are at home and have
been the subject Of earnest and watchfll care; bu
oh, to tell that Que who was the idol of bis Widowed
mothers heart has been slain on the bloody field o.
battle, far far from home, fills our hearts with deep
est sadness.
Lieut. JANIS p BASS was torn Feb 18th 1910
near Elkton GILES county, Tenres ee, and died Dec
3Oth 1862 aged twenty two years.
lie was a son Of the late Major John Bass who par
ticpated in the memorable battle of the sth Of Jan
uary, at New Orleans
Early in the year lsGl icut Pass settled as A
physician in Arkansas county in the State Of Arkan
sas; but soon after, in response to bis county's call
he returned to his native State and with his brother
and many friends joined the Sd Tennessee leaiment
TO yin0Icate our rights on file battle field
He fought msn.ally through blood and death the,
rPged at Fort Donelnn and was one ef the prisoners
surrendered there; after few months imprisonment
he made his escape, reached home in safety remained
sholt time, and again LEFT home for the bloody field
OF var; after the exchange Of prisoners he rejnned
the noble 3D.. Aud now behold him at vickebnrp. on
the banks Of the majestic Mississppi where broad
banners wave high, and cnnnons roar where gray
haired sIres and beardess boys mngle in the strife
dev1tng honor, tratl zeal and life to their country.
he ialsl that dearly che ished son, falls MORALLY
wounded but covered with glory AA6thcr Spartan
field is won
"I'cjDicel oh mother Of the dead
Dim not with tears his fame
crown upon thy silver head
Is that brave soldiers name.
Lieut. Bass was noble hearted, meek spirited
young man, honorable in all bis relations, and cour
teous in his manners. Bat hos fallen victim to
the ravages Of war.
Oh may the Lord bind up the broken hearts Of the
bereayed family preserve his brother, now far of on
the field OF death, TO gladden. nome again by his re-.
turn.
And may we all at last meet the gloriGcd spirit Of
the dear brother and hiend in that bright home be.
yond the skies FILA
klkton, Tennessee, Jan 90, 1893.
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IosT ar MIsIAln

BLACK uaytljrc Nallse. with the owners nan p
n written on h, u was aken 10y FAis axe or OH,
clwise. Nom TIE Eolel IN Chattanooga d OF about
The 9Th Of Scr,t nlor lestwlcl on my way to Ken.
incGy with Csl Wade's cs moEt 81 caytlry said
vahse contains la q tst ilt, q Ioll Of adhesive
Sick On wounded; or Apctemiral Atlas, 10y Smith a.
Holarr, also lmeeNoltne q Snfeeiy Illustrated
tlrse volumes have the lamc Of A. q Grove witta
On tle la laec also Army Surgery by Clsholmv.
and d volume y Elan's Poems he lGtici Ilacd an
ac opnt II being iicliy from tie battle hc1 az
sjnh a. The finder viii please give me Information
a oat said NaHe. Tie C ttnE we've very much
needed. ca many occasions and on none more
than at ae battle 81 Muliltesbolo
j. T.. PEARSON. Surgeon,
.,ffpy.3 0-2tt Sth Confederate Rre't
Wheelcl's Bllsadc,
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ghe state Of Tennes.ee.

GEouof O CARE, c.
(vs) ~ NhAHCtIy u
ALFnED NJ CAre, ai harrison
IA appearing That the defendant Alfred NJ. Gate
1 isa ncnles dent Of ihc State Of Tennessee =,
Chat the process Of the court mot be served on him
It Is therefore ordered that publication be made week
y for -four weeks in the Chattanooga Tebel newspa
per published is the city Of Chattanooga, oqaii,na
said defendant TO appear at Chneo'y Court TO bt
held al tie Court House in the city of Harrison
on the second Monday &C June next, and answer
complaimnts 5il or Judgment by confession viii bt
entered and the cause set r hearing ex parte
Jany. 2s-4w. H. G JONES.
ON & NJ
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Attention Pnlk Conn,v Consorlpts.

A III nersons IN Polk County, between the aces y
n Island 40 years Liable to transcription; WI nr
assembled At Rcutad on The 9th dav oi February y,
1868. Enrolling Onieeis will be mnshed win hlseh
certificates Of exemption 10 I've filed M and issne9 70
those who may be Alited 10 them. Persons ralm
ing exemption under the law are advised to make ap-
picailoa 10 their Enrolling Officers At once that lher
claims may be decided on the 9th day OF February
Enrolling Officers will use THEW best endeavoiS 10
bring w al the conscrpts Of their respective districts
70 the place OF rendezvous at the time designated
Al will come provided with blankets or other bed
clothing. +. y. BLAKE, ~. Col. G. s. A..
Comnaudant If Conscripts.
s We win be present at the above specified ne and
place, TO examine and discharge all men WHO are IN
1T for military duty BY reason ~ disability.
~ n. DUfANEY,
Feb, SIT PIP. BALE.
WE EDM0NDs,
Examining Beard,
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htlentl0n Rhqa Comfy SNt'
A n. persons in Rhea County, between sns s mi i,
is and 40 years liable 70 ~. ~ rerrna
~ 1861 Enrolling 0frcfs vii hs is s,,a sns
blank certificates At exemption 70 se hsa up p SnO
'ssued 70 those who may be emitted % y. as.,sas !,
sons claiming exemption under the sm y, ~ once
make application 10 Their furhng en- 5ay 81
ia. :, their claims may he decided on TIC
February. -, .,
Enmlling Officers will pse their hest enu ",ire Ais
onng mp Oh the conscrips Of their ~ ass,ena-
lreis 10 the nace of rend, ivous ~ inc Wv roSey
veg. Az viii come provided with h'snss n a
Tommanaant Of ConscriTis.
We will be present ~ the above speciaf9 '.' nn6t
p lare 10 eNamine and discharge all men WIZ "''
~ military duty by reason Of @sahiMY WY
Feb. 3.lA Pr. HATE.
w +. EDMONhS,
Examining Board
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ATTENTION KENTUCKIANs.

T HAVE now ia camp 80 Kentuckians-I want q
J more Of the same sort to nh ont NY Company
We are now IN camp Sh The LIST KY. Battalion
formerly LIST Ky. Cavalry at THIS point
None but kentuckians need IMPLY as in Ibis war
we are without a journal, and consequently Sand
upon our own merits. Cone all that are in search Of
"thell rights. JACK JONES,
Jany. 23-2N* ate Capt Co (E) LIST XIV. Cav.
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Many persons are chorishing the espce
tation that tho war is rapidly approaching
its termination President Davis. in hi
message, expresses the opinion that the @ai
is entering upon its third and last stage
There are many indicstions going to sus
tain this view The failure of the attempt
to approach Richmond by way Of ffrcder
icksburg; the repulss Of the enepy at
vicksburg the growing dissatisfaction in
tho Northwest aud ID Kentucky tho dis
gust with which Iineoln's abolition proela-
nation is received BY large portion Of the
Northern people the evident desire Of
European nations to see this war ended
all point to a speedy restoration Of peace.
IF we should be able to hold our swn until
summer If Vieksburg should remain in
our possession, and Middle Tennessee
should be held by US until the month Of
July, we may cherish the hope that this is
the last year Of the war If, however we
should lose either Vicksburg or Middle
Tennessee, or should sustain any serious
reverse in Virginia on the coast, this war
might be prolonged for a year or 70 moro.
II seems strange that the Northern people
do not see the folly Of continuing this war
with 80 little prospect Of success But
although there are signs which arc indicr
tive of an early termination Of the war yet
we should not permit ourselves to be de-
luaod with hopes which may prove vain and
deceptive The discussions among the
Northern people may not be sufficient to 50
cripple their energies as to force them toI
cease hostilitios. But few if any men mi
the North, even among the most bitter Of
Mr.. Lincoln's opponents openly advocate
peace upon the basis Of separation They
arc still talking about peace and rcstorao
ton Of the Union This is o vain 'elusion
and If that IS The ground upon which they
are advocating cessation Of hostilities
they do not understand the spirit and reso-
luton Of the people Of The Confederate
States. It may be possible that the over
throw Of the Lincoln Administration may
not bring peace, and that the Democratic
party Of the North may be equally asmuch
for The prosecution Of thew as Che Lincoln
party, though for different purposes, and
upon different principles Whilst we sin
ccrcly hope that the war is approaching its
termination, yet We should prepare our
selves for long war We should husband
all our resources, make all our preparations
for long war, and act as if we had to
meet united and not divided North, aud
then il peace should come, it would be all
the more acceptable, because unexpected ;
and if the wag8hould continue we would be
prepared for It.
The idea that the war Is near the close
may cause our people to relax their cner-
gies and not to make duo preparations tor
coming trials aud hardships Whilst we
hope for peace we should be prepared for
war
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Mtln Advertisements.
Attention Meigs County Consorintol

Attention Meigs County Consoriptal
A III. persons in Meps county, between Che aae, Of
"A IS and 40 years liable to transcription, Willie a..
semblcd az Decatur on the 18Th day of February
1868, Enrolling officers will be furnished with ba6k
certificates Of exemption to be filed up and issued 10
those who may be entitled 10 them Persons claim.
ing exemption under The law are advised To mako an,
pcaiion TO their enrolling officers az once that their
claims may be decided on the 18Th day OF February
Enrolling officers will use their best endeav5ts 10
bring up a The conscipts of their respective dis.
trcts to the place Of rendezvous at The time desno
ted All will come with blankeia, or other ned cloth.
ing. D. d. bLAKE, Lt. Col g. s. a..
Conmandant OF Conscripts.
We VIII be present at the above specified time and
place TO examine and discharge all iao Who are onat
for military duty by reasOn o disability.
n J, DuLAeEY
p, p. HLLL
w r. FDMoNDs.
lebS-" Examining Board
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information Wanted

OF Asst Surgeon II } Rty uppcsedto Ne with tie
army at or neal Chattanooga. Address,
jan25-2w' WM T. KEY,
Naval C0md'ts 0aiee Mobile Ala,
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hse Nos. Footc 81 Tennessee, has introduce
Jed 81 te House % Representatives resolutions
of inquiry couccrnlug tho captured and inter
ccpiod dispaiclcs entrusted 20 AR. Reid saun.
ders and expresses he opinion that The dis
PATCHES have brtn mutilotc by the Yankees
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VIRGINIA SALT.

HA We q tnall 1T of Virginia Salt, wtith
keep on hand constantly Is cts.rcr D., at swck's
old stand NJ BRADT
Jany. n 2nlR
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pr. A. WAnGYMAR

sUReEoN " ACooqNIIER.
ID EMOVED his ohlce 10 Main st., one door an, y,
~ hennedys Drug store ljin7- law3mtl
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fees aul served their country vith more
patriotic ardor than Brigadier General
Daniel s Donelson. We are. pleased to
notice that he has at length grown in favor
with The powers that be" to that extent
that his services are required in higher
aad more r;SSsyisS%S&ghe Depart.
ment Of East Tennessee could not be en-
trusted TO more sagacious commander.
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The number Of Generals which Tennessee
has lost during this war is truly astonishing
/ First the lamented Zollicolfer fell whilst gal.
anily leading his troops at Fishing Creek Had
he lived, il is very probable the result Of the
battle might have been very different. His
men bad ;i5beanded confidence IN him. aud
when he fell they became dspirited having.
as they did, to contend agaiuet superior nun.
bers, uuaer circumstances very disadvantage
Gus 10 them. Zollicofer was one Of the FIRST
men not only in Tennessee, but in the Cohfed.
eracy aud The whole country mourned his loss.
Next after HoIlicoAer, came Cen Hatton.
He too, was great favorite with his men
The members his regiment were very much
attached 10 linn and when he became Briga
dieF General, he proved himself fully equal to
tac position. Far away from his home on the
banks Of the Chickahominy, he gave his life 10
secure the Independence Of his country.
The last and Youngest Of the Tennessee
Generals that has fallen on the field, was the
i9ii'NN JNHNE AAdliloi NitS WIS hliltt w lHt
battle or Murfreesborough, almost within
sight Of his own home Thus has Tennessee
wih.n twelyo months lost three Other cherish
ed se.f who occupied tile position of Briga-
dier General, 70 say nothing of The Colonies
and ohor subordinate officers, who have also
nobly persisted in this struggle for Indcpen.
derce We do not think any other State can
SLOW as heavy loss Of general officers in pro-
portion to the number she had as Tennessee.
We say this in no inyidious spirit, but TO show
who at any tine have been disposed
to cast any reflections upon Tennessee have
been ignorant Of the facts. Whilst the pa.
uioGsm Of hcrpeople has been subjected to
tests that many others have not known, and
we trust may never know, the galantry other
soldiers will compare fayorably with those
ofany State in the Coulederacy Whilst she
wishes to dotract nothing from the we'll earn
ed reputation Of tho soldiers from her sister
States, she claims for her own noble sons the
full need Of praise to which their beroism on
50 many well fought fields entities them
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STOLEN.

A HORSE saddle and bride from ne on the 2lti
~ nit. The horse WAS u deep chestnut Sorrel, cit
izei 3 deep suCde rewb seated lwiIpay 500, re.
ward for horse bride and =, dale delivered Il me 3
miles Moth Of Lafayette. Ga.
Jany 27,lw~ AB.JACKSON.
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Talen up ard Committed 10 JAN.

TAKEN ~ and cinuititd &c JAN, untbe 2Sth Jsny
1883, 1890 man by re ~ me - Hcnty and
SAYS lctellr - a. John lerl,i lphulDid county
1ClMeate. lwo viNts htm smyrna Depot; said Eegio
is al at n or ~ Ytais old e q epIe cohr lctt
10 tclcs high aud Ntels about 10 lbs.
J. u SWAIN Joilur
1any. ao-tf Chattanooga Tenn.
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leA. The letter Of our Huntsville oonespon-
dent in regard to the Power and Jurisdiction
Of Military Courts contains important sug-
gcstions. We do not express at present any
opinon,as to the extent to which military au-
thoriy should be carried in time Of war but
Of one thing we feel satisfied and that is that
Congress should act upon This subject, and
should define with accuracy the jurisdiction of
military courts Noporson should be arrested
without having the charges with specifications
read TO him at the time of his arrest,
Military courts and military men should
be goyernod by fixed laws and not be
Left to the mere urresIrained will of those
who compose the court. We have no objec-
ton TO the proper exercise of military autbori-
ty, IN fact we are In favor Of it, but we desire
that il may be kept within due bounds.
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STOVES sTOVES!

\ New stoves for sale at
= Jany. S0-aEs Y. M.AlERs
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S25 REWARD

WlLL BIZ paid by the undersigned fof the deliy-
w cry Of my negro man rill. Black complexion.
wenty four or Eve years old feet g or 10 inches
high, has plain car in biz lore head gn impeachment
pounds and had on when he left dark clothing ana
bare headed Fad boy purchased Of a. j. Wisdom
ei Chattanooga Tenn. On the 27th Deccmher, 1850
aud LEFT my premises IN the night OF TIC lgth Jafy
tGS, he above reward viii 10 given 10 any onC
mat VIII bring 70 me- al NY house u miles South OF
Chattanooga We above described negro, or confined
N some safe Jail 80 that get him.
Jany.a2lmF JOHN s. HENDERSON.
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HeA. The Ycksburg Wing of the 9th ult.,
tells lie the enemy appears to be doing nothing
in front Of that brave little city, except work
on The famous canal gentleman from Ark.
apsas, who loft their lines Saturday evening,
says they had thousands Of troops at work,
widening and deepening il. Saturday evening
they turned the waterin but The BODY passing
through was small. The enemy. however, ex-
press The determination 10 mako cutoff, ard
thns isolate Vicksburg; and as they have every
facility for successfully performing such a work
we shall not he surprised 4, in four weeks,
there is a snficient body of water passing
through the canal to admit Of tho largest
steamer. IT, therefore, behooves to prepare
dcieuces at som point or points farther down.
Tho terrifying Of Ellis Cliffs, below Natchez
might be good move. as il is evident the
enemy intend making a desperate effort to gel
their whole force by here to assist Banks in
reducing Port Hudson, when they will return
to this placc Grand Gulf and Rodney are
eligible positions, buta cu.olf can be as easily
made at either Of those places az here
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hYNcuBURG, W..
STAPLES G. BILLIARD.

\ VIE senior partner has associated Mr. +. II Oh.
= ! ,l Rr1 WIZ him b lls GENERAL COMMISSION
sollclis cOnslgnmebis ~ Sugar Molnsecs Cn,,nn.
Nc gNandse and Produce generally. To sell pro
dute 90 highest market raj g. attend IN nerso6 10
wel2his ana delivery, and send account sales and
sleeks ~ once is The old established mle II ibls
m ,hin, a. y Oes answered nn extended patronage
present Increased facilities prepalts Is 10 meet Win
on nsua promptues
lIpflAl advances on any amount of Produce In hand.
ways oh hand heavy stock Of Manufactured
hng nm' lR TOBACCO, warranted on represented
lahi' On STAPLES n DiLbARD
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VALENTINES vAIENTTNFsn

10 on aud get the Valentines, having last #
" rived at III ufGtNie
Chattanooga, Feb. 3'3t
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hbaat
TOILET

ITO responsible families, two houses situated On
lot by the Methodist Church None hrt eeod
respectable persons need apply
Feb. 33t In. pAnuAM