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From the Home Journal.
A SOLDIERS LETTER.
BY EMALINE SHERMAN SMITH.

he boyhero who is supposed to write this letter.
creation of fancy, but living and noble reality
He belonged to one of the Vermont cavalry compan-
les, and in his first engagement with the enemy re-
ceived the peculiar injuries mentioned in the poem
He less than eighteen of age! yet he bore
his terrible misfortune with cheerfulneSS, herOiSm
and manly resignation wonderful they were ad-
mirable 1t is pleasant to know that such spirit
stil lives" and shines forth from its mutilated tenn
pie as bravely and hopefully everl
Dear mother, we have had BATTLE and am glad to
Tho the odds all against u.s. gained at last the
1t was desperate strugglethe rebels fought us WE'LL
But brave boys fought better STILL all who live
can tell.
We charged the foe at morning-at the rising of the
And the work of death went holly until the day
There was clashng steel, and bursting shells, and
cannon Numbering round,
And, as the conflict deepened, fully many sadder
But lived to see it ended-o see the twilight fall
Around my poor dead comrades like shadowy flu
was glad in looking upward, that Heaven was
For earth below in the stars pale glow was sad and
piteous scene.
This fghtng's serious business-nore serious than it
When, mid my books last summer, such foolish
Then, war appeared pastime-a picture rich and
All the picture has darker sde less pleasant to the
sight
Yet there's one thing gained, mother-I am boy
more;
l feel almost the steadiness and wisdom of three
score;
And love my country better since I've batled in her
cause,
And shed blood freely defend her sacred laws
Yes, I've shed my blood-ra wounded. Now do not
grieve, pray
But, to tell the truth, dear mother both my legs are
shot away!
You call this something fearful, but think! your
Charleys life,
Or what were worse his honor might gone in this
strife
Ah that is safe, dear mother, and think it soohes
my pain
To hear colonel say helped the victory to gain;
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And he often comes to me- and STILL with smiling
MEN,
He says "How fares my hero-my veteran of eigh-
teen?"
My wounds are doing well, mother The people here
kind,
They send me flowers, and dainty food and books to
cheer my mind,
But still think of you, mother, and long to see your
face,
And in my happy dreams, mother, feel your soft
embrace.
hope you'll come on soon, mother-and remember,
when meet,
Tho cannot to welcome you with light and MINI
BILE feet,
Yet I've arms to clasp you round, mother and heart
to love you still,
So, we'll be content and thankful, and resigned to
Heavens will.
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Mieellanenms Beading.
BY THEO. ID. @. MILLER.

A few days after Rosencrans sweeping victory
at Corinth, and after the wearied soldiers had in
measure recruited their strength, it was our
pleasure, one beautiful evening, to meet with a
portion of the gallant Second Missouri. Being
composed wholly Of veterans who had passed
through every bloody conflict of the West, it was
an honor to belong to this noble regiment; and
SO those gallant patriots thought, for they never
shrank from their duty, never refused to obey
their officers commands, though often ordered
to withstand the most severe fire of the enemy.
The boys knew that their companions in arms
looked proudly upon them, and they were de-
termined topress forward and, if possible gain
the highest round in the ladder of fame.
This lovely evening aforementioned, we had
assembled for the purpose of taking into consid-
GRAFTON the reason why so many of our pickets
had of late misteriously disappeared, and to
if some plan could be adopted to prevent the
continuation of the painful affair. The meeting
was called to order and chairman appointed,
who made the following report:-
"About aweek previous to the glorious victory
at Corinth, and while boys were preparing
for the bloody conflict, the gallant Seventh Iowa
was encamped nearest the enemy's lines. Our
commanding officer ordered double guard to
be stationed, to prevent surprise and keep watch
upon the blood-thirsty guilleras who
erywhere around. Our picket lines were advan-
ced eighty rods nearer to the enemy's intrench-
ments, and every precaution was taken to pre-
vent thanking movements, etc. These plans
were put into execution four days before the
battle; but, strange as it may seem, not one
picket of all the number stationed upon our ex-
treme right, from that hour to this, has ever
returned to camp. Diligent search has been
made for the missing men; scouting parties have
been sent out in every direction, but no tidings
have been received from the gallant patriots-no
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trace has been found except a few drops of blood
on the leaves We know that they have not
willingly deserted the good cause, for some of
the staunchest patriots in our ranks were order
ed to perform the arduous duty. Violence has
been used their lives perhaps taken by the
merciless foe It is duty to ferret out this
growing evil, and if as we now believe, it is done
by the enemy, we should give them more severe
chastisement than they have ever yet received
Amen! ~ was the response of rty-loving
soldiers. Hands were clenched eyes shone with
a fiercer light and a spirit of revenge was fast
becoming apparent.
"Well, my brave boys, what is to be done ?'
said the chairman, slowly arising "Shall we
permit this brutality to continue, or shall we at
tempt to find the guilty wretches and punish
them for their acts ?''
For a moment not word was spoken, each
being intent upon his own feelings. AT length
Bill Johnson slowly arose; thunders of applause
greeted the stern old hero for he was dearly
loved by his companions, who had often wit
messed his daring adventures, and who styled
him the bravest of the brave. With a flashing
eye, determined mien, and firm voice, he en-
treated his brother warriors to come forward
and assist in avengng the death of their friends.
For one, he would never falter until the muir
derers of our gallant associates are brought to
justice. He would freely give his life, his ALL in
finding the Williams. There no need of say
ing more his friends all knew him well, and all
he desired was that his companions should join
in the glorious enterprise. Would they consent?
A hearty "yesv' came from each and every
one, and hearts beat quickly, as oaths of lasting
fidelity were taken. We were awakened to the
reality that most terrible crime had been COM
m1tted, and were anxious to meet the foe.
"Who will undertake the dangerous task of
solving the mystery?" asked the chairman
pleasantly.
I" I will! put me down for that" said Bill
johnson, quickly.
" And I! and (! and 1 p came from score of
brave hearts.
There was now no hesitation; we had a leader
and we were willing to follow him to the gates of
death, if need be.
"We cannot possibly accept SO many volun-
teers for this occasion; need but one, and i
think our friend Johnson is entitled to that hon.
or; but, rest assured, shall report to the COM
handing General your willingness to perform
any services he may fit to give you. Your
bravery in the thickest of the fight has won for
you a name; but the unselfish spirit you have
shown this evening will gain you the esteem of
every honest manr
Soon after the meeting adjourned, and Bill
Johnson prepared for his duty. He was to stand
picket that evening on the very spot where so
many of his comrades had fallen. AS our brave
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Hard on It's Friends.

The ST. Louis Republican Of few
days since, published two documents
relative to the late call Of Gov Yates
for 10000 men; one in the form Of a
special dispatch from Springfield, Iii
nois, and the other in correspondence
from the same place Both Of these
documents intimate that the Democrats
are not going to respond to the Govern
ors call, because, as they say, he has
" ignorea the Democrat" that is, the
copperheads That is good. The call
of Gov Yates is directed to all loyal
men" The Republican thinks this
phrase does not include copperheads;
we agree with it. For oncewe have an
open acknowledgment of the rebel
sympathies Of the copperhead party.
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The Bow MhO Lost bis DINNER.

A little boy was asked to dine with
an old lady and gentleman who lived
by themselves They amused him at
first by showing him pretty books and
pictures, and he seemed to enjoy him
self greatly; but when they sat down
to dinner, to their surprise, he would
hardly eat anything. The old lady
asked him if he did not like what he
had been helped to.
ooh, it is very nice, thank you" he
said; but still he would not eat more
Presently, when the cloth was re-
moved, the little fellow looked terribly
disappointed, and in minute or two
began to cry.
"What is the matter, my child p they
asked, greatly distressed.
Il was waiting for the pudding,
sobbed he, land now l have lost my
dinner"
Foolish little boy he always got
pudding at homo, and he never thought
it possible that any one could dine
without it, 50 no neglected the meat
that was set before him, and lost his
dinner
If we despise what is good and profit
able in the hope of obtaining what
seems pleasant, we may often be disap-
pointed and lose both like the little
boy who waited for the pudding.
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longs speech.

The Richmond Sentinel prints Longs
treasonable speech in fun, having pre-
yiously printed a pretty full synopsis.
Il says
As the speech IS able, truthful, delib-
crate, and brave, and as it has excited
SO much attention in consequence OF
the abortiye efforts Of the Linco-aites
to expel Mr. Long from the House OF
Representatives for its utterance; and
the barren victory they won on the mo-
ton TO eensure, we haye thought we
could not better use our space than 10
copy it in full
Mr. Long having failed to obtain adj
miration from loyal men, made his
speech to secure the. applause Of the
rebels. and he has secured it. We pre-
sumo he viii derive great satisfaction
from the above commentator.
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Journalists ana the Draft.

Journalists are peculiarly lucky, in
the draft IN the Second Ward Of Gin.
einnad, three were enrolled; Messrs.
Plympton and Henderson Of the Com
mercial, and Mr Clatworthy, Of tho
Gazette, all OF whom were drafted.
Yesterday, among those drawn in Lou
isville, was W. &C. Shanks, the well
known correspondent Of the New York
Herald
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HOW II Affects Us.

The latest news from Europe contains
the following paragraph
The Confederate Loan advanced 2per
cent on the news OF a fresh rise in Gold
and symptoms of disposition on the
part of some bold members in Congress
TO bring up the idea of acknowledging
the Conlederacy United States 6's
declined two per cent
Let any man read this, who possesses
spark of patriotism, and then decide
whether he can vote this fall for man
holding principles, the avowal Of which
causes a decline in our own securities,
and an advance in those Of the enemy.
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Rebels Being Pressed Back.

We yesterday conversed with a
Captain who left Chattanooga at 4
o'clock, P NJ, on Wednesday. About
400 hundred Of our wounded, in the
late skirInishes had arrived at Chatta-
nooga Our whole loss up to noon Of
that day was about 900 The rebels
have been driven slowly back, with y
loss greater than our own We have
captured some prisoners. We were
unable 10 obtain any further particu-
lars
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4 Futile Effort.

The gold spectators made a des-
perate effort, day before yesterday, to
take advantage Of the canards about re-
verses to Gen Grant, which were circu-
lated; and they actually so far succeeded
as TO carse the precious metals TO rise
temporarily. Yesterday, however, they
decline again, and closed with a still
greater downward tendency
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4 Steen Recommendation.
The Richmond Enquirer has the fol
lowing recommendation

The Richmond Enquirer has the fol
lowing recommendation:
Let now war-debt tax Of % per
cent be laid on the assessed value Of
1851, or proportional thereto, Of all the
real and personal estate Except per-
ishable property in the Confederaey.
Let the tax attach to each article Of
such property in the nature Of lien;
adhering to it when bought or sold,
until discharged. Let fair deduction
be made in the case Of property dam
aged by the enemy. Let the tax be
paid in current funds, or ia any OF the
Government securities; and until paid
let it be substituted at the option OF the
property holder by a two per cent per
annum tax
We hope all those who are 50 loud in
their denunoiations Of the Federal tax,
viii read this, and see what JEFF Davis
organ proposes.
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AND
LIFE READER,

TAN BE CONSULTED BY LADIES AND GEN
~ Eemen on ali things pertaining to the Past
the Present and the Fururs- Tue mysterious lines
wlch nature and fate have Traced in the fee Of all
human beings. are 20 her an open book. from
which she predicts inheritance, voyages, mTrlsge
lawsuits. recovering lost and stolen goods ami sn-
tai and physical disease.
Madam James has mastered al the science en-
bTaced IN the glorious git Of prophecy, and has
astonished her many thousand visitors from the
ranks Of the most respectable cit zens ~ revealing
the Past, Present and Future. Unlike the many
who Haunt their feeric powers before the putl
size invariably giTrs sstisias'iOn o. 40 who may
consult her, and al acknowledge the tru-hfuf,ess
Of tho revelations maize 20 them.
As a hysicinn, Madam james can, in q clirroy-
ant state, tell YOU your disease and its cure aud
point ont how u cure The most otStiuafe q 80,
Diseases that have for years hSfi. i aii fneiica,
skiu-insa"ity, drOpae-, affections Of the liver
consumption IN various forms, nervous complaints
rheumatic affections, (iHflamatory aud scuie)
GERS, melancholy loss ~ memory also al com
plants peculiar 20 fsmalea--3lsdam James pledges
% cure, and other complaints Of long standing too
numerous 70 mention. TestiU onials 81 persons
who had nearly lost their sight and hes- ing and
are now in perfect health, will 10 profu ,ed In
yal.ds, and th0ss who are despa ring from long
course Of treatment by regular diplomatic plJ 81
ciaDs, don't defer giving Madsm James = call
&c Room No ~, CITY Hotel may It-lrs
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Our Friends Abroad.

The Denver Commonwealth, of the
Goth, publishes an interesting letter
from Hon. John Bright, the great Eng
lish champion Of the peoples rights.
Some time ago the Denver Council of
the Union League passed a series Of
resolutions justly expressing high ap-
probation Of and gratitude for the ser
vices rendered in Britain 10y Messrs.
Bright and Golden to our cause. Mr.
Brights response is significant and
eloquent, as follows:
RocHDALE March 81, 1894
Dear Sir:-Your letter of the 10th
Of February has reached me, conveying
to me a copy of the resolutions passed
10y the Denver Council Of the Union
League.
May ask you TO convey my warm
thanks TO the gentlemen who from
under the shadow of the Rocky Noun
tains, have expressed their satisfaction
at the course have taken in connection
with your great struggle for freedom and
national integrity From the first,
have regarded your great conflict as
e one in which all living men, and all
generations Of men yet TO live, have a
deep intersection 1 have felt that the
failure of your free institutions and of
your Government would tend to per
Petuate all that is evil in the govern
ments of Europe, and to shut out the
hope Of freedom to mankind.
The English people will rejoice when
your war is over, with slavery swept
from your continent, and the integrity
OF your great country restored
Our governing class and our rich peo-
pie have had little sympathy with you !;
but the great body OF the nation has
been sound, and wishes TO live in per-
petlal nmity with their countrymen on
your continent
thank you for your kind letter, and
heartily thank al the gentlemen as
sociated with you in the resolutions you
have sent me. We arc far separated
by mountains and by ocean, but we
think the same thoughts for the free
dom OF men.
am, with great respect,
Yours truly
JOHN BRIGHT
SIMEON WHITLEY, ESQ,
Denver, Colorado L. s A,
It would be impossible 10 state the
case more clearly than Mr. Bright has
done in the foregoing letter. The arts
tocracy Of Europe are.with the rebels,
because they are fighting against free
government, and for slavery; while the
people at large--the abused, injured,
robbed massacre watching the strug-
gle in America with the deepest inter
est, knowing that their own welfare, and
that Of their descendants depend upon
the result If the rebels succeed, they
see before them generations more of
oppression but if free government is
indicated, end slavery sweptaway, the
last hope Of the aristocracy Of Europe
viii have vanished
There has not been a month Of May
these many generations, 50 fraught with
good or evil TO humanity, as the pres
emit; none in which the struggle for
freedom had so much at stake; and we
hope by It's close 10 greet the millions
of European Democrats across the wa
ter with news OF victories 50 brilliant,
so decisive, as to relieve their almost
breathless suspense.
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ltlMsenig1lfs.


DUFFIELD & FLYNN, Managers w. y. EV-
EREFT, Stage Manager g. z. SINOE9, Treas
urer. A. HAIG, Director Of Music. W. FLETCH-
Err, Scenic Artist.
Benefit Of Mr.. Edwin Adams, when, ~ general
desire, he viii appear az Hamlet.
Fifth night Of the young American actor, Mr.
EDWIN ADAME-
THIS EVENING, May -, 1864,
VII be performed
II INLET.
Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark-....Mr. Edwin Adams
Owing to the length and importance Of this play,
no other Pie,0 viii be performed with IT,
NOTICE ALTES ATION OF IiME.-On and
after this date, doors open at half-Past seven yer.
fOrnauco to com enc5 a. eight
PRrcEs or ADMISSION Dress Circle, 70 cents Gal
lery, % cents Doors open at IA O'Clock. Per-
forInaBce 20 commence at O'Clock.
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HAVING SUGGESTED THE INSOLVENCY az
III tho Esiass 81 WI & H4kLEN, dscrassi.
b the liuutY Court o. Marshtl County, ne ClerE
thereol made az order, that pubi.eaaou D. uils
AMI nollee lFsus aecorhuE y laE. lhe seventh
day 81 ne present Innrfh. Therefore, ~ pelaons
having c's.lls aaflnst 4id Estate al f.r them
ar tfafn tha sEtA dag ~ septeLnoer nerf Eith ne
Cierk ~ aaid County cosre orp ro rats lsfriltol.
M. ~. EyPklNS
Adm'F q WA 4 HEfisa. decd.
MAroh "a. Ia, nay io-sss
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ES-H you want your pianos well
tuned. call on Mr. Jackson, at c. D. BEN
sons Music Store Ap26tf
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Among the captures made by the
rebel guerrillss in their raid upon the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad last week.
was the Hon. w. Fl Wordsworth, mem
Der Of Congress from this State. For
tunately be was not recognized and was
discharged with the rest after being
held some three hours in duress. The
Washington Star tells US that hun
dred soldiers Of our veteran reserve or
invalid corps were taken on the same
train with their arms in their hands
but without a single cartridge in gun
or cartouche box-for which the officer
in command of them should be in.
stently dismissed the service. This
capturing party of rebels was but thirty
strong and they had cartridges IN
abundance The passengers on the train
were summary plundered of watch
-, msney, &c, Of cou=se.-Loll. Jsvr
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Ability OF Richmond to stand a Size

ADllll1 Ol hlCnmOnu 10 otdnd Siege.
Concerning the privations and suffer
ing of the people, the Richmond Sen
tinel says:
We are dealing in no fancy sketch.
We assure our readers-those who sit
down to bounteous boards, and those who
are well and nicely clad-that we have
but described the situation of thousands
upon thousands. Read the appeal of
one of the benevolent societies of this
city, in behalf of more than three
thousand females" in this city alone,
residents and refugees, who, with their
families, would have persisted Of star
walton but for the ministrations of
charity And, oh who can tell the
struggles through which many OF our
sufferers pass, and the bitter, pinching
privations they undergo, before they
can get their own consent 10 DO fed on
aims
They diligently seek employment in
all its avenues; they apply at the de-
partments; they beg for copying and
for needlework; they do ali they can
to provide the means OF support But
after all is dono, many timid, delicate
ladies, accustomed to the comforts and
refnements of life, are driven into the
crowd and the rush which wait around
the places where charity doles out its
soanty stores that all may have 8 part
1t is enough to make the heart bleed o
see the sadness with which applicants
often turn, disappointed, away. Tru y
they have a hard lot. And not the fe-
males alone The person who lives on
q salary, or upon daily wages which may
sound liberal, has q perpetual struggle
with the sorest privations There are
officers Of the Government here who
live alone on bread Men Of talents
and education, whose services are in
valuable, are reduced to such necessi-
ties as this
This and Lee order, announced yes.
terday, relative to supplies, should, we
think, satisfy every one that Richmond
is not in a good condition to stand a
siege Lee viii, therefore, attempt some
bold dash, 10 extricste himself He will
never risk the Notifications around the
rebel capital They might be strong
against an assault but they cannot Ike, p
out famine.
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Mule Lost.

L OST. SMALL MULE, II GOOD CONDITION.
color ligit aorrel. NTH meme and eal nearly
WhIte; tranllsd o Cd c." "a the neaf hins guartaf
liberal reward VII - gwen tor tha delivery 81 ~.
sd male % PATRICK MCGUIRE, Cedar strert
Bsar Clay, Nashville. NAV -
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WILLIAMSON, COUNTY, TENN.
Administrator Notice.

A IL PERsoSs INDEBTED To TIE EsTaTF
"a a lanes Meiaugtlin, deeessed, are hereby
nOtsfe-d q some forseld make payuneni, and .asr
cOst.
Al perBOna having claims heanst said estate Ar.
I'd by las, ~ they y "a - barred. This ar Nav
Is6f MATILDA EcLAUGHLIS,
may T-iN g. HOMES, Admir-
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N NOTIONS.

Silk and Mohair, Black and Colored
Braids and Buttons, Trimming, Kid
Gloves, Mems HalEHose, Ladies and
Misses Hoop Skirts, Black and English
Grapes, and Velvet Ribbons, Linen col
lars and CIfls, etc.
Cloths, Cassimeres and Sattinets. la
dies Spring and Fall Cloaks and Shawls.
Blankets, Black and Drab Soft Ilats.
Carpets, Druggets, etc.
The undersigned from their long in
teFcOurse with the people 81 this and
the surrounding States. solicit their nc
qgaintances, aud the trading coInmu-
nifty generally, % give them = call and
examine their Stock OF Goods. which
they viii sell ~ low ~ the market al
lows
b%At No go Union-street. next door
70 Collegestreet Nashville, Tenn
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