smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

This stern editor oil the Knoxville Wing
stands nobly by the old Flag


DR.. Elliot OF the Central Adrocate gives
brief notice OF this old veteran in recent is
sue. He says:


Brownlow entered the travelling ministry
in Nov. 1926, and located in 1896. having
served the Methodist Episcopal Church in the
capacity of an itinerant preacher 10 years.
Mr.. Brownlows natural talents were OF a
superior order, as all who have read any of
his writings can readily discover. His early
opportunities for scholastic attainments were
very small indeed. Still, with the course of
study then required OF the candidates for the
Methodist ministry, The continual exercise of
preaching and pastoral duties, and the aids of
such books as were published at the Mcthc-
dist Book Concern, and which every Metho-
dist preacher had in possession, either as ow'
ner or vender, the door Of mental culture was
open, and many sturdy itineraut, trained in
that school, was found ready to argue his
way through the world, always with safety,
and mostly with success. Mr. Brownlow new
er cultivated the graces Of literature, or OF
the established rhetoric Of the sch ools yet he
was close student of the whole range of the
ology and general knowledge. IN short ho
was too much of an original to follow the mere
routine of any book or any man. The early
patois of the backw oods had such charms for
him and for his audiences, that he wonld new
er consent to substitute the formal literature
OF the schools for the rhetoric Of the back
woods With his pen, in the pulpit, and on
the stump, he retained bis own free home
phraseoogy and manner. VIM. G. Brown
low had the ability to choose all the graceful
style and manner of the schools But he
would not exchange. His choice was to EN-
poy, in reaching the masses, their own dear
home style and manner, and hence his dis
courses, and even writings had unusua
charms for them He was one OF the peo
plc and with them be purposed to live ant
die. lie entered largely into theological con
J troversies with those who differed from hin


in theological tcnets. Even here he was th


same original as elsewhere
Year: 1861

1t is a matter Of encouragement to the
Christian patriot, that earnest prayer is being
offered to Heaven for divine guidance and
protection in this time Of our national peril.
We are happy to notice that we are not in
this regard, forgotten by foreign nations who
sywpathize with US. ~ foreign correspon-
dent of the New York Times says:


Mr. Spurgeon makes most effective and
touching prayers, remembering, at least once
on Sunday, the United States Grant, 0
God he said recently that the right may
conquer, and that if the fearful canker Of sla.
very must be cut out by the sword, it be
wholly eradicated from the body-poltic, OF
which it is the curse He is seldom, how
ever, as pointed as this; and, like she other
cergymen of England, simply prays for the
return of peace. Indeed, it must be acknovl-
edged that if the English psess and Govern
ment have done what they could to continue
this war, the dissenting clergy Of Eng land
have no5ly shown their good will and hearty
syn pathy with the Americans, and their sim
cere desire for the settlement Of our Difficult
ties 1t praying would do yon Americans
any good said an irreverent acquaintance
last Sunday, you would be gratifad to learn
that force OF thousand clergy nau-power
i. constantly at work for you over here"
Year: 1861

papers Of the various denominations publish.
ed in our city, thereby giving an insight,
weekly, into the do;ngs Of the religious ~ord
On this account, the chaplains inform us,
they are received with enthusiasm. We need,
at least, $4,000 immediately for the purchase
of these papers and for their transportation.
Will not each denomination aid in this work
so as to secure its own friends shut up in the
seclusion Of the camp !"


The friends Of the soldiers in Vermont
aught to be doing something efficient and no.
BILE in this cause. While we are doing some.
thing to provide for their temporal wants, let
us not neglect their spiritual interests. Let
our preachers see that each congregation has
an opportunity to do something in this cause.
Year: 1861

MINISTER'S IN THE ARMY.-The Northern
Aarocate says; We can but admire the cour.
age and patriotism Of our brethren who buckle
on the literal sword, and go forth to the bat.
ties of our country, and yet we are not quite
able to see how the great commission, Go
preach my Gospel armed with the sword
of the Spirit, which is the word of God, eau
bc set aside by a Captains commission from
President Lincoln, or anybody else.
Year: 1861

A CoNNEcTICUT REGIMENT-The follow
ing excellent rules were adopted by some Of
the soldiers in the 9Th Connecticut regiment,
before leaving for the seat of war


We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
strictly observe the following rules while in
this tent /. To wholly abstain from the
use Of profaue and vulgar language. 2. To
be present at morning and evening devotions
whenever it is possible. 3. TO forego the
use Of all intoxicating beverages except for
medicinal purposes. We will strive to ever
remember we are fighting in just and holy
cause. and will aim to fit ourselves in every
way for the hour of conflict and danger"
Year: 1861

vital point abe is not equally independent Of rs
We can place an embargo on all brcadssufs,
and the effect Of thai measure would be to 5tarVe
her population in three months. We can pre-
vent her getting pound Of cotton. All she can
do in return Is to blockade Northern ports But
we will shut them up against her ourselves, II
she proceeds much further in her hostile course,
We can live independent Of her and all the
world. We have vast and fertile country.
with boundlcss resources, and all that
nation needs within. We could pros
per if we had not single ship and
every port was closed Our own internal trade
and manufactures would be ample to sustain
large mercantile class. Not so England ShQ
is an artificial nation. like Venice OF old de-
pending entirely upon her maritime commerce.
Let that be struck down. and where is she II
is in our power TO give it a death blow We
can spare from our merchant marine six thou
sand ships for privatcers. We can arm them
and send them over the ocean TO sweep her
commerce from the face of the deep. Ia her
present circumstances q few months Of such
warfare would .i,in her The greatest injury
she could inlict upon us would he little


nc0nvcnience-thc deprivation OF . tew
laxufies by no means essential to the
welfare Of great nation. Bat the mari
time prestige OF England once destroyed, aud
her commerce cut up in every sea. she would
sink Immediately to the position Of 4 poor third
or fourth rate Power destined soon, perhaps, 10
become m appendage Of France.


What has happened once may happen again
Venice, 80 mighty for thirteen hundred years
and The greatest maritime nation Of The world
what il she now Where is now The glory Of
Carthage and Tyre Spain. Portugal and the
Dutch Republic have, in turn. ruled the waves.
But they have lost the trident, and t.nglanI
which has succeeded to the empire Of the seas.
sees her sway gradually transferred TO the
Western World. Hence her jealousy Of the
American republic, aud her desire to split il
into powerless fragments But war with vs.
would hasten her downfall, and precipita'e the
fate abe is 40 anxious to avert


The English paper. accuse our government
OF desire to pick quarrel with Great Britain.
That accusation on the face OF II Is absurd.
What motive can the United States have for war
with England? None What could The nation
gain by such a war; especially al The present
moment: Nothing whatever. But we have
rights to maintain. and if England will insist
upon lumblng them down, we will neyer sub
nit. Let her 60 to war with us if she deems il
for her interests 10 do so. We will know how
to defend ourselves as we did IN Two wars be-
fore, and she may find out her mistake when II
ia too late.
Year: 1861

Gw We learn there are quite number Of old muskets in the Arsenal at Little Rock, with the old flint lock on them. If Des Arc can get about one hundred with which to equip another company, our corporate authorities will see that the locks are changed to suit per- cussion caps. Send them along, gentlemen of fha Military Board
Year: 1861

fV"l All the regular telegraplhc reports for the newspapers are made up by the New York associated press. No telegraphic operator or agent IS permitted to make up such reports. The telegraph company has no agency what ever in the preparation of dispatches for the press, nor is it in any manner responsible for the character or truth of this kind of news
Year: 1861

The New York Journal Of Commerce thinks


there were some rebel sharpshooters at the bat


tie of Leesburg, and INDUCES in the following
speeulations


The battle at Edwards Ferry supplies another


proof that shsrpshoOting is the chief Characters
tic Of this war OF the California regiment, the
colonel was killed, the lieutenant-colOnel major
and adiutant wounded, and five captains are
dead and missing, and two wounded. OF the
18th Massachusetts regiment, the colonel and


ieutenant-colonel were wounded, five captains
killed and three wounded.


These two regiments were in the heat Of the
battle, and suffered most severely The number
Of killed and wounded officers is far out of pro-
portion to thai Of the pIivstes Every man with
d sword and shoulder strap, who could be seen
in front or by the side OF his command, was,
without doubt, the common target Of dozens of
rebel shaTpshootors concealed in woods under
brush, u rife pits, at a distance of from two 10
four hundred yards. Col. Baker was pierced
with six balis other officers with two or three,
and those who escaped unhurt were grazed once
or twice. 10 is said that one officer was hit four
times in various parts OF his uniform and equip
ments without personal injury. The killing or
manning OF al these officers was equivalent TO
defeating the two regiments. In the absence of
artillery and cavalry, the rebel sherpshooters
may claim 70 have won the battle of Edwards
Ferry. How much havoc our sharpshooters
caused among the enemy, there is no means of
knowing but it is not unlikely that a large
number OF their officers toe were dropped


Against these deadly Mimic balls there is no
effective pTecaution that a brave man would wish
to see adopted. Nothing but complete coat Of
mail from crown to sole could save him from the
searching bullets A ball-proOf chain armour,
(if one could BE- made or the steel bTeast-plates
WON By the Gem GATdes OF Napoleon III would
be Of no avail The chest might escape but
presently ball from some sharpshooter Of ex-
traordinary skin might come crushing through
the head, killing on the instant, or through the
legs, crpplingthe officer and sending him off the
field Nothing but wavering aim can prevent
the slaughter Of officers from being horrible on
both sides. If the position OF an officer has lis
honors and privileges, it also has its peculiar
dangers, and should not be sought by those
who have not the courage fearlessly to meet
hem
Year: 1861

R. WARNER, with grateful thanks, has
the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen of
Memphis, that, through the kind and liberal
patronage which he has received from them, he
has been induced to settle here permanently
and become citizen of Memphis. He consid-
ers it unnecessary, in this connection, to pub
lish the hundreds of


FTGCSeri1Bs Testimonials
Which he has received from gentlemen of the
highest respectability, in this city and else
where. They are in his possession and open
for the inspection of al, but the reference be-
low are OF a nature that viii abundantly satisfy
all who peruse them.
Year: 1861

can be supplied they will also be received and paid for in the manner and in the currency already indi cated.

 The cental committee will keep book in which they will register the names of those who furnish clothing-the number and character of the goods and the price to be paid for them. In order to facilitate and sysematize this blank forms will be sent with this circular letter to the various central committees.

 The individuals comprising the central commit tee have already been selected by the people for responsible postions this selection will be suiii cent guarantee that their exertion will be active and that they will place the goods at the different de- pots for clothing in the care of gentlemen respon- sible in character and in property. Thus the peo pie will entertain no doubt that the goods deliver ed will reach the destination for which they were intended

 The rapid approach of winter renders it necessa- " that our efforts should be prompt and energetic, and our inability to procure clothing in the usual market leaves us other but appeal to the patriotism and domestic resources of the country. Our soldiers are already in need of clothing. They will need them still more as the winter approaches. Is it right that they should be permitted to suffer while fighting our battles for us? We feel conf- dent that tue people will not permit this.

 H. M RECTOR,

 BENJ. c. TOTTEN,

 Ang. 9, 1861. 4w Military Board.
Year: 1861

An Act further to amend an Act entitled " An

 Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the Con

 federate States of America.

 SEC. 1. The C3nqress Of the Confederate States Of America do enact, That so much of the act approy- ed March l6, 1861, entitled C An act to establish the Judicial Courts of the Confederate States of Amerca," as directs the holding of a session of the Supreme Court of the Confederate States in January next, be, and the is hereby repealed and no session of the Supreme Court shall be held until that Court shall be organized under the pro visions of the Permanent Constitution of the Con federate States, and the laws passed in pursuance thereof.

 SEC. ?. All wrts of error and appeals taken or prosecuted from the District Courts of the Concd- crate States, prior to the organization of the Su- preme Court under the Permanent Constitution, shall be made returnable on the second Monday of the first term to be held by the Supreme Court, after it's establishment under the Permanent Con- stitutiOn.

 SEC. 3. It shall be lawful for the Clerk of the several District Courts to issue writs of error, der the seal of said District Courts, in the same manner, nearly as may be, the Clerk of the Supreme Court may, by law, issue such writs, and with the same force and effect as if issued by said Clerk of the Supreme Court. The jurisdiction of the District Court of the Confederate States shall extend to all cases in law or equity arising under the Revenue Laws of the Confederate States, for which other provisions are not already made by law; and if any person shall receive any injury to his person or property, for account of any act by him done under any law of the Confederate States for the protection or collection of the reve nue. he shall be entitled to maintain suit for dam age therefor in the District Court of the Conlede- rate States under whose jurisdiction the party do ing the injury may reside.

 Approved July 3l, 1861.
Year: 1861

WAR CoFFEE.-A very good coffee can be made, by costing only l24 cents, by mixing one spoonful of coffee with one spoonful of toasted corn meal; boil we'll and clear in the usual way. 1 have used it for two weeks, and several friends visiting my house say they could not discover any thing peculiar in the taste of my coffee, but pronounced it very good. Try it, and see if we can't get along comfortably, even while our ports are blockaded by the would be-king. l can assure you 1t is very pleas ant, though not strong enough to make us drunk.-Erch0nqe.
Year: 1861

An Act to amend an Act in Relation to the Issue

 of Treasury Notes.

 WHEREAS, By an ac of Congress, approved the 9th of March, 1861, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to issue certain Treasury notes in lieu ofa first issue of such notes; anditis provided that the whole issue shall at no time exceed one million of dollars; and it is deemed advisable now to re- move this restriction, the Congress of the Confede- rate States of America do enact, That the other Treasury authorized to be issued by the Sec retary of the Treasury, under the provisions ofthe said act, may be issued by him at any time, with the appreciation of the President either before or after the calling in of the first notes; Prortded That the whole issue outstanding at any one time shall not exceed two millions of dollars

 Approved August 3, 1861. In
Year: 1861

An act to make provision for the Care of Supplies

 for the Sick and Wounded

 The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact, That the Secretary of War shall forth with appoint clerk in the office of the Surgeon General to take charge of all hospital supplies and other articles which may be contributed for the use of the sick and wounded; and the same to dis pose of according to the wishes of the contributors, under the direction of the Medical Department ot the army; the salary of the said clerk not to ex- ceed one thousand dollars; and the said clerk shall he authorized, under the direction of the Surgeon General, to procure and fit up proper place for
Year: 1861

men,s Offering a negro for sale aud reward
for a runaway. Mr. WigfaIl defended, at great
length, the course of the seeding States.


MIR Douglas said the Senator from Texas threw
the whole blame for the present condition of
things upon his doctrine of non intervention where
as it all grew out of the contest between the North
ern and Southern interventionists, both of whom
agreed in attacking his theory. He defended the
doctrine of non-intcrvention at some length, and
expressed his unaltered hope that this Union would
be preserved forever. He hoped there was n
Union sentiment left which would put down the
extremes of both sections. The Senators from
Virginia and New Hampshire both agreed that the
Constitution all sufficient, but, unfortunately,
they differed to its construction. It was, there
fore, narrowed down to this that either they had,
by an amendment, to determine for all time the
proper construction, to let the extremists 60 on
with their "rrepressble conflict" to the destruc-
ton of the Government. He believed there was
many dsunionists North as South, and the coun-
try would understand therprofessions of devotion to
the Union, while they refused to meet the issue
and to do nothing to preserve it.


Mr. Wigfall rejoined, and in the course of his
remarks asked Mr. Douglas upon what he rested
his hope Of an adjustment?


Mr. Doug las said he thought he saw disposi-
tion on the other side of the chamber to yield,
and the overtures from there should be met kind
ly If the Senator from Texas would remain he
would make him efficient agent in the work Of
saving the Union.


Mr. Wigfall wanted facts. He wished to have
specific statement of the Senator as to what mea-
sures the Republicans would vote for.


Mr. Douglas said he did not know that he was
called on to tell the Senator what took place in the
concaves of the Union men. He never asked the
Senator what sort of dispatches he sent to Pensa-
cola and Fort Sumter.


MIR Wigfall had no objection to reveal the con-
tents of any dispatches he off, 1t was just as
he expected. When he asked the Senator for his
grounds of belief in an adjustment, he could not
give any definite answer On the principle Of
Micawber, he waiting for something to turn
up. The Senator sent off dispatches that matters
looked bright, but all these statements were the
merest fudge and baderdash. He could not name
any proposition which would command a two-third
vote In Congress
Year: 1861

An opinion prevails among the Republicans that
in the event of the Southern States seeding and
forming a separate Confederacy, they would be un-
able to command influence and credit abroad.
This is mistake. A Southern Confederacy would
enjoy much credit as might be required either
in London, Paris or New York The mere fact
of its being the only great cotton producing
try in the world, and having the world depend
ent upon it, would insure this; and however great
the repugnance of the English to the institution of
slavery, it will be long time before they leave off
wearing shirts because those useful articles happen
to be manufactured from slave-grown cotton. In
order to enable the Confederacy to raise an ample
revenue it would be ouly necessary to impose an
export duty Of cent per pound upon the staple
product. Cotton consumers would have no alter
native but to submit, and there is no doubt they
would do SO willingly. Moreover, the Southern
States possessed of mineral treasures than
may be generally supposed The mountains of
the Northern slave States abound in coal and iron
more than the British Islands ever did; and yet
coal and iron made England what she is. Mis-
souri, is particularly rich in this respect. So is
Georgia. Gold is found in sufficient quantities,
here aud there, over the entire territory to yield
large profit beyond the expenses of mining, and
there many other natural advantages which
might be enumerated as belonging to this section.
N Y Herald
Year: 1861

PLANTING IN TEXAs.-The Houston Telegraph
says: The growing disposition to raise food,
even if less cotton is produced has been increased
by the doubtful political prospect, and we hear
from every part Of the country of corn being plan
ted in abundance. The small grain of Northern
frost there is every reason to expect very large
increase in the wheat crop this year.
Year: 1861

A letter from New York says that the times are
so hard that the watches have stopped. We are
surprised at that, because they the only busi-
ness characters that can afford to 60; a. they 60
upon tick till the end Of time.