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attempt at coercion. But whatever may be thought of nullification — a doctrine not unpopular at the South--nothing, until this time, has ever occurred to unsettle the principles of '98 and '99. The South has persisted in asserting them, and a party at the North, which long held the reins of power in that section, was in the habit of proclaiming them in the most solemn forms. Judge, then, of the amazement of the South at seeing the leaders of that very party at the North, Pierre, Douglas, Buchanan, Cass, and even Cushing, either under the influence of the terror which the mob has established throughout that section, or else in willing and deliberate apostasy from the creed to which they have so often sworn faith, renouncing their solemnly proclaimed opinions of the past, and expressing their zealous concurrence in the military preparations going on around them for "crushing out" these ancient and salutary doctrines of State Rights. Why, it was no longer ago than last Decem
nd well drilled. Abingdon, as all are aware, has been made a place of rendezvous for the counties of Lee, Scott, Russell and Washington. A few days since Governor Floyd made an excellent address to the volunteer companies. As a matter of course, it was like all he says and does, right to the point. The members of the old political parties are down upon their former leaders and champions of the North--men whom each party delighted to honor. I refer to Cass, Pierce, Buchanan, Douglas, Cushing, Dickenson, Fillmore, Everett and Stockton. How manfully each of these "Northern men with Southern principles," in former days, contended for the rights of the South! But then they wanted votes of Southern men! Now they want to build up a popularity at home. Old Buck once said that if the North ever attempted to interfere with Southern rights or "invade the South, he would put his knapsack on his back and his musket on his shoulder, and travel South to fight in her defence!" F
Serious riot in Knoxville. Knoxville, Tenn.,May 7.--A serious riot occurred here this evening, caused by hoisting a Union flag and the delivery of inflammatory speeches. About twenty shots were fired in all. Douglas, a Union bully, a ring leader in the fight, was wounded, having received several shots. An outsider, named Bull, was mortally wounded. Capt. Washington Morgan, who is supposed to have shot Douglas, brought his company from camp to within a short distance of the city but wasriot occurred here this evening, caused by hoisting a Union flag and the delivery of inflammatory speeches. About twenty shots were fired in all. Douglas, a Union bully, a ring leader in the fight, was wounded, having received several shots. An outsider, named Bull, was mortally wounded. Capt. Washington Morgan, who is supposed to have shot Douglas, brought his company from camp to within a short distance of the city but was prevailed on to return. Intense excitement prevails in the city.
ille. --Great excitement prevailed in Knoxville, Tenn., on the 8th inst. in anticipation of a row between the soldiers and the Union men. A dispatch says: The anti-Union party gave the civil authorities thirty minutes time to confine Douglas, or they would lynch him, as he had threatened to take the life of Captain Morgan. In the meantime a shot was fired from the Lamar House window, mortally wounding Douglas, who was standing in his own window armed, and about to fire on Morgan of a row between the soldiers and the Union men. A dispatch says: The anti-Union party gave the civil authorities thirty minutes time to confine Douglas, or they would lynch him, as he had threatened to take the life of Captain Morgan. In the meantime a shot was fired from the Lamar House window, mortally wounding Douglas, who was standing in his own window armed, and about to fire on Morgan, who was standing in a very large crowd. Ball, who was shot on yesterday, is dying.
tness and fidelity, as if it were the blast of Gabriel's trumpet! We have, therefore, no sympathy with the puling and puerile pettishness of Bennett, Brooks & Co., at anything their master and captain may say or do. More influential men than themselves walk with docility and alacrity in his footsteps. At first we felt sad, and, "albeit, unused to the melting mood," were almost ready to shed tears over the metamorphosis exhibited by our old friends, Fillmore. Dickinson, Cass, Everett, Douglas, Wood, Gushing & Co. Never, since Nebuchadnezzar went on all fours and grazed with the oxen, has the world seen such a degrading transformation. But, on the whole, we concluded it was about as philosophical to laugh as to cry, and there was something ludicrous in seeing these "solid men" of the North, these portly old silver greys, with their dignified rotundity, heavy watch chains, gold-headed canes, and countenances of portentous importance, scrambling, running and turning somersaults, t
Says a Washington dispatch, "There is much sickness, in mild forms, among our men; such as diarrhŒa fevers and sunstrokes." The Alexandria Sentinel learns on undoubted authority that the small-pox has broken out among the soldiers who are now quartered at the Capitol building, Washington. The Connecticut regiment "suffered much with the heat" in marching from the arsenal to Washington. Lincoln has commissioned Mr. Douglas as Major General. It is known that he will accept. In the new three years enlistment, as announced from Washington, Virginia is put down for two regiments. The Northern papers are urgent in their demands for an invasion of Richmond by way of York River. The orderly behavior of the soldiers every; where in Virginia is the subject of complimentary remark. Rappahannock county has appropriated $10,000 for war purposes, and promised $10,000 more, if needed. The Government Soup House has suspended. Lincoln will entert
or permission to serve as nurses (?) at the seat of war. The Canadian steamers New York and Northerner, of the American Express Line, have been purchased by the American Government. "Brownlee and others," opposed to the secession of Tennessee, have called a Convention to meet at Knoxville, on the 30th of May. Brigadier General Thomas Lawson, Surgeon General U. S. Army, died in Norfolk last Wednesday night, aged 73 years. The New York Tribune denies the statement that Senator Douglas has received an appointment as Brigadier General. Commodore Tatuall has been assigned to the command of the Confederate naval forces at Charleston, S. C. Farmers should pay as much attention as possible to the making of butter It will command a good price. The steamer George Peabody has been chartered by the Federal Government for the purpose of conveying troops. Two new companies — the Arlington Greys and Maryland Volunteers--are organizing in Alexandria. Col.
Illness of Senator Douglas. --Senator Douglas, we learn, has been confined to his bed with a severe illness, since his reception speech, at National Hall, two weeks since.--For a time he was considered in a dangerous condition, but he rallied on Saturday, and is now much better.-- Chicago Tribune. Illness of Senator Douglas. --Senator Douglas, we learn, has been confined to his bed with a severe illness, since his reception speech, at National Hall, two weeks since.--For a time he was considered in a dangerous condition, but he rallied on Saturday, and is now much better.-- Chicago Tribune.
annot be done without cavalry. The spies and rebels in and about Washington are annoying. They watch the troops on the lines, and annoy them all they can. Those in the city have also destroyed a number of Government cattle. Martial law will be declared if these annoyances are not ended. The reported removal of Washington's remains from Mount Vernon by Virginians, is a Herald canard. All communication between Washington City and Mount Vernon by the Potomac is suspended. Senator Douglas is down in Egypt, Illinois, doing immense service to the Union cause there. From Fortress Monroe. By the steamer A. H. Bowman, which arrived at New York on Thursday, with the women and children from Fortress Monroe, the papers of that city have the following: The news form Fortress Monroe is remarkable, though not altogether definite, as the men returned from there seem to understand the state of affairs only so far as the general opinion and apprehensions went. As n
Senator Douglas Recovering. Chicago,May 20. Senator Douglas is now improving, and he is considered out of danger.