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sian, which pallisted the matter somewhat for dis
E'ed the idea of risldng the reputation acquired by
our counhymen, of being equal to anything.
The next evening we procured an open carriage
and drove out to the Prater the Hyde Park of
Vienna, only far superior to the pride of London
1t consists Of series Of low and partly wooded isl
ands, formed by arms of the Danube, which separ-
ate from the main trunk to rejoin it lower down
The Prater is very extensive-contains large num-
Der of deer-and Is the favorite place for walking,
riding and driving. Ga our return we met the
Queen driving in a beautiful light carriage drawn
by four bays in the postillon style.
Wide in London we did not anticipate visiting
Russia and consequently did not procure the Rus
sian Usa on our passports, which rendered it neces
sary for us to call on the Cars Ambassador We
made him four visits and failed to accomplish our
wishes at last The frststme we happened to be
three minutes too late. The second time we had an
interview with the Bear, and he informed us that
a1ainuls of his nature would not recognize Ameri-
cans unless endorsed by their Representative. 1t
80 happened that our Minister was on a tour in
Italy, and we had to get note from bis Secretary,
saying that we were good and peaceabe citizens
Thinking that we had things right we made our
third visit, and were informed by the Bear that he
did recognize the act Of a cub and would not visG
our passports without the seal and signature of the
Minister himself With our patience nearly ex-
hausted we hurried to the English Legation and
procured the endorsement of Victoria's Ambassador
which proved acceptable to the Bear. After which
we gave the old fellow perfect tornado of abuse,
and took particular pains to inform our Minister
how we had been treated by his diplomatic friend.
Yours, &c, TENNEssEAN
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ANOTHER CUBAN ExPEDITIoN.-The newspapers
are beginning to circulate rumors Of another pro-
iected filibusterng expedition into the Island OF
Cuba either from this city or New Orleans, though
we doubt whether anything oil the kind is on foot.
1t is true that we have established here in this city
a regularly organized Cuban junta, and that SINH
lar revolutionary society exists at New Orleans;
but they are not likely again to run the hazards of
a premature invasion. The sinews Of war must
first be raised for thus far they have not the requi
site funds for the adventure.
1t would be an easy matter to raise four or FIVE
thousand volunteers in this country for the exped-
ton of that class of men who carried the heights
of Monterey and the bristllng fortress of Chapute
pee if the revolutionary societies could only furnish
the needful supplies Of money. But million of
dollars at least must be raised before this thing
be done. 1t is supposed that the juntas could now
command only some one or two thousand dollars
a sum too small for any practical purpose like that
of an armed invasion of Cuba But we understand
there is project on foot of sending agents to Lon
don and Paris for the purpose of raising loan Of
two hundred thousand pounds sterling, or amillion
of dollars which, 1t is believed, will be quite sui-
cent, by contract to make an independent repub-
lie of the brightest Jewel in the crown of Spain.
To this end the two expeditions of Lopez, it is
believed have practically proved the entire feast
bilty OF another such enterprise with larger force
and we have furnished the needful information of
the points to attack, and the proper plan Of opera
tons, when once landed, for an easy conquest of
the island, including the defences at Havana. 1t
is very evident, in the meantime, that the authori
ties of the island have their apprehensons Of I'M
pending danger but their arbitrary proceedings in
compelling the rich Creoes to contribute large sums
for the maintenance of the Spanish sovereignty, and
to enroll themselves as soldiers in her Majesty
service, will only tend to inaame the existing spirit
of disaifecton and to hasten the final denoeWpent.
g But, from all the reliable information can OBJ
TAIN there nothing to Justify these rumors of an
intended early descent upon " the ever faithful
island" Nothing of that sort, we think, need be
apprehended for some time yet to come though
much of the future concerning Cuba will depend
upon the negotiations of Mr.. SOue at Madrid and
the policy of the administration at Washington
And we doubt not SO say the Cuban Junta-M T.
HprnlH
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puBLIC MEETING.

We are requested to give notice, that public
meeting will be held this evening at half past o.
clock z. NJ, in the northern room of the Market
House up stairs, with the view OF organizing an
association for the relief of the poor and suffering
OF the city. We gratiied tOwitness this move
onent and hope to see very general interest mani
tested for its success The suffering OF the poor Is
yearly increasing in the city with the rapid multi
phcation Of our people. With the increase of pop
1lstion comes poverty and distress in every shape
Individual effort however energetic, is not sufficient
10 meet such demands upon humanity. Associated
Tabor Ina. been attended with the happiest success
in other cities, and anticipate a similar result
here. Wehope that every one will appreciate his
direct and personal interest in the object and give
evidence of his interest by attending the meeting
this evening.
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TIE DUKE OF ALBA AN APoLG1sr TO Mr.. NEVILLE
SoULE.-We gather from NJ. GailaIdet's letter, of
the LIST inst in yesterdays Courier des Etats Unis
that the Duke of Alba (the brother-in-law of the
French Empress) has made the amende honorable to
Mr. Neville Soule the of our Minister to Spain
for the inconsiderate remarks of which he re-
Gently guilty at public ball in Madrid. Various
accounts have been given of the matter referred to-
bat NJ Gaillardet is probably the correct one. 1t
appears from his statement that the Duke of Alba
took it Ill because Madame Soue wore ahgh-necl<ed
dress while all the ladies of the Court of Spain
wore dresses more or less decOIettees dow in the
neck, and that he further remarked Seel There
goes Margaret of Burgundy just at this moment
young Neville Soule passed by, and happening to
overhear the sighting allusion TO his mother, i'm
medately retorted by calling the Spanish grandee
blackguard, (poLison) In a moment, there was
great disturbance Mr. Soue, the elder immedi-
diatey carried off his son; but the latter sent next
day two friends and eye-witnesses TO the Duke o.
Alba with instructions to demand satisfaction eth
er by means of arms orby written apology. A
first the Duke refused to consent to give redress in
either way, upon the plausible pretext that his ad
versary was in reality urging on political quarrel
But the story is now that public opinion having de-
clared itself unanimously against him, as is not as
tonishng in a country renowned for the chivarou:
respect which it has always paid to beauty the Duke
of Alba has settled the matter by gracefully apology
zing for the offence complained OF. For doing this
he deserves credit.
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rY" In looking over the list of standing COM
mittees in Congress we notice that Col. SAMUEL A.
SMITH, of this Congressional District, has been
placed upon the Committee on Private Land Claims.
This is a merited compliment and we predict that
when he has had time to become fully known in
Congress, he will at once become one of the most
useful members of that body. We opposed his
election on party grounds-but we at the same
4me, regarded him as a gentleman of merit and
ability and the result of the election proved to US
that he was man for the people.-LOudOn Press,
(lchg)
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MOUNT VERNON.

The suggestion of Gov JOHNSON says the Rich
mond Eaosirery in regard TO the purchase of Mount
Vernon should command the prompt attention of
the legislature. 1t is in every respect proper that
Virginia should have custody Of the tomb of WASH
INeroy and should hold it a shrine to which the
totaries Of liberty may resort to render homage to
the memory Of the most illustrous champion of hu-
man rights It would be altogether in harmony
with the character of WASHINGTON if the gratifca-
ton Of the noblest sentiment of the soul could be
confined with some scheme of practical good; and
hence there was peculiar proprety in the sugges-
ton Of The governor, that Mount Vernon should
be at once the haunt Of the patriot and the seat OF
learning WASHINGTON was first in peace as well
as in war, aud some institutions commemorative OF
the less striking and gentle virtues of his character
would be an appropriate tribute to his memory.
A proposition tor the purchase Of Mount Vernon
bv the United States is under the consideration OF
Congress. Judge Bayly very properly assured the
House of Representatives that Virginia would not
cede her jurisdiction over one square inch of her
domain - and Mr. L-tcher mentioned the fact that
the legislature had already refused to surrender the
States Jurisdiction over Mount Vernon. This did
not satisfy some gentlemen; and Mr.. Giddings put
the pertinent question, whether the WimOt proviso
should apply to Mount Vernon?
Il may be that some private company will pur-
chase Mourt Vernon on speculation and convert it
intoa show-ground. To prevent so disgraceful an
act Of Vandalism, the legislature should take
p-ompt act ! in regard to the recommendation of
Governor Johnson.
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SINGULAR AND DISTRESSING SUICIDE.

On Monday last Mr.. James ChOwning, of Hen
ry county, committed suicide under most singular
circumstances. He was highly respected citizen
had been at one period preacher of the church
known as "Reformers," then became impressed with
the influence of belief in Universal salvation; but
for the last few years his views of religion have
been capricious and unfxed. He was about fifty
years old, had family, to whom he was uniform
ly kind; and daughter was to be married on the
day after that on which he perpetrated the rash
act. On that day he went to the little tow. of
Port Royal near by, leaving at neighbOring
schOolhouse, his gun which he had taken from home
under the pretext of hunting squirrels, but as the
day was raw, doubtless for the commission of his
sad purpose. While in town he was seen to drink
freely several times alOne-a most unusual crcum-
stance. On Tuesday he was discovered with his
head resting on log, his rife pressed with the muz
zle against his left breast, pawpaw stick cut the
proper length with which he touched off the trig-
ger and he seemed to have died instantly and with
out struggle. A note was discovered desiring
that there should be 10 delay in his daughter mar
riage, which accordingly took place, and the cere-
mony of the Unfair occurred with the fathers corpse
in the house
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PuRLIC LECTURES.

TINE undersigned would announce the citizens Of
Nashville that they have effected arrangement with
the Rev 0RvILLE Dewey for the delivery of his famous
Lowell Lectures upon the PRoBLEN HUMAN DEs1rT.
These Lectures twelve in number originally deliver
ed before the Lowell Institute and presented TO that
Institution BY their learned and eminent author. They
have excited The highest admiration for their eoquenee and
originality in every city of the Union in which they have
been delivered
In aordng opportunity to hear this series Of Lectures
by profoundly acquainted with Nature familiar with
Science in its most comprehensive sense, original in
thought and benevolent in all his sympathies and
powerful in his OratOTy the undersigned feel
congratulate the public and themselves To correct
Misrepresentation in the outset would state, that the
"IOwel Lectures only far religions religion
separabe from the subject of "Human Destiny and
not intended to propagate any peculiar system of faith
The delivery here has been solicited and engaged the
pecuniary risk of the undersigned and tickets OF admission
will be fixed at such rates will place attendance within
the power Of the humbles Of which the public will be fur
Their advised in due time The will in the
month of February DR. Deweys present engagements
will not admit of his presence at an earlier day.
X MEICS NEIL 5 BROWN
ED Fl EWING JOHN TRIMBLE
JOHN A McEWEN, Russell HOUSTON
HUGH DOUGLAS HENRY BLOOD,
w BERRY, JOHN LEA,
AND J DUNCAN, JOHN EAkIN,
II N WILLIAMS; W II HUMPHREYS
BYRD DOUGLAS
dacTS- I'm
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~" The revival which has been progressing for
the past two weeks in the Baptist Church in this
place, closed last Sunday night There have been
some So or 80 conversions some twenty-seven of
whom have already been baptized by immersion,
revival has also been in progress in the Methodist
Church in this place, during the past week. 1t is
now closed. Some or 5 made profession ofrelig-
iou.-Leban0n Herald
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Lzsg~Thc cantor OF the New York Mirror, who
Aimed with John Mitchell, the Irish exile, few
DAYS ago, says he is quite young; rather tall and
slender. complexion remarkably transparent; ard
that he is without exception, the most refined IRISH
man lie has ever seen. He is the son. 1t Is SAID Oh
a Unitarian clergyman.
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PACIFIC RAILROAD.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia plan is now on foot to
persuade Congress to lend its sanction to the Pa
cific Railroad in the following form
The government to lend its bonds to the compa-
nv taking the road security for their payment to
the amount of money paid in by individuals, and
for every $1,000 thus paid in by persons, $1,000 to
be loaned by the General Government II fifty
millions are paid by subscribers to the company
Congress win be asked to subscribe the same
smount Congress, think, will not sanction this
form of aid-N y. Express
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FRENCH LESSONS.

MR.. ZERVALLOS, after the first Of January will take
vi few more classes of Gentlemen Ladies' DESTROYS OF
learning the FRENCH LANGUAGE and to accommodate
many who have applied be will form a night class.
Apply at Berry Book Store or his house. No IL High ST.
south of Church. lie would refer to
F. B. Fogg Esq, r. j. Meigs, S p Allison. W. F. Coop
er and J. A. McEWen. ldec. 2I-lm.
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n HILADELPHIA ONEPRICE CLOTHING

DHlLADELFHIAO NEP PRICE CLOTHING
L STORE Cedar street. the Post Office Nashville
Tennessee We respectfully call the attention Of Gentle
TO the advantageous arrangement that have
y made for the purpose of furnishing them with clothing
superior quality at muen lower rates than has heretofore
been charged by similar establishments The senior part
ner Mr. K d. Clifton, residing and remaining continually
in Philadelphia having been for many years engaged in
the purchase of material and the manufacturing Of Clothing
in the Eastern Markets. gives decided advantages which
returning the benefit Of customers With this
arrangement, and the price principle atter our
selves that shall be able to give satisfaction to all who
may favor with their patronage.
~ Making to OTdeT.--Ne have in our employ one
Of the most experienced and superior in the United
States and will warran1 work give entire satisfaction
Our stock OF Goods hand is large and beautiful
prslng all the latest styles Of fabrics introduced. Gentle
men will please call and examine stock,
nov4 CLIFTON 4 ABBOTT,
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COMING TO NASHyILLEI
CHAMBERS & PECK'S MAMMOTH

OR, Way Scenes in California, and on the Land and Pa
~ ciic Routes-commeneed 1s49, completed 1888
More than twice the size Of ordinary Pnoramas and
perior in fidelity artistic execution and general interest as
il is mammoth in its proportions.
~ Due notice will be given Of its arrival.
dec7 DIR. 7. E. CHAMBERS, Msnzyer.
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Id cOdly IurllSh lOrtn lnelr marriage IiDle
This altogether a singular occurrence. Mr..
Chownng was a SOBER industrious and intelligent
farmer. He was rather independent in circum-
stances and no cause is assigned for his sevolence
unless tired of a life annoyed by dyspepsia, from
which he had been for considerable period suf-
charlottesville Times
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elegant Git 8uoks
for 1854.
W. t. BERRY 4 CO., have just received


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LITTER IN

The Suburbs Of Vienna -Belyedere Palace-Ambras Nm
-Ieicl,ieusieR Picture Galery-Plctuie Gallery OF
Prince Esztcrhazy-Palace of Luxembourg Nilage Of
Baden-Schonbrlnn Beer Hals-Fhe Prater-A kus-
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Ers-Jadge Leigh, Of Virginia, has decided that
stages and railroad companies are responsible for
the baggage OF the passengers, notwiths. lnding
notice is given al baggage at the risk of the own
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E-g~'rhc Emperor Of Russia has Withdrawn the
whole of his funds from the Bank of England, and
closed his account with that establishment, and
also with the Bank Of France. The Bank of Eng
land had acted as his banker since the failure Of
Mcssrs Harmon & Co. in 1876. But during the
next four months Russia has 10 remit to England,
for dividends. &C. from e3O0OO0 to e4OO,0OO or
nearly one half the amount that Nicholas has so
summarily withdrawn.
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EYE INFIRMARY,
THIRD STREET, NEAR JEFFERSON,
Louisville, Ky.


DR. l. T UNDERWOOD, having met -
~ with unparalleled success in the treat SSreSs.e
ment of the Eve in numerous cases OF ntiama-
ton and having succeeded in restoring sight 9fA'S
in many others when it apparently extinct without the
of surgical instruments continues to devote himself ie
practice. "
a In addition to the extraordinary success which has al
tended his practice in Diseases ohe Eye he has been no
less successful in treating other diseases especially OF
chronic character.
number of patients residing in Louisville, afflicted
with diseased eyes, whose have been pronounced in
curabe BY other phscaus have been restored to SIGHT by
DIR. Underwood, who begs leave to refer to them
I'M
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Koszta is still at Washington, anxious to be sent
bacE 10 Turkey. backed by the American govern
,p,pt hut rs the United States have just brought
him from Europe, and as the Turkish government
gives protection to all foreigners, who do not ylo-
late Turkish avs no matter what their antecedents
II would be the merest play for the government
officially 10 return Koszta from whence he came
True Hhg.
The True Wings statement that kOszta rs
anxious 10 De sent back to Turkey backed by the
American government" is new ito US. We have
seen no iutmation of the kind in any other paper.
It Is small matter. but will our neighbor just give
us his authority for the statement
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Nashville, LOulsvIIIe and CInclnnatI Regular
Weekly Packets.
TINE Splendid new Passenger Steamers, kfzaHo~ n
STATESMAN, J. SIDDEL, Master, sSSsss5t%s5rEz3'
CUMBERLAND VALLEY, H. G. MCCONAs, sSs=slSs=<sss
will make regular trips in the above trade, leaving Nash
vile every Tuesday at o'clock p NJ Returning will
leave Cincinnati every Wednesday, at O'Clock, p NJ
The above boats No l. and olhcered by expe-
RI enced business men, who will be thankful for orders for
merchandise and promise to give satisfaction to all who
NAV entrust business to their
dec27-f. JOHNSON, HORNE d co.
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MOTTO E.-AN ELECTION FOR DIREC-
~ TORS the ensuing year. will be held the Of
fee of the Union Bank Monday End January next.
dec7-tl lst jan J. COREY, CASHIER
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WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER rs, 1853,
Will be presented the beautiful Drama of
THERESA'S VOW.
Mannett Miss h Reignolds.-Theresa. -. Mrs c. PoP'