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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-02-19

the anciens but their good examples their just sent
ments and the experience Of their history 1t is IS
much violation Of TASTE and Of keeping with
the strong of the age, represent WASH
NaToS in the classic attire of Roman Senator, as il
would be to represent Roman general in the costume OF
Continental officer. Why not Both would be equally
unnatural and incongruous HoUDoSs statue of WASH
NGToN is model for modern artists. 1t is simple, un-
artificial and true to history and to Let then
have WASHINGTON in the forthcoming equestrian statue
dressed in the old Continental uniform and thus pepe
tuate future generations well the majestic dignity
and simplicity Of the the dress Of his day and
country.
These opinions may shock the cultivated and refined
notions of the professed lovers of the arts being
svey vulgar and barbarous But their
be proved and indicated by the feelings and judgments
Of the Masses if not defensble by the rules and formu
of And, after ALL may not this be regarded the
and best test of excellence in any production of
art What is generally sneered at as vulgar taste is
often the result of quick intutve perception Of the
beautiful and symmetrical with which nature has endowed
the minds of men in masses Ut is the collective not in
dvidual judgment refer to- mean the capacity and
taste judge without rule law, of the proprety
gruty, and aptness with which any work of is in
tended to represent real imaginary forms When the
Birds attracted by their resemblance to nature
piece VI
ancient artist it higher tribute to his Skill and
convincing evidence of the perfection he had attain
ed than if he had had the judgment of whole college of
artists pronounced upon his undertaking. according
the most approved rules of criticism in such cases.
Our Congress has shown its judgment moreover in the
selection of native American artist to execute the pro-
posed work Thiss certainly emnenty just and becoming
Why go the studio of Italian when we have genius
home The extraordinary merit of Mr. MILLS as described
to by Senator DOUGLAS in his grafton the Inaugural
ton of the equestrian statue Gen. JACKSON entities him
to this distinction and the patronage of the Government
And he will doubtless have the good wishes of all Ame-
ricans that he may accomplish his work in manner
worthy of his lusrious subject and of his own genius
and skill
In conclusion, gentlemen, congratulate you this
suspicious event. denoting most gratifying state Of
public feeling and sentiment in Congress and the country
And whilst the contemplated statue may to keep
before the nation the example and conservative principles
and policy of the great WASHINGTON may it also remind
us Of our duty in doing all in power perpetuae the
Union and to consolidate its glories
Most respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. w. LEWIS.
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INDIANA FREE BANKs.-A committee of the Senate Of
Indiana to which the subject of free banks referred
have reported BILL which, they say is designed give
sound currency to the people, fair profit to the bank
err and undoubted security to the b-hoder Itlimts
the State stocks to be received to the stock
by the States of Indiana Ohio Michigan New York.
sachusetts Tennessee and Kentucky such Of them
continue to pay interest semi-annuay oftener The
banker to obtain circulation transfers the stock the
State Auditor and only receive 800 of circulating
notes for every S112 of stock transferred There is
provision limiting the banks loan and circulate their
notes within the State of Indiana Banks already
ished are required to comply with the law in sixty
days or forfeit their charters Cincinnati Gazette
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AMERICAN SALT TRsTED.-A year ago we published the
plans Of Government for testing the relative qualities
Turks Island and 0nondaga salt for the preservation Of
pork. In pursuance Of them hundred barrels OF pork
were then packed the even numbers with kind Of
SALT the odd with the other each containing onehaf Of
every animal divided at the back and both parts treated
exactly alike with the exception OF the different kinds
salt One Of each kind was sent to every military station
inc United States, with instructions be opened
certain time and then subjected to the critical Of
command
Inc tune designated has elapsed, and many of the
reports OF the results have been received The meat in
most cases was pronounced uncommonly good but il
found almost impossible detect my difference between
them The greatest seems to be in the fact that as
genera thlng there was greater loss Of weight boil
ing an hour in the pork cured with Turks Island than
0nondaga sat The conclusion the whole is, that the
new forK article IS fully equal TO the imported for pack
ing purposes-North american
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OPENING THE GREAT SILVER MINEs-Information Of
the increasing demand for silver having been generally
diused, extensive preparations have, understand
been entered into in various quarters augment the
nual yield from the different silver mines, in almost all
quarters Of the world. Work has been recommended
many of the shafts heretofore neglected in South Ame-
RIGA and while parties constantly being
prospecting" large additional forces, with improved
machinery have been put upon most of the principal pits
and galleries of mines in that country. In short time
there will be immense number of hands engaged in
getting the ore and from the richness and nexhaus
bity of these Of the precious metal would
be at all surprizing if in year two if during the
coming season. silver in bars and coin should begin to be
sent here in quantities amount hardly inferior the
vast monthly receipts Of gold flowing from California
and Australia into the United States.-Boston Courier
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GRRAT GATHERING or THE HYDE FAMnY-There was
large gathering ut Boston The 10th instant Of all
bearing the name of Hyde connected with the family
by marriage to raise means to send agent to England
whether or not they 1.-THE Hydes Of this country heirs
at law to the large estates and unclaimed dividends
IN the Bank Of England and unclaimed dividends in
the East India stocks which have been laying for
years awaiting claimants. There have been advertise
ments in the London Times several times in the last
nifty years for heirs to the above named and dvi
which amount in the aggregate to several millions
OF dollars There were nearly three hundred present,
ceming from all parts Of the United States finance
mitee was chosen and liberal amount subscribed
lot the furtherance of the above projectsBos Traveller
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SPEcULATrons ~ Coal LANDS IN NORM CAROLINA. -
The fayeteve IN ~ Observer Of the 18th states that
speculations to the amount Of several hundred
dollars have taken place in the Deep river coal mines
within the last ten days. firm in New York has pur-
chased for $50 an interest Of half in the Taylor
lsnds owned by hon Hugh Wadden Judge Nash, John
A. Gmer, ESQ.,, DR.. McClenahan and others l. !
Hughton Esq has also sold the ght to get coal on bis
lands for $4,000 in cash. and thirty cents per ton for
every ton mined with condition that at least as much
shall be taken annually astO produce him $4,000 ayear
for twenty years.
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The Scientific American says that camphor has been
discovered to be antidote to that terrible poison
strychnne man who had been thrown into convul-
sons by two doses Of the poison one-sxth of grain
each, administered for the rheumatism relieved by
twenty grains Of canphor taken in six grains Of almond
mixture. Dr. Suddook in letter to the London Lancet
claims 10 have made the discovery.
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Hol FOR AUsrRALIA.-The New York Journal of Com
merce says that steamship company has been orga
will thus be brought within thryf days Of New York
The first ship Of the line 1.-THE Golden Age) will leave New
York for Australia and return Panama. between which
port and Australia she will continue her regular trips
The capital Of the company will be 5000 000 with liberty
to increase it to 600 000 The books for subscription
to the capital stock opened at New York yesterday
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ROYAL TRAIsIsc-The following is the routine OF the
daily occupation Of the royal children in England P;
early breakfast Mt eight, and dine two first bour
after breakfast the classics next the modern pramma
teal Instruction, being also carefully given next militia
eIerclses or 'ne ooys men music and dancing then
the carpenters shop, and occasionally the Laboratory
then shooting in the royal gardens, then supper then
prayers and then to bed Such arehe daiyoecupatons
Of these young people.
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The Cincinnati Gazette states that on the 9th instant
man and boy were found seated in buggy, about four
miles from Covington the Lexington turnpike frozen
to death Upon investigation it ascertaned that the
man was HARVEY THOMPSON, resident of Independence
Kenton county. The youth found lying his ia
TIERS knees, as if asleep the father occupying
sitting posture, with his head thrown back.
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ERYsIPKLAs-CRANBRRRrEs- are able 70 record
another case OF the complete of eryspeas by the
simple application of the cranberries pounded fine
Inc patent was young lady side of whose face had
become so much swollen and named that the eye had
become closed, and the pain excessive poultice Of
cranoerres was applied and after several changes the
pain ceased the Inflammation subsded and in the
OF couple OF days every vesge Of the disease had dis
appeared The occurred in the family of one Of the
editors Of the Palladium we therefore vouch for
it's truth. -New Haven Palladium
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INTERESTING ExPERIMgNT.-A very interesting expert
ment tried at Chicago, few days ago. ascertain
the amount Of oxygen necessary to support life. Si1
hundred persons placed in hall in Of the hotels
all the doors and windows closed and the expert
ment began During the first half hour nothing specia
was observed except universal drowsness which wal
warded off as long possible by ingenious device
the expermcnter in the shape Of eloquent lecture
During the second half hour several sank inte deer
sleep from which 1t impossible rouse them and
few tainted At the end Of the third half hour il was
deemed unsafe to continue the experiment longer
the fact was established that under those cir
cumstahces life would not become extinct within the pac,
Of ninety five minutes.
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William w. Stewart the Baltimorean who In prison
at Valparaiso, the charge Of killing Gillian, has been
discharged from custody, in compliance with the demand
of Mr.. PEYToS, the American Minister
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RETURN OF FUGITrvE SLAvEs-Two slaves, who ran of
from the estate of the late VIM. Te Of Petersburg
Va about two years ago, and went to Ohio, have re-
Gently voluntarily returned to slavery the ground that
they suffering from want Of food, and unable
to procure work.
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NEW JERSEY PACIFIC RAMRoAD-A bill for the
incorporation Of "Atantic and Pacific Railroad Com
pany," we see has just been introduced into the New
Jersey Legislature II embraces large number Of
porators who promnent in that and other
The capital is stated $780, ooo with the privilege Of
$3.50 600 600
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BREACH OF PRosnsE-A Of breach OF marriage
promise decided in the Circuit Court Of Kanawha
county last week. in which the disappointed young lady
obtained verdict against her fathcss swain for ten,
thousand dollars-Richnond Wing.
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"Nox RGKT MAURY JAcULrs. /"
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14
IRON THE GAINESVILLE JEFFERsoxIAx.l

THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE 1t is with feelings
the lveliest pleasure that we are enabled to an
nounce to our readers the nominaton,-by the re
cent State Conventional the HON ANDREW
JOHNSON, Of Greene county, as our candidate
for Governor of this State. Andrew johnson is
undoubtedly the peoples candidate" Born in the
lower walks OF society, he has nobIy and valianty
fought his way step by STEP into the hearts of his
countrymen, and now enjoys their utlnos; conf
denee and esteem For many years he has repre-
sented his district in Congress, during VIII Oh time
he has proved hmselfan able and profound states
man. An indelatigable jealous and uncornpromi-
sing democrat, he has always been, and will con-
tiuue to be thorn in the side of whggery in this
State Engines of destruction q invented and
manned by the most determined minions of that
party, may hurl their impotent ISLANDERS at such
man, but they will fall harmless at his ieet-he
scorns their puny efforts, and bids defiance to their
marshaled forces At his approach whiggery will
sneak to its dens filth and corruptionlile tar
rapin in storm-and view with horror the inroads
made in their ranks by the patriotic MECHANIC
STATESMAN Already have inklins. Of the
policy which the wings intend to pursue in the
coming contest-detraction and abuse-and with
out unanimty we are defeated. We call upon the
democracy to organize concentrate your fo;ces and
the victory is won.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14

Governor, and in doing so feel much pride aud an
unwayering confidence in the success of our candi-
date:
Mr. Johnson has, by MS own efforts, risen from
the condition ola poor and destitute orphan boy to
the proud position of one of Tennessee's ablest
statesman and brightest ornaments. His ability and
answering integrity has secured for him the adm-
ration and confidence of the people Of the entire
State. He has truly been the artilicer of his own
fortune-being indebted to no extraordinary adven-
ttious circumstancesior the exalted position he &C.
cupies. He is emphatically Of the peoples work
ing nan--hs interests feelings and sympathies are
identified with theirs, and the Democratic State
Convention, in nominating him, has done but an
act Of justice to one of the most deserving and
liable men in the State, and we now predict that
the nomination viii be triumphantly ratified by the
voters of Tennessee through the ballot box, aud
Andrew Johnson, the Mechanic Statesman, called
to preside over the des.inies Of the proud and chiV
alrous volunteer State, as Governor.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14

JOHN L. MARLrNG, EDrToI
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY IA. 1853.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

We learn from the Memphis Appeal that the
Somerville Convention nominated Hon f. P STAN
TON for reelection to Congress; Hon. w. @. DUNLAP
for the State Senate, and JAMES B. LAMB ESQ, for
Floating Representative. These nominations are
all excellent and viii win. Mr.. STANTON notwith-
standing the Henrymander, viii, we think, be re-
elected. He has made an able and faithful repre-
sentative, and it viii be hard if the dsreputable
trickery of the wing candidate for Governor strikes
him down too We cannot believe that the honest
masses of the wing party will sanction this attempt
to legislate men out of Congress against whom no
charges are brought. 1t is base attempt to stife
the voice of the people, and strike down men in
whom the people have confidence. As such it
should be viewed, and the whitening curses of pop
ular Indignation visited upon it.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14
IRON THE WEST TENNESSEE DEMOCRAT

TENNESSEE SAFE FOR THE DEMocRACY.-A dem
ocratc friend of ours offers to bet one thousand do.
lars on the result, who takes? Andrew Johnson, of
East Tennessee-the State of Franklin, as original
ly styled-is the Democratic Candidate for Govern
or; more judicious selection could not have been
made. Mr.. johnson is self-made man, and stands
pre-eminent on a democratic platform of his own
construction. He occupies always a peculiar and
distinct position upon every question he touches
from other public of his party but in so doing
he fails to acquire the appreciation ofhe peo-
pie.
We have long since traced his history from an
obscure and penniless orphan chill through the
tine Of a faithful apprentice boy to the T,loring
business in North Carolina, to his marriage in East
Tennessee, after which his more intelligent and bet
ter half taught him the letters of the alphabet on
the shop board his election to the Legislature, his
successful elections to Congress and his brilliant po
litcal career as bold and successful defender of
the rights of the people. Mr.. Johnson in political
sentiment is radical democrat and his nomina-
ton is received with enthusiasm in this portion of
the State he was the choice of the "West End"
outside of their own several distinguished citizens
at home. Mr.. Johnson will be greeted by tile mas
ses of the sovereign people as one of themselves
he is gentleman of great energy of character and
honesty Of purpose, and although he may not be, in
the shilly shaly parance of the day, an Eagle
Orator" he is, nevertheless one of natures noble
men, and woe to the manufactured reputation of
Ma; Henry, if he utters sentiment against the
truthulness of his positions his untrng devotion
to the true interest of tae people.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14
rFRoM THE MEMPHIS APPEAL. |

democratic nominee for Governor, Andrew John
son, is thoroughly selfmade man. in the trae sense
of the word He received his 'early education"
on the tailor's bench He taught to read, write
and cypher by his wife, so his history goes, He
learned public speaking in village debating So
ciety. From the debating society, he rose to the
Legislature, and thence to Congress- from which
there is great probability that lie will be elevated
to the Chief Magistracy OF Tennessee. His mind is
vigorous and highly practical and his force Of charac
ter great Such is the brief and simple yet encour-
aging, and interesting history ofthe democratic can
ddate for Governor What lesson to tle poor
and fiendlcss youth; what an example for The me-
chanc though he be uneducated What a stimu-
us to all classes and conditions to emulate so au-
spicious an example
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14

"a We authorized to announce ISAAC NJ JONES can
ddae for County Court Clerk the March election
give authorized to announce JOHN K. EDMoxDsoS
candidate for the Sherfaty of Davidson county
We authorized to ENocH CUNNINGHAM,
a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing election.
1--WE authorized to WILLIAM LUTON, as
acanddae for Sheriff of Davidson county, at the ensuing
election.
sY-We authorized to announce E. B. BIGLEY
candidate for sheriff, 1.-THE ensuing election.
s5yWe authorized to announce Major RICHARD
COOKE candidate for the Senate the district composed
of the counties of Macon, jackson and White
s9y-We authorized to JOSIAH FERRIS as
candidate for County Court Clerk the ensuing election
sy-We authorized to B. CLEMENS as a can
dae represent Davidson County the Lower branch of
the next Legislature
1--WE authorized to announce COL JAMES NJ She'd
candidate to represent the counties of Warren Cannon
Coffee Grundy and Van Buren, the Senatorial branch of
the next General Assembly
~ We authorized to announce FELIX R. CHsATHAx
candidate for reelection for County Court Clerk at the en-
suing election
say-We authorized to announce L. w. FUssEL as
candidate for reelection to the Office of Sheriff of Davidson
county, at the next March election.
az We are authorized to WILLIAM H. Boris
candidate to represent the counties Of White jackson
and Macon in the Senatorial branch of the General AS
sembly.
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14

BALLOON AsoENsIoN.-Mons. PAULN on Friday
last, took @riel flight from Cincinnati of which
the Gazette says:
"TIe assembled to an altitude of about two miles
and entering another current of air. he was carried
directly East In this direction he entered sheet
of clouds, which for time concealed from view the
splendid scenery of mother earth, over which he
had been happily feastlng. developed in a heavy
mist, his clothes completely saturated, and he
began to feel apparent GOODNESS, and a great
change from the atmosphere on earth. Leaving the
cloud, he was carried to the North about five miles
when, being out ofsght of the city, he prepared to
descend and in one hour from the time he started
he landed on the farm OF Adam Hopper, twele miles
from this city, near Mt Washington and two
miles North OF the Ohio river. Mr.. Hopper treated
him kindly, and brought him to the city on Satur-
day afternoon"
Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-05-14
THE DAILY UNION.

TIE Texas INDIASs-We learn from gentleman
recently arrived from Texas that Major g. T. How
ard the Indian agent, has accepted offers made to
him by several public spirited citizens of that State
donating large quantity of at present unoccupied
land for the temporary settlement of the wild tribe
now starving among the barren rocks to which the
necessities of the settlers have driven them. The
bill setting apart certain amount of land for the
use of these tribes having failed before the last lie
gslature, Major Howard concluded to settle them
temporarily upon lands offered for that purpose and
General Harvey in command Of the Department
heartily acquiesced in the plan, only STIMULATING that
the Indians settled should be confined to a Ger
tain, defined tract, and held responsible for all de
predations committed below that line. Thus, the
Lipans have been located upon the headwaters of
the Nueces and are to be provided with agricultu-
raj implements and the necessary teachers. The
other Indians, such as the Camanches, Wacoes
Witchitas, &c, remain to be settled, and arrange
ments are now being made for that purpose.
OF course our government will have to feed these
Indians for time at least until they have acquired
a sufficient knowledge of agriculture 10 provide for
themselves but the increased expense may be east
ly compensated, if the Indian Department at Wash
ington viii use little Judgment in selecting the
presents annually made to the different tribes. In
stead OF expanding the greater portion of the mis-
eraby small appropriation in the purchase of silks
cambncs, beads toys, &c, which are of no use
whatever to the Indian, and are almost immediate
ly barered away for food or clothing let the Com
missioner provide beef blankets, and agricultural
implements, which the savages really want Let
competent persons be appointed to teach the In
dams the arts of peace The experience of the last
seven years has shown the Texas Indian the folly
Of attempting to cope with the white man in war,
and we have the best authority for stating that all
the tribes are now anxious for peace and the means
Of living-N o. Pcayaae.