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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12

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eye and Broad streets fronts sOJf feet the side Of
College street. run back about 10 feet alley Apply
at No. IS Cherry street, TO
JAM Rw. BROWN, Real Estate gent.
FOR sALEOls RENT
A BRICK Dwelling, with or rooms, corner fsss-s
~ of Church ard hcLemore streets 2 or 3 i:i!s,S
small houses ba erected the lO fronting ssk
McLemore street that will 'ent from $50 zoo each. !
bargain viii be given in the above valuable property Make
early application at No. s. Cherry street, 10
JAM X. ". BROWN, Real Estate Agent.
TOR SALE.-A VERY DESIRABLE LOT,
fronting ll5 feet Spruce street between Churcn aud
Broad running back l6s feet and frIntng us
feet McLemOre SAID lot will be divided
or three lots 70 suit purchaser Said lot has lac
brick school house.
ALSO-A desirable Country Residence about three n.
from the city, Noiensyie Pke-a frame house whit
rooms, DC. 4 bargain will be gwen.
AIS0A brick house with roonls Re No 81 Spruce
street near Cedararda vacant lot Cedar Spruce
ALSO-A neat Brick Cottage in Edgeheld. with four
rooms the residence Of Col Ramsey Said house was
formerly occupied by Rev III. Royce MaSe early appl
cation 10 L. W. BROWN
deco Real Estate Agent
TOR RENT-FOiS THE ENSUING YEAR
Il fara Of fifty Of land the Charlotte Pike fur
miles from Nashville, with good improvements
dec2l K 4. BALIOWE, Gen. Agent.
NTANTED.-I WISH 70 RENT FOR THE
w next year, comfortable family dwelling it'll or s
rooms, Convenient to tie churches and female academy
Apply TO K. W. BROWN,
deco Real Estate Agent
(,HANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE LAW
&ol will eel TO the high bidder cash. al te Office
OF Glover BOYD Thursday, Jan. H. 1854 valuable
Law and Miscellaneous Library; also lot Of Furniture
consisting Of Sofas Lounges Tables Chairs &c The said
Books aad Furniture be till the day sale at tho
Office Of Glover& Boyd, 70 so Cherry Sale cou
at u O'Clock, a. NJ e u BRIEN
dec22-td CLERK and Master
/ MEAT AND DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
~ FOR SALE-I wish "a sell the house IN which i've
situated the est side of sumner street. No 81 between
Broad and Church streets The house some thirty fet
from the street story and good repair and an ab
dance OF ue shade frees. For terms apply ii cCrea
x Tcrrass On Broad street.
dec2I " III JOHNSON
FE'EXAS LANDS FOR SALE.-rHE UNDER
L SIGNED owns i've hundred and ffty-tbTee and half
acres OF first rate land lying Oyster Greek Fort Bend
county, Texas which he will sell for cash or exchange for
real estate, situated about the CITY Of Nashville
The above lands well adapted 10 the cultivation Of
either sugar or Cotton, and well imtered and water
ed any in that section Of Texas Any person DESTROYS
Of investing Us above will please call m me- z a
A. /. DAVIS 81.
dec2l-lm Nashville and Memphis Packet Line.
MrLES-BEEF AND FORK. F7z..,s-5
HSe Fer sale 100 likely MULES, = and tSSl8NS
60. years old; 81 BEEF CATTLE. corn led AAA.s-
and loo PORK hogs Persons wishing TO purchase can
in, 10
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12

~ ROCERIES, &C., FRESH ARRIVAL
u 100 hhds New Sugar,
Loo bbls Leaf, Crushed and Powd Sugar;
$50 e" Mclasses,
200 boxes ROSin SOaP;
loco half and quarter boxes Sardnes;
loo boxes Star Candies; .
80 doz. Baltimore Oysters,
90 boxes Raisns;
10 ceroons indigo
so packages Imperial and G. P Tea
200 kegs assorted Belmont Nails
100 boxes Va. and Nv Tobacco;
290 boxes pint FlasS&
Together with general stock which will be sold fow by
LANlER PHILLIPS
decaS Market street.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12

R.. F. BELL.
Wholesale and Retail Grocer, Dealer in Foreign and
Domestic Liquors Receiving, Forwarding and
Commission Merchant,
Opposite Sewanee House, College st, No %.
feh1
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12

ZINC WHITE PANT kegs received and for
II sale low. This article said to be much superior to
White Lead in brlaney of color durability in exposed
and costs but little 1t is coming largely into in
the eastern cities. oct20 EWIN BROTHERS.
- ON EtT9 MN EnTF III o,,ncaS .hhay,s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12
CTNDRIES.-l00keg kegs Nails, assorted sizes
- so boxes Lsngnn y Armsiead's Tobacco. very SUI

y so boxes Lsnglorn Il Armsiead's Tobacco. very SUI
perioT;
20 barrels Tar;
Is doz boxes Lexington Mustard;
5000 lbs Bacon, suitable for family use;
rs gross ofbox Matches;
few barrels that old Whisky. Also a few hhfs
Of fine clarified Sugar together with general assortment Of
Groceries Of wholesale RETAIL at No. %, College street.
opposite 6ewRnee lIo0ss. tBayIlI Il. +. BELL.
nR. p. >. WOODWARD Office No Cherry
IL street. three doors north of Church street. has on hand
Vaccine Matter Of the very best quality, which be will sup
ply e the profession generally. Oci6-ly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12

" All YOU who wish TO purchase Cloths, CaSSiEleres
yes,ings inens Patent Shirts Linen aud Drilling Draw
ers HalfHose Linen and Silk handkerchief Gloves and
Crsvats call in at STEVENSON WHITES No. 50, Col
lee street. for they selling off very low for Cash.
der to make room for their Fall Stock. aug4-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12
CRUTCHFIELD HOUSE, FORMERLY GRIFFIN HOUSE
GNATT ANODGA Tt,NNESs,EE

DEREESS & CisACK-Are now prepared to re-
ceve, store and ship Liberal advances made
70 consignmentS. Oct.2.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-12
LANDER o. STEVENSON. ROBERT L. WHIT
STEVENSON 81 WHITE.

TJAvE or hand large and desirable stock of STAPLE
III AND FANCY DRY GOODS, which they viii sell
very cheap for cash. order reduce their stock before
they receive their Fall purchases All of you who like good
bargains give them a call aug4
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

DEVELOPMENT OF MuRpER-BoDy
FOUND IN BARREL OF LIouoR.-On
Saturday last barrel of liquor or alcohol
was nut on board the steamer Alvin Adams
at our wharf which was directed, very ehgl-
bly,, to DR.. Kelly, Ladoga, Ia, but there was
no entry of it on the receiving book OF eith-
er of the Clerks. Madison being the point
to which freight for that place is shipped, the
barrel was rolled out upon the wharf boat, at
that place; there being no owner for It and the
rolling being peculiar, as if some heavy body
was in it, it attracted observation at the
time; after the boat left, it was taken to the
Railroad Depot, where the peculiarly OF
the case induced those having it in charge
too open one of he heads, when in tn liquor
was found the naked body of a man VINO had
a terrible cash across the throat and Sc
we're bruise on the head.
A Coroner's Inquest was held. but its find
ing we have hot fully learned. Much ex'
element was created in Madison thereby
and rumovs were started that the body was
that of Dir. Steven, who disappeared from
louisville on the 23d of Jan. last
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23
Arres. Of o Supposed Murder.

A notorious scoundrel by the name OF
Rirc! was shot and arrested on Wednesday
the lst inst, a few miles cast ot Joliet. q
gentleman who had pursued him from Penn
Sylvania, and from whom he (Birch) had
stolen sccond horse, the bali breaking one
Of his arms We are informed that s.nce
his arrest, Birch has been recognized as be-
ing one of the wretches implicated in the
murder of Col DAVENPORT OF Rock Island
few years ago, and who by some means has
thus far escaped hanging. This may be on
" an idle rumor, but should it prove to be as
we have stated, it is to be hoped that the ea!-
lows will not again be defraudcd Of IFS VIC
tim.-lurora Beacon.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23
W4sHIsGTos, March IA
Interesting from csa.ral America,

By the arrival of the ship Helen Jane al
Boston, we have late and interesting infor-
nation from Honduras and other parts OF
Central America. The inhabitants OF TruS
lilo were in great state OF alarm in con
sequence Of successive shocks of earth
quakes, which had continued for several
months. The war was still going on be-
tween Honduras and Guatemala, and this
country was overrun with robbers to the
great detriment Of the mercantile communl-
~ and travellers, consequently trade was
nearly at q stuid still There must b2
some mistake about the announcement thai
some American vessels OF war were soon
expected to arrive for the purpose of naking
inquiries relative TO the dispute between the
beiligerent countries concerning their ter
rtorial rights. Before making movement
Of this hind, even If 1t were in contempia-
tion, it is most likely our government would
consult the envoy from Honduras, now at
Washington.
Dates to the 18th ult. from the city Of
Mexico have been received at New Orleans
With the exception of the announcement
Of the death OF ey-President Herrera, there
was nothing new of interest.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23
the Effects Of War.

There is good sense in the following re-
marks which we take from the Cincinnati
Gazette. OF the gross absurdities which at
various times have been believed, none is
more gross than that which has taught that
war Of itself is benefit. The English
people deemed themselves extremely pros
porous during the time of the elder Pitt, and
were inclined to ascrbe their prosperity to
the war then raging; but when the people Of
the present day are reminded by the tax
ratherers Of the national debt of $4,000
600 900, they are apt to conclude that few
years ofdecetiul glory and unnatural wealth,
were too dearly purchased by the imposition
of burdens as certain as death and as last
ing as time. The aggressive despotism of
the Russian emperor may render war ab-
solutely necessary, but true civilization and
the best interests OF humanity will undoubt-
edly be put in allegiance BY the terrible con-
test which seems to be on the point OF
breaking out; and in regard to the effect
which such contest IS likely to have upon
the commercial interests Of this country, the
Gazette says
With reference to the effect that war
would have upon cur commercial interests
generally, opinions are changing, and some
are now concluding that peace would be
better in pecuniary point Of view, than
war. This change of opinion IS the result
perhaps ofthe turn which the produce mar
kets have taken, at a period when war
seems most certain. Breadaaufs have
largely declined, and provisions are going in
the same direction, and cotton is extremely
low These three heads embrace all the
leading articles Of export TO England, and, if
they are to be depressed BY war, wherein
can we be benefited.
1t is certain that war would greatly de-
press the interests Of Great Britnin, both
commercial and manufacturing; and we can
not expect to make great deal by feeding
an impoverished people. But it is said that
a war would open the market for the sale OF
railroad securities, ana increase the supply
OF money in this country. This effect war
would doubtless have, but il is far from Ger
tain that such a result would be beneficial
We have money enough now for all iegiti-
mate business purposes; and if our own re-
sources are not sufficiently extensive to con-
struct new roads, the wiSest policy, hy far.
would be to curtail the expenditures on new
i "a nrCvprnants.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

"a bill has passed the Virginia Senate, al
lowing certain free negroes in the county
of Nottau'ar to enslavc themselves. The
negroes had pettioncd for the privilege,
They had been set free by the will of their
late master, and their desire is 10 be sold to
his next kin. 4 large number Of white citi-
zcns feeling an interest in the negroes for
'thcir good character, added their names to
the request
A fact Ike TIE al2Yei, regarded BY SONS
persons as 4 very peculiar tidbit, and they
are inclined toroll il as a sweet morsel un-
der their tongues. We confess never to
have though, that such facts enhanced
either the intrinsic beauty or the theoretical
De sirableness of the peculiar institution.
We rather incline to think that they are an
additional and most melancholy demon
-trai,nn of the innate unsoundness Of the
system. The passion for gaming was 50
strong among the ancient Germans that
when they had lost all their property they
put up their liberty, and Gibbon tells US
that 1.-The desperate gamester, who had
.taked his person and liberty on the last
throw Of the dice, patiently submitted to
the decision Of fortune. and suffered himself
TO be bound chastised, and sold into remote
slavery, by his weaker and more lucky an
tagonist." This certainly shows most ex-
traordinary fondness for gambling, but as
we'll might we conclude from such fact
tha, gambling was beneficial and laud-
able custom, as from the other, that the
state of slavery is either proper Or desirable.
In the one case, the long addiction to fas-
cinatino vice, made the victim regardless OF
every thing but what would furnish aliment
10 an appetite that had become uncontrola-
bic: in the other case, peculiar social
system has rendered its victim almost total
| ly unable, if changed from state Of hered-
| i,ary servitudc to one of nominal freedom,
| to procure food and clothing. The latter
victim has the plea Oft most grinding neces-
1 sitv. the former made self-oiiering for the
qualification Of lis passions, and we certain
| ~ cannot conceive how the one or the other
/ fact. tends either to the embelllshmeat or
| justification of slavery or Of gambling.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

The river has been gradually rising for
the las. two or three days, and is now about
two and half feet igher THANH was at the
time of the breaking up Of the ice. The
Mary C. is, we believe, the only boat which
has as yet gone up over the rapids, but We
presume there will soon be sufficient water
to admit the passage of the regular ard
larger boats between the upper and lower
portions of the river. The ]. Mckee is now
making regular tri-weckly trips between
Mon.rose and this place, and the EnVoy
Shenandoah and Jenny Lind are plying be-
tween this and various points below
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

It is said substitute will be offered tc
the Senate Nebraska bill, by southern
democrat in the House. The Substitute
will consist of the bill as originally intro
duced into the Senate from the Territorial
Committee. That bill is precisely the
same as the Territorial bills of 1850 The
object of this move is to do away with the
abrogation, in the express terIss. of the
Missouri Compromise of 1920. Col. Ben
ton will make great speech against the
bill. lie declares he will not be contied Il
an hour. and if the House insrsts upon his
stopping at the conclusion of that period
he viii finish his speech in the rotunda, OF
in the open air.
We clip the above paragraph from the
Chicago Press Of the 18Th inst. It would
not be strange if the voice Of the people
was beginning to be heard BY the politicians
at Washington. They had better obey it,
if they have any anxiety for their political
salvation
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

TIE FAILURE OF \ GREAT PATENT.-Ihe
great Yankee patent deceptive Hens
Nest" h as met with an unexpected failure.
Its found that like the cork leg that belong
ed to the Mynheer Van Duck, il is imposs'-
bic to stop ii; and he unhappy victim OF
the invention is overworkcd BY the con,f.-
vance. The design Of the patent, as our
readers ali know, is to deceive poultry into
the speedy and liberal laying of eggs, which
is accomplished by the peculiar construc-
ton OF the machine At the bottom of the
nest there is a trap-loor, which works on a
hinge, being supported by spring. The
moment an egg is placed on this, the trap
opens and lets it fall through into cushion
cd apartment prepared for its reception
The consequences is that the bird, just as
she is preparing to cackle, glances at the
nest, and seeing nothing, it actually reasons
itself into the belief that she has not laid
at all, and resumes her position on the nest
in hopes Of making more successful eff
fort. Theoretically the inve ,tion was wor
thy Of all praise, and matter of pride to
the universal Yankee nation that produced
it, Practically, in partial experiments, it
was successful. But upon fuller and Of
ica! trial, the thing was found to " ork too
well, and to overdo itself altogether. We
copy the official account:
"On the first trial of this curious contr-
vance before the Commissioner of Patents
to test its virtues, a singular result was et-
fected. A large Russian hen was located
on the nest and left to her meditations.-
On account of pressing business, the hen
YVES FORGOTTEN until the next dav, when. to
the utter astonishment ofthe Commissioner,
and ayen the inventor himself, on examining
the nest they found nothing in II but par
of claws, bill and a bunch Of feathers; the
mystery was explained, however, upon ex-
amining the chamber beneath, in which they
found haf bushel Of eggs!!'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

a CoMFEoMlsE.-Ayo young Irishman nam
ed Mahon yesterday led to the hymcnea
alter a widow, Mrs. Fenerly, in order to es'
cape 4 prosecution for larceny 1t appears
that Mahon, while courting the widow, slip
ned his hand into her bosom and took a
pocket book containing $50. He delayed
saying anything about returning the money
for three or four weeks, when she demand
ed II, and he refused She then put him in
jail Mahon finally consented to marry
the pros secutrx, by SO doing preventing heI
becoming witness against him, she set
Ting costs, Jail fees, etc. Mayor FcIz re,
leased him on his own rccpgnizance, ane
sent him in company with police officer
attended by her family, to the Rev, Father
Garland's res. lencc, where the ceremon!
was performed. - Pitts. Gaz Sd.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

We notice that some Of our merchants
are receiving their spring stocks Of Dry
Goods. &c, &c. We hope they may all re-
alze their best expectations, and decidedly
the surest way for them to do this is to ad'
vertisc literally. There is no mistake about
it, that money judiciously laid out in adver-
Using pays IL larger Fer cent than the same
amount expended in any other speculation.
Men Ike Barnum and Gcnin understand
this important fact, and the consequence is
that they and those like them have made
! colossal fortunes.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

Superintendent of Public Instruction.

DR.. Shedd, after consultation with hi:
friends, having thought proper to decline il
favor Of Mr.. |. I. Stewart, we publish tn,
name OF the latter gentleman, as the inde
pendent candidate for the office of Superin
ltendent Of Public Instruction. This is an
office, the filing Of which ought not to be
Influenced by mere party politics, and VIC
think the signs are favorable for Mr.. Stew
arts election.
Mr.. Stewart is citizen of Mt. Pleasant
Henry County, and We append the following
remarks of the Iowa Obserrer published in
that place:
Weplace with pleasure among the names
OF candidates this week, that of our fellow
townsman, |. |. Stewart as an Independent
candidate for the above Office. DR.. Shedd
who was recommended as n suitable person
to fill that office has withdrawn in favor Of
Mr.. Stewart. II is not worth our while to
say anythingin commentator of Mr. Stewart,
he is sufficiently known over the State to
be man Of sterling worth, and undoubted
honor; and his numerous friends throughout
the State will hail this announcement with
delight. With his opponent Dr. Eads wc
have but slight acquaintance, and that ac-
CURED since his nomination. He appears
like clovar fellow, (all candidates do that,)
and no doubt would like to be elected; but
he has got whole team against him now,
and we are much deceived il he is not badly
beaten. lie may be a very nice man, but
there is ono thing certain, he has been nom
mated strictly as party man, and will be
expected to distribute the spolls oparty ia
voritcs. With no interest in common with
the csperity Of our school system-nomi-
mated by party that are striving for victo-
ry and spoils at sacrifice of every principle
Vi morality and temperance-brought into
the field with no object but that of party sue
.ess; no true friend Of the education Of the
masses can support him. Friends Of ednca-
.ion-of the prosperity Of our State, and its
Using hope-rally around NJ Stewart,
man Of the people, one who will take deep
interest in this cause, aside from partyism
and party fea!ty.
The election is close at hand-be u and
loing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

/
The News.
1t will be seen by the intelligence under
the telegraphc head that the authorities
and people Of Erie have again broken the
Atlantic. The cause Of the new outbre ak
| seems to have been the passage Of some
freight cars from one track to the other, it
being against the law Of Erie that any freight
should pass through the Borough without
breaking bulk.-The Chicago Press Of yes
terday, had intelligence that the difficulty
had been amicably arranged and the track
relaid
1t appears that the Black Warrior
difficulty is likely to produce some stringent
measures with regard to Spain. The Tel
egrnphis by no means proverb'al for plain
writing, and We DO not exactly know what
the suspension of neutrality means, but in
day or two we vii! have fuller and more
Understandable account of the matter.
The tabiing of the Wisconsin r. 4.
Bill seems to have caused considerable ex-
element We imagine that in their pres
cnt state of fear, doubt and suspense. many
Of the honorable members feel much excited
all the time, and we doubt not that reso-
luton saying,-s.our suffering is intolcrabie"
would be passed by large majority Of both
houses of Congress.
Nothing much more definite has been
received from Europe with regard to the war,
though the aggregate of items seems to be
tending to the focus ofa general fight Our
eastern exchanges head their foreign news
with the caption Of War Certain,' and
that appears to be the most probable fact,
as well as the prevalent idea on both sides
Of the Atlantic,
day y-belore-ycsterday was the ei'c-
ton Gav in New Hampshire. The result
was awaited with very great sollcItude. AS
il would have much influence on the action
Of the House OF Representatives in relation
TO the n abraaka and Kansas iniquity. Nhat-I
ever it be, the tale is already told, and We
viii doubtless kaow the particulars By th"I
time OF our next issue.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23
The signs and sounds of Improvement Al

The signs and sounds of Improvement are
every day becoming palmer and louder
The carpenters saw and the mason's ham
mcr don't make Il noise exactly like Ole
Bulls fiddle, but they sound very pleasantly
to those who are interested in the towns
prosperity. Certainly, with regard to DAY.
cnport's growth and greatness, faith is fast
becoming the distance of things possessed,
and the evidence Of things seen.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

The weather at the present time is Of the
best kind for the son,-not warm cnougii
to produce the spring fever or to bring vege-
tation FORK ard too rapidly, but Of bracing
aud health giving character, admirably
adapted to all outdoor business, and giving
fir>t-rate opportunities to the crowd al
strangers who are prospecting IN this the
most beautiful section of the northwest
1ri- Weehly Tuesday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-23

The Legislature of Massachusetts has
passed n law that hereafter in elections for
town. city and county Offices, the persons
receiving the highest number Of votes shal!
be declared elected. The act does not ap-
oly to State officers and members Of Con-
gress, who are still to be chosen under the
old majority system, but we expect that the
reformation will soon reach these latter al