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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
WOOL GROWING IN TENNESSEE.

Receiving a letter from a subscriber in Jackson
county which we were unable satisfactorily to an
swer ourselves, we enclosed it to S. R. CocKRIL1,
Esq, with the request that he would furnish the
information sought for by our correspondent His
letter in reply will We think, be read with interest
by many of our subscribers and we accordingly
publish it. There'can be no doubt that the raising
oisheep can be made the most profitable occupa.
ton in which the people atileast of the mountain
counties of Tennessee can engage 1t has been
proved that we can produce in Tennessee the best
wool in the world, and it is evident that we can
produce it cheaper than it can be raised any where
else IN the United States. We shall improve all
possible opportunities to encourage our citizens to
engage in the business and to furnish such facts as
will:be useful to those who thus employ themselves
JACKSON COUNTY, Tenn, Jan lG, 1855.
Editors Union and American:
GENTLEMEN:-I see in your paper of Dec lSth,
Report OF the Committee on Farms; giving
description Of NJ. r. CoCKR1LLs flock of Sheep.
have for several years past, taken a delight and
paid some attention to the husband-y of Sheep and
have a valuable flock of the scrub kind for small
farmer Of the mountains and l have been very
anxious for some time to get in possession of
some sheep Of finer qualities, so as to improve my
scruhflock. have carefully examined Col. Gen.
trys speech at the fair at Nashville, upon the i'm
portance of sheep husbandry, and have come to
the conclusion to embark largely in the rails
ing Of sheep although l will be laughed at and
derided as was Mr.. CoCKRHL, but what Of that2)
for we have a vast region of mountainous country
up here such we think as will Just suit the grow
ing Of sheep.
And now l request OF you to give rs some in
formation by letter, how would be best, or the
cheapest way forus to get some of Mr.. CooKmLL's
SaXony Sheep-say some four or five Ewes and
one Back; provided they don't come too high? We
are thinking probably they could be shipped to us
the cheapest.
You VIII please find out the price of the sheep,
and what it will cost per head, to have them ship
ped to Gainsborougb, and l viii recompense to
you any thing reasonable.
Please write, and direct to me Gainsborough,
Tenn, and then we will write to you again
Your friend and subscriber,
BENZ. F. CHAFrIN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
SECOND LARGE SALE
AT AUCTION,
OF STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS.
BY A. ]. Moan 81 CO.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,
February 18th and 18th, 1855
WE will sell at Auction without reserve on TUESDAY
w and WEDNESDAY,, 18TH and l4TH FEBR UARY;
TO close out the Winter stock comprising general
ment of STAPLE GOODS, and to which will be added
general variety of Fancy Dress Goods and Trimmings
received bv recent arrivals.
The stock embraces: Super London and French Blue
and Black Cloths; Fancy Cassmeres Black double width
Doe Skin Cassimeres; Plain and Fancy Sanets Blanket
Pilot and Beaver Cloths Green White and Blue Macki-
Blankets; Rose, Whitney and Fancy End Blankets:
Scarlet Orange ana White Flannes; Canton Flannels
Plaid Linseys CloaSings Black Blue and Brown Jeans
Tweeds, kerseys, Cashmeres Plain Black Satin Velvet
and Worsted Vestings; Apaccss Oregon Plaids Super
Plain and Plaid Dress Silks Black Gros de Rhine Gns
hams and Prints in great variety Embroidered Tibet
Mousn de Lane Plaid Blanket aud Jersey Shaws Dress
handkerchief; Checked and Paid Ginghams; Canvass
Paddings; Italian and American Sewing Silk Twist
Silk and Lasting Coat Buttons; Patent and Spool Thread
Cashmere; WOrsted and Cotton Hosiery q general variety
of Gloves Comforts, DC; Apron Checks Striped Shrting
Bed Ticking Bieachei and Brown Domestics and Drill
ings; Heavy Osnaburgs; Super Sea Island Demesucs;
1874 Sheengs; Bingham Umbrellas Su-penders; Plain
and Plaid Italian Cravats Linen Cambria and Silk Hand
kerchiefs general variety of Trimmings Embroideries
White Goods, Ribbons, &c, &c.
s4s Terms Liberal. A. j. DUNCAN AGO
Nashville, January 81, 1855.
OUR FUTURE SALES:
MARCH. 10, IA and Is JUNE ...12 10 and IA
APRIL. III, Is and 10 JULY II, Is and ls
MAI lib, 10 and II jsnS0
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Best Hearth Rug, 500
Best Vest Pattern, all Wool. Oe
EMBROIDERY
Best Worsed 90
FACTORY MANUFACTURE
Best Coarse Jeans, 400
Best Linsey, 90
Best Osnahurgs, a 90
Best Shifting. 90
Best bales of Cotton Yarns, Nos. S, g. 7s ande 800
. TALLOW.
Best B 10 lbs TalIOw, 500
Best lbs Tallow Candles (mould1 \ 90
Dest2 IDS - do (dippedO 800
Rest Dressed Hams 2 m
Best Loaf OF Light Bread, m
Best Loaf Of Corn Bread, az
Best Bresd by Baker, M
p speelh ~ Q, bohey, not less than lbs,
RI m lar sar ~ a.; r,eMes: co
pi LADY yin in The year 1855, - 10 90
Best specimen of Plain Painting ( IN
Best specimen Of Portrait or Landscape 20
Best Essay on Agriculture, 10 90
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

s8 The English commercial classes, alarmed at
the rapid decrease of expectations, are anxious for
peace, and are urging the government to make
peace upon any terms. In the month of Novem-
her, as compared with the same month last year.
is falling off in expectations of G467 945 in cot
ton manufactures G152,S42 in haberdasherv and
millinery, Gl4S,364 in linen manufactures, Co.'S,
994 in metals, G55, 324 in silk manufactures and
G377, S44 in woolens. The war has certainly in
part been instrumental in producing this state of
things, but the excessive speculation upon both
sides Of the Atlantic may be charged with most of
it, and the check produced by the war is about the
only good thing the war will accomplish
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
Bayard TaylOr'S New Book.

THE LAND OF THE SARACEN; OF, Pic
lures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily. and
Spain.
With Tinted Frentispiece and Title and Map. Uniform
with Central Africa"
Just received By W. II. HFRRY co
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
NEW PUBLICATIONS
MAPS or THE SEAT or WAR.
Finger Rings.

W, L. Berry * Co. have just received
TIRE HISTORY AND POETRY OF FINtiER RINGS.
BY Charles Edwards Esq With numerous illustrations
limo. cloth ALSO
TIE LIFE OF p T. BARNUM Written bv Hin,selG
With Portrait and numerous illustrations 12ro cloth
YOU HAVE HEARD OF THEN: Being SSeicbes of
Distinguished Authors Artists, Vocls- ConDOsers 4,
By q l2no cloth. With Portraits on seel Of Horace Yer
net and Julia GriSi
Ny COURTSHIP AND IT'S CONSEQUENCES BIZ
Henry WikOtf. ] vol l2mO
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II

k'OR RENT. The Room adjoining cur Office, lately
i occupied by W. Il r. Freeman As ar oaire 81 ~
must T1bjr pges IN the cty Of course this Tue most
public, and IS ine stand for anv business
LiNDSLEY < CROCKETT,
Jan2l GGCot.ega strrs-.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

=, W Inc editor of the Presbyterian Herald and
the celebrated DR.. AchiE. are ENGAGED in contro-
versy about Bible which the Dr.. is HAVING nDb
lshed under the supervision Of BAPTIST society for
distribution in Italy. The editor of lbe Uerali ex-
presses the opinion that it would be better that the
Italians should have no Bible, than one tescbino
the doctrine ofimmersion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

NEW BOOK on sPIRTTUALIsN
ESPRIT COMMUNION A Record of Communications
from the SpiritSpheres. with incontestibe evidence of
personal identity, and Observations and ESSAYS by
J. B. FERGUsoS. Union and American Steam Press
This is Ct the most remarkable books Of the age
whether regard the nature Of the Spirit COmmunca-
tons records the strange disclosures presents the
clear and finished statements and arguments upon the f-
ture life its able and distinguished Editor has offered in
eloquent pages 1t is very well adapted To the object bad
in view and must command extensive circulation. No
read it without being profoundly impressed with
the consistency of its philosophy the rational character Of
OF its religion, the beauty and submity Of its appeals and
the honesty and fearlessness Of its author.
For sale at the Book Stores of the city. Tjaul2-f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
FOR SALE
. GREAT HAECaTN ~,

4 GREAT BARGAIN.-Weu are nov olerinx Tor
sale Lot ON Broad Strest adjoining the ao,ith
Sn2 OF David u Alien. The Lot u fitY feet front By
one hundred aud forty deep, with alley IN the
IL i Tor sale On the most accommodating Apr!v
u" LlNDSLkI a CaJCKETT,
ilnzl-1m i, O. no.. strf,a.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

THE CALL TO PRAYER.-The Sound of Church
Bells.-Among the many beautiful illusions to the
solemn and soothing sound of the "church-going
be as it rings out on the clear morning air of the
Sabbath, commend us to the following quaint, yet
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

MORE MULTIPLICATION IN MAssACHUsETTs-The
following order was adopted in the Massachusetts
House of Representatives on the 18th inst That
the Judiciary Committee consider the expedency
of reporting an amendment to the Constitution of
the commonwealth, securing to all persons on the
soil Of Massachusetts, their inherent and inalnea-
BILE rights, in all cases whatever except as a pun
ishment for crime; and that they shall not be de-
puved Of said rights without trial by Jury, and
what IS called "due process Of law"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31

LADIES' PINE SHOES.
I AIDES Curocoa Kid Slippers with Isozzits
1 4 d" French
Italian Cloth Caters Plain and KpJ
?. l.. Toilet Embroidered Slippers
BrOUzsd hid
Misses hid Slippers
Chiids Md. Goat and French Moro. Boots Thick so.s
Rozstes, a large assortment Ee,v stvlas
Ladies' French English Lasting and Velvet SIsppers
Com Slippers and sandals sc DC
Just recei ed BY RAMAGE b CHURCU
decIj 40 C,fio[r. 8.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-31
THOSE REAL. HEERSCU.ITNPIpES

HAVE lust received Somsthng rich. rare and ebasia
In he Pipe LINE. Call and Inc richest and largest
assortment Of Pipes brousht TO u State Tbsv are
now open and ready for inspection aLc for sale yho
sale retail at the sign Of the Little IiiaD corner ~
Cedar end Cherry streets, Nashville, Team,
dec92-tf Z voCuls
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
St. Clair Flats.

The Buffalo EXPIRES, OF the 4th inst. says
that Mr.. Frank s. Williams, Civil Engineer.
who was appointed to make survey of the
ST. Clair Flats, with the view to prepare a
channel suitable to the purposes Of nayiga-
ton, has completed bis labors and returned
to Buffalo. He found that channel twelve
feet deep and one hundred and twenty -fiye
feet wide could be made al cost OF SIG 900,
and with saving Of nine miles in distance.
He cleo ascertained that the channel could
be widened TO three hundred feet at cost
of f2O 600 more. "The first named dimen-
sions viii answer the purpose, however, and
The committee have determined TO adopt the
former report. We congratulate those in
terested upon the prospect Of speedy con-
summation Of the work"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12

HEALTH OF THE ClrY.--During the week
closed last evening there have been num-
Der Of deaths amongst newly arrived imm'.
grants by the boats, attributed to cholera,
there have also been two or three deaths,
possibly more, amongst the residents OF
this city from the same cause.
This disease has not assumed any cpl
demic character however, nor are there
any indications Of its probable prevalence
10 any extent in the city, and we do not
know of single case at the present time.
-Keokuk Wig.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
Rival Cities.

The papers Of st. Peter and st. Paul are
quarreling which OF the two cities shall be
the sea, Of governm ent Of Minnesota Ter
ritory. ST. Paul claims it because that city
is a, the head of navigation on the Missis-
sippl, and ST. Peter because that is at the
head of navigation on the Minnesota. We
wish both of them success, that is, let them
have the honor alternately as they did, and
perhaps do, in Connecticut.
The celebrated namesakes Of these rival
cities also once had misunderstanding,
but they afterwards became good friends
and We hope that this will be the case in
the present instance. At all events if any
of the Gentiles are disposed to laugh
at our up-the-riyer cotemporaries they can
plead that they have s good precedent in
their favor. Few persons or cities are So
fortunate a. to be able to give scripture au-
thority for their disagreement, but those
who are, should remember that the same
authority also inculcates and illustrates
the virtues of reconciliation.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
A alonmx picturA.

In order to show our readers that we do
not too often direct their attention to Kan.
sa., We publish the following short extract
'front.' he St. Louis hseaigsnoer, paper
.which.is nearer the. scene OF action, and
which as belonging to the same Stae which
is disgraced bySAtchison and his miscre-
ants, i, more directly interested in the sub
iect. We had intended to say that perhaps
the language OF the Inseiisenesr is little
too strong; but, in the first place, when we
reflect that that paper is more likely TO be
correctly informed of the magnitude Of the
evil than we arc,--and, in the second place.
whom there is no doubt that men high in
office and influence are the unseen (tho'
not unknown) ring'eade,s of these incendis-
ries.--we do not know that any Of the ex
pressions should be softened:-
The light that is breaking upon the
Western horizon, looks very much ike the
lurid fame Of civil war. 1t is solemn
crisis that now impends over the country.
We know that agents are out. from West
ern Missouri, striving to excite the people
of the rest of the State to join them in the
violent proceedings they have already start
ed in Platte County. g
Ii they succeed, Missouri will soon be in
flames. I, will spread to the South, and
the Union itself will perish like burnt
scroll
II is time for every patriot to be cool
and firm. Our country must not perish
thus. Our homes, property, wives and chill
dren must not be given up to civil war, to
mob law and anarchy, to serve the purpose
of few desperate politicians. But there is
great cause of alarm--and we warn our
friends throughout the State, that volcano
will speedily burs, under their feet, and de-
stroy the State and the Union unless they
have virtue, prudence and courage enough
to resist approaches that will be made to
them"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
LOTS At AUCTION!
EADS ADDITI0N TO
w est davenport.

WILL b. sold at Auction on Thursday the
w Eth inst. the vremises 100 beautifully situa
ted Lots the above addition 10 West Davenport on
long time Al per cent Interest," one nth IN hand and
balance secured by Deed of Trust on the Lots This
property lies south side of aek HawA Greek, save
some 20 lots on Telegraph Road, and commands some
Of the grantesi views ia this vicinity.
The broad bosom OF the "Faiher of Waters " as he
rolls his mighty torren be seen for miles up and
down and two beautiful cities, Davenport and Rock
Island grace either shore and can be at glance
looming up clad IN all q cir new and sparkling gar
ments ~ pnrivaled be.u ty. Here are chances rare
indeed for all who desire pleasant rural homes from
II miles OF the city, 70 avail themselves At once Of
the liberal Offer.
Sale positive and III take place at 10 o'clock \. NJ
Carriages will be in waiting IN front Office from
9to 9 A. NJ. to convey TO- and retgrn those wishing TO
purchase. This property altogether will be sold on
good terms al private saie. app led for soon In a
few DAYS plas OF the above lots will be ready for
hibiion at Office where all are invited to call and
examine for themselves These lots will range Ia size
f.om $50 by 60 feet TO and Three fine sites
for Brick Yards also said Lots and will be
sod separate For particulars see bills.
May EADs & STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
Misffllanfous.
L,EcFupES.

Or. Calvin NJ. Fitch, OF New York, WIZ
deliver q course OF free lectures on diseases Oh
The lungs and air passages-showing the e'use'
pointing out the means OF prevention ana demon
.,ratine the durability OF Pulmonary Consumption. NJ
lie CLAIRE HALL.
Dovsnnort. Iowa. 10 ladies and gentlemen on Tues
d.y and Wednesday Evenings, May goth and 3oih ana
TO lade. only on the afternoon ofruesda, Ma! sis''
DR.. Fitch will be atthe lie Claire House, paV'
export, from Monday, May seih until Monsa!, june
nth, 1855, during which period hc may be consumed
for Pulmonary Consanptions, ASTHMA, Chro"ie
Bronchitis, Dyspepsia, Female Complaints anu u"
other diseases connected with or predisposheo Con
sumption in the treatment of which his system Of me-
dieinal inhalation and mechanical remedies has UNI
formiy proved to be the most successful, afording
the consumrtiye the only rational hope Of relief -
Patients consulting DR.. Fitch on the present occasion
may continue to correspond with him in New YORK
without farther expense May dAw-lm
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
Giving Thanks.

Gov. Price, of Missouri. having appointed
the 3lst of the present month to be observed
As day Of thanksgiving, humiliation aud
prayer. in that State, the st. Louis Neus
says it has heard Of fasting, humiliation and
prayer, but how they are to blend thanks
giving and humiliation, il should like to
know.
We should also like to know for what
particular fact the Missourians are called
upon to give thanks at the present time. =
Following SO closely upon the Kansas raid,
it would seem that the succCs SIS OF that ope-
ration was esteemed by Gov. Price to be
the GROWING mercy" for which particular
thanks " ere to be returned, A. all events
the matter looks suspicious, and as suspicion
is oftentimes just ground of inquiry, we
would ask SON OF our ST. Louis cotempora
ries to enlighten us in the premises.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
Governor Reeder as a Landholder.

Among other faults found with thesJon-
duet of Gov. Reeder in administering the
affairs Of Kansas, he is charged with being
q land-speculator. This, of course, cannot
be regarded as very grave oflense, and lie
one which every one of his assailants would
probably be glad to commit, if he had the
chance. On this point the N. Y Erening
Post well says;
ITO claim OF Governor Reeder that he
should be an exception to the whole class OF
actual residents, tina, he should be the only
man in the Territory who does not own
land. in order that he may have different
interest from theirs, appears to US very un-
reasonable. No man, we think, would
willingly go out to Kansas, not even 10 be
its Governor, except with the expectation
Of lettering his condition. Those who are
first on the ground get the choice Of the
lands and the chance Of rise of prices
They are fairly entitled to both these ad.
vantages as the reward Of the enterprise
and spirit hich led them to encounter the
hardshps Of the wilderness, and To become
the pioneers of settlement. Ii the Govern
or has any loose cash to invest, il strikes
Us that he 10 just as much entitled to buy
land with it as his neighbors.
There are some, no doubt, who would be
glad il Governor Reeder could be prevented
from having any irterestin giving the Ter
ritory institutions under which it's likely to
prosper. IL he were no, "a landholder, they
naturally infer that he might be more easily
detached from the cause Of the inhabitants
and employed as an instrument of the party
who seek to extend the area Of slavery.
For our part, we think it is fortunate that he
should have cast his lot with the other set
tiers. In these times Of strong political
temptations and uncertain political virtue,
It is well for any man that his personal in
terest should coincide with the good of the
community and that conscience and the
hope OF prof, should impel him in the same
direction"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
NORTHERN rLlINoIs.

Horace Greeley givest he following items
in regard to Northern Illinois. They are
equally applicable TO this portion Of iewa !;
unfortunately Horace didn't Gee Central
Iowa: -
..The State is sadly deficient in fruit
trees; thousand offarms from ten to fifteen
wears old being still without an orchard.
True, there are nurseries here; but must
believe tha, they do not know how to adj
yertse. or the settlers would ere this have
stocked their farms with apple. peach, plum
and cherry trees. The dearth of this on all
sides is one Of the most lamentable deh-
ciences OF Illinois farming
.The people of Northern Illinois are gen.
orally prosperous, and their country is I'M
proving as il never was before. The con-
s,ruction of so many railroads has thrown
a great deal of money into the country, and
etll gives rsmunerating employment 10
Enthusiastically one million dollars
worth of cord wood has been bought by the
several railroads within the last three
months Then grain is high and the corn
crop here (not in Southern lllinois) was
fair one a friend in Ottawa assured me
that he raised crop Of corn last year at
a cost of $50, which he sold for 81 200 ;
and he, being a lawyer and no farmer,
thought no other man in the State could
have farmed to less advantage than he did.
| was assured that man bought five hun
bred acres Of wild prairie, near the Central
Road about year ago, had il fenced and
broken, planted with corn, tended and har-
vested and sold the crop for the entire cost,
purchase OF land inclusive, and had S4OO
over. Of course, this is unusual but have
no reason to doubt that it was done. How
can men, VIII, might get away into the
broad, free country, where no man asks an
other mans permission to live, stay finish
ing. or begging for employment, in our sea-
board cities !"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12

A LAKE OF FrRE.--The fats between
East River and the Bay, which were cover
edwiih dry grass, burned over lastSaturday
night, and made magnificent appearance.
For a space OF two or three miles in length,
and one mile in breadth, all was on FIRE
together, and, seen from the top Of the
Astor House, from which we had our view,
looked, with its surgng waves ofAame, like
a lake on fire. II was sight for a lifetime
Green Bay Advocate.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12
A Farm on Dubuoue Road.

~: lo3-A Beautiful Farm the Dubuque Road
six miles North Of an I'll Yibl. situation for
fuhic House. 30 acres--lsS under fence and In
enlt'aton. Farm House and Barn--Frice $40 pr
in our Advertiser and X. porter for May.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12

VorE OF THAsKs.-The Pennsylvania
Legislature adjourned on the s:h inst. The
House unanimously passed resolution
thanking Gov. Reeder, Of Kansas, for his
faithful adherence 10 the old landmarks Of
Republican liberty, and defending Crying
to defendD the purity of the ballot box
against laUl,ss mob.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-12

Barnum writes 10 the ". Y. Tribune that
the Baby Show business is beautifully going
ahead. He thinks there is strong proba-
bility that the full number Of one hundred
cradles will be occupied. It is suggested,
that he Will have to hire the babies OF the poor
of the city Of New York, and dress them up
for the occasion