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The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-10-10
Outstanding checks estimated

The foregoing liabilities do not include the cur
rent expenses of the Corporation for the ensuing
Municipal year, an estimate ofwhich can be formed
by the Disbursements of the past Municipal year,
as exhibited in this Report
RECEIPTS OF THE CORPORATION PROM ALL
SOURCES.
Amount on hand list Oct 1854 179 25
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OF the above disbursements, the sum of
S19,331 n has been paid on South Nashville LA
bilties, with the exception of appropriations made,
since the union, for Improvements made around
Trimble's Spring and the street leading thereto,
amounting to about 800 90.
And of the foregoing Liabilities for the ensuing
Municipal Year S9,225 40 is the result of debts
contracted by the Corporation of South Nashville
previous to the union All of which is most respect
fully submitted.
E. A. RAWORTH, Recorder.
SAML. SEAY, Treasurer.
OetQ
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From A. Nelson, Revenue Collector,
For School % 1888 52-1f7,54s 81
From John L Glenn, Water Tax Collector 15,O25 81
" Z. A. Raworth, Recorder, for Licenses,
privileges and fines l5,226 53
" Robert A. Cole, Wharf Master 1920 "A
" Ben Clements, Superintendent Cemetery 500 %
W. d. Robertson. Market Master 1850 80
crpses Ass O5
% state appropriation to the Hospital $3.50 90
W. r. Meacham Tax CoTr s. Nashville 941 10
" Proceeds of Notes Discounted 1S23S 30
si764s5 %
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Our Stock Of Staple Goods very large complete en-
bracng everything compatible with good taste and comrt
and very cheap. Satin Laine Wool and Union Damask
with Trimmings 20 mach for Curansa at very low price
st the METROPOLITAN STORE, 81 and So College st,
oct 2 ~
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EOR mEMPIIIS.

TIRE hne United States Mail passen- a CIT
i enger packet, j. G.. CLINE, JAMEs rss=IksTsssSAa
DAVIS Master, will leave Tor The
all intermediate ports WEDNESDAY 10th inst At
O'clock p. N. For es ht passage apply board
A. l.. DAVIS, -.
oct9-2t A. HAMILTON Agents
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Annual statement
Financial Condition Of the Corporation Of Ncsk-
VilLe ~ t-N

To THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
OF THE CRY OF NASHVILLE:
In obedience to law requiring the Recorder and
Treasurer to submit at the end of each Municipal
year to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Of the
city of Nashville, statement Of the Financial con-
dition of the Corporation, we beg leave to submit
the following Report.
LIABILITIES
For the Municipal Year, ending the seth Sept, 1856.
Date Of To aohons due When due Amount
1880 Nova Bonds to Penn ms. Co.. LIST Nov 1885, 10000 90
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.,.np SHELL CONVENTION.

Want of space compels us to omit to-day the
publication Of the proceedings of the late " Hard
Convention of New York. The Albany Argus
IN a few brief comments says; " We only remark
now, and with deep regret, that our ex-
pectations that this convention would re-
spond 10 the prevalent feeling Of the Demo
cratic masses are disappointed. So far as the
convention could do it, its section of the party
has been fenced In with an eight rail fence, and
the gates locked, and the keys thrown away, 80
as TO keep away everybody from joining 1t. This
may be a very good way to preserve enough OF a
party in its purity Of Seed but whether 1t IS the
best way TO ensure living, active and triumphant
party may be seriously doubted"
We shall publish in an carly issue the material
portions Of the proceedings Of this convention
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

The editor Of thssippian, (publishcd a,
jackson, } who has turned from an extended
and protracted toubugh the southern and
eastern counties of ssippi, thus confidently
speaks'of the prospectus Democracy
I" We can speak atically Of the condition
Of public sentiment ntheast Mississippi
The prospects Of thpocratic party were
never brighter than aipresent time. In al
most every instance 4ow-Nothing councils
have been broken up,s universal feeling Of
disgust and abhorrencthe principles Of the
order and its fruits, asppcd since its intro
duction into this State dos the public mind.
Our candid opinion the democratic ma
iority in November in d Tenth Legion will
not be a vote less thsrs at the last Pres-
dental election, when tate was carried for
General Pierce by lO0hjority. The great
est enthusiasm pervnd democratic ranks,
while the Wing Knowtg leaders are chop
fallen, and have give's contest NJ hope
less De
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

BALLOON Accession ON HoRsERAcK.--Professor
Elliott made balloon ascension, on horseback,
AT ST. Louis, Mo- on Monday Of last week. The
Republican says:
Agreeably TO announcement, Professor Eino',
made his srria voyage on horseback The ground
inside Of the enclosure was thronged with lndies
and gentlemen 10 witness his perilous voyage
while outside the numbers could only be emu
merated by thousands There were many who
thought the horse would not go up; but true 10
The appointed time, be was harnessed 10 the
nrial car and al a given signal, and with FRO
lessor Elliott on his back, of they went 10 the
regions of air The horse behaved himself most
| admirably and looked around and down upon the
| earth parently in the most perfect astonlsh,
| ment His hoofs never for moment clawed
| the air. but he contenied himself by gazing IN
most pe rfect horse wonder, AT the peculiar situa-
| ton OF things. Professor Elliott seemed as much
| al home upon his charger as II he were upon a
| Macademized road. As far az the eye could
! reach both horse and rider appeared TO be getting
along quietly but safely
This ~ the first balloon ascension on horseback
we believe, ever attempted IN America, ana ~ tne
| science Of aeronauts ST Louis ranks as the Pari'
Of the continent.
Last evening we understand tina, the officers
OF the steamer Keystone, which arrived between
| eight and nine o'clock, saw Inc po'oo" A''
l horse coming down in the immeoiate V'cinuy
the mouth OIL Missouri river, and from al ap
| pesrances made a safe landing.
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The Fauquicr white sulphur springs, Va.

The Fauquier White sulphur Springs, Va.
RE now open for the reception of Com
"a paay, and In far more attractive condition
than they ever have been.
gross misrepresentation against them having
been published in the Petersburg Tntelligencer
and Baltimore Sun, to the effect that they were
closed for the season, is now traced to ire
sponslble source, unworthy Of notice II is pro-
per 10 slate T. at there Is no shadow Of foundation
for IL. and the subscriber trusts that he will not
be made the victim of such magnty and that
the respectable journals which have given cur
rency 10 the r1,mor by transferring il TO their
columns, win disabuse The public mind through
the same medium ALEX BAKER
Julv l4-ff
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Highly Important from Mexico-Absiica
tfon OF Santa Anna.

Highly Important from Mexico-Abdica-
tion OF Santa Anna.
NEW ORLEANS, August 25.--The steamer Oriza-
ba has arrived here, with dates from Vera Cruz to
the 23d instant. sa @4 4H eas
Santa Anna left the city OF Mexico on the 9th
instant, with an escort OF $500 men, and signed
his abdcation at Perote He embarked on the
9th instant al Vera Cruz, for Havana.
Two days after he iei, Mexico seven or eight
hundred of his escort revoltsd, killing or two
of their officers. They then joined the insur-
gents. .e.i
The Alvarez platform has been adopted. Gen.
eral Care is provisional President of Mexico
and General La Vega eeannander-An-chiei OF Inc
army.
Anthe.Sta, prisoners had been liberated
mob had Quilted large number OF houses
including that of Santa Annals mother-in-law.
The appointment, of Senior Vidal, as Minister 10
the United States, (who came passenger ~ the
| Orizaba, ~ is revoked.
| A fight occurred at Vera Cruz between TWO re
| VOTED bat, alions and regiment that continued
faithful TO Santa Ann. The former were beaier
and left in the mountains. Fifteen or twenty wer'
killed before order was restored
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

The steamship George Law arrived at New |
York on Saturday, from Aspnwall, bringing two
weeks later news from California, the mails TO
August LIST, thesum Of Sl,2S5 GIG nueasare, and
442 passengers,
The Aspinwall Courier says thai Colonel-kn
ney and his party in fine spirits, and had been
Joined by considerable achievements. They are
reported quiet, acknowledgement persons,
paying in cash for everything they receive, and
in every respect conducting themselves in the.
the most orderly MANNER by which course ..ney
have thus far gained the good will of the psop'
of Greytown.
California papers state that the atto<'
taken cut against Adams s. Co., in = 'ni''o"'
courts of San Francisco, amounted mo i0'a0a
bred and eighteen, and that th< 70 one "un
attachments in all the cour, 'o'ai ,iuii'''' :
badly exceed two hundred 5 OF the oA'e Pro
The banking house o.
'Robert Tey;a. - lyment- liabilities large.
baa been sbo, lawyer, of Downeville Ban
;o,. dead in duel with Hon. Charlie
n.t,ors I'll. The quarrel grew out of politica
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While the old retired whalemen and young
inhabitant of Silver Lake, the public may amuse
itself by reading the following remarkable case
reported to the Herald Of Truth, Raleigh, North
Carolina, by Wesley, a correspondent in the
mountains: Is gtE rs .g ss Feg. b. $3.50
Z s'Qute on the top of the Blue Ridge, near the
Yancey line, North Carolina, there lives lad in
many particulars much like a SNAKE He is, from
appearance, about fourteen years old, well grown,
and looks quite healthy. His talk to stranger
is very indistnct, his tongue seeming too heavy,
very often thrust beyond the mouth, with roll
ing Migratory motion. His back, which i saw
and touched myself, is pied with light and lived
colors, much like the dark rattlesnake; it also
possesses a scaly nature, smooth, when rubbed
downward, but quite rough when the hand
passes upward. His hands are covered with
hard, bony excrescences, as if disposed 10 form
rattle. He has a strange taste for music-ex-
celled only by serpents, which are charmed from
their victims by music. When the winter has
gone, and spring comes with a smiling sun, great
caution is required to prevent his running into
the woods, he showing strong disposition to
steal into the wild forest, there to enjoy himself
by lying on old logs. or ut other times dashing,
without sense of fear, into the waters of the
Lynnvile, running not far from his mother 3
home. r e lsnel ~ Ga
:" II is said the mother was, before the birth of
this strange son, walking through an old field in
search of reeds, to be used as quilts in weaving.
She stepped on rattlesnake, but without being
bitten. After turning round, with not much
alright, she proceeded to dispatch the venomous
Do-ss, WHICH motn-rs ana daughters are not
afraid to attempt in these mountains But
strange to tell, that son, in body in mind bears
marks of his mothers perl-marks of the squa-
nous monster, whose chilling rattle was heard,
and whose writings of death were felt by that
mother, while bruisiag the serpenf's head -
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28
nE YELLOW FEVER IN NORFOLK
AND PORTsMOUTH. rat0 Gaf

The accounts from those cities are such as to
scken the heart, and to excite the livoliest SYM
pathy in behalf of the sufferers. There has re-
Gently been an increase of the number of muses.
and physicians, and funds are pouring in from all
quarters means of assistance which, we trust,
may fully answer the purposes for which they are
so charitably designed: as
Dr. John Morris, Baltimore volunteer, in u
letter dated Norfolk August 25th, says:
81 arrived here yesterday safely, and went
Immediately to work. The statements in the
papers in regard to the epidemic are not exagger-
ated on the contrary, they do not convey true
idea of the actual condition of things. You
cannot imagine more sad and melancholy spec
tacle than Norfolk presents at this present mo-
ment The houses and places of business are all
closed-two thirds of the inhabitants fleeing or
fled-the streets and market places deserted
and gloom, and fear and CONSERVATION every
where. Accompanied by DR.. Thompson, | last
night, after 10 o'clock, called to see couple
of patients, and | assure you that though we
passed through the principal streets we did not
meet or see single soul during our journey. Our
footsteps sounded and resounded omnonsly upon
the pavements. Not single light could be seen
in the houses by which we passed, indeed, it only
needed glimpse in the moonlight OF jackai
or vulture to realize the picture of an eastern
plague stricken city.
The disease is not abating in the least. From
all that can learn, am convinced that there
are at least GOO down with it. This in popnla-
ton now reduced to 5000, is fearful. In the
hotel where we stopping there are ten
patients-one death took place last night
'sThe heat is intense, and the atmosphere al
night is heavily charged with malaria. I"
All accounts concur in the fact that the appall
ing statements in the papers are not in the leas
degree exaggerated. a.4ss
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

ne Among the matters of news which we pub
lish to-day is anaccount Of the war movements OF
the Allies in the Pacific. They have made
second and more successful attempt upon the
Russian fortress of Petropaulowski. Their first
attempt, which was made about nine months ago,
was failure, and, as the New York Herald re-
minds its readers, was Notifying to the com
manders, that the English admiral blew has
brains out, and his French colleague died shortly
after Of chagrin.
This second essay was success without
hattie Orders had been communicated from
Saint Petersburg TO evacuate the place. Ac-
cordingly, on the 18th Of April, the authorities,
the troops, aud all the supplies and materials OF
war were transported on board a Russian frigate,
a corvette, transport, and two merchant YES
sells. to the settlement on the river Amoor. The
Qualifications and Government buildings were de-
stroyed by the Allies. They, however, spared
the church, the hospital and private resi-
dences The only captives found were hundred
Kamschatka dogs, French naturalized Amer
can. and two Americans who raised above tn
houses The protecting folds Of the stars ant
stripes. The escape Of the garrison and the IN
habitants is pronounced master stroke Of policy
4, occurred under cover Of thick fog, whic
+, enabled them to elude the English war steamer
which had been blockading the harbor for fit
days
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

nE~A An interesting and detailed account OF
the reception given TO President Pierce by the
large company assembled at the Greenbrier (Va.)
white Sulphur Springs, will be found in another
Column. Among the names Of those who pro-
,,;,en,Iv figured in the ceremony are many Of
high distinction. The interest OF the occasion
was much enhanced by the active participation
Of er-Pre.ident Tyler, who, at the request Of the
comp.nv. made tn. reception address TO Pre'i-
dent Pierce
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

The Rochester Democrat publishes the follow
ing letter, and says it is good criterion OF the
feelings of the people in the vicinity Of Perry,
who are far from indulging any of the baser mo-
tives for celebrity which are apt to be imputed by
those who are unable to credit the story Of a
monster Of antedilusian proportions, that is sup
posed nowto haunt 6ilver Lake, small basin of
fresh water in rural district:
HoPEAcRE, PERRY,N N. r., Aug. 20, 1855.
Editors Of The Democrat.
GENTLEMEN: / am induced to present through
your journal some facts concerning the existence
of a monster in the Silver Lake, which will set
the matter in correct light before the public.
The articles on this subject that have appeared
in the columns of the Wyoming Times, printed
in this village, have been written with candor
and care and are entirely reliable. It Is not
meant to endorse salD Mr.. Gillett's conclusions,
upon the Testimony he has gven,to the public,
but to express the opinion of our community as
to the course he has pursued in the matter. No
man need fear being imposed upon by any state
ment found in the Times. haa - tps 3ptsas
The evidence Of the existence ola monster has
been extensively copied by the press, and It ~
not necessary to give il; anew. Five Of the wit
nesses have confirmed their statements with an
oath. Their honesty cannot reasonably be ques
toned. i have no doubt whatever that they
really think they saw all that they affirm they
have seen. Any one acquainted with all the
parties and the testimony, it seems to me must
SO conclude, or pay no regard whatever to EVIL
dence in forming his opinion. The idea some
what prevalent abroad, that the affair is indulget
| in merely as a hoax, or to entice visitors to ou
village, or to bring Silver Lake and Perry init
notice, is entirely without foundation, We hav'
reason to believe that the thoughtless and crue
report of the capture Of the snake in the Buttal'
| Republic, which brought scores of persons from |
distance to sec it, did not originate with any Q
our citizens. }Np5@ gHila fal ati fisA E4gafel,f
Whether or not there really is monster in tn
lake, is for every one to decide for himself
g Seeing is believing, = and they who have seen
believe; the less favored would like to see 70
themselves. II is difficult to say just how muc
testimony is necessary to establish fact, in itse
highly improbable. Every few days something
new turns up, and it is to be hoped that befor
long the perplexing question will be put to rest.
Respectfully yours,
tN JAS. r. PAGE, H
| .eHs. M Pastor Of the Presbyterian Church.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

CprpcuEs IN RussA.--There are no seats IN
any Of the Greek churches, and even tne Em I
-, himself must stand during the service. The
nriest. are almost all majestic looking mental,
with their hair falling over their shoulders, and
beard sometimes halfway to their waists. lhey
are not allowed TO wear any ornament. In the
centre Of the church, on Good Friday, IS placed
\ body Of the Redeemer, either painted or IN re-
lief. and book which is laid upon the breast,
s,rncs, manner show what they feel.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

Man. RoBBrRy.--Thc Jersey City IN. -
s,n,;ne, az Saturday last says that a man who
called Al the Office of that paper on Friday had
found package of notes and drafts, TO me
amount Of 50 900, in the woods near Bergen, ~.
D.. and, after much trouble had succeeded m re-
storing them TO their right.ul owners IN rew ~,
tho package found was the proceeds Of a mail
robbery in June last, to which the department
had AZ vet obtained no clue.
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EXTRACT FROM SPEECH OF GOV.
BIGIER, OF CALIFORNIA.

) ! Governor Bigler, the Democratic candidate for
the office of Governor Of California, made a
speech at Brighton on the 18th OF July, from
which we take the following brief extract;
c,,;f,rn;a is true to the Unon---true to the
Democracy---truc to the Constitution and the
liberal institutions Of our land--and IN September
ox, ,,;ll Grove TO the world that she, the yourg
est q the confederacy, is not the latest to send
back 10 her sister States a good report ana an
overwhelming majority against civil and politica
prescription, or religious intolerance. Inc De'no
cracy will do this good work, bot not alone
Tloussrids of patriotic and liberal Whgs- those
= who followed Che lead Of the lamented Clay ant
the great Wobster--Whigs who sincerely cherish
cd The principles 81 their party as expoended BY
their distinguished leaders, but who have nc
sympathy with secret conmivings, prescription
and intolerance viii cooperate with, and effi
GENTLY aid US in the great struggle.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

Fonrres CATTLE.-A MIR. X. a. hexanoel, J" -
xuee,dcard Ke,unckv. has visited all the herds OF
shor,. horn cattle in England, lately, and shipped
for this country forty-eight Of the best animals
collected tbereffom, AZ also twenty-five South
down sheep He is said 20 be the largest i'm
porter Of short horn cattle in America, ana every
year he spends several months in England, 70
attend the fairs there, and purchase the pest an'-
mails
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

8sl sre~ The mails Of Sunday and Monday con-
tanned larger amount Of news than IS usual IN
these doll dog days. In order to be enabled 70
10 prcsert ns much Of il spo'sble to our readers
we are compelled to curtail editorial matter.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28
UTAH.

Dispatches from Saint Louis represent that the
third crop Of grain has been destroyed in Utah.
and that the prospect Of famine is imminent; also
that the Hon. l.. Shaver, one of the Judges OF
the Territory, was found dead in his bed on the
2eth of June, and was buried with great cere-
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-28

III Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recentyonered
TO- the public, is attracting great attention not only
by reason Of the very NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to
lis efficacy which have been volunteered by many
there are so great number of people who are az
hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his "rem-
edy " Is physician IN this city in high standing,
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that HE remedy for q very common disease, which
has been 40 ngneeded has aitractedthe attention
OF all sufferers from headache who have heard Of H.
From our own knowledge OF Dr. Eastman 3 char
acter and practice, we have Doubt thar the med
icne deserves the favor il receives and tina, il will
prove TO be great benefit 10 all who may give il
trial.-Lynn Nesos, December %, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr