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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-06-27


DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SoyERToN COUNTY.
At a Democratic meeting at the court house IN
Livingston, on the 18th June, 1855, called for the
purpose of expressing the feelings and sentiments
of the people of Overtoa county in relation %
know nothingism. A large crowd were IN s''en-
dance.
- Hon. ALVIN CULLox was called to the chaif,
and J. P MURRAY, Esq, was appointed SECRETARY
ELOQUENT and enthusiastic speeches were made
nv B. MURRAY. ESQ, Hon. A. CuLLoh, J. ID.
GooprAsruRE, H. Fl. DILLARD, and A NJ. SAVAGE
The meeting was also addressed bv JAS w. Nc
HEsRY. ESQ, in an able and eloquent speech, in
which be addressed himself principally TO the young
men who were present in the most beautiful, touch
ing aud pathetic manner, cautioning them to be-
ware of the trickery and devices of know moth
ingism, at the close of which he introduced the
following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted by the meeting:
RESOLVED, That we will oppose know nothing
ism, without distinction of party, regard to any
OF those questions, either of National or State
policy, which have hitherto divided us; and that
we regard it as the most dangerous political her,
esy which in modern or ancient times has threat
ened the prosperity now-and perpetuity here
after-of our glorious republic.
RESOLVED, That we believe the organization was
originated to subserve the abolition projects OF
| dangerous and schemng sspirants for office; and
that in this, its chief end it has and will seduce
many honest and patriotic, but unwary and unsus
pecting men into its councils-thst it will ruin
and destroy the ihoughtiess and young. by Undue
ing them to accept for their political faith princ
pies in irreconcable conflict with our constitution
both State and Federal, and that it has and vii
congregate in horrible equality and communion
the angel of liberty and the demon of anarchy des'
potism atheism, and infiaelty.
Resolved, That we will support no man for ofic,
who will not explicitly and satisfactorily announc'
opposition to the organization that slencel on thi
question, when called upon to speak out upon it
will be regarded as evidence of membership there
in or an unworthy effort to secure aid and com
fort therefrom which is equally condemnable.
Resolved, That in our opinion no organization
can, in truth and Justice, claim the "name of Amer
ican," which embraces the entire doctrines an
principles set forth those embraced by the know
nothing organization-that those only are Amer
Jeans" such as ought to be on guard tonight
the darkest and most appalling which has shut i
on the Republic since the Revolution-those onl
who uphold the Federal Constitution in its lette1
its spirit, its purity, excellency and glory.
On motion of E. L. Gardenhire, Esq, resolve
that the proceedings be forwarded to the UNIo
AND AMERICAN, with request to publish the pro
ceedings. A. CULLOM, CHM.
JP MuPRAy Sec'y o..
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AN EMIGRANT TRAIN CAPTURED.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Qows,) June 9, 1855.
A most painful rumor has Just reached this place.
which if true shows that the Indians on the Plains
have actually commenced hostihties large scale
A friendly Sioux Chief with his band reached the
Missouri river about forty miles above this city,
Monday. He reports that he left large party of
hostile Sioux about twenty days journey toward
the mountains, having accidentally encountered
Them in his journey across the Plains tbst thoy hsd
in their possession a number of wagons and large
number of cattle; that they were we'll and even
abundanty supplied with -four and bacon, and had
with them about t0enty c1ptire ac0nlen and children
among whom were two colored women (blacks.) y
No bite men were seen among them, and the in
ference is and so the friendly Sioux report that the
hostile bands had attacked the egrant trains which
left here about five weeks ago, and had killed the
men and captured the women and children. This
conclusion is also strengthened by the fact that
trains when they passed through here on their way
westward. The Sioux chief who brings this report
is known in this vicinity, and is believed to be trust
worthy.
The Indians seem to be fully aware of the hostile
expedition on its way into their country,
and have taken this opportunity to act the
General Government st defiance. II the latter Is
determined to have fight with them, the sooner
it gets its troops on the ground the better. Sew
eral Government steamers are now said to be on
their way up the Missouri River, destined for the
sections of country along the northern limits of the
Union. If this be true, we may eEpectto hear
something soon from the movements OF the military
they have on board. which will give ne some clue
to the progress of the war.
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e#- If the Nashville True Wig would print
the whole Of the article in the Washington Union
on which it comments, the readers of that pape.
would see that the editor of the Union insisted
that no party could be national which incorporated
into its creed questions TO the abstract right or
wrong of slavery. They must, the Washington
Union said, agree TO let it alane Whether we
agree with this sentiment or not it is not new
one. We are confident that we can prove that the
True Wing itself has endorsed similar sentiment,
and will see if we can't prove it if the True Whig
denies the fact. Does it accept the challenge.
While it is studying the matter, suppose it takes
up the following from the Cincinnati Times the
most widely circulated of the know-nothing organs,
and tell as if it agrees with the editor
"We suppose it is scarcely worth while to argue
the proposition, that a National party cannot be
formed and made to eohere when exciting section
al questions are made prominent topics in its plat
form. The idea is absurd upon the face of it and
yet We find intelligent gentlemen, who are pro-
fessedly acting in good faith as members of the
AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY, discussing and ar
ranging a national platform as if a nstional plat
form could be formed, when sectional issues are
introduced into Its programmed What conclusion
can any logical mind then come to-! Certainly to
none other than, that below the profession of good
faith there is nought save hollowness.
1--WE do not perceive how, dor do we believe
that it is possible for any national political party
10 exist in the United States save upon the tede-
rative as our government is constructed; each
State or State Council having its OWE constitution
or platform, setting forth general principles merely,
leaving To the ma ority the definition and the de-
tails Of public policy, and to the Supreme Court
the constitutionality Of all statutes.
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THE EVE OF GREAT BRITAIN.

The following letter has been received from the
French Camp before Sebastopol, dated the 22d -
SAT length we are on the eve Of great events
every thing is prepared The last arrangements
have been made in council of war, at which Gene
rails Canrobert, Pelssier, Bosquet, Lord Raglan,
Omar Pasha, Brown, Della Msrmora and Admirals
Burat and Lyons were present. All our reinforce
ments have come up, and, u my information be
correct the army amounts to 200 600 men.
'On Sunday and Monday two divisions embarked
at Kamiesch AS the commanders of the steam
sb;oa have their orders sealed, the destination OF
the expedition ia not known 1t weighed anchor on
Tuesday, and it is generally believed that it is pro-
ceeding to Kertch. Two other divisionJ gre going
to the Tchernaya 1t is supposed that it is the
advanced guard of the expeditionary army, for
when simple reionnoissnpce IS made 1t is not
usus, to take 100 guns The whale of the cavalry
is in moVsment
The Russians are going to be attacked at every
point. 1t is supposed we are about to take posses.
sion ofimpheropol. in order to cut off tie commu-
nications with the Sea of Azof and the rest of the
peninsula In this manner the Russians will be
obliged to accept battle. 10000 French are TO
take part in the expendtion The enthusiasm of
the troops ia difficult to describe and the disappont
nent felt at the recall of the first expendtion is al
ready forgotten The sanitary condition is excel
lent and our troops could not be better prepared
to undertake an affair which is so important. l5,-
900 of the best troops of Omar Pashs have come
here; Egyptian troops have taken their place at
Eupatoria. The Sandman troopsare magnificent.
They will, assure you, be worthy of the allies, by
the side of whom they are to fight. General Cam
robert has done an act which has obtained for him
q higher place in the esteem and hearts of the
soldiers than If he bad won a victory. General
Peli.sier takes the command under the most favor
able circumstances. He enjoys in an equal degree
the confidence and esteem of the soldiers.
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: Gro FOR KNow.YorHINa INTOLERANCE,

FACTS FOR KNOW. NOTHING fNTOLERANCEi
oftbe ffty-four names to the Declaration of
Independence" (says the Pennsylponian) EIGHT, at
were several of the most able champions for the
adoption Of that immortal instrument, who pledged
their "yes their fortunes and their sacred honor"
for its success This beautifully consistent partyI
forgot to tell their blinded and bigoted adhereuts
this fact when they sought to lead them ito adj
mire the purer days of our national existence" and
those men are among those "who are to be vener-
ated for preciptatingi our revolution" and for
their "virtue, wisdom" &c But let us give the
list ROBERT MORRIS, 'the great Fnaucier of the
Revolution" who impoverished himself by his pub
lie expenditures was born in England. So also
was BURTON Gw1NSET, from Georgia JoHS WITH
| ERspooN, the eloquent divine; and JAMES WILSON,
who held many most important trusts, and who for
many years was one Of the ablest Judges of the
| United States Court, were from Scotland.
Poor Ireland, so much prosecuted and abused
has given the names of MATTHEW THORNTON. from
New Hampshire, and JAMES SMITH and GEORGE
TAYLOR from good old Pennsylvania, to this docu-
| ment.
And Wales, rugged and barren Wales, is hon.
orcd IN the name of francis LEWIS, from New
York, as one of "The Signers" And were we to
go further-were we TO inquire, whence came the
names who subsequently, in Convention, in Con.
gress or in the field of battle, raised high the hon
or of our country, We should everywhere find
among them, fair proportion of those who first
beheld the light of the sun in another land.
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THE WHITE BASIS

The most wilful misrepresentation in which the
know-nothngs indulge is in relation to the white
basis. They falsely represent that Gov. JOHNSON
wished to deprive Tennessee of her slave represen-
tatiou They know better, and are guilty of deli :
crate fasehood as often as they make the assertion.
The Memphis Appeal thus nsils the SANDER for the
hundredth time:
As the dog DAYS approach our neighbors of the
Eagle and Enquirer grow more rabid and reckless.
We really begin TO fear our contguity to them, lest
we shall wake up one of these fine mornings and
ind ourselves bitten. For instance, in their issue
otyesterday they say:
ANDREW Johnson SAYS that the article of the
constitution which guarantees representation to
three-hiths Of the slave population ought to be
amended, and the basis of representation made to
exclude slaves
What VIII our neighbors think of themselves
when they learn that there is rot even the sem.
blsnce OF truth in this assertion. Mr Johnson
never, either by word or Implication, advocated any
such change 10 the Constitution and o,r naiobbor0
ought to have known the fact 1t REQUIRES bpt IT.
tie msguanimi:y to tell the truth, and but Tttie
trouble TO learn it We have taken some nsine IN
our columns to set Mr.. JOHNSON right on this oues
zion and when the Enquirer treats of it hereafter
proof will be required before even the bitterest
enemies of the Governor will believe it. 1t would
have been Just ss easy for our nelghbors to have
told their readers that ANDREW JOHNSON, after re-
csiving the benefit of the three fifth principle in
she Constitution, then proposed to divide the Con-
sressioual districts on the basis of white populs-
ton alone, without any property qualification
whatever,
1t was certainly very stupid in Mr.. GENTRY not
10 have made the point on Mr.. JOHNSON which the
Enquirer now makes, and we can only sccount for
the omission on the hypothesis that he either had
too much self-respect, or was disinclined to make
such glazing exposition of his ignorance.
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From The Daily PsnnsysCanicn.]
TUE pTYpyAT IN Oanr


The following was found on one of the platforms
in Independence Square, on Saturday night. after
the funeral of SAM had been adjourned by the rain,
and it is supposed to have been written by War
rior poet of the West.
Many drums were heard and the ffes shrill note
As his corse to the "culvert" we hurried: ssss
Many Threats were "wet, and many coat
On the night that the rascal was buried.
We buried him darkly at dead of night
While the rain in deluge was pouring
Meath struggling moonbeams' misty light,
But the thunder incessant roaring e.
10 useless coffin enclosed his breast;
We "laid HIM away" as we found him;
And ne lay like a loafer tsking his rest, &
With his tattered rags around him.
No hymn was sung, no prayer was said,
And we droppd not of sorrow
For now that our idol was hopelessly dead
We had other thoughts for the morrow
It's true all sirove to keep him alive
With "black drops" and pills, each sad mourrer,
But too much physic has settled his hash
And like his friend Poole, he'sa "goneri"
Darkly and grimy we laid him down.
In the den of his shame, damp and hoary:
We carved not line we raised not stone
But we left him alone, the old tory!
And now that our dirty work was done
And with LANTERNS" we were retiring
We heard the booming and distant gun
The victorious '.Locos" were firing.
Lightly they'll laugh Ger poor SAM who Is gone
And for his dark crimes will berate him:
But little he reek and dou6asss sleep on
Where the hands of the traitors have laid himl
PHILApELP IA, June 18th 1855
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The operations of the allied feet in the Sea of
Azof continue with undated energy and success.
Intelligence was received Yesterday by the Admit
rally dated May 81, from Kertsch, that the squad
ron in the Sea of Azof had appeared before CENT
Chi landed body Of searnen and marines, wnlcn
drove back the Russian forces aud destroyed ell
the depots and vessels ladeped with corn ana sup
plies Tor the Russian army. Lord Raglans dispatch
of June ID relates to the same achievement and
states thai 80 vessels were found this important
point, laden with supplies for the army, all OF
which were sunk or destroyed TO prevent their es-
cape. Another dispatch, which, as we are INFORM
cd reached the Foreign Office in the course OF yes
terday afternoon, states that no less than Str Ma-
hons Of roti0ls of corn and -four, destined Tor the
Russian army at Sevastopol and in the Crimea,
have been destroyed in the Sea of Azof AZ well as
240 trading vessels Barely four days had elapsed
since the squadron forced the Straits OF Yankale,
and ntered upon this astonishing operation. Ber-
diansk, Arabat and Ganitchi fell in rapid success
sion and before they were conscious of their peril
the Russians found their storeships and magazines
in the hands of the enemy, or only to be rescued
from capture by instantaneous DESTRUCTION Inc
enthusiastic satisfaction which the nation VIII reel
on this occasion is heightened by the remarkable
fact that our success has not cost the squadron
single life, one man only having been wounded at
Gantchi, though in all probability this ooodiess
victory has lnfllcted q seVerer dow uPon wy Sue
my than the hard-fought and dearly-won helds OF
the Alma and Inkermann. Russia ls prodigal OF
men, and she has more than once threatened and
attempted to overwhem the gallant bands which
have invaded her territory by the multtudinous
losses of her armed serfs The loss OF stores, OF
food of wealth, and of the means OF transport is
greater calamity to the Gar than the defeat OF any
army; for indeed, Of what use is an army, and what
resistance cen it OFFER if it be deprived at the very
outset Of this campaign of the means ofsubsistence?
War in the Criruea has this peculiar character that
FIVE large armies are at this time arrayed within
the narrow limits of that peninsula, although the
natural produce of the country IS insufficient to
support any one Of them. In ordinary years the
Crimea does not produce corn enough for the nour'
ishment of its own population, and last year the
harvest was below the average; this year the cut-
walton of the soil has been neglected. The result
is that the armies must all be fed by provisions
brought from other countries; that is an operation
| for which we are now prepared, and which the
| Russians have hitherto been carrying on by the
Sea of Azoff on gigantic scale. But although we
have not invested Sevastopo in the proper sense oil
that term, we shall soon have invested the Grimes
and when the supplies are cut off the greater the
force of the enemy may be in that country the less
| able will he he to maintain it there.
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"TBE WORK GOES BRAvELY oN"-KNOw-NOTH
INGS IN CONFUSION

CARTHAGE, June 10, 1000.
Messrs ED1roRs-Johnson and Gentry spoke
here to-day. have not time to give detail of
their speeches, and think it unnecessary. The sub
stance was the same that has appeared in the pa
pers heretofore. Gov. Johnson's was a mastery
effort. Before his FIRE the walls of know-nothing-
ism crumbled and all the theatrical monkeyism of
Col Gentry could not repair them. Democracy is
in blaze. Never was there such enthusiasm and
unanimity. Johnson's blows are directed with such
Judgment and spirit that every successive blow
seems to echo the funeral kuell of know nothing
ism. Gentry sought to bolster up his vanishing
hopes by saying that they were authorized to re-
veal their membership it would have amused you
to haveseen his defeat in this From Gentrys looks he
was fully convinced before johnson closed, that, &C.
cording to his own showing, whenever member
admitted the fact, he was perjured william The
people say that when johnson run against Henry
they thought he was great man, but they had no
conception of his powers. He is fully equal to the
task, and does his work handsomely. Depend upon
it Smith county aciF gire him a gain. The know
nothings exhibit every indication of distress.
Respectfully, SMITH
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.GREETINGi

This number of our aOeekly paper will be read by
s,ro hundred ard siaty new subscribers, whose
nsmes we have added to our list within the week.
This number includes club, one of twenty and
one of forty-one The balance are unsolicited sub
gedptions, which come from all psrts of the State,
sni which are transmitted to in letters breath
ing warmth of appreciation and encouragement
which make our labors delight. Since the first
establishment of this paper, it has never been as
prosperous now and its editors have never had
as substantial indications that liz course met the
approval of the body of THE PEOPLE.
We greet our new subscribers, and promise them
sound political truth in positive language.
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STATISTICS FOR THE PfoPLE.-The Washington
Uaion June ii, observes: 'Know Nothingism
may be confounded and sbashed in any State of the
Union, by holding up before the brave native.born
and Protestant citizens the fact that they are called
upon to enlist in warfare against enemy SO far
inferior to them in strength that it s rank cowar-
dice to make war upon them. To enable all friends
Of civil and religious liberty fully to appreciate the
beroism, moral aud physical of Known othingsm,
we have turned to the last census returns and
made out the following table, which shows the ma
tive, the foreign and the Catholic population in
in each Southern State
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MONEY MARKET, Wednesday Evening, June
2O-The market is quite animated, and the news
by the St. Louis being regarded as favorable, a
very buoysnt tone prevails in financial circles.
The Stock market took another upward turn
At the First Board Panama went up to LOG, it be-
ing generally understood that the next semi-annua
dividend will be 6 per cent; Reading R. r. was
held at go; Erie sold at sig; New York Central
1901 at which the market was buoyant; Michigan
Southern went up to l004, an advance of y;
Cleveland and Toledo advanced to SO; and most
other descriptions showed material advance in
rates. At the Secons Board, under the brief dis
patch OF the Asias news, tbs upward movement
continued; Panama went up to 1865; Michigan
Southern Construction to lO3; Cleveland aud 70
ledo to 932 Galena and Chicago to Ill; Erie to
2 to per cent.
Foreign Exchange is quiet, and there will be
little done until the Asia mail il received.-M Y
Journal Of Commerce.