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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

TIE grant to each of these roads, and numer-
Gus others, is eight sections (5l20 acresl per
mile The grant to the Pacific Company is 20
sections per mile. This charter is claimed to
be held by the Walker and King Company,who
have commenced operations but the legality of
that contract is yet undermined.
The following is the summary of railways in
tho coutb uIA.4-
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

sa- The Washington Union deliberately de-
tends the Central American Expedition, and
intimates pretty clearly that it has nothing to
fear from governmental interference.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Ra- Prof. Cook will meet his Music Class
on next Thursday and Friday evenings.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Re-Onened,

BowMAN's FERRY, on the Tennessee River
has been again ope ned for the accommodation
of the travling public.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

New Orleans relying too much on the Mis-
sissipp river for its commerce, has lost twenty
years Of growth, by not commencing soon enough
a railroad system. She is now concious of that
fact; but must work hard and long to redeem
the time.
6. OF Missouri
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Fort Smith and Little
Pool

Aggregate Roads g.. q" ........4lc
Arkansas is in its infancy, as to railroadS;but
the above roads have large amount of lands
appropriated, as well as town and country sub
scriptions. There is no reason why they should
not 90 on to completion.
s. OF TExAs.--The state of Texas. owning
the vacant lands in the state, has made most
liberal grants to whoever will undertake the
construction Of railways there. There are more
than twenty charters granted for different routes,
giving from ten to twenty sections per mile.
There are only three or four of these charters
taken up, with the promise of success. They
are as follows, viz:
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
L. l., !
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

All theee roads have received state aid, and
will unquestonaby be completed in reasonable
time. In all probability, the Pacific Kansas
route, will be one of the rouses adoped for the
@ : n she Mississippi to the Pacific
miles .Zooiniles.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Railway Review--South-West.
Iron Cincinnati Railroad Record.]


The South Wost comprehends Kentucky,
Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Ar
kansas, louisiana, and Texas, one of the largest
portions of the Union, and rapidly increasing.
Its demands for railways are very great; yet,
there has been less railway progress in these
states, than in any other The reasons are OBJ
viOus. The immense territory occupied by
these states is thinly inhabited, and except in
small sections, has little surplus wealth. A
great number of railways however, have been
begRR especially in Tennersee, and Missouri,
where The respective states have granted aid
Some of these roads are actively progressing;
but if the commercial depression continues it
will take some years to finish them. The fol-
lowing is the present condition of railways in
these states, viz:
|. OF KENTUCKY Kentucky, there has
been much more talk than work, in the way Of
railroads. This is principally owing to the
fact, that this state, unlike Virginia, Missouri,
Tennessee s. Carolina, or Georgia, has granted
no state aid to railways. And unlike the North
ern Staets, has no such density Of population,
and manufacturing establishments, rs will Gre
ate capital and business for railways, without
state aid. The state has been governed, in re-
lation to its public improvements, by the "pen
ny wise and pound foolish policy" The con-
sequence Is, Keptncky is the least progressive
of all the western state. With mineral
wealth, which can scarcely be estimated; with
large body of fertile lands, and with a water
Navigation, and water power, beyond almost any
state, it suffers these resources to waste for
want of commercial enterprise, end is content
to see other states sCrpass it on every side.--
Its railways are:-
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Shall quips and sentences and these paper bullets
ofthe brain, man from the of his humor?-
Much Ado about Nothing
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

The Paris Academy of Sciences has been expert
menting on the new metal recently announced as
being contained in abundance in common potters
clay. A report has just been presented to that
body by N. Delville, which says it can be manrfac-
tured cheaply from that article, and is apparently
destined at 10 distant day to suppant copper, ron
brass and tin in many, if not all manufactures
Tie qualities of this metal, producble from so
cheap and accessible raw meterial, are stated to
be the lightness of glass, the wilderness and Sriar
cy of silver, maeabity and ductility nearly equal
TO those of tbs precious metals. the tenacity of
iron, and the fusibity of "copper" that it may be
rolled, drawn, hammered, and fled into every
variety Of form.
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rHk cfE4SS.
FAYErTyILLE. NAY Q, lSJ5
JEEsfEs

FAYETTEVILLE, NAY 8, lSJ5.
MeSsrs. EIit0rS The candidates for Governor
spoke in this place day, to a very la-ge crowd
Gov. JOHNSON leading off. The people manifested
a remarkable interest in the debate. They were
all ear-all attention. They were calm and refec-
tive until the Governor had made some progress in
his argument, but at length they became excited and
enthusiastic. Frequent hearty Amens attested
the irresistible convictions of truth. The Cover
nor was clear, pointed, and forcible in his argu-
ments-happy in his illustrations, and moving in
his appeals.
The leading features of the discussion were sub
stantialy, the same as heretofore reported from
other points. From the record the Governor con-
vcted GENTRY of ancient Federal notions and class
legislation. He then showed from primo facie
evidence, that GENTRY belonged to the order of
Know-Nothings which evidence, being undenied,
became conclusive. He next showed, that Know
Nothingism, in origin, nothing but the hateful
spawn of the old Alien and Sediton laws-in its
operations, it was clandestine, unmanly and dis
graceful; in its Objects uncharitable, proscrptve,
prosecuting, nearous and repugnant to the liberal
principles of our government-and its results, if
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

NJ I'll he sirc,ion. iSl.A fNst5 aadre wp.ths d
being heard nboVe, aid tien p'ieai continue d,
pray for Rome. Bit ! Can say what, with The
lights before ne. | link shall DO. believe
viii vote for Andrew Johnson under protest.
reserve the right wher better day arrives to return
to my cd love- if so be it may ever live again.
When Fillmore, or some such whiG, is again before
the people-when Sam has passed away, and his
memory not much reyered-thcn may enter again
into the arena of politics, with all the zeal of the
oiden time. Meanwhile, too have pleasant cot
tage in smiling valley. and there, amidst my
the exercise Of such duties and social amenities as
I have the grace to Go, and calmly await better
day for tie Republic $40 *OLD WING"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13
CoLuMRIA, Tenn, May 3, 1850.

GENTLEMEN: Your favor of the goth ult
enclosing series of resolutions passed by "a por=
ton of the Democratic Delegation" is received.
You call my attention to the 81, 4th and 9TH
resolutions The first of these very properly Gre
quests an explicit answer" from all aspirants to a
seat in Congress from this district as to whether
they will seyeraIy summit to the proposed Conven-
ton.
For myself have to say that in common with
the democratic party 1 have ever esteemed the
maintenance Of principles above everything else,
and much as l may desire individual success l
shall never be willing to jeopardze them, for any
mere personal advancement. We believe that the
perpetuity of our and the best interests
Of our country depend greatly upon the establish
ment of these principles, and know that to this
end harmony is indispensable.
Deeply sensible Of these truths, you can but ex-
pect that | will be ready to concur heartily with
our friends and with You in you. laudabe elftrs to
accomplish result so desirable.
therefore say explicitly" that am willing to
submit to the proposed Convention, TO meet at
Shelbyvile, on the 18th day of May next or to any
Convention that the democracy of this COMPRESSION
al district may hold upon this subject at any other
time or place, and to abide the decision, and fur
ther that you shall make such disposition of this
letter as to you shall seem right and proper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

I have no suggestions to make IS 10 tie time,
place, or manner Of holding the Conventions these
are questions for the consideration of party, and
readily assent to such arrangements as their juig
ment and convenience may dictate. For ten years
past you have had grea. harmony in your cougre.-
siona district, and trust that the action Of your
Convention will continne that union OF the democ-
racy which has so often and 50 surely maintained
our aseendency.
Having thus briefly and explicitly answered your
inquiries, have but to express my best wishes for
youa and those you represent. 3a
/ am very truly your friend aud obedient SER
want, JAMES Fl. THOMAS.
Lamuel Brosdaway, Esq, Col, Jno. A. Moore,
and Geo. W. Buchanan, Esq. Committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13
OUR CORRESPONDENCE,

We give up our paper to day almost exclusively
10 Our correspondents.
We especially in-ite a perusal of The power
ful communication from "An Old Wing. were
we at liberty to mention the name oil the WRITER
lis right thus to subscribe himself would De recog-
nsed by his old party friends throughout Middle
Tennessee. Ills testimony is the more important,
;nasmueh as he is the warm personal friend of Col.
GENTRY. and entirely approved his course in 1852.
The correspondence from the Msury Congress
sional District shows that most of the candidates
there are willing to see the party consolidate its
strength.
The pangent letter of "Jeems" is to the point.
The letter from Fayetteville is from one -four
ablcst and most honored democratic statesmen.
We have yet on hand mass of most excel
lent matter from our democratic friends, part o.
which we will try to make room for, but another
and larger portion must necessarily be confined tc
orr own reading only, for want of room to pub
lish
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

HoFn Prices AND PRoFIrs.-It has been offi-
cially announced by some of our leading hotels,
that on and after the lst of May, the charge for
board wonld be 50 per day. The Astor, ST. Mich
olas and New York have raised their prices on &C
count, we believe of the high price of beef, pork
and potatoes The Metropolitan continues tie old
charge of 50 so per day. and it is the intention Of
the proprieors to make no change, under any CIT
cumstances short Of famine. With flour at SD
per barrel potatoes at 81 30 per bushe, ard other
articles in proportion. it does not pay very we'll at
81 so per day, but the proprietors Of tie Metro
politan believe that for the year through the old
prices will be sufficiently remuneraJiye, and they
also believe that hotels should take their chances
with other kinds of business, good seasons with
the bad. Uniformity in prices, is an important
matter with the travelling public, aud the Metropol
itan will adhere to the old rate through summer
and winter-NelD York Herald
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13
I'll = A. ANDERSON.

Our old acquaintance Dr.. L. A. ANDERSON, has
gone to now-nothingsm-has started IN search OF
Wards ducks. Our first impulse on hearing of
This to hunt up certain proceedings of our State
Legislature, regarding the passage of a law to au-
thorize unnaturaized foreigners to own real estate
in Tennessee instituted for the benefit of the Doc
tor, but which failed On the whole, however, it
is better policy - let the Doctor have sweep. If
he can divide the know nothing vote with CULLoM,
our friend SAVAGE can easily be elected So we
will let the doctor rip, with our best wishes for his
success in getting the knOao lothings. No democrat
can vote for him. after reading his late speech.
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TIE GREAT ENGLISH LoAN--CMrIcL AFFAIRS -
letter states that the great English loan of S1G-
O00,0 600 was taken by the Rothschilds upon basis
which values the consols in reality at only So
Thirty years annuity at par, with premium of las
Cd upon the three DER cent loan, is equal to 81 per
cent, and reduces the par to so.
The letter SAYS hat the sudden decline in con-
soils is only the fist step in the trial which
the government must pass through, and that Sir
Robert Pee's free trade policy is fast giving way
to the necessity OF taxation. heletter concludes:
When Seysstopol and Cronstadt are taken when
st. Petersburg and Moscow are in ruins, and when
Poland is re-organized nationality. the viii
have Just commenced. Ia the meanwhile not a
stone in either the Baltic or Black seas has been
turned and the new losn has been given practical
ly at 80, CASH.
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ThE SoASEvIEtE Cosvzsrfos. 1T il ,oh0 t,uas
since we have witnessed so large and entbpsisstic
an assernblage Of the Democracy of ma r,,.
sonal District as we met at Someryille IN 49,.
last. But one sentiment seemed to animate AZ
entire body and that a strict adherence 10 he
ancient democratic creed. An sffifaton with nora
of the isrns of the day was counted but on the en-
trary a stern rebuke was administered to all those
under hand appliances that are brought to bear
with the view of breaking up and destroying the
democratic organization. In q word the old DEM
ocratc fires were re-kindled, and every member of
the Convention as well as every spectator, sympa-
thisng with the otjec. of the Convention, came
away refreshed and reinvigorated in the faith The
chief speakers during the sitting of the Conven-
ton were Messrs. P. B. Glenn, Whitthorne, TIL
man. Gooda, Saunders and Fowlkes Their sew
ersl addresses were listened to with marked atten
ton, and received with lively applause In our
issue of tomorrow we viii publish the proceedings
| ut length, simply remarkng for the present, that
The chief feature OF the whole affair was uncon
promising opposition to the Know Nothing organ
zstion So far as we were able to observe, the
democracy are unwilling to acknowledge that they
have, since the days OF Jefferson, been preaching
and acting upon an error, and they require some
stronger lights than the know nothing lamps afford
to convince them that reformation in or an ami
hstion of their party is necessary for the good of
the country. Even admitting that errors and abnses
exist in the party, it is not the province of dark.
lantern, midnight associations to correct them -
The Democracy are willing that their tenets aud
their principles shall stand the test of the public
judgment, and from this they ask no appeal They
have no principle that they would withhold from
popular gaze and what is more than this, there is
no member Of the party that would smuggle him
self into Office If the merits OF our cause and our
principles will not elect candidates ask not
success on any other grounds. We are at least
willing that the people shall have an opportunity of
making up an intelligent verdict on the subject
and to their decision we bow without a complaint
or murInur.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

MOBILE AND ONO RATLRoAD--The Mobile Tiii-
btne says If the rumor prove true in regard to
tn success CT Sidney Smith, President of the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad, in negotiating for the pur-
chase of 10000 tons of railroad iron, our people
will have just cause for rejoicing We think there
can be no doubt of the fact although it has been
officially announced. The transaction is nearly
equal to direct loan Of money. He gets a debt
for iron OF over 100000 extended at reasona-
be rate of interest, and made arrangements in ad-
diton for a large amount Of rails. This shows
that our great enterprise is understood and appre
eisted abroad and that if the war were at an end,
there would be no difficulty in negotiating for what
ever money might be wanted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13
FAYETTEVILLE, April 6, 1855.

GETYLINEN:-Y our note Of the Doth ulhmo,
with the accompanying resolutions was duly re-
ceived, requiring the undersigned to state explicit
ly whether he would submit his cltins to Con-
vention of the democracy of this Congressional
District, to assemble at Shelbyvile on the 18th
day Of May next, to nominate a candidate Tor Con-
gress, and in reply thereto, the undersigned begs
leave to say that he will submit his claims to, and
abide the action of said Convention
have the honor to be- gentlemen with high
respect your obedent servant JOEL J. JONES.
To Col John A. Moore, Lemuel Broadway,
Esq, Geo, W Buchanan Esq Committee.
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Respectfully, .
jean 4. MOORE,
LEMUEL BROADWAY,
GEO. W. BUCHANAN.
WNcuEsTER, April 3. 1855.

GENTLEMEN Should my name be brought be-
fore the Convention of which you speak, / will
abide by its decision. If not dominated, l will not
be candidate. If nominated, will be candi-
date provided all the known democratic aspirants
submit to the nomination. If any one refuses to
submit to Convention It would be better to have
no Ccnvention-as the nominee would have to
shoulder the usual clamor against caucuses and
dictation. II there is no Convention, am not =
candidate-my present position resulting flom the
Partially of my friends entirely.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM E. VRSAB.E
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WILLIs's NEW BOOK.
SECOHD EDIIT0y NO " READK.
HI u RAG.B AG:
LAS C4SAS
Memoirs Of Napoleon.


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MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE, EXILE, AND CONVERSE
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, HICKMAN COUNTY, TENN.

Martha ]. Miller James Mler-Petiti0n for Divorce
ON motion, and it appearing 10 the satisfaction Of the
Clerk and Master that James Miller is nonresident
Of the State of Tennessee that the ordinary process Of
law cannot be served upon him. it IS the efe, ordered
that publication be made in the Nashville LHion Gnd
american "a newspaper published in the city Of Nashve)
for thirty days. requiring said defendant appear at the
next term Of our Ccut court Ito be held Tor the county
of Hickman at the house in the town Of Cenreve
the third Monday in June )then and there plead
answer demur to complainantS petition the same
will be taken for confessed and set tor hearing part
Yl4-M3t K G. HIIUDIE SrON a. 4 NJ
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COUNTRY RESIDENCES FOR SALE.

A DESIRABLE Residence about miles from the city,
IN on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, consist
ing of flame dwelling with large rooms, kitchen, ice
house. &C., and Is acres of very rich land The improve
Aso-A very desirable Building Site, about miles from
the city the Solensville pike containing about =
acres Of very finely mbered and rich land, with improve
nen.s that cost about SlOUO Price $500 per Those
wishing purchase this extremely valuable property will
please apply Immediately J. l.. / K W. BROWN,
mayI3t2w Az Cherry street
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13

az The Winchester Star tells the democrats
of the State who are yet to hear Gov. JOHNSON
that they have in reserve a great pleasure. The
Star does not ezaggerate in this. We assure or
friends that they can scarcely form ani:pa.ions in
this respect which will not be more than realized.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-05-13
10000 SHINGLES PER DAY.

HAVE on exhibition, at the Crutcher House SHIN
L GLE MACHINE, which will make 10000 perfect
shingles day 1t is propelled by HORSE POWER
and max Is shingles every revolution Il can be built
for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. All interested, espe-
cay maehinists, will please call and examine for them
selves WM A DOOLEY
mys-2k
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FOR NEW ORLEANS.

VNHE splendid steamer IKOQUOISk, 49, d
Capt. BOOKS, will leave Sulthland xrSHI
for the above and all Intermediate ports asaxeszlu
WEDNESDAY, 18th inst.
sFy- Light boats will be 10 readiness TO carry out
freight passengers hsnday and Tuesday evenings
nayl3 II. III HARR SON Agent