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Letter frsm VIM @. Brownlov-Gov. JohnsOn's
Speech az Knoxville.

We are permitted TO publish the following
J etter, addressed TO q gentleman Of this city:
Knoxville, August 18th, 1855.
DEAR Sra Last night, from goods box, in front
Of the Coleman House, Gov johnson addressed
crowd, attracted to that spot by procession OF
drunken Irishmen, bad-behaved Germans, iHsolent
negroes, and few natives. This procession was
composed Of the worst looking materials that ever
attempted march in East Tennessee. The decent
portion Of the Democratic party we're absolutely
ashamed OF the exhibition. Some Democrats from
Alabama and georgia expressed themselves as being
disgusted with the procession and the speech. We
told them that the party was weak here. and not
able to make a much better showing. True, there
we're others here respectable, but few Of these
would engage 10 such q march and with suck a
crowd.
But such speech His abuse was coarse Bit
ter and unsparing. He said the Know Nothings
were made out Of the most corrupt and abandoned
materials Of the two parties; generally men who
had been kicked out Of the Wing aud Democratic
parties He said, TO illustrate his views, and 20
give his estimate Of the materials Of which the
self styled American party was composed, suppose
large party Of horse. there's 10 stand oct there,
and as large party Of eo'o.leJeitsrs to stand in
she opposite direction, then take abe worst men Of
these two parties aud form third one, and you had
sample Of this Know Nothing party. He named
only one man ne a sample of the class Of men who
had gone out Of the Democratic ranks into this
third party, and that man was AndrepL Donelson.
Such wholesale abuse Of any party never was lie.
tened to in this city before. Nor we're as many
bitter curses ever steWered down upon any eal,.p,.
Hiator, as were heaped upon the Governor He said
the Know Nothings we're perjared se.-Snd they
ought all 20 be presented by the grand isros Of the
oouniry-And that they were not eompeteni % serve
as jurors witnesses, or judges on the bench. This
is not even bali as bad As be made the whole Order
and he made no exceptions. Il was low dapg,
disgsaceful speech. Yours, &e.,
W. G. BR0WNL0w
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TIE AMERICAN MASS MEETING NEXT
SATURDAY.
Americans, Rally to your standard.


The American Mass Meeting to be held in
this city NEXT SATURDAY promises to be
q most enthusiastic, eoul-stiring rally. From
all directions we hear the liveliest expressions
of popular sympathy and approving interest
in the movement. We hope to see these indi-
cations fully realized in q large, heart-wsrm,
heart-cheering AMERICAN MEETING. We
cordially invite, on behalf of the American
party here, all our friends, from every locali
ty, in every direction, to come. Let us have
glorious REUNION of American hearts and
hands, for the the promotion Of our cherished
principles and the welfare of our beloved
country. A number of distinguished speakers
will be present, and our friends may rely upon
enjoying "a feast of reason" no less than "a
flow Of soul" Come out, American friends,
from your homes and your business, one day,
and let us counsel together for the safety of
the Republic. Shall native or foreign born
citisens-natiOe or foreign Influences gocerH
this country! That is the question to be de-
cided. Let every American patriot give it his
most earnest and profound consideration.
We have every thing TO urge US to increas-
ed fervor. aud devotion as advocates of the
American cause. The triumph of our prinei-
pies becomes daily more important TO the
safety and welfare Of the country, as our for
eign population is increased by the arrival of
fresh swarms of immigrants upon our shores,
The very defeats we encounter, attributable
20 ba do rful.
tration of this foreign influence in our midst,
shoGld urge Us to redoubled energy and dill
gence at the renewal of every succeeding con-
test until victory perches upon our glorious
standard.
Meanwhile, our leading opponents sbate
nothing of the malignant violence oc their
vituperative assaults. Read the letter from
Knoxville, giving brief account of Governor
Johnson's late speech there, in which he is
reported as characterizing members of the
American order, without exception, as "a PER
CURED SIT, ~ who ought 'to be PRESENTED by
the Grand Juries of the country" and who
"were NOT COMPETENT to serve as jurors, wit
nesses or Judges" in court. We are informed
that the Governor INDUCED in denuncstions
nnarly or quite as vituperative and malignant
in his addresses upon arriving here and in
MurfreesbOrough on Monday exening. Such
sweeping and violent defamation of the Amer
lean order, comprising, with those who sup
port their principles at the ballot-box, nearly
or quite a majority of nstive-born American
voters in Tennessee, isdisgrsceful to the State,
and to Gov. johnson as her Chief Executive
officer. lie thus recklessly, madly, traduces
and maigns the character and reputation of
many, very many, of the best and most hon
ored men Of the country.
Is such a chief Magistrate an appropriate !
repository of the fair fame of TENNESSEE Let
us wipe out the infamous brand he would fix |
upon members of the American Order, by an
overwhelming majority at the Presidential
election-snd to this end, "set the ball in mo-
ton next Saturday.
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PROM the n. 0, Delta Of the inn.
Letter from Member OF the Walker Expedition.

FORT OF hkALEJo, July 10, 1855.
Itbeing the FIRST opportunity since our leaving San
Francisco to write have aysied myself Of IL 20 let
you know that l am alive aud 10 perfect health. N
We left San Francisco on the Sd Of May, and A.
Ter passage Of forty five days, without any thing
happening worth mentioning, with the exception Of
one Of our sailors falling from aloi and breaking his
leg, we arrived in the Bay of Fonseca. Here we
were joined by some Of the party by which we had
been invited TO come % this country-the CastiIlou
party.
Alter two days' sail We arrived at this place.
where we were received with great pleasure by all
the Inhabitants and escorted 10 large town called
ChinAndsga, where We lived in hne style for about
a week We then returned TO the brig aud sailed
down the coast, accompanied by one hundred Of the
navtive troops, toa place called Gignate, where We
discmbarked and after hard march OF twenty
miles, through heavy rain and great deal Of mud
we arrived al aud attacked town belonging 10 the
opposing party called Atola which contained about
thirty soldiers. We killed two or three Of them
aud made prisoner the commander, without any loss
on our side. We camped at this place that night.
IL being then about 10 O'Clock in the night The
next morning we marched 70 the city Of Riyss, and
after hard fght Of more than hall day against
I've or six hundred, we were forced 10 retreat 10
wards San Juan, leaving ten Of our party dead on
We, that Is the American portion, numbering
ior,y-nine rifles, had ali the lighting 10 do, the
natives, our allies, ted sitter the irst Gre: 30 you
may Judge that Nc In rather hot quarters with
very heavy odds against as. Bot all the men
fought eFaveiy sud kept perfectly cool which added
gfeany 10 tha success Of our retreat
The enemy acknowledged 10 have lost eight. the
most Of whom weFe officers, Tor our men were sare
20 reach them, whea they got chance. I think
that we must have killed. more than tksy reportcd.
ns xe never she's without taking good ain.
The Games Of those killed are, IltuG Col A. I.
Kewen, Nj. 7. Crocker, w. McIlindoe, n. C.
Gotham, y Cole, w. Cole, I'd. Eslahrook. W.
Bailey. D. Hughes ARd T. wilsOa. We have also
hire wounded but very badly. On our arrival
al San Juan (Gfier the battle) embarked on .
small schooner aud went out 10 our brig thzs vas
lying outside Of the hzrbor, waitipg ior ~.
"A 'A-.' -~'asasd "a dis place, wheFe We shall
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From the (Jackson) West Tennessee Wing.
Keep the Ball in Motion

Never have we witnessed before, after the result
of election such a spirit OF unconquera6leness,
as that which prevails in the ranks of the Amer
can party. All are going to work with renewed
energy, and zeal that never before animated a
defeated party. Our Opponentssare alarmed at the
determination of our friends-and well they NAV
be. They feel now, pretty much like Honest
Cave johnson felt some years ago. He was a can
ddate for Congress, and had an overwhelming ma
jorty of his party in the district, but his competit
or, Col. Cheatham, ran him within the skin of his
teeth. As soon as he came through the last quar-
ter and got breath to speak he wrote to friend
after this style:-"Dear friend-I am elected, but
/ am the worst beat man that ever ran" Andrew
Johnson is elected Governor, by the force of out
side issues and extrsneous questions that can new
er again be brought to bear against the American
party, consequently the leaders feel that they are
badly beaten-hence their feeble efforts, and sig
nal failures, in trying to rejoice over their victory.
They see the hand writing upon the wal, and that
November 1866, will demolish them party.
In view of the mighty and decisive battle for SUI
premacy in this country, TO come off in November
1856 between the American party on the one hand
and the nit-American forces the other We ha re
grasped our quill--which is the editors sword
with tighter grip and intend to war against the
enemies of Professionalism and American institutions,
ito the knife, and the kuife to the hlt"
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Auction Sale of Groceries.
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1855, BY
HART ~ EIOLL ING = W d IL II H

on THURSDAY, AUGUST 49, 1855, BY
HART ~ HOLM " d R II H.
WE will sell on THURSDAY 23i inst for cash. in front
w Of Warehouse Market street. very large and
well assorted stock Of GROCERIES consisting in part
follows
81 hhds Sugar: rs cases assorted Preserves;
100 bags CoGeeRio; 50 boxes Manufactured Tobacco,
To- bbis Tebred Molasses; 100 Glassware;
200 do Rect'ed Whisky; 3n0 sacks fine salt,
Is do Old Bourbon do 10000 Cigars, assorted;
25 do do Rye do 2Ob DemlJOhns, various sizes;
rs do Domestic Brandy; Ion dOz Mason'B Backing;
20 40 Swt Malaga Wine so cases assorted Pickles;
so cases Caret Wine; = choice Old Frch Brandy;
25 bxs Brandy Cherries 400 bundle Wrapping Paper;
100 bxs s. ar Candles; 100 boxes Soap;
80 do Talow Candles; IS do Havana Sugar;
$50 gs Shoenberg nails lao bbs loaf pod crd Sugar.
TOGETHER WITH
Indigo Nader, Spice, Ginger Pepper Alum, and Vari-
other articles too numerous TO mention.
g1B- sale commence at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ
HART & HOLLINGSWORTH,
anglo No. South Market street.
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It is thus made evident that ton of corn,
if carried ITO milesto market by the ordinary
means of transportation by wagon, will not
produce one cent more than it has actually
cost the grower, its whole value being absorb
ed by its conveyance to market; while If trans
ported the same distance by railroad, the nett
proceeds of its sale would be more than $22
The transportation of ton of wheat, by the
same calculation, would exhaust its value at
the distance of $50 miles, if made in wagon,
while by railroad it would be worth moie than
ga beyond the cost of getting it to market.
These are stubborn and striking facts, which
no ingenuity of reasoning can overthrow
They are sufficiently plain to be understood
by every farmer, no matter what his distance
from market may be, and they will no doubt
have their influence in determining his decis-
ion when called upon to subscribe to the stock
of a railroad company passing within conve-
nient reach of his own granaries. This, how
ever, is but one view of the practical benefits
TO be derived from the extension Of railroads
to the States and Territories of the Union that
have no navigable streams leading to the great
marts of the country. In political point of
view, it might be readily shown that the ad-
vantages would be still greater Of multiplying
such means Of INSTRUMENTATION; but they
are too obvious not to strike the attention Of
statesmen without word further from u.s.
Nat. Int.
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FALL ABE.
HATS, CAPS AND FUR GOODS
Pollard, Prather 4 Smith,
455 nIain Street, LouisviIIe, ~

100 WITH SIfttI9 HsUttIaF IIItP n y
wv have made large additions to manufacturing de-
w partme is by which suppv our friends with
better article of goods in our line than ever before Of
our own manufacture, and 81 much superior in style
and quality to goods bought go Of jobbers in the Eastern
cities.
Our FALL STYLE DRESS HAT viii be far superior TO,
and Of a more elegant style than any other sold.
Our stock Of SOFT HATS embracing every color, quality,
and style very large and viii be sold at great
ly reduce prices. = ...
LARGEST stock to be found in - any house in the
Union. ... ...
determine to sell goods TO cash customers and
prompttme cheaper g an they can be had Of any
other house and by examination OF our stock all viii be
convinced.
Our stock goods the FAN trade has been gotten up
IN Ter supervision OF the experienced and prac
tised manufacturers in the country We obhgate ourSey
sell every article In line at Eastern prices ami uar-
antee the quality and style to be better. aug20-2w
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IL there be any man in the country who has
not made MP his mind 10 believe In the utility
of railroads 70 an Agricultural district at dis
lance from market, we think the subjoiued
table, which seems 10 have been prepared with
great care and accuracy, will relieve him from
al further hesitation or doubt. Il Is 50 long
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ACard.

WE the undersigned having examined with attention,
w the construction and operation Of CHILDS GRAIN
SEPARATION and witnessed with surprise and pleasure It's
thorough action in cleansing the fonest Wheat Of cheat
cookie dirt and particularly SMUT which is removed rom
the wheat without breaking he bal or so1g the grain, are
impressed this Machine is for the OF
our Farmers and Mers prepare the wheat uerchsnt-
able condition fr the howe and foreign markets, Hud TO
enable our farmers compete with those Of the North and
East in raising and selling grain
We the undersigned therefore eing the importance Of
obta ming an improved article q wheat in the condition
described prepared TO odr 10 pr sent above the mar
et mr. for ali heat cleaned through Chds O. Sepa-
rators t..-- SEYMOUR, TANNING Co.
JOHNsuN, HORNE a CO.
w ". GORDON & co.
J. 4 r. YEATMAN,
Augl6-dlss R. q. BAGDf.
CHURCH ANDERSON.
j. A. McsLISTER co
JOHNSON 4 WEAVER.
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the credit for it should be given; but it viii
not be the less interesting either from its age
or our ignorance of its origin. The object Of
the table was to show the comparative value
of ton of wheat and one of corn at given
distances from market, as affected by the cost
of transportation by railroad and over the
ordinary road.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC
.. From The Rev. DR.. J Z Edgar
NAsHvHLE. August {, 1855.
Nh SEGMlSs-D Sir ;-avng used for past,
pair Of newly invented Brazilian Pebble speUtacles,
feel hesitation In testifiug their superiority
any glsses heretofore known In addition to their
mechaum visual and comfort to the eye, preserV-
ing il alike from o pain uneasness 70 tie eye,
however long sny one time they may be used
Very respectfully your friend, J. T. EDGAR.
From Vim H. Hagans, ESQ,
NASHVILLE August 9, iSs5
Ma sESyoss -hner having pair Il your "BraEi-
nan Pebb Spectacle" have heancy IN stating aud
pleasure doing, tina, they superior TO
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........ W. "a. HAGANs.
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agree with " "a. Hagans E-q in the above certificate
and pleasure Recommending al persons who ar "a
superior sp-cSces 20 purchase q Mr. Semmons
consider them superior 70 any have ever used.
b. D. HARRIS
-- From A. W. Hunt, NJ D.
VERSoS, August 6, 1855
'Th- longer use your glasses the more fully au con
WINGED Of their superiority all others have used"
PROM Rev. IN W. Ogden.
Ware Haul, August s. 1853.
your improved spectace, for about weeks and Ind
them superior any have tried, and have
menied several q ny friends call and try them, and they
much pleased with them never fst tired while
ing or whiting with them iur hours together.
fours very sincerely, JOHN W. OGDEN.
~ Mr.. Semmons may he consulted his Once over
W. Bery's Book Store, on the Square. aug lS-H
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University of Nashville.
COLLEGTATE DEPAR MINT.
WESTERN MILITARY INsrIrnr

TINHE Session Of this College which consists Of two terms
commencing respectively the 10Th September ana
sSth January continues without interruption from he be-
ginning 20 the close On the 18th june lS56. A. present
there seven Pr0esorsin The CO geOue other will he
added. The course OF studies in every department. is a.
thorough in text hooks and cng that any College
in country The discipline Is strict YET parental and
maintained by day and night Mental MJra and PHYSICAL
Culture, Economy aud Discipline the especial Oh ect Of
the system.
Char es for Tuition, Boarding. Washing Fuel srvan,s
attendancr, use Of Arms, Room Furniture, Towels Bet
ding leach Cadet 70 supply the necessary hanke $40 per
term of 20 weeks. Surgeons Zee and Ne cines As er
term. Engineering, Modern Languages, Book Keeping ana
Fencing, each per term Students Boarding with friends
are received special arrangements with The Chancer r
Faculty, and charged $50 50 Per r Tuition Fue use
Of Pubic Rooms Arms. For particulars address
}. BERRIEN LINDSEY,
Chaucelnr OF The UniysrsiIy or
b. X JOHNSON,
ty2T-5w Superintendent OF the Institute
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E~ All About the War! az
OF the Campaign:

The SIOry OF the C0mpalgh.
Complete Narrative Of the War in Russia written in
aTent in the Crimea, by Maj E. Bruce Hanley, author
OF "Lsdy Lees Widowhood"
This work recommended to the readers attention BY
By the following considerations "a" The author is
eompished officer Of the British army. O. He is en-
gagged in the war, and has BEEN from the first s. He has
already established brilliant reputation author. T.
This Narrative OF the War written the spot s. 1t
contains complete Of the from the beginning
g. enghten the reader many points which other
counts have left obscure"
EF-rba above with many other new books be had
Of TO0N, NELSON CO.,
jy16 - Union street
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EXCLUSIONS.

aregular meeting Of Priesty Lodge No. 3d. held at
IA the Lodge Room in the Town of Waverly humphreys
county, nn Saturday, the S0th Of June, 1855,
Phander Priesy and WIN. ). Parker, VI. vi )
imousv expelled from the benefits and privileges Of Mason
ry for gross unmasonc conduct. }. N, LITTLE, W. NJ.
c. q. HOLMES, Secretary. aug,20-w2t
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Wheat, Wheat |!

WE have on hand and daily receiving extra heavy
w A and rs 0znabures and sheetings suitable for
Wheat and Corn Sacks-whch we will sell low for CASH
MORGAN ID CO,
an0n-.ff 30 20 Puhlic SnuarA
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Nashville Surprised.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE CT
R. C. McNAIRY & co.

No. SIS COLLEG STR Il L,
IJAVE Just received per Express and opening
their FAN Importaons Of the most beautiful assort
ment Of Goods brought to this narks consisting IN
part Of
Lace Goods and EmbrOideries.
vaencienne Lace Cape, Collaettes and Sleeves
Val Lace Edgings Collars and Sleeves separate and in
sets Ladies Embroidered Robe Infants Embroidered
Robes and bOrdered; Embroidered Handkerchief
&c. &c. &c.
SILK GOODS!
Elegant Flounced Robes; Moire Antique in all coors;
Glace and various styles Of Plaids and Stripes.
ShaVvIs and Scarfs.
beautiful lot Of Cashmere Scarfs and Stella Bordered
shaws.
All these goods exceedingly handsome and In the
styles, being among the earliest purchases in the
Eastern Markets. Call early, before they all gone
aug2O
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NOTICE

EE The very great demand for Mr. sEsnsoSs' Brazilian
Pebble specacles has induced him to proong his stay in
this City until Saturday, September 1St Those in want Of
these celebrated Glasses should call without delay.
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CROCKER,S SCHOf

At White's Creek springs.
NHE session will MONDAY, the 81 Of
September For Board, Tuition, Fuel Lights, &C., $50
per ssion Of twenty
aug2O-dkwf E.. L. CROKER.