davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-04-05
THE ExPURGATIoN IN NEW YORK
PESFIELD, MoNRoE Co., N. Y,

ILNFILLD, MONROE Co, n. l.,
February 5, 1855.
| wish to give a short exposition of local
Know Nothingism, which l am very certain
may properly be applied to the Order generally.
! do not write as one that knows nothing of this
secret organization except hearsay, but as one
that has passed all the degrees, and been in a
situation in the Order to become thoroughly
acquainted with all secrets betongng thsrssn.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-04-05
WASHINGTON, d. c..

,ccording 10 act of Congress- IN the year 1854, by
me-. n AxrEos in the Clerks Once of the District
IN lar the Southern District OF New York;
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-04-05

SALEM TOWNSHIP, CoLUMBIANA Co., o.,
March 10, 1855.
You will find enclosed copy of the pro-
ceedings of the Organization of the True Re
publican Party, the preamble and constitution,
which we respectfully ask you to insert in your
columns. We solicit a cooperation in all parts
of Ohio, by those who wish that S. p. Chase
should be our Governor next fall.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25

LAW N vIRGIyIA.-we find the following specimen
of the hun apity of yrginian law in the correspond
ence ofthe Netr- 70, ker Stats Zetag from Lexing
ton, Va:
at of course well known to you that the inhunan
law by wfich if slave b. ret free by bis master, he
must leave The STATE within year be sold, the Par
cha-e money going 10 tbe State Treasury il sil in full
force in the State Of Virginia. Such a we have
az Ir.seut in our little cy il is vel wort giving 10
Your readers. A well-to-do Irishman died here seven
or eight months $40 Before is death he emancpated
III. two slave = a young unmarried man and woman oy
the 6me of Maria Stages, aud be remembered them
in bs will with house and lot, some farming tools
and horse and wagon All the endeavo's and en-
treaties of these two persoDs TO be allowed 10 rem an
IN the State free, have been Ia vain. As the year Z
resIite vii soon have passed, they are compelled 10
sci. the pro erty Ohe, wise il would fall into the hands
of the State with it's possessOrs. understand that the
,ourg an intends to emigraie to Northern state III
search Of new home; but tie woman, Mara Sra les,
Who is married and whose husband and CHI ljren live
here does not want TO be &c araied from them, aud
will if she does not change her mind, be sold by the
STA in the course of four months. IL she succeeds
In se Der pro- ory during the lapse of this period,
she will save lCas much from the treasury OF a
pitiss- government The question now Is, whether
II auth ores who returned her petitions 10 live IN the
s ate free wi'h an unqualified refusal sill listen TO her
present request that she at least BE- OF sold away from
Lexington This is very doubtful; probably she will
be exhibited in one Of the great slave stores in the
Whilst of Richmond, if the Extra Honorable H. A..
Wise has no more feeling for a dark skin than his
Excellency, Joseph johnson"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25
WILL OF MRS. DE WITT CLINTON.
con..ponas.ee Of The y. Y. Express


PousHKEEPsIE, Friday, July 20, 1855.
Some time sgo wrote you about the decease OF me
late Mr. DE Witt Clinton. | perceive the c1nn1ni.
cation was republish-d. Perhaps the particulars o.
the will may be interesting and the lady herself was
somewhat from her position, talents, add career,
rubuc character there lie no indelicacy in CON-
irunsaiirg the contents Of that instrument.
She bequesihed as l understand half OF her for
time (which had been much reduced by the great ire
In this city, 10 Mrs. David 5. Jones, Governor Gin
tons daughter; $4,000 10 Augusta, dasghteT of e
A. Clinton and left nothing 10 the other, who married
a gentleman from your City without h-r consent. To
,Iiss Corueia Webster, fayorTe and devoted friend
of iers and most lovely character, she bequeahed
81 Geo. and Der elegant end expensive psraphernalia
TO her neyLews and nice s, few in number, she de-
vised the remainder Of her property.
Tie superb vases of silver which were presented 70
De Witt Clinton are 70 he sold, by the viii Of Mrs.
Clinton. which sone of her kiDsfolk Object to, and
will prevent if they can. The gift came from mer-
chants of New York, and the vase was presented in
their behalf by Isaac Hone.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25

ASoTHER SLAVE ExcITEmEST.-We had another
"slaye rescue" on Monday morning. Tue ci-cum-
stances We are informed, are as follows; Not long
ago Young Cuban gentleman, the son of wealthy
planter in the "gem OF the Antilles was arrested
by order of his Government, on the charge OF send
ing al order to Springfield Mass, for 500 muskets.
II young man wa imprisoned in n strong castle but
through the connivance of some officials aud the AID
of Liz father lie cOutrived 10 escape IN a ask He
ives placed in Il cask, VIII ch was closed, aud thus
rolled to the sea shore. Here the brig Gen. Taylor
from Cardenss for thi- port, by previous arrange
ment noored for bis reception. The young Cuban
was taken on board, with Il negro servant, aged ls
wears given him by his father. The brig sailed, and
on SATURDAY reached this port, and was moored at
South-t. ~hrrf. The young Cuban took lodgings at
one of our prii cipa hot,s. Tuesday morning the
Car tain Of the General Taylor took the negro TO con-
vey him to his matter, who wanted him for body
servant On the wharf, party of negroes met the
Captain ard the slave and told the latter he was free
But tie Cuban negro did not understand them Sege-
raj Willie men came 10 the aid of the Captain, and a
scufile eI sued. Finally he negroes triumphed, and
ear ed away III ir Cuban friend since which he has
moi been heard from. philadelphia Sun, July "a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25

VANDALISM AT BISGHAYToS.-We learn from a
gentleman who arrived in this city from Binghamton
YESTERDAY, that number of lawiess miscreanfs sup
posed to be the merc-naiies of the liquor interest in
HAT village, committed sundTy outrages about the
premises OF leading Temperance Saturday night
last Tie doors and walls of their houses were be-
daubed with tar and filth, the shade and fruit trees of
their gardens were erded and Destroyed their fences
ard eales lefaced and other Expectations committed.
The fact that the houses of four of the most active
friencs of the Prohibtory Law were selected by the
per. orators of thes outrages, indicates the source
and motive thereof. The opponents OF Prohibition
will find however, that 'Is mode of warfare Is the
very worst thai could he employed by them. Our in
form ant Gays that he lcft call was beiog crca-
lated and gaining ANY sigma lures for the holding of
meeting of the ciizers of BingbamtoD, for the pur-
pose of giving expression to tue deep eelng OF IT.
dirnafion thai has been aroused 10 the community
against the miscreants who have thus maiciousy at
tempted TO despo the residences of good and respec-
tablc citizens Syracuse Journal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25

GEoRGrA.-The Hindoos in Georgia have nomi-
mated Gsrnet Andrews their candidate for Cover
nor. In the First Congressional District the same
politicians have placed IN nomination s. NJ yarnadoe
Of Liberty.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25

TOWNSEND The RoBBER AND MURDERER.-There
is another report of the arrest of this notorious outlaw
v no has ienorized the people OF Canada for many
months past 1t has often been falsely rumored that
be was at last arrested, that not much truth VIII De
put il this report. The Detroit Tribune states that he
was n oOgnized in the between Paris and LONDON
c. W. and taken into custody His most recent ex-
plot is said TO hive been the following; Going in the
night 10 the residence OF en aged man named Matth-
ews ho reused the Old gentleman and obtained admit
lance repr sentiug that be came with important
news from friend OF Lis unwilling host. Seating
himself lie engaged in conversation briefly, and then
avowed himself 10 he Townsend, declared that he
ust have money, and directed Mr. NJ to lead him to
his bedroom and disclose his cash. The old gentle
u up took he rascal into room where is son-inlav
slept arc arousng thai person, ToSnseud thought
II prudent 10 make his escape a. coon as possible,
which be do. The story sounds rather romantic and
needs proof that the Incident occurred at all and ths
tie Oold rascal wac the blOOd-stdined fown-end
MRs. RoBNsoS AT PRAYER.-Two sympathzing
aDd Christian lades as we learn called at the Jail a
day OF two since Ieques ed 10 see Mrs. Robinson
Iern .ssiOn having been granted them, they entered
her room, and sfer some little conversations proposed
prayers. No objection being raised, the two ladies'
10, ether with Mr. r., knel down, and each of the
fOrmeI by turn feryently addressed the Supreme Be
ing after which they requested Mrs X. 10 do the
Sic, however, at first raised come objection, bit
then insisting finally aid they desired, but had not
su1ce eded IN utteEng but few words when che burst
on, il loud and kcariv lau. b. The ladies looked
surprised and no Doubt were mortified az suctr un-
s,emly conduct. In alswer to their inquirng look,
Mr.. i. begged item 10 use her, as the circum-
sroes reIniIsed her orciby Of her grlbood wien
she and other children ussd 10 erect al altar and
kneeing round Z, make beIieve to pray, that she
could Lot help laughing he attempt was then ri en-
up, and Mrs. X. va hot again asked to pray during
that int. view Troy Budget.
DISTRESSING H0mcIDE-A LAZY Possessed BY
BIER SERvAsr.-1he Denton Md Journal records
the o. ath OF wealthy and mos. estmabe lady of Ger
olino County from the effects of poison slmn,tsrei
by Ter servaI eul, aged ahor IL yesrs. Che victim
Of this diatoe al act ss Miss MARI Reed who resided
with Mss Elizabeth Baynard, few Mills above
Greer shor,ugh. The Journal says: Miss Reed had
occasion few days previous 10 the occurrence 10 DOR
ct the girl for some misconduct and report saws that
the lTl a. the time made declaration that she woald
make change there before long or words to that
amount. Ii appears that on Saturday last the girl
not the regular cook IN the famly-volunte red her
services to prepare the dinner for the family and &C.
eoroirg TO her subsequent admission put arsenic
some other poisonous substance in the coffee which
was attended by the fatal result above indieated
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-25
CENSUS OF RCcHEsTER-TI The Democrat il enabled
a 4 III -. tnII
Gain in FIVE years. .

In 1850 the .opuatioIef The west sice was Is, 100,
and of n east sde, II ol3. The numbers now stand
as follows West side, 81 SIS east SIDE %, s25. Ma
oriiy Tor The west side ~ 1850 was IN In 1855 the
east size stands 247 ahead.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15

argument-that the Pope has PosOer to decide
for his church members, upon the civil ale
glance of Roman Catholics throughout the
world. Hero, again, however, we would pro-
vide for exceptions if we could-for there are
many members of the GaLLican branch of the
Roman Church, who, we believe, do not rec
ognize such power in the Pope; and we hope
some rule may yet be devised to reach them
as exceptional cases.
On the general question, whether native or
foreign-born citizens should rule this country,
we presume no enlightened foreigner will hes
itate to accord with u.s.. Further-it is equally
irresistible as a logical proposition, that upon
all minor questions, as to hon they shall rule,
the nati1e american sentiment should be the
0ouerniag sentiment of the country. They
are by large odds the majsrity-by early train
ing and education, they are, as a mass, neces-
sarily better fitted to decide what is reasonable
and safe, or falacious and dangerous, in Re
publican Government under which they are
born and reared, than the great mass of the
more unfortunate subjects of foreign despo-
tisn, who have known power only to fear 1t,
or liberty to abuse it. INTELLIGENT and candid
foreigners will not deny-cannot successfully
deny-that the large, very large majority, of
the hendricks of thousands Of foreigners who
non annually flock to our shores, are too igno-
rant of oar institutions and Republican form
of Government, too deficient in proper train
ing and education, to exercise wisely and dis
creetly the important potoer of Republican
voters, even after five years residence among
us. To prevent future immigrants of this
class from exercising this vital power so soon
to subject them to longer and more salu-
tary probation-for the equal benefit of all
who are now American citizens, native or
naturalized, or residents among US, is the main
purpose of the American party. Every I'M
prejudiced citizen must approve it.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15

which meet near Khorassan; it would, however,
first have to possess itself of the dees of Khani
Tchar and Arssan Kale. The latter town is built
on hill, and consists of the fortress and four
suburbs. at has citadel and four outworks,
which are said to be well armed and served. Let
tiers from Constantinople state that troops are
constantly leaving for Trebizonde and it is natural
to suppose that the presence of Omar Pacha in the
capital is connected with the measures to be taken
for the defence of the Asiatc Territory of the en-
pire. Two months ago no fact relating to the Rus
sian army better authenticated than that the
army of -Caucasia in condition TO carry
on an Independent campaign. The changed
attitude of Austria, however, set at liberty more
troops than Russia can well maintain in the Crimea,
and enabled the Car to reinforce the army in Asia
General Muravieff has probably anticipated the
tual junction of these troops with his army in order
to divert some of the reinforcements of the allies
from the Crmea
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15
UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.
MEDICAL DEPaRTUENT.

TIVE Fnh Annual Ccurs- q Lectures Ia this Institution
i will commence Monday, the 2gth Of October next,
aud continue un the hrst Of the ensuing March.
PAUL y. BYE, "a. D Principles and Practice ~ Surgery.
JOHN NJ. WATSON, NJ D. Obstetrics and the Diseases
Of Women and Children.
W. X. BOWLING, NJ D., Theory and Practice Of Medi-
cine.
A. II. BUCHANAN, NJ. D., Surgical and Pathological
Anatomy.
c. X WINSTON, NJ D.. MaienA Medica and Medical
Jurisprudence.
ouy.
j BERRIEN LINDsLEY, N. D., Chemistry and Pbar-
macy.
THOMAS r. JENNINGS, NJ. D., Institutes Of Medicine
and Clinical Medicine.
WILLIAM T. BRIGGS, NJ D Demonstration Of Anatomy.
The Anatomical Rooms viii be opened for Students the
drst Monday Ia October
full Preliaiiaary CouFs Of Lectures free to all stu
dents Will be gwen b. the profcss0rs mmeueng also
the first Monday Of October a
Cinique has been cstabsiuri Ia connection with tho
University which operaJons performed, and
prescribed for aud ctured u presence Of The Class
Amount Of for Lectures Tie University j. fl05-
Malreuatou tpal ony) IS. Practical Anatomy
$40. Graduation bee IS
Good iaring can BE- procured NJ about AZ per week
Further inoTu stion can be obtained By Addressing
,. BERRIEN LINDSAY
Jyls-uAtEWzm' Chancellor Of the Unyersity.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15

With these facts before me, set down the wheat
crop of 1855 at zoo, O0o 600 bushels, high author
ity to the contrary, Notwithstanding; and at frac-
ton over dollar busheI. The unprecedented
drought Of 1854, short the cereal crops OF the
Union by $500, OOo, 900, as is generally thought,
and this being the main cause of the monetary
crisis through which we passing. The cause
being removed by the superabundant production OF
our richest staples, the effect must cease and capi-
tai once more hunt up labor, and through it orr.
ginate profitable investments in spite OF bankers,
shavers or brokers. ANXIOUS VIE.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

From the Rev. DR.. J. 7. Edgar.
NASHVILLE, August 4, 1885.
MR. SESroSs-Dear Sir Havng used for time past
pair of your newly invented Brazilian Pebble Spertaces
feel hesitation in testing their superiority over
unequaed purity surface they imart their peculiar
mechanism visual and comfort to the eye preserY
ing it alike from Of pain uneasiness to the eye,
however long at any one time they may be used.
Very respectfully, your friend, J. I. EDGAR.
From VIM Ii. uagans Esq,
NASHVILLE, August 6, 1879
Mr. SIMMONS After having used pair Of your "Brazi-
ian Pebb SpectacleS" have heancy in stating aud
take pleasure in DOING that they superior to any
have ever used. Respectfully. &c,
". H. HAGANS.
From B. D. Harris, Esq,
agree with W. II. Hagans ESQ., in the ,above certificate
and pleasure in Recommending all persons who
want of superior spectaces purchase Of Mr. SemmOns
consider them superior to any ha I'VE ever used.
b. ID. HARRIS.
From A. W. Hunt, NJ D.
VERNON, August 6, 1855.
"The longer your glasses the more fully am con
WINGED of their superiority all others have used
From Rev. J I'm W. Ogden.
WHITE HALL, August 8, 1855.
Mr. J. H.. SFMMOSs.-Desr Sir.-I have used pair of
your improved specacIes for about weeks and
them superior to any have tried, and have
mended several ofmy friends call and try them and they
much pleased with them. never felt tired while read
ing writing with them Tor hours together.
Yours very sincerely, JOHN W. OGDEN.
~ Mr. Semmons may he consulted his office over
W. I Berry'5 Book Store, on the Square. aug l3-u
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15
SENTIMENTS OF THE PRESS.

From the Clarksviile Chronicle, August 10.
TIE REsULr.-We are beaten! We are sorry
for it. But though defeated we are not subdued,
and every American is firm and fixed in the de-
termination to edo better next time" We cannot
regard the result in this State discouragng.-
Wherever we have been thoroughly organized, we
have made gains, and in all the counties where the
question has been thoroughly discussed the result
is gratifying to the American party. All we want
is another trial We will have that next year. We
intend sending out missionaries to the dark be-
heightened counties of our State next time and we
are confident that the gospel of Amercanism will
be zealously received wherever it is preached
American principles are suited to the climate o.
Tennessee, and they are bound to flourish eventu-
ally
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15
From the Knoxville Register, August Q.
The Rusult of tho Election.

The Rusult Of the Election.
The result of the election last Thursday, will, no
doubt be astounding to most of our readers
There never was we presume party more sauguine
of success than was the American party in this
State, and more especially, friends West of the
mountains.
East Tennessee, on which our enemies based
all their hopes, rallied CALAMITY to the American
standard. Our victory, at home, is overwhelming
and despite the distIust Of friends and the boasts
of enemies, we have rolled up for our leader and
his cause, gain of more than TWO THOUSAND votes
This is honor enough for US, and had our friends
beyond the muntans not disappointed US our major.
ity would at least have reached our expectations
But they have not come to the rescue, and East
Tennessee, with all the odds against her could not
make the Governor. We have the satisfaction,
however, OF knowing that we, who first placed
Andrew johnson in power, have now repudated
him, together with all his miserable and ruinous
doctrines. We can rejoice that are not Access
sorry to the triumph of a foreign party, over the
rights of American citizens. We have lost Gentry
but the chances are that we have elected six out
Of ten Congressman. The Legislature will be Amer
lean.
Instead Of being thrown into dependency at the
result, we feel the more like resunng the contest
When we see as we do now that Foreigners have
by their votes elected Governor Of Tennessee, we
feel the more keenly the necessity of our party -
we IeeI the more clos9ly attached 10 our principles
and determined to battle for them, even through
the gloom of Temporary defeat. That we will
triumph, we have not the shadow of dout, if
there is patriotism enough among the American
people to enable them to forego party triumph,
for the sake of their country. Our principles are
the sentiments of the Ameaican heart, and in such
a cause no patriot should falter. We have been
overcome in our first struggle, yet we are not dis
heartened. Though our flag is lowered to halfmast
we feel confident that it will ere long float in tri-
umph from the masthead.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-15
Grayson Springs, Ky.

TNHESE Springs situated in Grayson county, a.
Il Ky, "a miles north Of the Mammoth Gave, az iii
forng in great abundance every variety Of phur E2
Waters white red back and salt sulphur and
si &C. the curative qualities a Of which Un,qualed
at any other watering place -
Any persons desiring visit GraysOn wishes inor-
nation, W refer them 70 Col John and Gen. W. e. Hard
ing, near Nashville, Tenn.
Our place is extensively improved which viii afford &C
commodstou for 800 persons, and establishment will be
found good AZ any other watering place West
Conveyances be had at Mammoth Cave for our place
and the read travelled is very good country roai very
pasSable for carriages.
S Boarding day 81 80; per week 80 90; per month
SSzJO DAVID HERNDON,
JAS. s. CLARKSON,
augb-d2w" NJ. p. CLARKSON.