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KISSING IN FRANCE.-A sprightly amusing Ameri
can correspondent in Paris, thus describes the rage
for kissing in La Belle France
1.-THE almost universal custom of kissing in Paris,
seems at first very singular TO a stranger coming
from country where the proprieties Of life rarely
permit you to take lady's hand-much less salute
her. in France, to kiss a lady with whom you are
not at all intimate, on meeting her, is very COM
mon especially is this the case if she be married
lady Not only the members of the family, but all
the guests expect invariably to salute the lady Of
the house on coming down in the morning. But
though the modest American may, perhaps, escape
the ceremony on ordinary occasions yet on New
Years morning, it is imperative. On that morning
came down TO my coffee about nine O'clock
l sat down quietly bidding Madame bon jour, as on
ordinary occasions. But | was not to get off SO
easily. In few moments she was at my elbow,
with "Mons B. | am very angry with you"
given her any reason.
"Ah," said she, 'you know very well the reason
1t is because you did not embrace me when you
came down this morning.
Madam was lady of perhaps twenty eight
with Jet black, glossy hair, large lustrous black
eyes, and clear, fair complexion. She was very
beautiful; had she been plain, l should have felt
less embarrassed She waited as though she expected
me to atone for my neglect; but could /, before
tie whole table? l sat all this time trembling in
my seat At length Madame said mons. H. en-
b7dSe, moi" The worst had come. | arose trem-
binply, put my white, bloodless lips all greasy with
butter and wet coffee Qor in my embarrassment
had dropped my napkin,) to those of Madame
This was my FIRST French kiss"
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A KNOW NOTHING ORATOR.


The canvass in New Hampshire is warm one.
The opponents of the administration are making
the most vigorous efforts to carry the State. The
isms have united in common cause against the
President. Old feuds areAforgotten and white
and black now meet in council to plot against the
Government, odous to them because of its nation
atty. 1t will be great triumph to the Factonists
to carry the Presidents own State. Here is list
of appointments made by one of their most favored
orators: We commend il to our Southern friends
who favor the "new movement" The follow
lowing announcements are copied from the New
Hampshire Independent Democrat, the same aboli-
ton organ that traduced President PIERCE in 1852
for being hostile to the Catholics of New Hamp-
shire:
SLAVERY AND PoPERY-Rev. Thomas James, q
fugitive slave will address the citizens Of Franklin
on Wednesday evening, January 8, upon Slavery
and POPERY, and show their bearing on the ma
lion.
Mr. James will be at
SanbOrnton Bridge on Thursday evening,
Lake Village on Saturday evening,
Meredith Bridgeon Sunday evening,
New Hampton on Monday evening"
Bristol on Tuesday evening,
Hill on Wednesday evening.
Friends in these places will see that necessary
arrangements are made-Zadependea Democrat
Jan. IL.
Rev. Thomas James, of MASSACHUSETTS formerly
a slave, addressed a crowded audience at Phenx
Hall in this city, last Sunday evening, on the sub
ject of Slavery and Popery. The patient atten-
ton which the audience gave to the address IS the
best test of its ability and Of the interest it excited
mr. James is a WORTHY MAN, and WILL DO
Ia l1,,ht ha has
hearing-IildepeHdeHt Democrat, Jan. II.
SLAVERY AND PoPRRT-Rev Thomas James, a
fugitive slave, will address the citizens of various
towns upon Slavery and Popery, and show their
bearing on the nation.
Mr. James will lecture January 18Th at Ply
mouth, l9oh at North Rumuey, Goth at Wentworth,
DIST at New Haverhill and Haverhill Corner, ODD
at Piermont, Odd at Oxford street. 24th at Lyme
street, 25th at Hanover street, Goth at Lebanon
street, 9th at PAinfeld Green, 29th at Claremont
and Newport, 29Jh at Bradford Corner, 3lst at
Chester street, February Let at AndoveT, Mass
Independent Democrat, Jan. Is.
A runaway negro orator Well, he is worthy
OF his cause. Doubtless he deals blows at the
President, the Union and the Constitution, and all
who desire to preserve it as it is The steady demo-
crazy of New Hampshire, however, will know how
to crush all such black incendaries. They will
stand by the favorite of the Granite State with
the more frmne5s, since they see him attacked for
his devotion to the Constitution and his steadfast
adherence to its greatest idea, the right of every
man to worship God according to the dictates of
his own conscience. In the consciousness of a
good cause they may defy all combinations whether
secret or open. This WORTHY MAN" who has
been edifying the good people on the subject Of
4" Popay," should be sent South, where he will
100 GOOD" on the Cotton plantation of some of the
Brethren.
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( The DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE Not in all the past
political history of the State of Tennessee has there
ever been known greater union to exist among the
Democratic party TO who they preferred for their
candidate for Governor than now exists. ANDREW
JOHNSON is the universal choice of the people The
Democracy speak of no other, call Tor no one else
consequently, without dissenting voice, be will
be the chosen candidate for the coming contest
He Is able to meet any champion the tiQS twists
NAV select or ''the man who has offered TO run
on his "olgR h0ok" Though he be lion johnson
will chase him to his hold and in spite of all his eff
forts and though lie NAV roar terrifcaly, so as to
make the earth quake with his spirited eloquence
beard the lion in his den. He is inUincible of this
truth the enterer Of the opposing candidate well
knows for he once came in contact with him, and
Notwithstanding, he was fearful character, and
great newspaper bully, still the orphan OF the East
the poor tailor boy of Greenvile met him at every
point and turned aside with truth and eloguence
purely HdtUe the foul calumnies hurled at him, and
was by an overwhelming majority elected to Con-
gress So he will lead Mr.. Gentry in the coming
election All be will require of the people will be
to Judge righteousy and mpartially between them,
and that the Democracy be up and doing their
whole duty; stand by him in the last hour, defend
him from wrong impressions and false assertions
the election rise early and do glorious days
work-with him as cur standard bearer, victory
will still perch upon its folds and freedom Of speech
and freedom Of thought will still be tolerated in our
free and happy counry.-Bedf0rd Yconldn.
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IN A NUT SHuL-A candidate for Office who
is a number Of an oath-bound political association
is not worthy the trust of the people. His oath
may stand an impeachment in the way ofhs du-
ty Should be fail to discharges his duty on ac-
count of his oath the interest of the people suffers
as consequence. Should be perform his duty
regardless of his oath, he peijures himself and is
unworthy the confidence of any one.
We purpose an article on this subject next week
The question presents itself, and must be decided
whether the people are, in a republican manner, to
rule the country, or whether they themselves are
TO be ruled, aud to have their elections controlled
by a self-conatituted midnight junto.
A body of men bound by oath to obey the be-
hests of others in matters pertaining to the govern
ment Of the country, or disregard conscience, is a
dangerous association in republican government
This we shall attempt to acknowledgements
RetVS.
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w. & h. FREEMAN,
No. IL North College Street,


WE manufacturing at our quarters Richly Or
w namented Gilt Mantel and Piel Glasses in the
highest style of the art Portrait and Picture Frames Cur
tain Corpice and Inside Window Blinds and keep con-
santy hand choice stock of Window Shades and Cur
tain Materials together with a complete assortment of
Artist Materials OF the very best description Oil Paint.
pgs and Engravngs; Cabinet Makers Materials French
Window and Picture Glass, &c. 80.
We would call especial attention to Gliding Depart
ment. Having gone TO considerable expense procuring
Ornaments Of the most elegant and beautiful Styles
safely promise that the work turn shall compete in
all respects with that of the noted manufactures
the Eastern Cities and at low cost the de-
scrpon of work be brought here from abroad the
purchaser running no risk on account of breakage.
fahO3 If
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THE WORLD WOULD BE BETTER FOR IT.

II men cared less for wealth and fame,
And less for battle-tields and glory;
II, with human hearts, name
Seemed better than in song and story;
II men. instead of nursing pride,
Would learn to hate it and abhor it;
II more relied
On Love to guide;
The world would be the better for it.
If men dealt less in stocks and lands,
And more in bonds and deeds fraternal
If Loves work had more willing hands
To link this world TO the supernai;
If men stored up Loves oil and wine,
If "yOurs" and "mine"
Would once combine;
The world would be the better for It.
If more would act the play of Life,
And fewer spoil it in rehearsal;
If Bigotry would sheath is knife
Till Good became more universal
If Custom, gray with ages grown,
Had fewer blind men to adore it;
If Talent shOne
In Truth alone;
The world would be the better for it,
If men we're wise in little things
Affecting less in all their dealings;
If hearts had fewer rusted strings
To isolate their kindly feelings;
If men, when Wrong beats down the Right,
Would strike together and restore iG;
If Right made Might
In every Tight
The world would be the better for IT.
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INFORMATION WANTED.

to the present residence Of Robert Patterson and Cor
n neus Lemon who Were both enlisted soldiers IN the
war of 1912.
Robert Patterson lrishman by birth, Weaver by
trade and 81 years Of in 1913. They both enlisted at
Nashville Tennessee They or their heirs can learn some
thing to their advantage BY addressing
fe2l-1eo5wlm BOX 35l, P. o., Nashville, Tenn
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FpTnAY MORNING.. FEB %, 1913.
0FNOCRATIC STATE CON VENTl0N
= =. LIZ. ss Inst MIR Lainn parfact


0vr GaEse IS Just Uaion Perfect.
"A, pemocratic State Convention held ia Nashville on
The 9th April 1858, the undersigned, with others,
,nnopted "the Democratic State Central Committee until
the meeting Of the next Convention"
In the discharge Of The duties thus assigned them
accordance with the ancient usage Of the party and
obedience to the wishes of majority of the Democracy of
the State the Undersigned hereby call Convention 10 be
held in the city of Nashville, TUESDAY, THE 9TH
MARCH, 1855, for the purpose Of nominating Demo
cratic candidate for Governor and eectng the necessary
organization for the canvass The undersigned respect
fully recommend their Democratic friends to meet in the
respective countless the first Monday in March, ear
lier, and appoint Delegates to the State Convention
JOHN X. HOWARD of Wilson,
W. b. vENABLE of Franklin,
W. A QUARLES, of Montgomery,
J. B. FREEMAN, OF Madison,
DAVID NJ. CURRIN, OF Shelby,
j. f. R. RAY, of Shelby,
ANDREW EWING,
G. c. TORBETT,
H. H. BROCKWAY, ! of Davidson,
NJ. g. G. CHURCH,
HUGH McCRRA,
Stale Central Committee.
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TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE

no you wish double axes2 If So call at the Of
y fee of Lindsey Crockett, No. SO College street.
and list your property for Corporation taxes you who
property both in old Nashville and what recently
known South Nashville. The law requires the list to be
completed by the lst of April Hand in your lists them
forthwith between 10, A M and a. p NJ. BY The Assess
A. V. =. LlNpSLE1,
feb23-lw w. A GLENN.
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FRE-At about half past o'clock on Tuesday
morning the Goth inst, the house of Dr. j. J. Aber-
nathy, in this place. occupied at the tire as fam
i y residence by Mr. Thomas P. johnson, was dis
covered to be on fire. The air was still, aud the
flames did not spread to any other buildings in the
neighborhood, but the dwelling ITSELF was entirely
consumed Fires in Murfreesboro have been alarm
ingy frequent within the few months st--Aiur-
freesboyO Nelcs
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RUTH HALL.
Notices ofthe Press.
BY FAN1I FERE


ali any doubts have existed in the minds Of Fanny
Ferns readers as to her being woman OF genius, Ruth
Hall will dispel them. No will 4il to read The booS
through who reads the first chapter "Aeg lork t-iT.
IL is such story could produce who had not
genius Of q high order. = it requires sft oi
prophecy TO predict that it will produce sensation. IS
work distinct with genius il deals in abSracons.
but with the living realities Of the present time, and at
this, our Own land "-{hiL Aoyfh -fEgsrtcga
" here IS rems fkabls bOOk-a book To CFeaie pro
found sensation We have read it through volume 81
400 pages, IA six consecutive hours . The story
Is told with extraordinary power and interest There
passages IN Ruth Hall equal tragic description
thing in the works of Dickens IL Is book that viii make
asobbng among mothers and widows and cau-e general
signing over the sins Of the rich and the sueTn5 %
pOOr."-bt10 IorE MirT0r
Never did tale abound in many beautiful images
and so skillfuy drawn pictures OF the heart. a.
Destined TO be of the most popular Wofks issued
from the American press - IdiLfi,ia.tif AssrarV
at will be read with ayidty and extend author
meriied popularity. "-lsig l0rk 0VTHdief Commerce.
"a
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DESERVED PRosPERITY.-Our friend HENDERSON,
of the Murtreesboro Ns,os. announces that be will
shortly present his paper in an entire new dress.
There isn't paper IN the State which deserves a
better patronage than the Necs and we are glad to
see this evidence of its thrift The Ne,rs is one of
the papers which we always read through
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PUTTING UP Ard TAXING DowN-Last weel, the
Lebanon Herald had the name of Hon. Charles
Ready at its mast head as a candidate for Congress
this week it is taken down r. E. Thompson, ESQ
of Wilson county has become candidate for that
honor. We sec the name of Hon. NJ p Gentry
vet at the bead OF the paper as a candidate for Gov
ernor, but we will not be surprised to see that
hauled down in a few weeks more. Things are
brewing -AUrtreesborO NelOS.
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THE CAMpBELLs ARE COMING
AnEIPHI THEATRE.

JOHN GREEN ................. MANAGER.
INOR one week only, commencing Monday, Feb 19ih,
IL 1855.
PA Clark, Manager of Troupe j. II. Burdett, Mus
cal Director.
The old and original Campbels still composed of the
following versatile talent, VIZ.
T. B. Pendergasl Dan Bryant,
s. T. Clark A. FentOn,
j. H. Rurdett j. H. Ross
G. p Fowler G.. w. Demerest
w w NewcOmb f. NJ. Beler.
With the above distinguished talent the Campbells
presumed to far excel any other similar party organ
lied.
PRICES OF ADMISSION,
Dress Circle and Parquette, 80
SECOND Tier, %
Boxes for coo:ld persons, so
Gallery for %
Doors open at 6ICOncert to commenc &c at ~ O'Clock
H.B. NETTLETON, Ageqt.
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W. II. BERRY = go.
MAPS OF THE SEAT OF WAR.

". T. BERRY Il CO., have just received
PHYSICAL MAP OF TIRE CRINEA with enlarged
MAPS OF THE SEAT OF WAR and views Of SEVAS-
TOPOL and BALAkLAN8, from the best authorities.
BY Ernest SandOZ
= Professors GoYAT and AGAsIz, ct Cambridge Bus
ton, vouch Tor the correctness OF This Map.
W. L. BERRY 4 CO., have just received
THE AMERICAN ALMANAC Tor 1850.
PARTY LEADERS-by BtLnwrS
TIE LAAPLlGHTER new edition.
HINTS TO AMERICAN SPcRTSMEN- by LEwrs.
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FOR HUNTSVILLE

TTNAE CITY BELLE will leave for the ff-SaSs1' q
above port on TUESDAY, 9th inst, tt577ifs5fdFs3'
a. 4 O'Clock, p. NJ ESsse.s=ss=T--.zzs
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
A. HAMILTON, | -.
feb23 H. II. HARRISON, Assh''
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FOR SALE OR FyCUANGF,

A DESIRABLE Country Residence ~ miles from the
n city, the Gallatn Pike with frame dwelling of
roOms and so of land about third timbeTed
and will be sold on liberal terms aud improved city pro
perty taken in part payment.
Apply to J. l.. r. W. BROWN,
feb-2w AK Cherry street.
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Finger Rings.

W, Il. Berry Il Co. have just received
THE HISTORY AND POETRY OF FINGER RINGS.
By Charles Edwards, Esq With numerous Illustrations.
l2mO cloth. Also
THE LIFE OF p. 4. BARNUM. Written BY Himself
With Portrait and numerous illustrations 1zmo. cloth
YOU HAVE HEARD OF THEM: Being Sketches OF
Distinguished Authors Artists Vocasts Composers &c
BY q l2mO cloth With Portraits steel OF Horace Yer
net and Julia Cirs
MY COURTSHIP AND IT'S CONSEQUENCES By
Henry WiEnH I vol 3rpn
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REGULAR WEEKLY PACKET BETWEEN LOUIS
VILE AND NASHVILLE

THE new Passenger Packet, CITY ,TS>z-> n
Il BELLE, Cart WM. EIICKs having lls--44sAstF
been built expressly for the trade and y,ssr.1--Ezr-
will connect with the JEFFERSONYGLLE RAIL ROAD
with punctuahty thus attTding Eastern and North
Western travellers superior facilities for transmission by
leaving NASHVILLE every TUESDAY at o'clock p NJ,
and LOUISVILLE every SATURDAY at IL o'clock r. NJ.
Having superior accommodations for passengers aud fae
ties freight, will accommodate all those DESTROYS BY APP
plying on board, 10
II. II. HARRISON, u..
A. Hamilton, Ns
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CINCINNATI, Fen. 2l.-night.-The river has risen
II inches Whisky 25&. Mess Pork So
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Ia" --.. -....D.C
SOMETHING NEW.


SOMETHING NEW,
N7E, having completed our Shop, and put up all our
w machines ready TO do all kinds of Carpenters
work on the shortest notice SASH DOORS. BLINDS
HOLDINGS of all sizes. BANISTERS, LATTICE and
BLlNDSLATS dressed SHELVING, DRAWERS, WIN
DOW and DOOR FRAMES of all SKIES completed Boxes
OF all kinds on hand at all times CIRCULAR WORK
of any kind done; LUMBER of all kinds dressed or
sawed to any size from quarter Of inch To thirty
inches square. Persons wanting any thing in our line
would do well TO give call before purchasing else
where as we are determined TO do all work we'll and
give perfect salts faction and cheap it be done
All work delivered to any house in without cost
Shop Broad street. west Of the Ma, hve and Chatta-
noOga Railroad where will be found all times ready
to wait on any person that wants work.
Feb l4-1y CRENSHAW 4 WRIGHT
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NEw York, Feb l.-night-Corn dull Pork
a triae higher. Lard unchanged Rio Coffee
lower
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Bayard TayIOF's New Beck,

THE LAND OF THE SARACEN; or. Pie
lures Of Palestine, Asia Minor. sicily, and
Spain.
With Tinted Frentispiece aud Title. and Map. Uniform
with Central Africa"
Just received BY ". T. BERRY Z co.
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GU NJ p wy d Err

HAVE now on hand, and will hereafter keep con-
1 slant supply Of, The following articles:
Dupont's Celebrated Rifle and Sporting Pow.
der, in canist-rs quarter, half and whole kegs;
Tennessee Blasting, in kegs of % lbs and bbls of
100 lbs;
Safety Fuse, made by Toy, Bickford & Co.-warraned
superior.
Railroad Contractors Miners and the trade generally
supplied at the lowest market rates.
sz5- All orders shall meet with prompt attention.
WALTER SCOTT Ag't for Manufacturers
lag" Office with +. s. CHEArHAN Co.. corner of Spring
and College streets janl6d
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EARN AND OIL MILL FOR SALE

IN Roane County, East Tennessee. miles from
/ Kngston-the iarm containing ninety acres, If
which twenty-five thirty in cult,vatiOn-wth
paeious house. entirely Oil Mill and Cotton Mll,
which located a three hundred yard extending
and water giving caye besides three small houses Of
which has been used for a Distillery. Said Oil MIL if
that business is carried in the proper way, will yield
good profit in having water all the year. which pouring
out of the in abundance and in the puest and coolest
manner. good opportunity is offered enlerprsers
and to people wishing settle in the most healthy part Of
the Stale.
~ Apply at Geers, corner Of the Square and heade
rick street. feb20-3t
VULCANIZED INDIA RUBBER BELTIEG and HOSE
WE the sole agents for the sale Of fulcanzed India
w Rubber Betting Steam Packing and Hose. manuiae
rad BY the Boston Betting Company. large
always on hand MACY Il HAMILTON,
janll No. AZ College street
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as > ).
TO CORPORATION TAX PAYERS.

accordance with the recent law passed for the Regu
Il laon Of the Collection OF Taxes the undersigned is
authorized to allow per cent interest all taxes paid in
the month Of February After the LIST of August next all
unpaid taxes draw legal interest," and the offer made
is at the rate of per cent per mOah for advance
payments This is temporary arrangement, TO relieve
the present liabilities Of the corporation and expected
that payers will gladly avail themselves of this liberal
offer.
~ The Collector be found at his office at the City
Hall from s O'Clock, \. NJ Till 8. p. NJ, every day.
faL9 A NELSON Revenue (inllpctor
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VSTE will hereafter prosecute to the extent OF the law
w any person seen in pasture after night
We have been greatly damaged by the breaking Of the
cane and liable to have the whole destroyed by fire
JESSE MAXWELL,
tab11 st L. OVERTON.
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ANOTHER CHARGE

THE partnership between HlChS q DARDEN. in ihs
il Queebsware Business at HESS CuISA HiLL, is thI
day dissolved. A. ii. HCKs will paw all the debts aut
collect all the dues Of the old business Of Hicks DaI
and will continue the business the old stand where INV
be found very large and desirable stock 0l any articles
in his line which will be sold the most reasonable ter
for cash. or on short time to prompt dealers
Nashville Feb. ], lsj5-lm
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rrby Morgan & Go.

TAVING taken the house formerly occupied by J. p.
/ Dromgoole uext sOor 10 Berry 4 Demoville's Drug
Store will be prepared from the LIST TO the 10th of March to
exhibit an etrt fresh well assorted stock Of Staple
and Fancy Dry GOOdss&hd Varieties, to which they
ask the special attention of cash aud short time prompt
purchasers. Th is stock being entirely nep and obtained
at prices far Gr last years standard they offer them
to the public without any fear of being undersold.