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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
The Conte.t for snnnLor.


We doem no apology due TO our readers for
frequently recurring to this topic 1t is one G,
almost inconceivsbe Importance to the people
ofrennessee. They have, in every crisis, proven
themselves devoted to the nuion of these States,
and hostile to every thing calculated to give
Influence and strength to the dangerous ele-
ments which are a work 10 destroy our Gov
eminent. They are equally opposed to the
Abolitonism of the North and the Secession
ism OF the South. They cannot therefore, re.
gard the struggle which Is going on for tho
Speakership Of the House without deem emo
ton. They see arrayed on the one hand nm
der the banner Of Black Republicanism, cheer.
ed on by Greeley, and Seward, and sumner,
and Wilson, and Weed, the sectional forces Of
the North, dangerous from their Imposing
numbers; and, on the other the columns q.
The Democracy firmly united, but sulleuly re-
fusing TO adopt such policy as will bear the
banner Of Nationality on n triumph; whilst
hard by, the noble band Of sound. oonserya-
tive Americans, are rallied under the National
Standard and the only barrier 10 the turbid
waves OF sectionalism. We repeat, that the
people OF iennessee cannot regard such a scene
as this without deep emotion. As we remark.
ed yesterday, there is no possible chance TO
eject the candidate of the Democracy. The
moment the friends Of Faller manifest symp-
toms Of changing over 10 Richardson, II is we'll
known ia Washington that there are members
enough who will go over TO Banks to elect him.
Such is tile purport Of our information The
ouly chance, therefore, for the election of
Speaker, sound on the sectional issues, is for
the Democratic members voting for Richard
son, TO go over TO Fuller. This they know,
but they have so far refused 10 DO il. The
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19

The General Commission Business heretofore conducted by
Perkins Campbell Co will be conducted without Interrupt
ton by W. VI. Perkins, under the style Of
decl9-deOEwtf PERKINS A co
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19

An English paper notices the destruction sy
IRE OF Stirling castle IL says; "a great quantity
Of private property, chiefly beloning 90 the officers
OF The 20 Surlngshire Militia, has been DESTROYED,
and also silver plate, the entire value OF which is
supposed 10 be not less than. $1,000. BY Ear the
most interesting portion OF Sizzling castle is shat is
called the Douglas Room, who're Douglas was stab.
bed by one Of the James, This ancient and
interesting apartment, with about eighteen Others
composing the building has been wholly DESTROYED.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
Law Reform.

The Law Reform Bin passed the Senate yes
teFday, on its second reading, by majority OF
two votes. This was considered the test vote,
and is pretty conclusive indication Of its final
passage through that branch of the General
Assembly.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
WmKrsnARRr. DIST Nov ISL


Nv DEAR SIR:- Absence from home has delay.
ed reply to your esteemed favor Of the 18th inst.
With regard 10 my opinion in the matter to
which your letter refers | simply remark that |
supported the Compromise Measures Of 1880, and
have not changed my views upon the subjects they
embraced.
The question Of slsveryI have ever been dis
posed to leave with the people Of the States where
il exists Knowing that its discussion heretofore has
been productive Of evil and mischief, ] am oppos-
ed 10 its further agitation. Had been member
OF the last Congress, would have voted against
the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise Nv opin-
ions having been overruled in this matter, | shall
abide by the law a. il H.
] am making hurried preparation to leave for
Washington. hope to see you about Tuesday of
peIt week.
Hastily, yours truly.
HENRY NJ FULLER
To Harry Connolly, Esq, Philadelphia.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
Provide for Christmas.

r u + N N Il L Il AND N UTTON.
E7..sssP TIE fat Cattle and Sheep Of Mr.. CS-.ss-s
EH-s$~ CockTil, which shIwn the EEN'ETS
IAA1--. Square las Saturday, will be slaught-
cred ana for sale at the Msrket House stalls Nos
Saturday Morning the 22d inst,
decls By COLEMAN DOUBLEDAY COE
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19

We see ii stated that ~hile seme workmen were
eIcavstlng for cellar in Concord N. H. they dis
covered nine skeletons within space Of ten feet
They supposed to be the remains Of some Of the
ancient Psnnaoooks, who once Inhabited thai
region, aud must have been buried about one hun.
dred and hhy years ago. SIX Of the skeletons
we're those Of chidred ann three Of adults, one Of
whom was Of giant proportions So much for the
mast
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
REDUCTION ON LUmBEE TO NASHVILLE.

Prem Bispo % rsntalou Inclusive, Lumber redneed
a. per car load from ftrner rstus.
Prom CoWan 20 Normandy Inclusive, Lumber Il reucod 81
PEI car loaf, from former rates.
Lumber fFom shesyyle charged rae a. from Normandy.
drci2-u II l. A.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
a NEW BOOK BY ALICE GREY.
L = LIZ II u = O NJ:
OR,
The Autobiography of an Orphan Girl.
BY ALICE GREY.

H1'sdsoHpe'y bound it one rollns-czoA.
We present the first Of this series Of excellent ,tores 10
De the vertable history Of the early life Of ALICE Rvv
whose charming Magazine Tales have added to the
equipments Of te domestic hrrsfe alternately provoke
the merry laugh or brought the tear Of ympathv I,
Be this as ii may, in this tale have n, suthep,
eoogrnphy Of young lady, resident Ct this Stae-,o
slightly concealed beneath the gaaze fiction a. to
ne actual PersonAg from the curiosity Of the general pub
hc-not 20 sufficiently concealed as 70 hide them from .ho
VINO are acquainted with the authoress or are cognant Of
the scenes amidst which she has been an actress LY r,
Is simple interesting story Of fe showing how
much real romance exists amidst the common place Of every
day Affairs II is beautifully written book and will doubt,
less be greatly sought after BY those who admire books ~
tenderness and feeling which appeal directly to the genr
emotions Of the heart.
This book will be most suitable present 70 hs Isjie.r
which 1t Is more particularly wrtt--at The same time il
may De read with profit by persons Of all ages aud both
sexes. Just received by
dec4 " r prppv 20
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
WHEAT! WHEAT!
2OO,025 BUSHELS WHEAT
ReadY-Made Clothing. &c.. &c.

BHNJ. suiELDs. AeEsT Eus Tss Tsssszs.
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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
PIANO FORTEs
For Memphis, New Orleans, NJ. Louis,
and Louisville,

-TR l. " EERLY.-
NE splendid passenger steamers CITY OF HCNTs-
VILE, w. WEAvGR, Master, leaves Nashville every
Monday at ~ O'Clock, m
J. G.. CLINE j. @ Hrs Master leaves Nashville sv.ry
Wednesday at i2 O'Clock, N.
JOHN SIMPSON, W q. YEATaAs, Master leaves Nashville
every Friday az - O'clock m
Connecting AZ Paduclh with the daily Louisville and St
Louis Ine States Mail Boats, and Memphis with the
spgndid New orleans steamers Bulletin, H. r w. HILL Geo.
Collier aud lngomar
The Accommodations o. this line cannot be surpassed and
passengers viii ind BY far the sPeedest travel
either North or South
Enr frstr q ..rv.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19
ADELPHI THEATRE.

TI'TIRD Night Of Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYNE, who will
appear in ShskspeAres immortal Tragedy Of Romeo
and Juliet. Mrs. J. Dean Hayne as Juliet.
Wednesday Evening" Dec g. will be acted the Tragedy Of
ROMEO ANG JULIET
Juliet Mrs. j. Dean Hayns Romeo. Mr.. Mortimer.
To conclude with the DUmB BELLE.
Vivian Mr. Brunton. Ez Mrs Grierson.
In rehearsal LUCRErIA BoRGA
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1855-12-19

IATANTED.--A lady 20 take charge Of the Boardina
w Department Of The Forence Synodca Female College
Eor filler Information apply 10 the ksv j. T. EpGlA D.
dsciT-sSt
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18

DuELLIsG AT NEW OaLEAss,-The recent conviction aud
sentence New Orleans of Juan Pages for killing
in duel has had the restraining influence which
anticipated. The Delta Of the 18th inst says
II has been ascertaned beyond the possibility OF
q doubt that the fatal duel spoken Of ia paper few
days since having been fought at the Oaks be-
tween couple OF gentlemen from Mobile. Neither party
killed first reported, but OF them
rather severely wounded Both returned Mobile the
evening the same boat The duel originated il IL
night The young gentlemen belonged the Red Knights
who visited city, and present AT the Young
Mems ball in Odd Fellows Hall So, that know
who they the vexed question IL settled forever
Under the head Of Another Desperate Duel the same
paper has the following:
We regret 10 inform readers that another terrible
duel has taken place in city. The affair under
stand, took place the common behind the old racket
ground in the third district The principals couple
of distinguished members of the tonsoral profession and
supposed to be descendants OF some of our old
immigrants from that quarter Of the globe where dark
although the challenger acted the seconds part deliver
ing his challenge which promptly met by an a-
cepanee the part Of the challenged After being placed
the ground back back pace apart they were to
take each twelve PAGES ia advance and then wheeling FIRE
at discretion which done the challenged party re-
ceying his adyersarys bullet (which OF cork in The
The other party injured II "a fortunate
considering the precision Of the shot that the
used pocketptols instead OF blgnderbnSses
happy to say that the injured party bears no evidence y
the conflict beyond considerable protuberance of The ma
sal organ and may be to-day exercising his skin on
his customers at vorte saloon ST. Charles street.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18
ANOTHER ABOLITION rRIUMPH.

The Statesman, the organ o. the aboli'ion'sI
Hampshire tells the South whAi kaoS.nothngis@ 7"
il Ia that State
'The anti Nebraska forces baye secured aNeiy ~ "a.
jority In the house Of representative majority - 49,,
ate and probably three Of the FIVE councillors ~ -
tons are that Mcssrs pike, Tsppsn, ADD CrsgM -
elected to congress-three good and true men-ss
found mmevabls the Granite Hills N their
the views entertained upon the slavery
ton By vast majority Of the people q Ne~ 49, 49, -
The result Of the election Il than victory "a
feet rout of the democrats, and has placed me IS
complete eontrol 81 The anti ebraska party. May
the victory wisely and well"
ouere fIew can the know-no,hings achieve = {.
lion victory IN New Hampshire and 40 as-sbobu''
tory In Virginia.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18

Faoa TExAs--The Galveston Civilian of the 9Th instant
has the following paragraph about the weather and the
crops:
"The weather is sprnglike and delightful and win
ter is doubtless The cold, days since
tended throughout the State producing ceto greater
or less everywhere Ali the young and cotton
that had appeared above ground was killed bnt the
amount was small and there has been and still Is, ample
time repant We anticipate favorable effects upon the
crops the condition of the soil improved by the
usual amount of frost OF the past season"
We learn from the San Antonio Texan that the eapedi-
ton under Capt Calhoun, composed Of Boggesss, Ftz-
hugh and Rogers companies Of Texas rangers has been
recalled and these companies to be dsbauded unless
their services absolutely necessary. This order has
been made by the Secretary Of War; in order that the pa
cfc policy had in contempation-of settling the Indians
the lands apart by the legislature of Texas for that
purpose-may be carried
letter to the Galveston News dated New Brauniels,
February 22 says
paid visit yesterday TO the ranch Of IT, w Kendall,
esq Of the Pcayune and found him busiiy engaged
king the beautiful site he has selected for
his future home He has already built good substantial
stone house. commanding view Of the surrounding
try which extends for miles througha romantic region in
terspersed with wild scenery Of the finest character His
chief attention has been directed the raising of sheep
in which be has succeeded well since bis removal to the
valley of the Comal His flock ID the ines have in
which produce the finest and costly wool They have
been entirely free from disease since they brought
here about ago which proves the adaptation of
this country wool-growng another valuable staple
which by the introduction Of manufactures might be made
a great source of wealth.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18
THE CONSERVATISM" OF THE DAY


The Nrtionai Mte1igeneer is rejoced al the n0as
tons Of the proscrptonsts in Virginia that u calls
conservative A few evidences Of the march Of tbs
servausm may not hc out Of place nj present
The monster sympathy and Sunday procession % 4
York on account Of the death OF prizc-fghter
The election Of band Of inddels TO the eg'lAtaa
Massachusetts,.
The defeat Of AN accomplished yirtuons, and intes
statesman like Joseph R Chandler for bis reIisies
lief
The declaration Of war npon fifteen sovereign Ss@
cause Of their local institutions.
The formal trial and torture Of Judge Loring o. A1~
chusetts, for daring 10 yindicaie the constructor
United States In judicial decision.
The removal u female school-tcachcrs on acooas
their religion.
The proposed exclusion b. statute, IN The sgislaa
Massachusetts,, Of all persons Of the Catholic Ps''''
from holding Office.
The prostitution Of the pulpit iniamma'ory Pou1
harangues a. Ia the case u the desagcgae prct we
tatcd Mark Antony 10 his last sundays sermon 2"
dead body Of Poole, the Pagilist
This il certainly . most delicate array y 'oo'N
lisms7 The French revolution never boasted p''
fined assortment 81 poas fastiines. We can @H'a4
the Lpteii,gaea sppauding these conservative go
tons ia completing the circle 81 thsir reioruasioas
BY ignoring the constitution By dissopng the soe'
pact or by placing government IL the hands q s''
triots rs Tom uyer and BIN Poole =.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18
WASHINGTON CIT
SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH ls ,sn,

Cow tkNssL Is, iAwss, No. ~ s"uth TEAM .1ss, -
pHla assstni travelling awcat assisted ~ w. "A ,
'iis CaIttss, 1kMrs pxsEtNa, 4. A. Ev.Ss Tuo~.. N
iosxFH HINNtrr, 1osKsH Hurxos. sosssr W. No,.,
stRn ~. NtLsg, WtLtaAS - Wkrsss4N. A. 1 g..
". MAcKss, aad q, :, PsAsos.
81 H. asNHr w. Lewi-, % Montgomery. Aiabana !, =
srsi travelling ~ hs States ~ Atsksss sad r.
sisted ~ a. 3. LAWS. JaNss ~ svls, and sa~est a -
Ue-Mr 4, W, lAsHss No, Harrison strsul Ciasis.s II
,ss -es~va' travelling aesu, ne wesissn stsl,. ~ !
sssl-,~d :, H. , Tnoa.s, .. .. psSr, WIS. H. -.
VsI.kf, 81, M. q. wsssA4s. a. h. oMrns. aaa a. ~ !,
Raerpas II eiIhet VIII be soaa.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18

HUMILIATION AND PRAYER ALARAsA--Goy Winston
has issued proclamation setting apart Saturday the 9Th
April day Of humiliation and prayer TO Be observed
oy the people q Alabama The Withholding Of rain and
cutting OF Of communication within country well
"a the disturbances and conflicts Of nations having wide
spread asnenee be thinks afford for reflection and
prayer for the devoot and Of profound and serious soc-
tude to the patriotic.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-18

Faoa TExAs.--The Galveston Civilian Of the 9Th instant
has the following paragraph about the weather and the
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-19
A CHANCE FOR a SPECULATION.


There is now capital opening in Nashville for
an enterprising and competent man to engage in the
business Of publishing sUhig nesvspaper.-The
wing party, at the last election, cast upwards of f
~ thousand votes in the State and these voters are
believed to be as liberal as any other equal number
OF voters in the United States There is now 10
whig paper published in Nashville, and the field to
be occuP:edis therefore very inviting one. The
Banner and the True Wing, late wing papers, each
do good business, but as they have both left the
wings and come out as the advocates of the Know
Nothings, they cannot be expected to compete
with wing paper, if one should be established, in
struggle for wing patronage. As they are both
in the habit of chuckng at the success of the Know
Nothings over the wings they cannot expect wing
support We are of course supposing that we have
wing party among US. 1t is limited, indeed, that
this is mistaken opinion-that the wing party
has joined the Know nothings-and that the Or
gans, like other lame captains Of whom we read,
have only left IA little in advance of the rank and
file. But we are inclined to think that this is mere
scandal and that there are some real live wings
left With this belief, we make the suggestion that
man Of energy and capacity can make good
thing of it by starting wing paper here. 1t would
be great relief to US to have such paper here,
for we feel lonesome. And bad as whiggery may
have been, it was an angel Of light compared with
KnoT-nothingism.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-19
THE ARMIES OF EUROPE.

We translate the following from pamphlet Just
published in Leipsic by an officer Of the German
army
a 900 artillery, $4,000 Of the engineer depart
rnent beside reserve of AS 900 men of irregular
and other troops; making together 10000 men
and $3.50 cannons. The naval force of Russia
comprises 50 ships of the line, 48 frigates and 81
small vessels; making together lS4 vessels, mount
ed with 9 900 guns. This force undoubtedly exists
onlv on PAPER A great number of men are in
HOSPITALS and the cholera and late fights have car
RED away a considerable mass
Turkey has 100000 infantry, 1920 cavalry,
100 Of the engineer department, and a reserve of
325OOO men; together, 457 $50 men, and $50 can
mons. The Turkish navy comprises 10 ships of the
line, frgates, and 60 small vessels together, II
ships and 5000 guns.
England has 10000 infantry; Is 600 cavalry:
1922 artillery; AGO Of the engineer department,
and $4,000 militia; together, 100000 men. The
East Indian army is 900 strong, wherein 81
600 men of royal troops are included. The Eng
fish navy comprises 81 ships of the line 90 fgates
1875 small vessels; together, 81 vessels, mounted
with Is, 234 guns. In her steam navy, the engine
force is equal to 81 354 horse power.
France has 382, 900 Infantry $4,000 cavalry,
5000 of the engineer department, and 80 800 of
other troops, wherein 1000 gen d'armery; togeth-
er. 56G 900 men and 1852 guns.
The naval force OF France comprises 60 ships OF
tbe line rs frigates, and 273 small ships to-
gether, All vessels and II 7713 guns, wherein are
not included 1l3 steamships whose engine force is
equal to 40,27O horse power.
Austria, Prussia and the other German States,
possess considerable military force viz: Austria
has under arms 458000 infantry, $1,000 cavalry,
AZ 600 artillery, 1880 of the engineer depart
ment and 5000 of other troops; together, $4,000
men and ll40 guns
Prussia has $4,000 infantry, $1,000 cavalry,
6OOO artillery, 7740 of the engineer department,
and $4,000 men of other troops; together, $4,000
men.
The other States Of the German Confederacy
have lG6 900 infantry, $4,000 cavalry 1900 srtil-
lery, 2O27 of the engineer department, and IL GOO
of other troops; together, $4,000 men and 800
guns.
Thus Germany can place on foot $685. 900 infan-
try, l59, 500 cavalry, 12l, 600 artillery, $4,000 of
the engineer department, and 94900 OF other
troops together 1898 800 men and 2572 guns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-19

VIRGINIA DEAioCRACY.-We learn from the Rich
mond and Norfolk papers that the Gubernatorial
canvass in the Old Dominion has opened with
warmth and animation. Hon. HENRY A. WISE
IS the democratic candidate and receives among the
masses generous and hearty support. He has
himself personally appeared in the field fully arm
ed and equipped, for battle in the good old Demo-
cratic cause. 1t appears he has the same antagon-
lists to contend with in Virginia as now plotting
against other portions of the Union. The Wing
leaders have abandoned, Cor the time being, their
old and foetid political organization and delivered
themselves up, body and soul, to the Know-Noth-
ings. 1t is chiefly to combat this secret oFganiza
ron that Mr. WISE has himself entered the lists
That he does it successfully will readily be be-
lieved by those who are acquainted with his re-
narkable powers of eloquent augmentation, and
keen bitter SARCASM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-19
Ann1rIoYAL Ian ruE RAITIc.

zy,aot from tie kaaisqs,t he of & Tines, Lte. 93l
There Is no use 6isgnisin,. the matter. We are
not speaking of our Own correspondence only.
We ale not saving hat we think alone. Wessy,
on the evidence Of erg letter that has been re-
ceived in tnis c, and we echo the oIin.oa
Of aim st every G fenced soldier or well ElJfm-
ed gentlemaa, when we say iFdt he no5iest army
Elgand egef se j ON these shores has been SGcr5
feed 10 the grossest mism0aagement
saeornpetency, ethargy, aristocratic hauteur, Of
fetal indifference, favor, routine perversenos' and
stupidity reign, revel, and riot in the camp before
Sevastopol in the arbor Of Balaklaya, IN the hos
pitfalls Of ScutaTi, and how much nearer home we
DO not venture to say We say it with the ex-
treInest reluctance no one secs or hears anything
of the COMMANDMENT Chief. Officers who landed
nthe 18th Of September, and have been inces-
sanity engaged ia all the operations OF the sieee,
are not even acquainted with the face OF Their COM
mander.
In the officer and the private alike We find u
quiet resigned, uninpassioned conviction that the
whole affair Is bunged in the most hopeless and
horrible manner. Every body perceives it in his
state IN the fate Of his comrades in the condI-
ton of the camp and in the progress OF the siege.
Do any of the letters, or any of the regimental
officers returned from the war, give different &C.
count? On the contrary, does it not come within
everybody's knowledge as it does in ours, that the
letttTS Dauueu dUouL III private CiIctsJ anu uOJ
published, lest they should prejudice the writer in
the eyes Of his superiors, give far more gloomy
account than any letters that we have yentured to
publish2
The burden is forced upon us, and we must
speak out. The period for good nature is over in
the Crimea, and sterner qualities must now be in
voked into action, unless we would throw away
the last chance that remains for redeeming the
character of this country, now in fearful jeopardy.
Send out men who will save the army--nos from
the Russians, though they are formidable enough,
but from despair which is weighing down the
spirits Of every one, and an utter dstrust in the
arrangement of the expedition. 1t will be of lit
tie use to send ont e-enforcements by thousands
unless we take steps for their better management
As it is, they march to their graves, and begin to
perish by scores from the hour they land. Mis-
rule receives them on the beach, and wearies them,
worries Them drenches them, shivers them, and so
destroys them, till few spectral figures are all that
remain. The soldiers of the peninsula, when they
saw the Duke of Wellington after an absence, used
to exclaim that his face did them more good than
the arrival Of ten regiments. Such head, or CO.
adjutors equivalent to it, is what we want for the
Crimea.