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The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-10-19
From Hugh Erwin, Esq.


NASHVILLE, Aug 16, 1855
MR. JAS. H. sEssoNs-Dear Sir: The Brazilian Pebble
Glasses that purchased Of about two weeks since have
proved fully equal all you said respecting their good
qualities They much superior 70 have used,
and would earnestly advise all who compelled TO
specaces TO call at office and procure pair without
delay.
woud not be without them for than Eve times
they cost. Respectfully, yours,
HUGH ERWIN
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Wheat |! Wheat 4!

WE will pay CASH for Wheat delivered in Nashville
w Sacks furnished. Can and before you sell.
aug15-u J. r. YEATMAN.
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NAsHvLLE, Aug. 8. ls

NAoHNILLGi Uf
Ma. snOsoss: After having used pair Of your "Bra-
lillian Pebble spectscles" have hesancy In stating
pleasure In DOING that they superior any
have ever used. Respectfully, &C,
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JOHNSON
UEIoS AND AMERICAN 0FPicE,
n-a.-sts- - 10 CHH

UEIoS AND AMERICAN oFFcE,
Nashville, Aug. 49, 1855.
have been using glasses for tour ve years and
during that have tried number Of different descrp
ton and manufacture OF which thought very good
but few DAYS since obtained pair Of Mr. Semmons Bra
zian Pebble Speetacle given them pretty fair tri
and have hesitation in saying that thy far superior
TO any thing that have tried In that line
g. @. TORBETT.
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sCHIEFFELIN, BROTHERS CO.,
MPC RTERs AND DEALERS IN
Drugs Paints, Oils, Dyes, Perfumery, &C., &c.
ITO william Street. New York,
INVITE the attention Of the trade their large and
ried stock Of Drugs. Paints, OILS Perfumery, Sc &c.
In addition to their regular iuPortatons Of Staple Drugs
they also receiving direct rOm the OF produc
ton and manufacture supplies Of TOOTH Rair and Nail
Brushes BrOnzes, Corks, MOrtars Sponges, French and
English PerfumeryL bins Extracts and other articles
usually embraced in Druggists stocks which they are ao
enabled 10 offer on the most advantageous terms.
Orders, either in person by mail, viii receive prompt
attention. je23-iy
NEW YORK BAG MANDATORY.
LIAM, Flour Feed, GRAIN Meal, Hominy, Shot, Buck
wheat SALT Guano, and all other kinds Of bags made
and printed 10 order by machinery with despatch Address
above, II PGatt ST., New York.
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RATES OF ADvERTIsING.

Newspaper propretor generally, and especially of this
ity under the usges and regulations heretofore preva
are called labor without
tion, than class Of community The gratuous
publication Of charity and religious advertisement and
muncatons tributes o. respect obituaries &c &C. which
can only be inserted at heavy 10 the proprietor i'm
poses upon them burden onorous that they called
in sefdeence check the abuse by making such
publications charge, TO some extent at least the par
ties more Immediately interested. In this they but fol-
lowing the example az the in other cities mpeed
sense Of its intrinsic propriety, and imperative duty
themselves The subscribers have therefore united ogeth
er in mutual agreement the 70 specified
or the pubcatono Of these well every Of regular
business advertising
tr each square OF fe lines less Of BREWER 10 lines
less OF nonpareil, for the 1st insertion .....Sl 90
Foreach additional insertion, per square 80
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1 NklkstkSbN. -. bss dealer ~ Lace anu iihOJ
y Goods &C. &C. Uuion street, No. 50, between College
and Cher streets, Nashville, Tenn. decol
DERRY, w. Il. g. CO.. Wholesale and Retail
ID dealers in Books, Stationery, &c, West side Public
iquare. iels
CLIFTON q ABBOTT., dealers in Gentleruens
\ Apparel and Furnishing Goods Cedar street, near the
Post once. jels
DOTGIAS. 90. a EB. a co., Importers
~ Wholesale dealers in Domestic Dry Goods, Hats, Gaps
3onnrts Shoes Brogans &C, north side Public Square.
INAkGN a CO.. Importers and Wholesale dealers IN
Il Foreign Domestic Fancy and Staple Goods, Bonncts
Hats, Boots Shoes &C, north side Public Square Jelo
EAIL CTNNINGH aNT, Importers and Whole
/ sale and Retail dealers in Table and Pocket Cutlery
Hardware &C. College st. between Union and the Square
IJENDERSUOTT, g.. W., Wholesale and Re-
dealer in Drugs, Medicines Paints Oils, Dye-stuls
-tc corner Of Cedar 81 and the Square. jels
AfAHCTG.t, ~. e., Civil Engineer, Surveyor and
w DraughtsIuan Also BOOK Keeper and Genera Ac-
.oWtant ofce on spring st. one door west Of Cherry ST.
MORGAN a co., Wholesale dealers in Foreign and
vi Domestic Dry Goods ETC., North side Public Square.
Orr W ART, ROBERT, Wholesale and Retail
- dealer in Groceries Liquors. Boat Stores etc. Water st.,
ront'Eu upprr Steamboat Landing. els
LNTmITEMAN, w. ~, Manufacturer and dealer
w in Printing Writing, Wrapping Paper, east side Public
Square. jels
ThHIHIWAN, J. W., Wholesale and Retail dealer
II IN Drugs Medicines, Paints Oils Dye-stu0s etc. sign OF
the Lion and Mortar Market St. doors from the Square
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agree with W. II. Hagans ESQ., in the above certificate
and take p in recommending all persons who are in
Of superior specaces 10 purchase OF Mr. semmoDs
I consider item EuperiSr 10 any have ever used.
B. ID, HARRIS
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From the Rev. DR.. J. 7. Edgar.

NV DIs
NASHVILLE, Aug. 4, 1858.
MR SExMoSs-Dear Sir: Having used for time past
pair your newly invented Brazilian Peb e Spectaces"
feel no hesitation in testifying their superiority
any glasses heretofore known In addition TO their
quaed purity Of surface they mPar from their pecu-
liar hanm, visual aud comfort, preserving alike
pain uneasness to the eye, however long
any time they may be used.
Very respectfully your friend, J. 7. EDGAR.
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ADDRESS CARDS.

4 NuEtES0N. =. P., dealer 10 Lace and Fancy
y Goods SC, &C. Union street. No. 81 between College
and Cher streets, Nashville, Tenn. decol
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DERRY, w. Il. g. CO.. Wholesale and Retail
so,,.re ielS
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odOEI n 4 II N1N1EN y Ed
BLINDNESS PREVENTED!
TES TIM ONIALs.

TEST ONIALS.
From J. II. Mcmahon Esq, Editor Memphis Bulletin.
MEMPHIS March Gath, 1885.
Mr.. J. II. SEMMOEs-Sr The have made OF the pair
Of Glasses obtained you satisfies OF the utility and
the form and material by which they dstin
guished. Without magpiyng the object beyond The size
apparent to the atura vsOn they render distinct and
clear without fatigue TO the eye.
20 far my limited experience extends am very much
pleased with them.
Very respectfully your ob't serv't,
MeMAu0N
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From Hon. Geo. D. Prentice Editor Louisville Journal.
. Undoubtedly they the best spectaces IL the
world The continuous Of them for number Of hours
does fatigue the the least and the vision Of age
is rendered by them in all respects like that Of youth.
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CLIFTON a ATBTsOT'T., dealers in Gentlenen's
\ Apparel and Furnishing Goods Cedar street. near the
POST once ie1S
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NASHVILLE, TENN. FRIDAY.
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

From vIsCHER & SCHELL's GenT Advertising House,
APPLETON BUILDING, S46 and S4s broadway
Late No. so Nassau-Street
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PRoFITBALR INVTsTMENT.

4 EATHER BELrING-oa hEaa - l0F "A
IL hv J. q DIchEX.
soS - tcs1-gs fsss.I S--AFas
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rIrwESTY THOUSAND stirs Rss.aa ssgara. usE sssess
su<si WEssEt a THOMPSON.
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From the Hon. David Dale Owen o. S. Geoogss.
NEW HARMONY, March 2s, 1854.
Mr.. j. II. SERMONS: Sr:-Having examined your Specta
constructed Of Brazilian Pebbles, take
pleasure in tesng to their advantages the ordinary
glass spectaccs Their superior hardness prevents them
being def by scratches the peculiar in which
they ground and polished together with their tTanspsr
ency obvate the strain usually experienced in wearing
glasses and their GOODNESS especially recommends them to
those having weak, irritable ey,s.
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n N y TaVItf M DsI
Prof. Anat. Memphis Med College.

have examined and used myself Mr. j. II. semmons
Brazilian Pebble Spectacles and fully in the opinion
expressed above by Prof A. K Taylor TO their superior
y, both in form and material the ordinary glasses
and recommend them TO all persons requiring the Of
Spectaces. L. SHANKS, NJ. D.,
Profit Memphis Med Coe0e.
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From Egbert A. Rawerth, Esq, city RecOrder.

NASHVILLE, July 81, 1855.
Mr.. J. H. SEsfMoNs-Sr: After days constant Of
the soectscs obtained from you feel guaranteed in tesi-
flying their efficiency in restoring relieving impaired
vision. Previous to ohtainng them my manuscript duties
performed with much labor to the and often with
pain; but have used your Brazilian Pebbles have
experienced nothing Of the Kind but feel perfectly ruUeR-
nted Whe the relief proceed from the peculiar form Of
the glasses the material both combined cannot
prefer them any glasses have used, and take
pleasure in recommending them 10 the public
Respectfully, EGBERr A. RAWORrH.
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hOIGIAS. 60. q B. a. CO., Importers ana
~ Wholesale dealers in Domestic Dry Goods, Hats Caps
3onnets Shoes, Brogans &C. north side Public Square
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NAsHViILE July 70 I555.
MR ]. H. sEMMoYs-sir: have been using for week
the pair of Bra Spectaces that purchased from you
and do not say that they by far the best
that used. enabled to read the finest rrint
night by dim light, without strainng eyes, whereas
the spectaces that have heretofore hurt them
could read with any satisfaction. consider your
spectaces great improvement upon any that have
seen. Yours, respectfully, u. Nj. FOGG.
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New York City Business Directory,

From S. NJ. PETTINGIIL cos ADVERTISING AGENCY
n9 Nassau Street, NEw YORK,
And No. 10 State street. BosroS.
p Co. are Agents for the most influential and largest
circulating Commercial Papers both in the United States and
the Canadas.
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ITAvE rerasvsd their stck of 6ooas 10. ~ College
street. where thry VII Be Elad % lsr friend and
cusf0seTs- Ne g BE- receiving car fah e.oSz N ies
days. asgzi-u
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LNAkGN a CO.. Importers and Wholesale dealers IN
II Foreign Domestic Fancy and Staple Goods Bonnet
Hats Boots Shoes, &C, north side Public Square Jelo
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-04
Washington. 2sth
Terrible Accident and loss Of Life.


Philadelphia Aug. 90.
The accident occurred two miles above Bur-
lington. The up train watched at Burlington Tor
the down train, which behind time ten minN
utes, and went on slowly There was a vehicle
at the crossing the driver of which waited until
the train passed up, when he started to cross the
track The engineer at the moment heard
the down train approaching, reversed his engine
and on coming back, ran over the vehicle which
was crushed 10 pieces The occupants however,
escaped without serious injury. The whole train
however was thrown off the track, and car
ran completely through the next car, killing or
manning nearly all the passengers in it.
When the down train from N.sIork was stops
ped; it was within one hundred feet OF the Phila,
delphia train.
The vehicle which caused the accident was
driven by DR. Hannegan, and contained also his
wife and two children, all of whom escaped with
but trIhing inlures--both horses instantly
Killed The DIR was hard of hearing and did not
hear or see the returning train. Having seen the
tram pass up. be thought all safe. Drs. Grant
and Trlmble were slightly injured
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Nominations fer State Officers.


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te.h,
biea'. UoV'-AHrHUR MACARTHUR oil NH
wausee.
S.r-v Of State-D.vrp W lows Of Ia Fav
st.
H'A-e A'e@su1 Ct HA"Lhs hEeHS, OF NAM
towoc.
Attorney General-WIL1rAn r. SIXTH o
cup Of FaDlie 1l"'F = 80 - Darby
Racine
Bank CoruptrolIer--W N DEySIs of JEFF
State Prison Com-EDw d McGARRY Of Ill
waukee
Tr,a n the iofa-asty or thu r,,,, ,,t,-o -.
'i+-H " "'97 ""'ile
ied.'' .Ie 0c"e' Tue convention passed strong
AntI>AlaIne Law Resolutions, and for the gratif-
cation of few of its members strong Ants
L-,,,,,-. No-b;,, Paz,l.,,i,,,,s ,,-, a., -,
Il Is Wen underS'ooa'tndt b1rsto"
owes his success IN tae Convention more TO that
secret organiza ton than to any Other so.,rca
s,.o -,ol.,. r,,,or D.
''e' '
Inc ioiio"ih5 are the resolutions adopted by
the Convention
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The Central American Eillibusters.


New York, Aug. 2S
They Greytown correspondent OF the Herald
states that express had arrived there from III
raS bringing news that Col. Walker had effected
another landing, and was TO attack that town on
the 18th. Col. Nartnick was at Rivas with 30
regulars, ready to give him a warm reception
Col. Kinney had Is or - soldiers with him. and
was looking anxiously for the arrival OF the steam
er United States which was expected 10 bring
500 men armed and equipped The Transit com
plny had party OF armed men at Castillo. watch
ing MS movements Ii Is reported that Gen Lo,
PEI had attacked Honduras and routed Cabanas
also that the revolutionisls had made sorte from
Leon, and attacked Managua, but repulsee
By the Government troops.
The Cholera mad made great ravages among
he government troops at Nicaragua, and also Wis
ned Leon. where the revolutionary army had suf
fered much from It's attack.
The Bulletin of San Jose states that the demo
Gratis seized by Quinos, the fugitives from
y alkers expedition agaist Riyas. and they wer,
publicly shot in the public square at Rivas
Rev Stephen Case, President OF the American
Union Bible Society and pastor of the first Bap
list church of this city, died to day
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-04

Tie Immense Business of The Lakes.-The PEG
pie at the East and inland States know bur little
of the immense trafc of the Northern Lakes -
We noticed on Monday the arrival of aboat forty
vessels at this rt Last night we saw by the
Chicago Joarslat that for the twenty-four hours
ending al noon of yesterday, eghty>gse Uesseis ar
rived at that port. We had the curiosity 70 foot
mp one of the items of their various careoes, and
found that they had 5,74l 600 feG Of hta5er.
Let Frank Pierce talk Of constitutional scruples
against paying $4,000 10 clear channel for
this immense trade, If he wishes, but II will be o!
use. the day viii come when The United States
Government will gladly spend millions if neces-
sarv, 70 encourage and foster trade so immense.
-lai,caltSee Daily american
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-04
taste, and we though, could only have an evil ten

taste and we thought could onlv have an evil ten
dency. The discussion followed by an essay
from the worthy President OF the Association. J.
q. McMynn.on-"Se Securing Attendance in School
OF which, IN this community, need only say,
that II was characteristic OF the man, sound prac
teal and uncompromsing, After short discus
SION, the convention adjourned. TO proceed TO
Racine College, on an invitation from Or. Park
The visit was pleasant one and VIII be remern
bered 70. a long time By all who participated =
DR.. P addressed the Teachers, and was respon-
ded 10 by Mr. NcMynn.
Thursday Evening. Convention met at Baptist
Church, aud listened with deep interest to able
address from Capt Dodge, of GAINESVILLE. Subject
Means Of Educational Advancement He took
occasion TO bring before the audience clearly and
ably the merits of Normal Schools. Teachers In
sti,utes, and County Superintendent. These sub
jects well worthy the careful consideration Of
the people and the profession
Friday Morning -Bright and early, the Teach
ers were seen vending their way down TO the de
pot OF the r & VI. r. r. The gentlemanly Off
GERS of this Road with an intelligent and charac
teristic generosity, had invited the Association il
body, to make an excursion over their Road.
AT g. o'clock \. NJ the 8 Beoit,' (tE.e bes
horse being harnessed for the occasion,) with
snort and bound, and yell OF JOY, rushed Of
npon its iron wa towards is Gtd>moIher. o.
those plain platform collected much o
tue living Educational energy of Wisconsin =
But the School Master (aRd Mistress too = wa:
abroad and the ciear, cool breeze and exhiira
ting motion awoke the Wit and good sense OF al
and such joyous and nirthful gathering OF wortt
and useful intelligence. seldom meets was founI
there Jokes, bon mots and playful witticism.
flashed about until the Teachers claim TO goo,
fellowship and hGfnor stood hIgh. Nine o coci
again found the Convention seated in sober AM
earnest conclave, finishing up their important Ia
bors.
The morning session occupied in esectiu
officers and III doing SUCH miscellaneous bushes
as usually pertains to The close OF pleasant, lul
portant and profitable session. The annual recuF
renee Of these seasons of consultation on tn
part of the Educators of youth, is matter L
be encouraged by all classes of community
And we trust that wherever and whenever the
meet, the R.R. Companies will show them favor
and the hospitalities of town and country will b
free and generously EXTENDED 20 them. We On
derstand that the next meeting is 10 be held i
Belot, next August, and We indulge the hope tia
when the Anniversary again comes round, ia
iron bonds of the Racine and Mississippi Il r
viii have bound the towns firmly together, an
over them ride load OF intelligence and sChoe
enterprise, that SHALL be to our sister town a ric
earnest Of the benefits that 10 low to thei
and 10 us from this union
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-09-04

EfaicY5s Genuine Paia Extracrcr rzu
subfue the pain and inflammation from the ssve-os,
ourns or scads, in from twenty minutes that
VIII Aeai he wounds without eectuaIly cure
Fever Sores-Piies-Salt Rheum-I ndammatory RbeD-
masisn-Sore and Inaamed Eyes-Cats-q, ouad.-0d
and inveterHte Soros-5ruises-Sca Head-Corps and
Buu'ons-ErysiPeia -sprains- elincs-ChiIblsins
reiGils-RItes of insects-Sweed and Broken Breast
sore Nipples-Eruptons-and all other Infaamatory
and euaneous Diseases where the parts affected can be
reached.
Don't be increduloas about the Tany diseases named
to be cured by only thing reject thai the lew
but positive properties which Daley ye con-
tains, ard heretofore enumerated TO f,ur-cau
reach not alone the afore Diseases but many
more not enuneTatec,.
6aerg-po not regular ored physicians prescribe Cal
preet inwsrdiy for scores OF different discases2
Each box Of GENUfNE DALLEr's PAS EXTRACTOR has
1Pan it steel Plate Engraved Label with ne sigaures
Of c. V CLI5KESER & Co, proprieto-s 5, and HENRY
DALEY, manufacturer. All Others are counterfeit
Price IS cents per box
G=- All orders should be addressed to @. y Cickerer
s. Coz 81 BARCLAY -, New York For sale by al dealers
in Medicine throughout the U. : and Canada. 3-Iy
DIR. Esaac Chem, :, .o,t'S E,,,scl. Celebra-
ted Eye NEssseS--SfTs t4sIrs svsSD t-NRrvA1Lzp.'
This old, tried and invaluable remedy for all Diseases
of the eyes, after having stood he test of over Fifty
Years, and the demand III Increasing is now aud
has been for the past two years, offered Tor sale in an en-
tire new dress. Each bottle i'll have a Steel Plate En-
graved Envelope, with portrait OF the inventor. Ur
Isaac Thompson, New London, Conn., and FAC sIsILa
OF ms signature, together with FAC sIMK Of the sigma
tare Of the present proprietor John l. Thompson, No.
ISL and 1913 River street, Troy, New York, and none
oJher can be genuine
The proprietor has been compelled to make this change
nthe style OF the wrapper owing the large quantity
Of counterfeit which for the past fw years beeu
pamed upon the community and especally the
Purchasers particularly requested to " none but
he shove described, aud the red label heretofore used
has been called H. any found in thai form proprietor
does not hesitate TO pronounce counterfeit
For sale by all the respectable druggstsfn The United
states and Canada 37U
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MINERAL POINT TRIBUNE.
TUESDAY MORNING, AUG. IS, 1855
REPUBLICAN STATE CONTENTION

a REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION will be held
the Capitol, in Madison. Wednes say, the 5th
day Of September, 5. n. 1855, at u o'clock NJ Tor the
purpose of nominating cani dates for state Officers
be supported by the people al the General Flee
ton, and for the transaction Of such other business
may be deemed exped;eat.
Fact Senatorial and each Assembly District Of the
St4ie il! be emitted 10 Delegates in said Convention
The Committee would respectfully suggest that the
several District Conventions FOR The appointment of Del
egates 10 the state Convention be held at O'Clock P
III, saturday, The 25th day Of August.
In where Conventions for the selection Of Dele
gates held in Senatorial District, he Delegates
from The several Assembly DisFics, com -rsed IN such
Senatorial District, empowered % app the Seaa
torial Delegates for each District
WIN. A. WHITE, Ch'mn, WYNAN sP0OSER,
j. a. SLEEPER, =. b. WOLCOTT,
G. f. WUNBEaLE, =. ". HALL.
JOHN WALWpRTH, sA3BEI BAI20,
Republican State Central Co1uTnIltoe.
Dated at Madison, July ., 1855.