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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-25
THlRTY.THIRD CONGRESS SECOND SESSION.

WASHINGTON Feb. 2l-Mr Clayton followed, and
was opposed TO the acquisition of the Sandwich
Islands and it was thought this government could
not honorably acquire them without the consent OF
ENGLAND and France When Mr.. Clayton concu-
ded the Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-SENATE MIR Stewart,
from the Committee of Conference, OF the two
houses on the bill relating to swamp and overlooked
land reported that the Committee had agreed
upon an amendment where the several States,
have conveyed such land SHALL within three months
notify the Secretary of the Interior thereof that
the United States title hereafter will not conflict
with the State title, made in pursuance OF form
er law of Congress.
Mr. Sebastian objected to the bill amended as
proposed.
Mr. Stewart explained.
Mr.. Jones moved to lay it on the table
and proceed to special business of to-day. Mr.
Stuart assented to laying over the bill till to-mor
| row; laid over
| Mr.. Rusk. from the conference upon the disa-
| preeInent of the two houses upon the Texas debt
bin! reported seven million seven hundred and hf-
| ty thousand dollars compromise. Consld-
| cradle debate arose upon agreeing to the report
After some remarks from Mr.. Chin, in opposition
to the BILL the report of the Committee on Confer
| ence was concurred in. Both Houses have there
fore concurred and the bill goes to the President.
| The biS extending credit on railroad iron was
then again taken up. Mr.. Brodhead opposed 1t until
| the Senate adjourned
| House-Mr Breckenridge, from the committee
| of conference on the disagreeing vote Of the two
| Houses on the amendments to the Texas Creditors
| bill, made report of the Senate bill appropratng
| eight millions and half Of dollars. The House
| reduced this to six million six hundred and fifty
| thousand dollars. The conference reassembled and
| agreed to seven million seven hundred and fifty
| thousand dollars Mr.. Breckenridge said the Sen
| ate recedes from all its amendments, except as to
the SUM- aud in this falls seven hundred and fifty
| thousand dollars The amendment requiring Texas
| TO abandon all her claims is retained After long
and patient deliberatOn, the committee had agreed
| to recommend this adjustment lie repeated his
| firm belief that thil is the best possible adjust
ment of the pcrplexed question.
Mr. Cutting enquired whether it was TO put at
rest now and forever the matter between the u
| S. and Texas.
Mr.. Breckenridge replied, and the creditors in
the present condition of Our Legislature it was I'M
portant that the adjustment should receive the con-
currence of all parties interested.
The distinguished senator from Texas, BIZ. Rusk
has finally consented to the proposition, and with
great candor he pledged himselfto obtain the con
sento Texas to the measure.
After further debate the report was concured In
Yeas, l22. Nays, II.
The house then went into committee on the clvi
and diplomatic bill.
Various amendments were discussed, when the
| committee rose and the House adjourned.
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Mr. GENTRY IN THE FEMD.--The whig papers
publish the card of Mr. G. announcing himself a
candidate for Governor. He lays down no platform
OF principles or makes any promises or pledges
of what he will do Well if this suits the wings OF
Tennessee, we have no objections to offer but for
ourselves, we want TO know what candidate in
tends to advocate before We give him our en-
Gorsement The time was in Tennessee when q
wing candidate was placed upon platform OF
principles by a convention of his party, and was
expected to give that pat'orma candid and hearty
endorsement But times have changed There
are now no whg principles for candidate TO en-
Ciorse, AMI the cohesive power of public plumber,
is all that holds its members in utilization. Nash
vile correspondent ofthe Knoxville Wing says that
Gentry "knOlCs the pass" and can give it as well
as any man in the State that he can beat johnson,
and is the only man in the State who can, The
reference to the pass, is an intImaton we per-
sumo, that he is fully posted up in the forms of
Know Nothingism, and the idea that he can beat
johnson is based upon the presumption that the
secret party is stronger than the wing party was
These cacnlators may find themselves mistaken
They may find Jordan hard road TO travel -
Their candidate certainly will if he has Andrew
johnson by his side on the stump CiarkspWe
TgfeySgUiGu
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TRANSPORT OF CANNON OVER MUD.-The aulhor-
ties at Woolwich have now under trial a vehicle
constructed to meet the great difficulty Balabava
the transport of cannon over mud The cannon
is slung under pole resting between two high
wheels, which, as they revolve lay down block
or paddle, surmounted by an iron rail, and dove
failing at its extremity with succeeding block, con-
tnuing the line. Thus the carriage lays down its
railway as it progresses, while the sleeper from
which it recedes acts as a lever, and lifts up the
wheels from the bed of mud. 1t is found that the
carriage will transport the heaviest guns in this
way through perfect slough.
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THECANYASS FOR GOVERNOR.

The American, lnow-nothing paper published
at Memphis, announces Col. GENTRY as candidate
for Governor, and says:
"The issues which have heretofore divided the
old political parties will not be involved in the con-
test, and the main point of contention will be the
ascendency and success of the objects aYowed by
the native American organization"
The American goes on to say:
'The Wing party is dead beyond resurrection
all their old issues having long since been repudia
ted by the people, and we think if the object Of
the American party to kill off the demagogues of
the old parties is accomplished, there will be no d.
vision of sentiment with the people in regard to
any question of policy that may arise hereafter -
No sir, Won must excuse US if we decline affilation
with the Wings. We do not want your Bank,
Tariff or your Internal Improvement hobby"
We advertised some time since for Ctig organ
here But if "the wing party is dead beyond resur-
rection," it don't need all organ.
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CINCINNATI MONEY AND PROVISION MARKET.-
We take the following from the Cincinnati Gazette
of Wednesday
The money market has continued easy for first
class paper, but with the improvement experienced
in general business, the demand has increased and
rates of interest favored lenders. Currency is in
only moderate supply and this is mostly of good
character.
In the market for exchange we have to notice
unusual steadness the ruling rates during the
week having been las premium for Eastern sight
cheeks, and bal premium for New Orleans-the
outside rates for bankers checks. Bills are offered
to limited extent only, and first class Eastern
sell at equal TO GAG per cent per annum for 30 and
60 days. Capitalists are still reluctant to deal in
long paper but the improvement in feeling with
reference TO the future, heretofore noticed, con-
tinues and confidence is daily acquiring strength.
Uncurrent money we quote at the following rates
of discount: CirclevilIe, 10; Kentucky Trust Co.,
| 65; Newport Safety Fund, S0a90; Masslon, 80;
| Virginia Free Banks s. except Trans-Alegheny
20; Tennessee old banks, 2; do free banks 5; Hi
nos solvent, B. do. broken 80; Wisconsin solvent B
| do broken, %.
! An immense business is carried on in uncurrent
money, checks on broken bankers, &c, out Of
which heavy profits are being made, at the expense
| of the public, of course Most of the suspended
bankers have agents employed throughout the city
for the purchase of checks themselves In this way
they are paying off their debts at large discount
while protesting TO settle in full with their credi
tors In this mode of doing business some peo-
| pie may be able to discover fragments of honor oil
| Justice, but the ancient code of honesty would
strip it of every partice'ofa respectable character
We live in progressive age, though If these
parties have cash to buy checks on themselves, at g
discount, why do they not declare a dividend?-
This would be the proper way to use the money
in their hands, which certainly belongs to thei
creditors.
In the provision trade en- increased frmness il
observable, with a corresponding upward move
ment in the views of buyers. In most articles o
the hog product an advance was established during
the week, and there are not many sellers at tht
improved rates. Holders are confidently lookin:
for heavy deficiency in the crops. The packin!
business at this point shows falling off as com
pared with last ar Of 75, 402 in number in add
ton to which there is a decrease in weight Of eigh
| to ten per cent
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E-y- The venerable Thomas O'Conner Gather Of
Charles O'Conner Esq., died on Friday at his resi-
dence, mar Fort Washington aged IS years. He
was native of Ireland, and an exile for Liberty s
sake. For nearly fifty years he has been cuzen
Of New York. respected and beloved by all who
knew him.
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RAISING THE WND.-The Columbia Times says
that on Wednesday morning, at the Charlotte
Depot Young gentleman, who was rather decent
ly dressed, stepped up to an old gentleman, who
was standing in the ticket Office, and asked him if
he could change 500 bill for him. Certainly, -
said the old gentleman, and with the word. pulled
out the change After he had paid $50 to the
young man, he 0he young mani begged to he ex-
cused for one moment and left the Office with the
$50 in his hand, and leaving the /" old gentleman
with 800 counterfeit bill
The young gentleman, having short memory
forgot to call for the balance of the change"
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS NORM CAROLINA
Three important railroad bills involving cost of
about So, 100000, were passed by the North Car
DINA Legislature on the 9TH inst, viz: The VIII
mington and Charlotte Railroad, the Western Rail
road (from Salisbury across the Blue Ridge to Ash
vile and the North Carolina and Atlantic Railroad,
from Goporo, via Newburn TO Beaufort.
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The QUESTION SETTLED.-The question of tobac-
co smoking having come before the conference OF
Hamburg, in Germany, it was unanimously resolved
that this assembly declares the use Of tobtcco to
he one Of the things specified in Romaas xiv. as
belonging to Christian liberty"
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The New GRADE IN THE U. S. ARuY.-The resof1-
ton which has just passed Congress, and been ap-
proved by the President authorizing the President
OF the United States to confer the title of Lieuen-
ant General by breyet for eminent services is IS
follows:
"Resolyed by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America in Con-
cress assembled that the grade OF leutenan-general
be and the same is hereby revived in the army of
the United States in that order that when in the
opinion of the President and Senate, it shall be
deemed proper TO acknowledge eminent services of
major General of the army ia the late war with
Mexico, in the mode already provided for subordi-
nate grades, the grade of lieutenant-General may
be specially conferred by brevet, and by services
provided, however, that when the sald grade of
iieutenant-General by brevet shall have once been
filed and have become vacant, this Joint resolution
thereafter expire and be of no effect.
The section of the act of Congress which estab-
lished the grade OF Lieutenant General was passed
| on the28th of May, 1898, and is as follows:
| tSec g. And be it further enacted, That when
| ever the President shall deem it expedient he is
hereby empowered to appoint, by and with the
| advice and consent of the Senate commander Of
the army which may be raised by virtue Of this act
and who being commissioned as lieutenant gener-
al. NAV be authorized to command the armies of
the United States, and shall be entitled to the fol-
lowing pay and emo!uments, viz: $3.50 monthly
pay, $50 monthly allowance for forage, when the
same shall not be provided by the United States
and forty ratons per day, or money in lieu thereof
at the current price-whO shall have authority to
appoint from time to time, such number of aids, not
exceeding four, and secretaries, not exceeding two
as he NAV Judge proper, each to have the rank,
pay and emoluments Of a ieutenant-colonel."
The Mexican war TRANSFERRED in the year l847,
and the pay ofan officer, with the rank of Lieuer-
nant General, as provided by the act Of 1885, from
that date to the present, the Union says, woud
amount to more than $50, 900. twill be seen that
there is attached IS the grade of Lieutenant Gene
raj staff of six persons-four Lieutenant Colonies
and two Secretaries each with the rank and pay
of Lieutenant Colonel.
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A SroRY OF GREAT INTEREsT.--A friend OF cor
respondent Of the New York Spirit Of The Times re-
marked, a day two since, that he had story OF
zreat interest to relate. "What is iH' 81 know OF
fifty dollars being loaned at five per cent month
and foyfy dollars Of 1t lett with the lender as collat-
oral
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~ At the recent accident on the railroad near
Conneaut, car containing horse flock of sheep,
and man, fell down bank fifty feet, hurting no.
thing but the car. The man jumped up, rubbed
his eyes, and exclaimed This is nice way o'do,
ing business By G. l would not be so scared
again for five dollars.
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EsUTEs HALL.


Notices OF the HEcSS.
If any doubts have existed in the minds Of Fanny
Ferns readers to her being OF genius. Ruth
Hall will dispel them 10 viii tail 70 read the b,pS
through who reads the first chapter lsg lagt Casrsg.
IL Is such story could produce who bad
genius of high order. % requires gift of
prophecy TO predict that It will produce sensaon 10 Is
work distinct with genius ii deals distractions.
but with the living realities Of the present time and a
thus. our own and."-i'hK N5rts Ai.rrcts.
Here IS 4 remarkable b0Ok-s book 90 create pro
found sensation. We have read Jro'gh-the volume cf
400 pages, IA SIX consecutive hours The story
is told with extraordinary power and interest There are
passages in Ruth Hall equal tragic description 81
thing in the works Of Dickens. Il Is book that viii make
asobbing among mothers and widows aud general
signing the sins Of the rich aai the suruss o tte
poor '-As1p l0rk Mirror.
Never did tale abound in many beautiful images
and so skilliully drawn pictures OF the heart
Destined 10 be Of the most popular works issued
from the American press. - Filid8silh Nf5s.rg.
If will be read with avdity and extend the author
merited popularity Ace lorh journal Il Commerce
EOP SAIF lEURX
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w. & R. FREEMAN,
No. IL North College Street,
NASHVILLE, Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
yITE are manufacturing at quarters Richly Or.
w namented Gilt Mantel and Pier Glasses in the
highest style of the art Portrait and Picture Frames Cur
tam Cornice and Inside Window Blinds and keep con-
stnty hand choice stock OF Window Shades and Cur
tain Materials; together with complete assortment Of
Artist Materials of the very best description Oil Paint.
iDgs and EDgravngs Cabinet Makers Materials French
Window and Picture Glass &c. &c.
We would call especial attention to Gliding Depart
ment. Having gone considerable expense in procuring
Ornaments of the most elegant and beautiful Styles
safely promise that the work turn out shall compete, in
all respects with that Of the most 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.
feb23-tf
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EsTRAY-mICKMAN COUNTY, TENN.

TINAKEN UP, by Zadock Martin living the 4th dis
/ trict in Hickman county, Tennessee. BAY HORSE,
about Is hands high hind foot white under the pas
lure joint shoe the right fore loot supposed be
four years old in the spring Appraised the 18th Jan
uary, 1886, to So. Il. DEEM.
febll-W3t' Ranger for Hickman Count
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REGULAR WEEKLY PACKET BETWEEN LOUIS
NAslLNIIII

TIIIlE new Passenger Packet, CITY dSr- u
| BELLE. Carr VIZ. lhcKs, having lkzHs4isS'
been built expressly for the trade. aud r1SSas sSss,
will connect with the JEFFERS0NVILLE RAIL ROAD
with punctuality, thus atlordng Eastern and North
Western travellers superior facilities for transmits sion by
leaving NASHVILLE every TUESDAY at O'clock j. d.,
and LOUISVILLE every SATURDAY at II O'Clock i. NJ.
Having superior accommodations for passengers and ac-
ties freight viii accommodate all those DESTROYS b. ap
plying on board, Or TO
II. IL; HsRRIsoS, Agents
A. HAMILTON,
Gm
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BUJLnINC LOTS FOR SALE.

WYE have a number OF Beautiful building Lots Edge
w field, West Nashville, BWing's Addition. Also,
desirable Lot the New orleans Railroad Depot which
we will sell on very aeeonmod ating terms Call soon on
fehls -lnt L l. 4 z w. BROWN. AZ Cherry n
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A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers his valuable Farm, situated IN
Il Coffee County three miles from Pelham, and six
miles from Hllsboro the road from Nashville 10 Chat
anOOga and about three hundred yards from the Pleasant
Plains Male and Female Institute and contains about four
hundred and twenty-five Said farm has been long
esteemed one of the very best in the county, and located
healthy section, entirely exempt from the visitation Of
all malignant diseases There about two hundred and
twenty ve OF cleared land, all under good fence
and in heh state of cultivation There two comfort
able dwelling houses a commOdious barn, stables, with
comfortable negro houses In short it is well improved
Said farm has most fertile and productive SOIL admlra
by adapted TO the cultivation Of grass clover and small
grain &c and be made at the best stock farms IN
Middle Tennessee having sucency Of water at every
necessary point.
Possession can be had ct any time. Persons DESTROYS
of purchasing are respectfully invited 10 examine the
premises and learn Of the subscriber the PARTICULARS as TO
IN. terms kc lebswtf) r. ii. PRICE
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CNcINNAT Feb "a, noon.-Ryve las fallen four
inches. Weather cool Flour firm at s 25a8 80.
Whisky declined to piazza.
Nothing new in other articles.
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TEETH

" ENTISTS viii please take notice ;he Underigned Is
1 y only agent IN Nashville. and those wishing
make of Teeth will please make their purchases direct CT
him. lie has just received another supply 81 Teeth which,
with his former STOCK makes 10 large aud complete lie
has also hand lew tine eases Of Dental Instruments.
all eompete also. Forctps, Files, Pius.gr txcavaiors,
Buns, Drills, Bench Vice. CGrruBdum Files, Wheels, sc
For sale by a. STRETCH,
Formerly Stretch Orr) Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
Corner College and Union Streets, Nashville. fenn-
4,
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AKnTHER CHANGE

TINE partnership between HICKS d DAkDhN, ." toe
i Queensware Business al liiCSs' CHys HtLL, IS 80
day dissolved. 4. H. HICKS viii pay all The debts and
collect all the dues OF the Old business Of Hicks Darieu
and will continue the business a The Old stand. where may
be found very large and desirable stock Of any articles
in his line which will be sold he most reasonable ers
for cash. or short time 10 prompt dealers
NASHVILLE Feb ], ls5j-lm
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE


A DESIRABLE Country Residence y miles from the
n city, on the Galatin Pike, with frame dwelling OF
rooms and 50 acres of land about Onethird mbeTed
and will be sold on liberal teTms and Improved city pro-
A1nIy 10 j. l.. q r. W. BROWN,
febEzw Az Cherry street.
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SOMETHING NEW.

H. Il. OtAE4'oIlA W.. '--.''.D.c Nhluhl
SOMETHING NEW.
NTE, having completed our Shop, and put up all our
w machines, are ready to do all kinds of Carpenters
work on the shortest notice. SASH. DOORS, BLINDS
HOLDINGS of all sizes. BANlSTERS. LATTICE and
BLINDSLATS, 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 thing in line
would do well 10 give cali before purchasing else
where determined 10 do all work WE'LL and
give perfect salts faction and cheap it be
All work delivered 10 any house in town without cost.
Shop on Bload street west OF the Nabville and Cbaia-
nOaga Railroad where we will be found at all times ready
to wait any person that wants work
Feb l4-Iv CRENSHAW 4 WRIGHT.
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McGREDY ~ CARMICHAEL.
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS AND LANDSCAPE Gal
DENERS,
LIN woOD NURsER Y

NASTY
Three Miles from tie city. on the RihsJoro' Iarnpsf.
AVE for sale Fruit Trees Grape Vines, Ever ~
greens and Ornamental Trees Shrubs, Roses, -.ES
Greenhouse Plants Usage Oranges for Hedges, &c tar
dens laid out modelled Bouquets to order at all sea-
sons. dec2S-lzm
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TO CORPORATION TAX PAYERS.

To CUKFURAIIUN I hA IN Il I4Esss
TN accordance with the recent law passed for the Regu
ation of the Collection of Taxes the undersigned IS
authorized 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 oler made
is at the of per cent month for advance
payments. This is a temporary arrangement, TO relieve
the present liabilities of the corporation and it Is expected
that tax payers will gladly avail themselves OF this liberal
offer.
n- The Collector be found at his Office at the CITY
Hall from O'Clock, A. NJ, till 3. +. NJ. every day.
febs A. NELSON Revenue Collector.
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TAX PAYERS, TAKE NOTICE.

no you wish double taxes? Ii So call at the Of
~ fee of Lindsey Crockett, No. IS College street,
and list your properly for Corporation taxes you who
propert;, both in old Nashville and what recently
forthwith between TO- A. M and 4, p NJ. BY the Assess
ors A. V. 5. LINDSLEY,
teb23E1w w. A. GLENN.