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Tnr ELECTION OF SEWARD.

WILLIAM Il. SEWARD was elected Senator in
Congress from New York, on Friday last, by ma
iority Of twenty-five votes on joint ballot Our
readers are reminded that the know nOttihSS have
q majority in the New York Legislature, and that
the election Of SEwARD is their arork. What now
becomes Of the claim of southern know-nothngs
that the order is hostile to abolitionism The
monster stands exposed as the mere tool Of aho-
tioDism.
The following is aportion of the report Of the
proceedings of the caucus which nominated Mr..
SEWARD:
After the vote in caucus, in answer TO loud calls,
Lieut. Governor Raymond appeared and addressed
the meeting lie alluded to the Slavery question
and the position of W. H. Seward in relation to
that question. He was man the South feared,
and New York could not do more for the cause OF
freedom than by returning W. II. Seward to the
Senate He was happy at the result Oh the eau
Gus, and ct the prospect that on Tuesday next the
action would be confirmed by vote oil both houses;
MIR. Littleiohn followed in answer to repeated
calls He had heard much about the Union, but
The State of New York had done more to night
Tor tbe preservation of the Union, than they could
do in any other way in quarter OF century lie
predicted that before the set on Tuesday next,
electricity would carry to the distant parts Of the
country that New York had been faithlul to her
fayoIte son.
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TIE WIG CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR.
IN, ,,1,- y.-...,. bolds tho tollo1ino oni


The Franklin Rcrie,r holds the following opn-
ions:
Tur WuIc CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR The pa
pers and politicans-the very breath OF whose nos
trils Is stumbled by the corrupting influences OF
heated party coutests-are Just now most agoniz
ncly exercised in regard TO the very difficult and
rroioupd querv-"who is to be the Wing candidate
for Governor of Tennessee, next AugustT' A num-
her Of names have been suggested, and variety OF
views expressed in reference TO the natter ana The
upshot of the whole hulabuiloo, Is that 1t IS import
ant TO nut some man on the track VINO can peat
Andrew johnson In order TO do this he must be
able to get the Wig r0ts of the State, and then ne
ALL. to rome in-upon a miserable preteXt-the
,en,nerance men Of all parties to his support. Can
this he done2 We think not. For our single sell,
we have no idea of supporting the nominee OF the
Nybig Dartv as q Temperance man, unless he COM
lime with his professions Of regard TOR the cause oil
Tcnperance. a thorough practical adherence to It's
requiremeuts For any mau OF any party, 10 STAND
no before the people, and say he VIII: II eected,
recommend prohbitory law tC the Le@iSatui e,
while at the very moment of making the Iecom-
mendalion his whole system is STEPPED n vile WINS,
XIV. would be the most arrant and unTulteated and
unmitigable hypocrisy. =,
If neither the wing or democratic nominee shall
be practically as well theoretically, prohlbl-
ZIONIST. we hope the Temperance men OF the State
will nominate man Of character ana capacity, VINO
will canvass the entire State, and present this sub
;act to all The voters in such light as will insure
for the cause just and fair share of public consd-
Grafton We have in our eye, man who ought TO
he nominated as the Temperance candidate. De-
featin such cause is no disgrace while success
in any other way would be the worst kind OF q
disaster.
- The Nashville Wig and Bnner have both
expressed their preference for Col. Gentry as the
standard bearer Of the Wing Party in the next can
vasa for Governor. 1t IS no more than we ex-
re,ted of them. They seem to take it for granted
that the expression Of opinion by few personal
friends and few presses, in particular interest,
constitute public opinion in regard to tbs matter
We have known as sagacjous and far.seelng men
IS they are, as much mistaken in such mat'ers as
they viii doubtless be, when the ballots come to be
counted
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al things have an origin and mp;urity also
defamation and dissolution The e,rtlien rcoia.
is iolned from, the nspsse,ion o. water and rapor,
Ly heat, the action Of avs Of fire. itconso dates;
but iiea declines nlo dust and agail transforms
into water and vspor. O!eagenou' clay disuni.es
with water and is converted into rock which hY
accession grows aceumuiates and so!idiles ill at
tenth it decay and crumblss into sand and earth.
Other mineral products form and decay in similar
manner. Vegetables from earth and water and air
spring into existence then decline die aud dissolve
into dust. Aaimals from anima,curae vegetables
form. The insect in tie torrid zone. transforms
into the animal. Thus analoces exist between
the grasshopper and the horse; the rat, the hog
and the elephant between the frog tho rabbit,
and the COW; the mink, the fox, the dog, and the
lion the cat, and panther the opossum, raccoon,
and bear; and the squirrel, monkey, ard man
The hawk and owl appear to be cat-species The
domestic fowl, of the kine-sort; the bat, of the
rat-kind: and so of other birds. a similar analogy
and resemblance ofconformation, structure end ma
ture seem to exist between fish and other animals
amounting to some eight consanguinities. All
THESE dLu theH uecIuc anu us
appear only in dust and other elements of creation
forming circles of progress. NATIONS arise and
by industry sobriety and frugality, attain wealth.
power and prowess; then by the seduction of ease
and leisure luxury and profusion, degenerate into
effeminacy, prostitution and pollution; and finally
disappear in factious tribes and ignorant heather
These four stages Of existence compose animal
life; and happen to all creatures and things; not
| only physical, but also moral. Hence the themes,
| pursuits and fashions of mankind, divide national
history into ages and eras in which certain habits
or RACES prevail. Youth is usually more vrtuous
and aspirant; age, confident and thrifty; old age
vascellant and inefficient; dotage flexible and sup
plant. Chemical operations and processes seem
then, either directly or indirectly, to influence
and control the direction and dispensaton of a
great and wise Deity. public functionary, i'm
bued with fervor and enterprise, is installed into
Office; but, at length becomes confident and AFRO
CAN'T and then Indifferent and delinquent, in the
discharge of its functions and trusts. Hence ex-
lists the expedienoy and proprety of few and short
terms of public, or indeed private service and en-
ployment in the same station. Rotation in Office,
is then not only sound republican policy and
principle but scarce Of thrift and prosperity i'm
piled and indicated by an immutable law Of ma
ture EXAMINER.
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THIRrY.rHIRD CoNGREss-sECoND SESSION

WASHINGTON Feb G, 1850.
SENATE The bill reported yesterday by Mr.
Toucey, from the committee on Judiciary, to- es
tsblish circuit court in California, is under dis
cussion.
Mr.. Weller moved to fix the salary of the Judge
at $4,000
Messrs. Stuart and johnson opposed so much
and Mr.. Toucey favored that amount.
After further debate by Messrs. Miller. Stuart,
Petit, Chase, Benjamin, and Others, the bill was
postponed.
The bill appropristiug $4,000 to opening the
mouth of the Mississippi, amended by making
the amount 100000, and. as amended, it passed.
The Senate then took M the French spoiation
bill, and Mr. Wells argued at some length against
it. examining in detail the circumstances under
which spoliations were committed, and arguing that
the claims were not founded on right and ought
not to be paid.
The Senate, after further debate, in which Messrs
Hunter, Clayton, and others took part Tie bill
passed-yeas 10, nays Il.
The bill appropriating S350,000 to the improve
ment of Baltimore harbor, DC, was then taken up,
and was pending when the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE-The House went into committee On the
Texas credit bill
The House tabled the resolution to expel mr..
Chase from his seat as reporter, in consequence OF
his refusal totestfy before the specalcommittee in
relation ID the Cot patent, WHICH was pehClug 81
the adjournment yesterday.
The House spent some time in consideration Of
the consular reform bill, but without any action
upon it. and then went into committee on the bal
providing for the payment Of such portion of the
Texas creditor bill came within the provision OF
the existing law.
Mr. Giddings opposed the expenditure Of money
in paying the debts of Texas as long as Ohio pays
her own debts.
Mr. Jones, Of Tenn moved to amend by re-
ducing the appropriation in the bill from $780,
900 to s., $50 000
This was objected to by several members, who
said the bill, in that shape, would be objected to
by Texas Without taking up the question the
committee rose and the friends Of the bill desired
to 90 again into committee upon the subject. The
motion was defeated by the slipping out into lobby
of some of the members, so that no quorum voted
A call of the House was then ordered, but absen-
tees not returning, only l53 members answered TO
their names.
Phe House then adjourned.
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NORTH WESTERN RAILRoAD-We learn from the
Nashville Wig that the permanent location of this
road-the counties through which it will pass, and
the probability of its construction is a settled mat
ter and no longer admits Of doubt or contention
The settled route includes Weakley and Carroll
counties, and in short time the line will be sur
veyed-contracts let out and the enterprise be in
steady, successful progress 1t is our understand
ing that sufficient means have been subscribed with
State aid to render the prosecution Of work on this
Road beyond skepticism. In view Of such flatter-
ing prospects Of the speedy construction of a Road
through q section Of Tennessee, shut ont from all
commercial intercourse, we offer the friends of the
enterprise our hearty congratulations 1t has
seemed to us that hitherto an unwarrauted state OF
dormaucV has characterized the conduct of our cit
zens and the public generally with regard to this
important project. They have not generally mani
tested spirit ofenterprise ard interest correspond
ing with It's magnitude and general utility Doubts
and fears perhaps have prevented a more speedy
enlistment ofthe people in its behalf and reckless
ness of spirit with regard to future prosperity and
happiness may have contributed likewise to retard
It's progress Had such not been the case the
probability is that the enterprise would have been
at a more advanced stage.
The PRINCIPAL drawback has heen in Davidson
county, attributable to the fact that after the peo-
PIE there voted by a small majority in favor of a
certain amount OF lax lpE lie benCAt OF various
roads, the minority, which was large, protested
against the constitutionaltv of the action, and in
fact succeeded in obtaining the names oF majority
of the citizens Of Davidson TO the protest 1t went
before the County Court and prevented the issuance
of bonds. The Circuit Court afterwards investi-
gated the matter and decided in favor Of the legal
itv of the vote, which decision has been recently
affirmed by the Supreme Court. Consequently the
question IS permanently settled and the County
Court compelled to issue the bonds, &c.
But we will not review the past history Of this
road since il was first agitated. We are content to
know that 1t is secured beyond all possible doubt,
and will speedily be in course Of construction all
along the line, from the city Of Nashville to the
point of intersection on the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road. This is unquestionably the most auspicieus
period in the history Of this enterprise, and should
awaken the people TO proper conception Of its i'm
portance and magnitude.-Drssdsn Flag.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE coNvENTIoN.a


oar Cause IS yast our Jaioz Perfect.
AT Democratic State Convention held in Nashville on
the 9th April 1885, the Undersigned with others were
appointed "he Democratic State Central Committee until
the meeting of the next Convention"
In the discharge Of The duties thus assigned ihem IN
accordance with the ancient usage of the party; and IN
obedience the wishes of majority Of the Democracy Oh
the State, the Undersigned hereby call Convention 70 ne
held in the city Of Nashville, TUESDAY, IhL -
MARCH, 1855, for The purpose of nominating pe'''
cratic candidate for Governor and ehectng the
organization for the canvass. The undersigned
fully recommend their Democratic friends 10 meet III INC
espective counties on the first Monday in March, or ear
her, and appoint Delegates to the State Convention
Holm X. HOWARD, of Wilson,
" n VENABLE, of franklin,
" A OUARLES, of Montgomery,
n FREEMAN, of Madison,
UAVID NJ CURRIN, of Shelby,
] E. r. RAY, of Shelby,
ANDREW EWING,
e. G. TOBBETT,
r. H BROCKWAY, : of Davidson,
NJ G. c. CHURCH,
HUGII McCREA,
.StIie Central Committee.
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E The production Of cotton has advanced to
the gigantic amount of 100000 bales, and all
this is raised 10 nine States. Our cotton fields
now almost clothe the world-lor cotton is daily
more and more used for purposes once not deemed
possible-cotton sails are now considered as good
as Russia duck
In order to show the producing States we an
mex tabular visw of the number Of bales On round
numbers) of each, lat orers employed, and acres in
cultivation in 1852
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EEW Y0oN on sPlRrrUALIsl

"SPIRiT-C0MMUNION: A Record Of Communications
from the SpiGitSphces with ueonastihle evidence Of
personal identity, and Observations and Essays by
!. =. FERGUSON Union and american Steam Press.
THIS Is # tie most remarkable books OF the age,
whether regard the nature If the SpirtConimunlca-
tons records the strange disclosures II presents or The
clear and finished statements sud arguments upon the iu
ture life liz able and distinguished Editor has offered in its
eloquent pages Ii is very well adapted to the object bad
in view and must command extensive circulation. No
read without being profoundly impressed with
the consistency Of its philosophy the rational character of
of its religion the beauty and submty Of rs appeals and
the honesty and fearessness Of its author.
Fer sale at Tho E0oE Stores Of the city. [janl2-u
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LIEUT.. "ALvARADo' HUNTER.-7The Washington
correspondent of the New York Times states it as
a remarkable fact that this officer has previously
been twice dismissed the service once dismissed the
squadron. sixrmes court nartaled, and once before
a Court Of Inquiry He was first dismissed by
General Jackson in 1880, FOR lighting duel with
one Miller. Of Philadelphia Subsequently he was
restored. During the Mexican war, it will be re-
rnen.bered re was tried by Court Marital and dis
missed from Perry squadron for disobedence OF
orders Soon a.ierwards Judge Mason, then Sec
re.ary Of lhe Navy, gave him The command Of the
Tapey, in tle Mediterranean, and on his return
he was dismissed for some alleged offence. Sub
se1uentlv, Mr. Fillmore was induced to reiDstate
him. and he was put in command Of the Balm
bridge. with which vessel he returned from the
Brazil station, because Commodore Sllter did not
see fit to srnihm npthe Paraguay to interfere in
Consul Hopkins quarrel, and now he is dismissed
arain.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SALES OF GROCERIES At
AUCTION

BY DAVIS d SVANN
ON TUESDAY, 18TH INST, viii be sold IN trout Of
J our stOre for cash
so hhds prime new crop Sugar;
$50 bags Coffee;
IS bbis Molasses;
loo 16-bbls do
80 ibis No 8 Mackerel
30 boxes Cincinnati Starch;
81 boxes Star Candles
50 boxes Tallow do;
Is boxes Melee Cigars;
leo boxes Spanish do;
20 bbls Peach Orchard Whisky;
10 bbis American Brandy
Together with large lot Of other Goods now in Cum
berand River which have been ordered up by lighters ex
rressy for this sale among which Fruits of all kinds
Pickles. Nuts and many other articles suited to the trade
DAVIS Il SWAMI
fet9 No. 70 Public Square.
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Bayard TaylOf'S New Book.

THE LAND OF THE SARACEN; OF, Pic
lures OF Palestine, Asia Miner, Sicily, ana
Spain.
With Tinted Freutspisce and Title, and . Nap. Uniform
with " Central Africa"
Just received BY ". T. BERRY co
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NEW ORLEANS, FEB Cotton IS unchanged -
The sale during the week have comprised 6O,OOo
bales. The stock on hand amounts to 20O,OOO-
The increase inre2eps. as compared with last year,
Is 10000 bales.
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ETSE SGARPAsS ACOUSTIC OIL THE
ONLY CURE FOR DEAFNESS. - SCARPAS
COMPOUND ACOUSTIC OH, tor the OF Deafness
Pains and Discharge Of Matter from the Ear also all those
disagreesbe noises Ike the buzzng Of insects falling of
water whiZZng Of steam, &C. which symptoms OF
preaching Deafness and also generally attendant with the
disease Many persons who been deaf for ten ff.
teen and twenty years, and obliged ouse trump
cts, have after using two tnre bottles thrown aside
their trumpeis, being made perfectly well. Physicians
and surgeons highly recommend its
READ WHAT SGARPA'S ACOUSTIC OIL HAS
D0NE!-The greatest cure yet performed by aay
medicine IL never fails.
From, De Albany Da3y Daily KnieLsrJOeisrI
WEST Troy June g.
This IS certify that Willard jerks proprietor Of
the West Troy Exchange HOTEL having been afeted with
deafness in for the last twenty years. and the
other for the last year that it impossible for
hear the lOudest voice and after trying remedies
wit out improving hearing the least induced
Try Scapas Compound Acoustic Oil for the cure of deaf
ness, and. 1t IS with great grat6calion am enabled 10
state that il bias perfectly restored hearing and will
be happy TO any person who wishes for information III
Iei4ton to my case, ut my place in West Troy.
WILLARD JESKs.
Also
DIR. J6clisOn's Pile and letter Embr0cation.
This NAV be considered specific and is warranted to
IL not only Immediately alla pain and nnamma-
ton stops all bleeding subdues that iutoerae itching but
it tectully cures very short time persons whose lives
produces 10 PAM but rather agreeable and pleasant
alton Call send t0r list OF cures and you Will be
astOnshed.
~ For sale nv G. W. Heudsrshott Nashville; Bell
Robinson Co, Louisville; and J. u. Park Cincinnati.
feby-3mdHw
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Morur AND Ono RAuBoAD-This great work
considering its immense length IS making most
astonishing progress. The cars are running up
100 miles from Mobile, and the earth work 100
miles more is completed, ready for the iron, and
tho balance in Mississippi Is four iths done. The
,n,ire work in Tennessee is fonr fiths done, and
win be completed by the lst ofJune.
Cant CmLDr, we understand, says the cars
will reach Jackson by January next, from Colum
bus Kentucky. the starting point for the present
of the Mobile road North The iron, which is
now being purchased 10y the resident o. Tie ROAD,
Who is in LONDON. vii, be delivered by the 4th Of
Juy at the above point Cross ties will be furnish
ed in the counties Of Obion, Gibson and Madison,
within the next six months, and the track laying
will commence Ut Coiumtss about the, LIST of August
We chrosc!e these interesting items of news with
intense pleasure. All parties connected with this
great work deserve the thanks OF the country, for
their perseverance in pushing ahead this enterprise
10 SO early compietion.- West Tenn WHO.
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BELL AND BRASS FOUNDRY.
On Front, near Broad 81

BELL AND BRASS FOUNDRY.
On Front, near Broad 81
- THE subscriber respectfully returns bis -
e thanks 10 the public Tor past flvoTs AMI 80 q
"a Ecits continuance % patronage in the Ia
Gs.-eSsboye tire, also 49,
COPPER AND SHEET IRON MANUFACTURING.
Together with every description OF Metal TurnDgs Me
tale PackinGs, Bab't Metal and Csst.nEs
Sods kounis GenerEtors Ale Pumps and Pumps 81
every description manufactured to order Tep=Isd
short notice
Cash will be paid at all times Tor old Copper and Brass
jan25-u r. COLE
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SECOND LARGE SALE
AT AUCTION.
OF STAPLE AND FANCY
DRY GOODS.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
49, - = - 4 r4sH To-

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
February 18th ard l4;h, 1865.
WE will sell at Auction without reserve TUESDAY
w and WEDNESDAY 18TH and l4TH FEBR UARY;
70 close or the Winter stock. COmprisuga general ass0F
ment Of STAPLE GOODS. and 20 which viii be added
general variety Of Fancy Dress Gosds and Trimming
received by recent arrivals.
TIE stack embraces: SuErr London and French 3i,s
and Black Cloths; Fancy Csssimeres Black doUba width
Dee Skin CassIne7es Pain and Fancy Satueis BLANKET
Pilot and Beaver Cloths; Green, White and Blue Mscs
blankets; Rose Whitney and Fancy End Blankets .
Scarlet, Orange and White FlaBne's Canton aunels
Plaid Linseys; COaklngs; Black, Blue and brown Jeans
Tweeds herSeys Cashmere; Plain Black Satin; Velvet
and Worsted Nesngs Alpaccas. Oregon faids; SUpeI
Psin and Plaid Dress Silks Black tifOs De Rhine Cling
hams and Prints IN great varisy Embroidered Thihsl
MoUsn de Lane Plaid Blanket ind jersey ShaHls DTes
handkerchief; Checked ard Paid GnEhams: Caurasi
Paddings; Italian and American Sswiag six; Twist D.
silk and lasting Coat Buttons; Patent add Spool Thread
Cashmere; WOrsed and Cotton Hosiery general variety
Of Gloves Comforts. 6e Apron Checks; Striped Shirug
Bed Ticking BleAehei aud Brown Dcmesics and Drl-
iDgs Heavy Osnaburgs; Super sea island Domps'ics
l24 Sbeengs; Gingham Umbrellas; Su-peoders; Plain
and Plaid Italian CravRts Linen Cambria and Six Hau!
kerchiefs; general variety Of Trimmings, Embroter1.
White Goods, Ribbons, &c, &c.
~ Terms Liberal \ DUNCAN co.
Nashville, January -. 1855
uUa FUrUEE SALTS:
MARCH..-..ls, IA and Is : JUNE. ..l2. u and "A
APRIL......l!, Il aId 10 july III. 10 and -
AY...-..l5. 10 and II jsn30
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FOR SALE BY VT. BERRY & co.
MAPS OF THE SEAT or WAR.

w. It. BERRY s. CO., have just received
PHYSICAL MAP OF THE CRIMEA, with enlarged
MAPS OF TIE SEAT OF WAR aud views Of SEYAS.
T0P0L and BALAkLAVA, from The best authorities.
BY Ernest Sandoz-
- Professors GoYAF and AGAsIz Of Cambridge, Bos
ton vouch for the correotress OF this Map.
W. T. BERRY & CO., have Just received
THE AMERICAN ALMANAC for 1855.
PARTY LEADERS-by BALDWIN.
THE LANPLIGHTER, new edition.
HINTS TO AMERICAN SPORTSMES-bv Lsw1s
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Finger Rings.

W, T. Berry 4 Co. have just received
THE HISTORY AND POETRY Of FINGER RINGS
By Charles Edwards, ESQ. it'll numerous Illustrations
l2mo. cloth. Also
THE LIFE OF P. 7. BARNUM. Written By Himself.
With Portrait and numerous illustrations l2nO. cloth
YOU HAVE BEARD OF THEM: Being Sketches Of
Distinguished Authors. Artists Vecalists Composer 81.
BY q l2mo cloth With Portraits steel of Horace Yer.
net and Julia Grisi.
MY COURTSmP AND IFS CONSEQUENCES. Be
Henry Wikof. ] vol. l2uO.
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NEw DRUG STORE.

$. L. DEMoTILLE. 2. c. BELL.
DEMOVILLE & BELL.
(NO. 2S Cherry ST. doors from the corner Of Union)
Wholesale and Retail Dealers an
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, PERFUMERY, TOILET
ARTICLES, GLASSWARE,
Window Glass, Cigars and Tobacco,
And all Articles usually kept in Drug Stores South
- Physicians Prescriptions carefully attended TO- al
any hour of the day night by Of the propretors
person fand families feel perfect confidence in thu
purity and the with which all articles prepared
and put up jah5l