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TaE TIIREE WISHES.

happy old couf:ie, well settled tor life.
Vas farther John Digby and Molly his wife
f the goo things of life they had plenty 10 store.
And why need honest John or lis wife Wish for more.
But planning one evening, IS folks often do.
how TO better their prospects, their purses renew,
:" was thinking said John, he turled TO his wife.
That three wishes would make US both happy for if
/" An yes" replied Molly, sitting down BY his side;
.' If wishes made horses. the beggars could ride,
And plenty OF money and bread tracsof land
We're ours if wishes were at our command.
Now little soft rap was heard at the door.
And q sweet little fairy tripped over the floor;
.sIf SO small an affair such happiness bring,
Your request shall be granted, the fairy did sing
"Wen," says Molly dear husband, to wish is no sin;
LIE. us take time to think but before we begin,
| wish a nice piece of pudding to eat: ;"
Aud monstrous big pudding fell down at her feet
"You fool !" cried old John, who in anger rprose:
IL wish that the pudding was stuck on your nose'
2 In confusion he stopped. for the Corrected dish
Hoped up to her nose, and so John got his wish.
They both saw their folly too late to retract;
The pudding was there--it must be taken back:
But one with was left and you well may suppose
Poor Molly the pudding wished of OF her nose.
Then followed scene Of contention and strife;
For Molly blamed John, while he blamed his wife;
And the pudding "bons of contention had been;
But the sweet little fairy now yentured between.
Dear friends" said the fairy "ths lesson was sent
To teach you in life to be always content;
No true happiness ever in wishing you II find,
Like that which springs free from satisfied mind.
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H- An extraordinary report is current in Paris,
to the effect that the Emperor has resolved to de-
clare the Court de Morny the legitimate son of
King Louis of Holland and Queen Hortense, and,
consequently, his own brother. 1t is added that
his Majesty will at the same time raise the count
to the rank of Imperial Hghness and declare him
heir to the empire. 1t is said that recent events
which have occurred in the East, together with the
fact that there appears to be chance ola direct
heir to the Imperial throne has of late forced this
measure on the attention ofthe Emperor. In Par
is, and throughout France, Prince Napoleon's ca
reer as warrior has become the subject Of Jokes,
dstiches and all that artillery of satire, for which
the French have ever been noted
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P. NJ. Rankin, Sec'y.
Feb. 18th, 1855.

or The Washington Union says that the last
mail brings to the delegation gress from
Iowa, tidings that indicate war with the Sioux
Indians. The immediate scene Of hostilities is
near the mouth of the Big Sioux river in. the north
western portion of the State; but from letter re-
ceived from the Governor of Iowa, it appears that
about 500 warriors of thu Yancton and Siston
Sioux have also encamped near Fort Dodge on
the Des MONIES river, in the central part of the
State. 1t is represented that the Sioux Indians
are claiming that they still own the land lying be-
tween the Little and Big Sioux rivers, ard that
they intend to occupy the same, and plant corn
there during the coming season. Notwithstanding
that portion of the State was long since purchased
oy the United States, and is now occupied by
white settlers 1t will be recolleced that the Black
Hawk war originated under a precisely similar
state OF affairs, and experience in our intercourse
with the Indian tribes of the Northwest, teaches
the Importance ofprovdiug means for the immediate
suppression of these difficulties
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FARM AND OIL MILL FOR SALE

N Roane County, East Tennessee, seven miles from
i Klngston-the farm containing ninety acres, of
which twenty-five thirty in cultvation-with ca
paeious house. an entirely new Oil Mill and Cotton Mill
which located three hundred yard extending
and water giving besides three small houses
which has been used for Distillery Said Oil Mill il
that business is carried in the proper way will yield
good profit in having water all the year. which is pouring
out of the in abundance and the pues and coolest
manner. good opportunity is offered TO enerprisers
the Stale.
~ Apply at Geers, corner Of the Square and Deade
rick street. feb2O-St
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CoYYENTIOY.

Our Cause Is Just oar Union Perfect.
At Democratic State Convention held in Nashville on
the 9th April 1858, the undersigned with ohers we're
appointed "the Democratic State Central Committee uai
the meeting Of the next Convention"
In the discharge Of the duties thus assigned them In
accordance with the ancient usage of the party ana IN
obedience to the wishes of majority Of the Democracy Oh
the State the Undersigned hereby cali Convention 70 DC
held in the city Of Nashville on TUESDAY, The zfin
MARCH 1855, for the purpose Of nominating Deno-
cratic candidate for Governor and eeenng the necessary
organization for the The undersigned Iespee
fully nd their Democratic FRIENDS 70 meet 10 e
resnccre counties on the first Monday in March, or ear
her and appoint Delegates to The State Convention
Holm K. HOWARD, of Wilson,
~ hi VENABLE, of franklin.
N s. oUARLES, of Montgomery
r FREEMAN of Madison,
DAVID NJ CURRIN, Of Shelby,
j. f. r. RAY of Shelby.
ANDREW EWING,
u. C. forfeit,
X II. BR0CKWAY, of Davidson,
NJ. &. C. CHURCH,
HUGH McCREA,
Central H)zaDlifkes
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UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.

LITERARY DEPAKTxENT.-The friends and patrons of this
institution hereby assured that the studies Of the four
regular College Glasses will be pursued as usual
The second session Of the present Collegiate year has
Just O, ,enod, and will close in July.
ANY plans of reorganization that may be adopted by
the Board of Trustees will not take effect until next
tumn ]. BERRlEN LINDSLEY,
Feb q, 1861 Chancellor Of the University.
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IS > ).
TO CORPORATION TAX PAYERS.

TN accordance with the recent law passed for the Regu
laton of the Collection of Taxes" the undersigned is
authorized to allow per cent interest all taxes paid in
the month of February After the LIST of August next all
unpaid taxes draw legal interest and the offer made
the rate of per cent per month for advance
payments This is a temporary arrangement TO relieve
the present liabilities of the corporation and Is expected
that payers will gladly avail themselves of this liberal
offer
~. The Collector he found at bis office at the City
Hall from O'Clock, A. NJ, till 8, p. NJ. every day.
febS A. NELSON, Reyeuue COlectar
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nEMnCRATIC MEETING

The democrats Of this county will remember that
on next Monday there will be meeting at the
Courthouse for the purpose of appointing delegates
to attend the State Convention, which assemblies
in this city on the 9th of April
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Finger Rings.

w. t. Berry & Co. have just received
THE HISTORY AND POETRY OF FINGER RINGS
By Charles Edwards, Esq. With numerous illustrations
l2mO, cloth. ALSO
THE LIFE OF P. 7. SARNUM. Written bv Himself
With Portrait and numerous illustrations limo. CLOTH
YOU HAVE HEARD OF THEN: being Sketches Of
Distinguished Authors Artists Yscalsts Composers &c
BY q l2mo cloth With Portraits steel OF Horace
net and Julia Grisi
MY COURTSHIP AND IFS CONSEQUENCES BY
Henry Wikof. ] vol limo
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VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers bis valuable Farm situated IN
i Coffee County, three miles from Pelham and six
miles from lllsboro. the road from Nashville Chat
tanoog and about three hundred yards from the Pleasant
Plains Male and Female Institute and contains about
hundred and twenty-five Said farm has been long
esteemed of the very best in the county, located
in healthy secOn entirely exempt from the visitation of
twenty. i've of cleared land all under good fence
and in state of cultivation There are two comfort
able dwelling houses, comnodous barn. stables with
comfortable negro houses In short is well improved
Said farm has fertile and productive soil, admira
bly, adapted the cultivation of grass clover and small
grain &c and be made of the best stock farms in
Middle TennesSee-havng sufciency of water at every
necessary point.
Possession be had at any time Persons DESTROYS
of purchasing are respectfully invited to examine the
premises and learn of the subscriber the PARTICULARS to
The terms &C. (feb5wtf) p. H. PRICE.
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FOR SALE BY W.T.. KERRY 4 90
MAPS OF THE SEAT OF WAR.

w. T. BERRY * co., have just received
PHYSICAL MAP OF THE CRIMEA. with ENLARGED
MAPS OF THE SEAT OF WAR; and views Of SEV4S.
TOPOL and BALAkLAYA, from the best authorities.
By Ernest Sandoz-
- Professors GOTAr and AetsIz Of Cambridg- Bos-
ton, vOuch for the correctness of this Map.
W.T.. BERRY & CO., have just received
The AMERICAN ALMANAC for 1855.
PARTY LEADERS-by BALDWIN
THE LAMPLIGHTER new edition.
HINTS TO AMERICAN SP0RTSMEN-by LEwrs.
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HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. S.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. ;.
January 18th, 1856.
Having enjoyed yohr confidence and having
been charged with your political honor for the past
few years, and being about to retire from public
life cannot do SO without declaring my gratitude,
not only to my own party friends who have warm
ly supported me; but alike to those of my friends
Of the opposite party, who have so generously given
me their confidence.
In the political struggles through which l have
pasaed, it was not strange that should have bit
ter political opposition, in favorte and largely
wing district. With party majority of 1900
against me; and without being required to yield up
any of my political opinions, the people gave me
signal triumphs; for such manifestations of conf
dence and favor l have no language adequate to
express my profound gratitude.
During my congressional career, l have endea-
vored to represent their sentiments on great ma
tonal questions, as well as to protect their other
interests.
How that duty has been performed may not
refer to the record?
Its true have not done all desired to accom-
plish flor you); nor could have expected to do SO,
in so large an assembage of men representing DIFF
erent sections and of course varied interests. And
while 1 am far from being satisfied with what
have done, can conscientiously affirm that have
aimed at duty, however short of it | have fallen.
In retiring from the political arena, l do so re-
luctantly, for confess, frankly confess that have
been proud of the high position assigned, the more
so, because rendered by those who have known
me long and well-by my playmates, by my
Fatherly associates, by those among whom had
been reared from boyhood; they looked toward me
early in life with confidence and honor: enjoying
them, hope have not abused the one nor ceased
to prize and appreciate the other. That l may
have erred, during public career, do not pretend
to deny, but upon all subjects of great moment,
upon which duty has called me to act, l have
done so after mature elaboration and upon con-
viction of right
retire from politics, now, simply because many
of those who have given me their support require
my services in another capacity, and to which re-
quirement yield most heartily, and shall give TO
the great enterprise in which have been called to
embark, whatever of ability may possess, looking
only to success.
With the 4th of March proximo my political
connection with you will close, and l cannot con-
cude, without again rendering you my warmest
gratitude for your support and kindness.
Very respectfully, your obi servant
WM M CuuPcuwFTT
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JUST RECEIVED BIZ W. T. BERRY L co.
ieb2l
A FRESH SUPPLY NOW RECEIVED OF
FANNY FERNS GREAT WORK
RUTH HALL.
BY FANY-Y FEPN
Notices of The Pres
BY FANNY FKRN

Notices of the Press
I" II any doubts have existed in The minds OF Fanny
Ferns readers as to her being OF genius Ruin
Hall wiz dispel them No ore will fail % read the box
through who reads the first chaper7-sss IarE Ca5er
III such story as one could produce who had not
genius Of high order. II reauires no Ell al
prophecy to predict that il win pTOduca sensation 1t Is
work distinct with genius it deals IN abs;rsctoGs
Det win The living realities Of The present time. and Of
Tins, our own aud.'-fhiL AsrL4 l4IzssicGa.
Here IS remarkable book--a book TO create pro-
found sensation We have read i: thrOugh-the volume OF
400 pages IN SIX consecutive hours The story
IS told with extraordinary power and interest There are
passages In Ruth Hall equal in tragic deser ation 70 an
hng IN the works Of Dickens 1t is book that viii make
asobbing among mothers and widows and eau . a seori
signing over ne sins OF the rich and the susras O, the
pOor."-Asl0 YSrk Mirror
"Never did tale abound in 50 p1suv bpa1dsl ,-,,cs
and so skillfuliy drawn pictures OF the heart
Destined to be one of the popular works ever sued
nom the American press - 'hEGfslDisa Asrcurg
Il will be resd with avdity and extend th, authors
merited popularity "-1so York .oqrnalof C0aBacyc,
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FIRST LARGE SPRING SALE -
DRY GOODS, &C.,
AT AUCTION,
q. J. DUNCAN & CO.,
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Il THURSDAY
MARCH 18th. 18th and 18th.

| i N n.
MARCH 18th, 18th and 18th.
| WE will sell at Auction on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,
w AND THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH, 18th AND 18TH,
of snd
Manufacture embracing the latest styles and makes
FOREIGN GOODS.
Black and Fancy Coosed Cloths OF French, English and
German manufacture Hack and Fancy Cassimeres all
6e diGsron. styles aud qualities Black and Fancy Satin,
Black and Fancy Column silks Satin de uhenes; Florence
and Gro de Rhine SGs Black and Fancy Silk Cravats
Handkerchefs, Madras and Linen andkerchief Bonnet
styles Babcocks Importation of Mantua Taneta Cas and
Silk Blond Ribbons gsh Printed Jaconets and Muslns
nets organdies Brants and Bereges French Plaid Chal
Il; Striped ana Figured Brilliant Palm Printed Boreees;
French Bereges Of plain and fancy coor Green Blue and
Brown Beeges French and English Paid Striped
French and English Fancy and Plain Prints French and
English Oil Prints Of all widths and qualities French and
German and Russia Linens, qualities; Plain and Twill
ed Irish Linen Sheeting Pillow Case Linen Blue, Yellow
of Superior qualities, colors; Irish, French and Ger
Linen Handkerchieis Shirt Fronts, c &c Irish and
French Linen Cotton and Silk Threads; Buttons and Trim
mngs OF the greatest variety French and English White
Goods ,i Lsces Gloves Hosiery &C. French
Needles Pound and Paper Pack Pins, &C., &c altogether,
embracing the largest assortment of Foreign have
STAPLE AND FANCY AMERICAN GOODS.
Prints Black Red, Green Blue and Orange, yellow and
Damask Prints Furniture Prints Domestic Ginghams, Man
shifting, Drilling, 0snaburgs l24, IA 1914 Brown Sheet
ing Bleaehed Domestcs, of all qualities and widths
Reached Dngs Black and Colored Cambrics, Silesias
Vest Padding Padding Cotonades, of all qualities
Plain, striped and Plaid Blue Denins and Dring Union
Linens, Bookfod and Al Nankins and Linens Silk and
Woolen Tweeds, All-Wool Tweeds, Andeiusian Merino
Cloth, article Black and Coored Cashmerets and
Fancy Satinetts Baskile Linen of unique Styles new
Whtenton Cassmeres Striped Sstnetts, Cadet Mixed Cot
tonades, variety of Trimmings, &C., &C.; Umbrellas
Parasols, of all and variety Fans Of every variety
BOnnets and Bonnet Flowers, &c.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Pioneer Mills, Robertson County, Tennessee
Sumner Spinning and Manufacturing Company, sumner
County, Tennessee.
Mount Verd Mills Athens, Tennessee.
Sylvan Mills Shclbyvle, Bedford County, Tennessee
Augusta Manufacturing Company, Georgia
Macon Manufacturing Company, Georgia.
Rasswell Manufacturing Company, Georgia.
The above comprises Of the leading articles oil The
Stock now in store, which will be sold freely.
Sale commencing al O'Clock. -
Terms liberal. A. J. DUNCAN & co.
NTANTILLAS AND EMBROIDERIES.-A
WI beautiful assortment of Msnlas, Grape Shaws and
which nffarina chean for cask
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THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We continue to-day the article from the West
ern Democratic Review on -nothingism. II
is scorcbing review Of secret political societies
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n BOXES Oranges; 10 boxes Lemons just received
OU land for sale by (teb2s) EDWARDS HARRIS.
AUCTION SALE OF GROCERIES.

ON THURSDAY, lST MARCH we will sell for cash,
in front of our Warehouse on Market street. very
large and well assorted stock of Groceries, consisting
par Z as follows:
80 hhds choice Sugar; l2S boxes glassware;
50 bbds prime do 5000 Regalia Cigars
10o hogs Rio Coffee $50 boxes Manu- d Tobacco ;
10 bb1s Molasses IS pkgs Domestic Liquors
400 SIS coarse and fine Salt 100 resns Wrap Paper
25 bbls Mackerel; IS boxes assorted PRESERVES !;
40 boxes Boston Soap; 100 kegs do Nails;
20 boxes Pickles; 20 boxes imported lea
Loo bhIs Rscted Wbskey: so bbls Loaf and GRID Sugar
TOGETHER WITH
Spice Pepper Indigo, Nader, Pepper Sauce Almonds
Pecans and various other articles.
MANY of the above articles to be sold to close con-
sgumsnt and the same will be sold without reserve to
which we invite the attention Of the trade
HART HOLM GSW0RTH
feb27 No, 5 Market street,
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SAN.

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
TINE annual election Of Directors manage the
affairs of the Nashville Manufacturing Company for the
ensuing year. will take place on MONDAY, FIFTH OF
MARCH NEXT at the Office Of JAMES WALKER, ESQ.,.
corner of Cedar street and the Public Square.
feb2s-td B&w JN0. Z. JOHNSON, Pres't
CEEDS-lo0 bushels striped Blue Grass; 100 bushels
SClean Blue Grass 100 bushels Herds Grass Just re-
ceived and for sale by
feb2S-lf B. EDWARDS HARRlS.
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Form of Guarantee

The undersigned, residing al ---, State sf ------
undertake that the foregoing bid for carrying the mail
route No. - be accepted by the Postmaster Genera,
the bidder SHALL prior TO the st day July,
thereafter be- enter into the required obligation
perform the service proposed with good and sufficient
ties.
This we do with full knowledge of the obligations and
liabilities assumed by under the 9th section of
the act of Congress Of July ., 1896.
Dated
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, 5
EreeuaAr IN Ie4l

FEBRUARY TO- 1885.
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails OF the United States
from July J. 1885 June 20, 1883, the following
routes In ENNEsSEE will be received the Contract Of
fee Of the Post Office Department, WashiEgton D. c., until
p April TO- 1885, decided by the Both the
month, sEse for the most part, ROUTES
Ar OF AuGusr ,, 1854 ~s
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Bayard TayIOr'S New Book.

THE LAND OF THE SARACEN; OF, Pic
lures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and
Spain.
With Tinted Frentspece and Title, and Map. Uniform
with Central Africa"
Just received bv W. T.. BERRY & co.
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" Campbells."
ADELPHI THFATR]

IhEAIHE.
Positively for stwo nights more only, FRIDAY, AND
SATURDAY, LIST. and I'd of March. Something new and
original each night. Under the Direction of
feb29-td. p. A. CLARKE
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FRESH RECEIPTS.
10 BARRELS MACKEREL; 25 Boxes Raisins;
~ 90 Kits do 10 Hlf do do
6 H'lf Bbls Roe Herrings; 10 Or do do
5 Cases Pine Apple Cheese: 5 Casks London Porter
Just received and for sale by
declsf EDWARDS 4 HARRIS.
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NTANTILLAS AND EMBROIDERIES.-A
lNI beautiful assortment of Mantas, Grape Shawls and
Embroideres which offering very cheap for cast.
apr26 THURST0N h BERNARD.
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FRENCH RAPPEE, SCOTCH 81 MACKA-

BY SNUFFS.
TUST received and for sale this superior article to any
q in the city, For sale wholesale and retail the Little
Indian, Cherry Street. J. MOORE.
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NEGROES FOR SALE

HAVE rsry valuable Family Of NsgToes Tor sale. ecz
/ ssting of q Man and his Wife and three Children
which may be bought on twelve months credit
isns REFS W. PORTER
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Form Of proposal ,0aere no change from advertisement is
contemplated Jy the 0idder.
-, of -, county of -, State of -
propose to convey the mails No. -, from
TO -, agreeably TO the advertisement Of the
Postmaster General dated February TO- 1885, and by the fol-
lowing mode of conveyance, viz
for the annual sum of
dollars.
This proposal is made With full knowledge of the distance
OF Ihe route the weight of the mail 10 be carried and all 9TH
particulars in reference The and service and
after full examination of the Instructions and requirements
attached to the adv erisement.
lated
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W. & R. FREEMAN,
No. IL North College Street.

I'VE are manufacturing at cur new quarters Richly Or
w namented Gilt ManteI and PieI Glasses in the
highest style Of the art Portrait and Picture Frames Cur
tain Cornice and Inside Window Blinds; and keep con-
santy ON hand choice stock of Window Shades and Cur.
tain Materials together with complete assortment Of
Artist Materials of The very best description Oil Paint.
pgs and EDgravngs; Cabinet Makers Materials French
Window and Picture Glass, &c. &c.
We would call especial attention to Gliding Depart.
ment. Having gone to considerable expense in procuring
Ornaments of the most elegant and beautiful Styles
safely promise that the work turn our shall compete
all respects with that of the most noted manufactures
the Eastern Cities and at low the same de-
serpton of work be brought here from abroad the
purchaser running risk on account Of breakage.
feb2S-u