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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

TUESDAY. JUNE 8, 1855.

A public meeting was held in Faneuil
Hall Boston, on the oath ult.. 1t was
general meeting of citizens of Boston, ire
spective of party. Gov. Gardner presided.
The Union and american makes mention of
this meeting, and remarks that the "abol
itionists" of Boston found very suitable
president for their deliberations in the person
Of the Know Nothing Gov. Gardner" This
slur is, we submit, rather unfair Why did
not the Union and American have something
to say about those old line Wings" Wal
ley, Hilliard and Chandler, who made
speeches on the occasion? Was it because,
just now, our neighbor is affectionately
woOing what is left of old line whiggeryP
1t is absurd and ridiculous to attempt to
hold any particular party responsible for the
movements north, springing out of the ca
ming of Mr.. Sumner The people of the
north are pretty much a unit in their opin-
ion Of the character of the affair. They
almost unanimously agree that it was
brutal, cowardly, an attempt to restrain the
liberty Of speech, an insult to the whole
north, dissertation of the Senate chamber.
There are but few presses in that section
that do not speak of the affair in the most
infammatory language. 1t is a matter
above and beyond party. We regard Mr..
Summers speech an insult to every citizen
of the South. His personalities to Senators
are less offensive than the tone and spirit Of
his remarks respecting Southern Institu-
tons, and their effect upon the people of
the South. In view of them, we think he
got his due. The Senate chamber was
about as fit a place as any other for the
infection of the punishment-the Senate not
being IN session. There is nothing sacred in
the walls and desks of the chamber that
should arrest the arm of retributive justice
We have but one thing to deprecate, and
that is the fact that Mr. Brooks gave Sum-
ner no chance to defend himself. He would
have done himself credit if he had, when he
announced to Sumner his intention to pun
ish him, added, Rise and defend yOurseLf,"
and given him time to free himself from his
desk, chair, &c. In not doing this, Mr.
Brooks made an unfortunate mistake.
All the noise and excitement in the North
about this affair is peculiar. The people
Of that section of the Union are brave, but
generally in words. Had Southern Sena-
tor been caned by Northern man, under
the same circumstances, there would have
been no Indignation meetings in the South
no clamor of the press-no excitement
whatever 1t would have been treated as
a personal matter, and the Southern Sena-
tor when he recovered from his wounds"
would have been expected to give his adj
versary as good a hogging as he received
himself.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
Gorornment Prescription.

We learn from the Washington Organ
that Mr.. E. W., for many years one of the
largest hardware merchants in Washington,
has been compelled to relnquish his bust
ness, in consequence of the persecution to
which he has been subjected by government
officials.
Mr.. W. had been in the habit of supply
ing the Navy Yard for several years
This contract was taken from him by the
Secretary of the Navy, and given to a Ro-
man Catholic. Mr.. w. is one of the most
respectable citizens Of Washington, and uni
versally esteemed.
The same paper states that with view
of carrying the forthcoming local election,
the opponents of the American party offer
ed one man the use of SIS, 500 for one year,
without interest, ifhe would withdraw from
the Second Ward Council. To another
they offered the contract for supplying the
Convent with bread if he would withdraw
To another the place of Canal Commission
er, and other sops and boons.
The Shelbyville ErpositOr announces that
the postmaster at that place has been re-
moved, and an opponent Of the American
party appointed in his place. The gentle
man removed was appointed by Mr..
Pierce, no complaint was made against him
as an officer of the government, but as an
Americ an freeman he had dared to vote the
American ticket, and for that offence he
was removed
Recently, we are informed by a respon-
sible and reliable gentleman, a postmaster
in Benton county died. Citizens of the
neighborhood, of all parties, united in rec
ommending successor, fully competent.
The Postmaster General, instead of appoint
ing him, wrote to the postmaster at the
county seat Of an adjoining county, inquir-
ing as to his politics, and not being able to
ascertain, no appointment has been made.
The people near the postOllice are kept with
out mail facilities because the Postmaster
General fears he may, through mistake,
appoint an American.
But a short time since, E. w. Rose, Of
Pulaski, one of the most faithful postmas-
tiers in the State, was removed on account
of his American principles.
This system of prescription is in practice
all over the Union. II is species of gov
ernment tyranny as unjustiiabIe and des-
potic as any that disgraces the annals of
European despOtisms. If the American
people are prepared to submit TO it, how
long viii it be before they will be too de-
graded to value properly the blessings OF
free government
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
rhe cinclnna,l convention.

The Democratic Convention met yester-
day. Who is to be the nomineeY We have
believed Buchanan's chances best. The
Cincinnati Times, however, thinks other
wise. On the 29th ult it said.
All the calculations made in the vicinity of
the Burnet House that we have seen, have but
two rows of figures, one headed buchanan"
and the other opposition. 1t seems TO be set
down as a fixed fact, that all those who are at
present opposed to Buchanan will eventually
mite upon the strongest man who is identi-
fed from the beginning with the Nebraska
Kansas bill.
1t seems to be generally conceded that Pierce
viii at first receive the largest vote. but his
nomination is given up by some of his warm
est friends. 1t is confidently predicted that a
union of the anti Buchanan men will eventn-
ally be made upon Douglas, and that he will
be the nominee.
In case such a union is effected, another
question will considerably alter the figures
The Pierce and Douglas men favor the adop-
ton OF rule requiring each State to vote as a
unit. That is, majority of delegation shall
decide its entire vote. Say that Ohio stands,
as it is claimed by some, 16 for Pierce and
Douglas, and for Buchanan, the entire vote
ofthe State, under that rule, would be cast for
either Pierce or Douglas. There is much
doubt, however, whether such an unfair rule
can be adopted Supposing it is not, the tg-
ures, we are confident, from the best informa-
ton we can CLEAN, will stand upon the first
ballot, and all through, until Buchanan is with
drawn, as follows:
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
Civil War Begun in Kansas.

1t is very common boast that the people
of this country possess what no people of
ancient or modern times possessed, the capaci-
ty for selfrgovernment. We are said to be
wiser and better people than any of the CLASH
cal nations of antiquity-thst we not only
know how to appreciate freedom, but we
not only know how to appreciate freedom, but
alone know how to gain and to preserve its
blessings. This boast, we fear, is in fair
way of being proven to be little more than
an empty and vain-glorious vaunt. From what
is transporting in Kansas, it would appear that
we are no better fitted to preserve free insti-
tutions than the other free nations who have
possessed and lost them, by treading the paths
of ambition and faction. Raging fanaticism
has introduced force to settle the disputes of
freemen-and force, in the long run, is ever
fatal freedom.
We have not preserved in our columns full
chronicle of all has trsnspred in this disputed
Territory. The accounts on either hand, writ
ten by impassioned partisans, have partaken
of the passions of the writers-and we know
not what credit to attach to the one state
ment or the other. 1t is highly probable that
errors have been committed on both sides.
But in the midst of clouds and fogs created by
misrepresentation the true matter in controver-
sy is still visible TO steady gaze The COM
mon territory of the Union is sought to be
appropriated by single section of the Union
to the total exclusion of the other section,
which certainly has equal rights to the COM
mon property. To make good this unjust
claim, fanaticism has come to the aid Of Gu
pidity and ambition; and measures unwsrran-
ted by law and morality have been resOr!ed to
TO achieve success These measures have been
met by Others Of kindred nature: Il remains
for force TO settle the issue
The last intelligence, if reliable, would indi-
cate that the crisis is st hand, il not already
passed. For the present, the asserters of the
right aud the established order of things, APP
pear to be in fair way TO vindicate the law.
The dastardly leaders Of the fanatical faction
are reported to have fed, aud to have left
their deluded followers TO the mercy Of the
law--or Of violence, If the coDquerors, in their
rage, should choose to employ it.-RiehmOHd
Whig.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
From the ST. Louis Republican, May rs
Shocking Murder near 81. Joseph, Mo.
ST. JosrrH. May go, 1856.


ST. JOsEPH. May go, 1856.
Last night one Of the most diabolicAl and terrible
murders occurred within four miles Of this city,
that ever shocked community or outraged human
ity.
Mr. Jacob Friend, with bis wife and FIVE children,
resided 10 q neat cabin, embowered by ancient for
ests, upon the border Of the beautiful laSe which
lies just below town, and cultivated IN quiet
but profitable way, piece Of land which he had
lately reclaimed from the wilderness.
Young BarIds was there last evening, and left
them all 10 the enjoyment Of health and happiness
This morning, young lady was passing, and found
the house and les inhabitants in ashes.
The cabin contained but one room, about sixteen
feet square, with two doors, window and a hre
place. The window and FIRE place we're in the OPP
poste ends and the two doors in the opposite
sides On either side OF the window, with their feet
towards the DOORS had stood the beds in which the
family slept From where the beds stood. egress
was easy and convenient through the window aud
the doors.
IL was hardly possible then, that seven persons
IA man OF forty 1--WE, a woman OF forty, young
man OF eighteen girl OF sixteen, and three small
children. could have been burnt from fire original
ing In the fireplace. There were too many ways
for escaping. Nor FOE the same reason could they
have been burned 20 death, II fire had been COM
municated TO any part OF the building. The eon'
cusion, then, before any examination, was that
murder, must foul aud unnatural, had been busy
with his bloody knife, before the pyre was gniied.
This conclusion was confirmed by silent eviden.
ees which lay around. There, Ia the corner, near
the fireplace was a skeleton, and there, just in
front Of the fireplace, was another; aud where The
beds had stood, we're all the oIhers--a large one
with the smallest clasped 10 is arms and the rest
clustered near These were evidently the mother
and the children. Those near the fireplace, tie
father aud the son. BY one Of The latter was .
large knife; tand by the other, thsee-pronged
piieh.iork with points extremely sharPened, aud
the barrel of gun; aud in front Of the house TO
vo.ycr was found.
The Jary ofinquest are now sitting. They have
arrived al further conclusion yet than that 4
was horrible murier.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

barWe are pleased to learn that there
was large turn out to hear the Address
of S p. AMENT, Esq, on American princi
pies, last Saturday, at Roseborough, in this
county. He made, perhaps. the best effort
Of this life, and was listened TO with the
most respectful attention. We hear that
his effort was not without effect; well
known democrat having yielded to the force
Of his arguments, and declared his intention
10 support the American ticket.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

FRox KANsAs-We have an extract from the Of.
fee Of the Western Dispatek, Independence, No,
under date Of the Esd u,. giving an account Of the
sAeking Of Lawrence in Kansas. We make the FOB
loving extract showing Who did il; -
u cannot be charged now that MissoHrians bad
any hand IN this for i Is certain that the vhola force
on the ground Was Of the Territory itself and Did
not number onefourth OF the Southern citizens there
In II donhtiess wiIl be charged 10 be another Is,
sour Invasion and ve emphateally give ID the lie
la advance. There are large numbers OF our ELI
Ssns Who ssmpalhise with their friends IN Kansas.
bat their seass OF right, a. vel a. Of policy pre-
vented them irom going, and they have not done
so IL Is lhe bono 6is residents al the Territory
~ho have Contributed 20 this triumph Of she laws,
and shows 10 AL the wosld that they can and wi see
them executed
Those Northern gentlemen who think Il their
mission to regulate the Affairs Of the rest Of thu
world, may hnd that they have mistaken their vo-
eatioa. II they expect 10 conquer Southern and
WeslerH men is the open Geld. They do sEcsl M IN
the nanaiaetnFs Of wooden clocks and such IKE en-
tefprses. and We have never denied IL bat history
has Dot shown noa even he history Of Kansas that
shsy are our masters IN the polite arr cl rife shoot
ing either in skih Or willingness With the weapon
and II hey srs Determined 20 bring this matter 10
bloody issue. let ID cosne nevl
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

THE FArAL AFFAIR AT BAYoU SARA-we learn
from the officers OF the Flying Cloud the following
particulars respecting the encounter at Bayou Sara
between hessrs. Robertson and Marks, reported in
our telegrapbic intelligence yesterday.
IL took place inside Of the post Office on Sunday
morning between Mr.. Robertson, editor of the
Chronicle, and two brothers, J. R. Marks, editor Of
the Bayou Sara Ledger. and Leon d. Marks lawyer
Of Shreveport. Robertson was killed, the BROTH
ers shooting him several times. J. X. Marks was
lightly wounded in the head by pistol ball fred
by Robertson.
j. r. Marks, who gave himself up TO the proper
authorities, is now in jail the other brother made
his escape.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
Valuable Lots,
situated in the excited district

situated IN the eNclteu district-
Lots Market street, opposite the Rutledge Prop
erty
Lot fronting ~ feet on College street. and extending
through to street, Immediately adjoining the Vaughn
Property
lot fronting As feet College street. in the Campbell
Property ON which there Is a double frame tenement.
lot fronting 80 feet College street, and adjoining
the Baptist Church.
several Lots on College street, part Of the Mallory
Property.
Lots Maple street. University Place, at the
junction Of Maple street and the Muresborough Turnpike
Lots every and anywhere in Maury and Claihorne's
plan Of lots.
Lots IN o. Ewngs Addition.
Lots In the Wetmore Ewing Addition.
Lots in the Barrow Grove Property near the Episcopal
Church.
Lots College and Market streets, in the Metiehse
Plan.
Lots in and near University Place, and
Lots generally everywhere.
We accommodate everybody with Lot that wants one
We have them Of all sorts, sizss and shapes.
All good bad Indifferent q fine SOIL others
aboundng In elegant rock q free soil others possessed
Of the valuable privilege q contributing 10 the support OF our
ity Government the diffusion Of knowledge and 70 The
extension Of Railroads.
In Short pledge ourselves 70 suit all persons any
should anything extra uncommon, VIII man
uaeture lot 10 suit him, being amply supplied with the ra"
material. Call soon, they a going.
may26-im SO College st
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
ALVIN HAWKINS, EsQ-The Paris PatrlO
of the 29th nit. says:

OF Jne ZJCn ulC. says:
Alvin Hawkins, Esq, according to announce
ment in our last weeks issue, made speech
at the court house on Monday night last, the
first that has been made in the canvass, and a
most gloriOus speech it was-one that has not
been surpassed by any that has been made in
this place since the organization of the Amer
lean party.
Mr. HAWKINS represented Carol county
in the General Assembly of 1854. He
is one of the most enthusiastic and active
Americans in the State. He will do good
service in the coming campaign as a volun-
teer. 1t is his brother, ISAAC r. HAWKINS,
who is the electOr for that district Our
contemporaries who have his name at the
head of their columns among the electors,
would do well to change it.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

D1-A telegraphic despatch to the Au-
gusta (Ga.) Chronicle says the committee
of the House, appointed to investigate the
Brooks assault, have reported in favor of
the expulsion of Mr. Brooks, and the cen
sure of Mr.. Keitt, of South Carolina, and
Mr.. Edmondson, of Virginia.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
BANK OF NASHVILLE,
FRESH ARRIVAL OF PIANOS.

A 7 the Piano Forte and Music Saloon off. MCCLURE,
"A be found the largest and best rtmen Of Plnos
ever offered this MARKET consisting Of 81 and Octave,
P n and beautifully Carved Rosewood cases One Of them
Is semgrand, which for brancy and purity Of tone
unsurpassed by any Square Piano. before the public
The makers "a II. Gale Co.. have surpassed them
selves will add laures to their already high
reputation. Those wanting No. l. Instrument can be
commodated upon reasonable terms they we're to
purchase directly Of the Manufacturer have also
large stock ofsma instruments Msodeons AID Sheet Music
embracing all the New Pieces, VALUES, Pokas Songs SC,
&C. Schools &C. furnished upon reasonable terms as
any House in the United States
szg- remember the Humber., SO UNION STREET.
June 2, 1885.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
a ChaIIenge Accented

IN their advertisement in the Daily Patriot setting forth
i the advantages ofthe
"ExCELsfoR CORN AND COB MILL"
J. Q. BALDWIN Co., say
A evidence Of sincerity hereby announce thst
will give silver cup to any Corn Crusher that be
produced ihe size and length Of lever that
will grind finer and faster than the Excelsior at the some
time and place to be agreed upon"
Now propose take up the glove thus thrown doWa,
and enter the
IMPROVED LITTLE GIANT7
the contest further propose that the test shall take
place on neat WEDNESDAY, THE FOURTH INST, at the
Exhibition Of Agricultural Implements and trial Of Reapers
and Mowers. Ul-3ts] OLIVER ANDERSON.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

Az VIII be seen BY telegraph, Mr.. Brooks Of S0ush
OsrollBia, alter the adjournment Of the Senate on
yesterday, administered to Senator Summer, tie nos
torioas add i0slmouthed AbolitiOniss from Asssa'
ehaseEta, an elegant aud efIectual Gaming. We are
rfjoiced ~ this- The only regret 30 feel Is, that
NJ, Br0oks did pos empiog hoFsewhip or s coz.
hide upon hia slanderoas back, instead q cane.
We trust tbe bah may be kept IN motion. Seward
AID others should catch i neKl-hIcAmsad WAC.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

az The Loudon Orion, edited by J. A.
BANNIsTER, Esq, democrat, has announced
its intention to support the nominees of the
American Party for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency. Mr. Bannster is gentleman of
considerable ability and we expect much from
his valuable services in his section Of the State.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03

1t will thus be seen that if the anti-Buchan-
an strength can be united, as it is urged 1t can
be, upon Douglas, who will run far enough
ahead of Pierce after the first ballot, he must
be the nominee of the Convention.
The Buchanan men are in good spirits and
quite confident. They will refuse all compro-
misses, and will stick to their favorite until "the
deatbn
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
The BRIDGE.

There Il now every reason 20 hope that the
Bridge oges the 0aio between this city and eovng.
ton viii De bulls. e227,O00 Of stock have been
taken, and additional subscriptions daily obiAa-
ed Il is the purpose Of The Directors 10 seeafe
$40. 600 more subscriptions and then purchase she
right Of way on both banks Of the river, and have
everything ready Tor the commencement d ths
work safly beEt Spring Cinclenafi colaR'ss'aL
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
SOUTH NASHVILLE.
Great Excitement!
THE CITIZENS IN ARMS!

w AFTER OR NO WATER, Gas no Gas; Light Dark
w ness MacadamEed Streets Mud Bridge Bridge,
the questions engong the attention Of the h and
Sh Wards
Wishing have hand IN everything that Is going
have concluded pitch into this free fight and by way Of
concluded sell the following
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
The Great High Way

Of Nations commencing at the reoest Of Maine, only
to end the Pacific teemng with its millions Of passengers
and grooming under its loads u freight gracefully crossing
the beautiful Sewanee and tasefy winding its way around
the base Of MAZE tic Capitol.
No longer these grounds be deseerated by the presence
OF Swine beOlCg o. Bulls the braying OF Jack
as that dgDtteGo has fortunately been removed to
extreme southern confines.
TERs-Ths word slipped in accidentally. How natural
Il days for ali things end in money We did not
intend to arrive at this point but would come New
ertheess hope you will not consider mercenary We
are good deal like politicians, brmful Of patriotism
for the dear people Of pure love and affection for
them and for money and taking Of ourselves Oh
we never mention them Like the Cincinnati Convention
this Is gotten up exclusively pro boHO pbiicO. Never
theess like those patriotic leaders Pierce Buchanan, Doug
las &C. viii gratefully receive slight tokens Of regard for
our eminent and disiRtereSted public services and in this
beg leave to suggest that they be In the shape Of
payable in bank running from TO five in such
sums the public may kindly dictate, the two s with sat
sctory riders all bearing interest I've like TO be progressive
not standing still) and lien retained, &C, &C.
The Omnibuse with the Fly and other appliances viii be
on hand as usual
Performances to commence II O'Clock AM the prem
Uses. Programmes ready in few days
LINDSLEY & CR0CRETT,
f. R. GLAsCOcK, Auctioneer. SO College ST.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-03
AUCTION SALE OF
Rich Queensware. Glassware, Clock

and Fancy Cases aud Boxes, Chronicles, lamps,
Vases, Plated Ware, &c. &c.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 4th, at O'Clock, A.
~ NJ, BENZ y sBIELDs will sell, without reserve,
tensve assortment Of Fancy Articles just received with
ord ers 70 close without delay.
~ Ladies invited 10 attend this sale.
Terms-CAsH. BENZ. r. SHIELDS,
ie3-2t Auctioneer.