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The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17

II might, by soft words, hold out de-
lusivc hopes, and thereby ,cin totes. But
l can neUer consent to be one thing 10 the
North and another to the South. /
should dcsp'se myself If l could be
guilty Of such evasion. n In the
language Of the lamented, Immortal
Clay-"I had rather be right han
President" -Millard Fillmore's Alba
ny Speech.
"7he influence Of aauery is demon
alising-let our National Legislature
use its most jealous and strenuous erer-
tions to inh'bit The existence Of slarery
in any Of the Territories or States uhicA
may hereafter be created by Congress.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
~ came TO The other House of Con-
gress, MANY gears since, a friend Of the
Bankrupt Lap,--James Buchanan.
~ believe ii [Slavery] to be a great
political and moral euil. l THANK
GOD MY LOT HAS BEEN CAST
IN A STATE WHERE IT DOES
NOT EXIST! IL has been
a curse entailed upon us by that nation
,clich no,o makes IL suIject Of reproach
10 our Institutions. JAMES BUCHANAN.
See Gales & Seaton's Register Of De.
bates, page 2. 1870, vol. 2, part 2.
81 get feel a strong repugnance by
any act Of mine to ertend the limits of
the Union orer Il ne,o slaueholding Ter
ritory.-Speech of Buchanan in 1914,
while the Senate was in secret session
on the Texas Annexation Bill, and
which may be found in the Congress.
sional Globe.
The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17

FUySy.-It is related of Thomas F.
Marshall that a judge having once
fined him thirty dollars for contempt
of court, he rose and asked the Judge
to loan him the money: as he hadn't it.,
and there was no friend present to
whom he could so well apply as to his
honor. This was a stumper. Inc
Judge looked at Tom and at the clerk
and finally said: "Clerk, remit Mr.
Marshall's fine; the State is better able
to lose thirty dollars than am"
The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17

What might Happen.-lf Buchan wero
elected President, which, luckily, is not
now in the realms Of probability, it is
computed that upwards Of two hundred
thousand mechanics would emigrate from
tho United States, in the hope Of getting
elsewhere eleven cents perday.
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The telegraphic reporter for the as.

The Geographic reporter for the as
ISOLATED press says: > 10 I'll Pr
at is varously estimated that there
were from 10000 to $4,000 persons
present. The procession numbered
3,4O7 men, women and children. The
number of vehicles in the procession
was 2l3. They occupied fifty minutes
in passing the telegraph Office. Nei,
Their Cass, Douglas or Breckenridge
were present, as advertised, which
caused much disappointment, and in
consequence there were no speakers
of any note on hand"
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From the Nashville Patriotl
SQUATTER SOVEREIGNTY
~ WHAT uS G'U'!

II is the doctrine that the people Of a
Territory, vhile in territorial coadi'
tiom, hare. the right TO frame such DO
nestle institutions as they choose, and IN
the exercise Of this right, to abolish or
permit slapery.
The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17

hr" If THERE BE THOSE Ell.
Their NORTH OR SOUTH WHO
DESIRE AN ADMINISTRATIONS FOR
THE NORTH AS AGAINST THE
SOUTH, OR THE SOUTH AGAINST
THE NORTH, THEY ARE NOT THE
MEN WHO SHOULD GIVE THEIR
SURFACES FOR ME-; FOR MY
OWN PART, | KNOW ONLY MY
COUNTRY, MY WHOLE COUNTRY,
AND NOTHING BUT MY COUN.
TRY !v-MuLARp FILLxoR..
The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17

A BIC OSE.-The Louisville Demo-
crat has private Geographic dispatch
from Dayton, Ohio, which says that
there were one hundred and sirty Mou-
sand persons at the Buchanan mass
meeting in That city on the nth ult.,
and that eighty thousand marched in
the procession lone hundred and
sixty thousand is about thirty thousand
more than the entire Democratic vote
of Ohio at the last Governors cleo.
tionI Can't somebody hunt up Mum
chausen's old hat and send It to tbe
author of tina. ',pcci 4! Dispatch
The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-17
Fillmore Electoral Ticket.

South Carolina acts through her Leg
islature, and not through Electors. The
remaining four States will nominate du'
ring the present month.
Let the people remember that Fillmore
has larger number Of Electoral tickets
throughout the Union than James Buch.
anan.
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&. VI. FAEN sIsg.

q. "a. RAs sT sGss,
AT HIS OLD STAND, SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF TIE k.-ss--y SQUARE,
Winchester. -,.sae.s Tennessee
Very Thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to him, keeps on hand
and will furnish any article in cabinet iurni-
tnre at the shortest notice, either of his own
manufacture or Ct factory work. He is de-
termined that no one shall undersell i'm or
give more inducements for custom. Any
article of his own make that does not prove
to be such as he sells it for may be returned
on his hands .t... lF..
COFFINS FURNISHED .
at all times as cheap as any other person Will
furnish them, and on the shortest notice. and
sent to any portion of the country without
extra charge. HIS horse that he keeps for
such purposes is well known and cannot be
surpassed in point of gentleness in any
country.
July IL, 1856. ID. ly
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NASHVI VILE.
HUGHES BROTHERS,
AmDrOtypc, Photographic and Dn-
yucrreaN Artists,

gWcrrcan Artists,
20 Union Street, Nashville.
AMBROrYPES, PHOTOGRAPHS, plain
or colored in Oil, and warranted a pc rma-
nent as any other style Of painting. Dagucr-
reotypcs, Staneoscopic, Crayon or Vignettc,
and every other style of Pictures taken at this
establishment in the highest style of the art,
and warranted to please or no sale.
AmbrOtypcs.
Although these beautiful pictures were but
recently introduced by the subscribers IN this
city, they have become 80 popular that we
have, at a very great expense, secured the
services Of celebrated artist from New York
to attend to this branch of the business excln-
sively.
Bring along the Juveniles.
Children can. by this process, have faith
full likeness taken in few seconds, and war
ranted perfect or no charge will be made
Br no them along and have them taken before
trying elsewhere.
A full assortment Of Ambrotype, Photo
graphic and Daguerrean stock and apparatus
kept constantly on hand and for sale at the
lowest market cash prices. (Marl5 ly
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NOTICE

. | HAVE this day suggested the insolven-
cy of the estate OLA. B. Gordon, deceased, to
the Clerk Of The County Court of Franklin
county. All persons having ella ms against
said estate will file them with the Clerk of the
County Court on or before he 22d day Of Octo-
Der, 1856. HAYDEN MARCH,
april26-3t Administrator.
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MANSION saDsJsE,
Marker street.
T,Do doors North Of the Square,
nnnnSIr,r I,Ilr IaN
Nashville, Tennessee

w. L. BERRY, having taken charge Of
this house. is prepared 10 accommodate all
who may favor him with a call, with good
rooms and board at about half the charges 81
the large hotels. Thankful for the liberal
patronage heretofore extended, he solicits n
continuance of the same, and hopes toglve en-
tire satlsfacton on. Good accommodation for
horses.
o. House open at all hours. and meals
fu nished to suit Railroad time.
February 16, '56-.tf.
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hsOiUent Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency Of the es.
tate of R.Q. Taylor, decd. to the proper au.
thority, all persons holding clamsagainsl said
estate are requested to file them with the clerk
of the County Court by the 30A, day of Mo-
vember, 1856, TO be dealt with according to
law. ADAM HANCOCK,
May31 IF Admir- r. @. Taylor, decd.
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Piano FOrtes, Looking Glasses, d
7f
W, f. X. FIRE E.N.1.r,

DEALERS IN
Pianos, Melodeons, Window Shades, Artists
Materials. Cabinet Makers Materials,
Oil Paintings and Engravngs,
French Window Glass, &c.
Manufacturers of Gilt Mantle and Pier Look
ing Glasses, Portrait and Picture Frames,
Inside Window Blinds, &c,
No. IL College St, Nashville, Tenn
Marl5
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BUSINESS CARDS.
SIMS, HOUSE.

r--a n. SIMS' HOUSE, =. NJ 'n0
North. East corner Of the Public Square,
WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE.
Mrs. Sims, formerly Of the Winchester
Springs, has opened house of PUBLIC EN-
TERTAlNMENT in tho town of WSnches-
ter, where she would be pleased to receive u
portion Of the Public Patronage. She pledges
herself to render all comfortable who may
give her acall, promising to furnish her tab'"
with the bes, the country affords I'D.
Marl5 IF
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GROCERIES,. II. KNOX has just re-
ceived an assortment of Family Gr'ceries'
which he is. ready to exhibit to those wishing
to purchase.
Aug. 30, SO. lHl 1!e2a.- co.
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DRY GOODS.

THE undersigned are now receiving,
and will have ready for exhibition by the
Goth inst, the largest and best assorted
stock Of American, English, French,
German and Swiss
FANCY GOODS.
They have ever had the pleasure to
show to the Retail Merchant. They have
spared no pains nor expense in getting up
a Stock from which all classes of Mer-
chants can select their assortments.--
They have made larger investments this
season in
FINE GOODS,
Than they have over done before and re.
spectfully solicit an examination Of their
stock from the retailer, when visiting the
that with the
VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT
And low prices, they will be able to Of.
fer inducements to all.
MORGAN & CO.,
No. 40 Public Square.
Nashville, Aug. IA, 1856.
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Winchester. Tennessee. .
THANKFUL for past fayors, beg leave to
inform their friends and the public generally,
that they still continue the Cabinet Business
at their new house, Southeast side of the
Public Square, Winchester, Tenn. ,r..
FURNITURE
Constantly on hand, or made to order. So
fas and Chairs re.upholstered, and old furni-
ture repaired. Mattresses made to order on
short notice. Collins made and conveyed to
any part Of the county without extra charge.
ROBINSON g. HALL,
February Ia, '8--Iy.
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Making four dailies and twelve
weeklics, in all sixteen newspapers in
California supporting the American
candidates.
We will add, says the San Jose Tri-
bune, that those supporting the Black
Republican Ticket are,
The San Jose Telegraph;
Making altogether, one weekly paper.
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Fillmore an CalJornia.-The fol-
lowing, says the California American
is a list Of the newspapers in this State
that support the American nominees
and are doing service for Fillmore and
Donelson:
Daily California American,
Stockton Argus,
Marysville Herald,
4" Sonora Herald,
Weekly American,
Marysvile Herald.
I" Sonora Herald,
Placer Press,
Placerville American.
Coloma Argus,
Shasta Republican.
Liskiyou Chronicle.
" Mountain Messenger,
Nevada Journal,
San Jose Tribune,
San Diego Herald. .. ..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21
cLEARFIELD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1856

charging them with the quick rapidity of light
ming into the thickest ranks of his foes.
Panic-strickcn with surprise and fear, the
Mexicans recoiled and opened passage, thro'
which Neil bounded with the spring of pam
ther and fed away as if wings were tied to his
heels, while half dozen horsemen gave chase.
For a while it seemed doubtful whether the
giant Colonel would not distance even these,
so much had the perils of the occasion increas-
ed the natural elasticity of his mighty mus
cles. But presently charger fleeter than the
rest might be discerned gaining. on his human
rival, and approached SO near that the dragoon
raised his sabre for coup de grace. Neil be-
came conscious of his danger, and hastily
slackened his speed, till the hot stream of
smoke from the horses nostrils appeared to
mingle with his very hair; and then, wheeling
suddenly, he fired another round from a re-
voiver, and the rider tumbled frem his saddle.
The victim then renewed his flight.
A mad yell of grief and rage broke from the
remaining troopers as they witnessed the fate
of their comrade, and its effect was immedi-
ately evident in the augmented caution of their
pursuit-for they galloped afterwards in one
body, thereby greatly retarding their progress,
SO that Neil reached the river before them
He paused not moment, but plunged head
long down the steep bank into the current, and
struck for the other shore! The dragons dis
charged their side-arms Intellectually, and gave
over the chase
In few minutes Neil landed, and as soon
as he felt satisfied that he was really saved,
burst into an insuppressible convulsion of
laughter, and exclaimed:
SIT viii kin me just to see how astonished
the yellow devils looked when hauled my re-
volvers out of my boots 20
Such was Col. John Neil possessing a fund
Of humor that no misfortune could exhaust,
and flow of animal spirits which would have
enabled him to dance on the graves of all his
dearest friends, or to have sung Yankee Doo-
die at his own execution.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

"BRoTHER JONATHAN" THE origin of this
term, as applied to the United States, is as
follows when General Washington, after
being appointed commander of the army of
the Revolutionary War, went to Massachusetts
to organize it, he found great want of ammu-
milton and other means for its defence and
on one occasion it seemed that no means could
be devised for the necessary safety. Jona-
than Trumbull, the elder, was then Governor
of the State Of Connecticut; and the General,
placing the greatest reliance on his Excellen-
cy's judgment, remarked, "We must consult
brother Jonathan on the subject The Gen.
cral did SO, and the Governor was successful
in supplying many of the wants of the army /;
and thenceforth, when difficulties arose and
the army was spread over the country, it be-
came by-phrase, "We must consult brother
Jonathan - and the name has now become q
designation for the whole county, as John
Bull has for England.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21
SCIENTIFIC AGRICULTURE.

There was time when this phrase was a by
word of scorn. Staid old farmers said they
wanted no such new-fangled notions, but were
content to sow and reap as their fathers had
done before them. But, fortunately for man
kind, this prejudice is passing away. Leibg
has demonstrated that, for every grain of wheat
which is grown, a certain quantity of potash is
taken up from the soil, and that, until this lost
ingredient is restored, either by manuring or
by letting the ground lie fallow, the capacity
of that particular field to raise wheat is so far
forth diminished. He has shown also that
what is true of wheat is true also of rye oats,
indian corn, grasses, and all other vegetable
products, the Ingredient taken up only being
altered. What the great agricultural chemist
has thus demonstrated in the laboratory, en-
terprising farmers in Scotland and England
have proved practically in the field. The laws
which govern the growth of plants, have been
analysed and exemplified as successfully as
those which control the circulation of the
blood, the uses of respiration, or the constitu-
tion of air. To be successful in raising good
crop is now almost as much matter of known
cause and effect as the driving of locomotiv
or the lighting of a city.
Yet, in spite of this, scientific agriculture is
still greatly neglected. Even one of its first
laws, that no more land should be farmed than
can be thoroughly cultivated, is constantly ne
elected. Three agriculturiSts out of every
four, in this State of Pennsylvania alone,
where generally cultivation is so thorough and
remunerative, undertake far more land than
they properly manage. An agricultural
contemporary, in view of this fact, estimates
that an improved economy in this matter
would add to the net receipts Of each farm, an
nualiy, an increase of sixteenth over the
present yield of grains, or enough to pay all
the taxes now collected yearly off the land,
which amount, as is well known, to the round
sum of two millions of dollars. To each par
ticular farmer. it seems but small leak; vet
how vast is the aggregate! The difference be-
tween what might be done and what is done,
merely in this one matter, would in thirty
years, make any farmer rich. 1t is differ
ence that, at all times, would materially con-
tribute towards giving us the agricultural mar
ket of the world, by giving us first an enor-
nous surplus to sell.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21
BY s. B. ROW.
WHAT WOULD BE =!
BY W. HosMRR

BY VIC. HoSMER.
What would be? Not rich in gold,
And with narrow heart;
Or misanthropic, stern and cold,
Dwell from my kind apart;
l would not be a man of war,
Who looks on death unmoyed-
Give me title dearcr far
"The well beloved
\ would not wear a laurel crown,
Its leaves conceal a thorn;
Too oft the children of renown,
Are friendless and forlorn
Oh let me lead bIameless life,
By young and old approved,
Called, in the world of sin and strife,
THE well beloved T"
God grant me power to guard the weak,
And sorrows moaning hush,
And never feel upon my cheek
Dark shame's betraying blush.
And when at my Creators call,
Prom earth L am removed,
Let friendship 'broider on my pail,
The we'll beloved
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

PAT AND HIS PIG.-A rollicking Hibernian
of the light division in the Peninsula was once
trudging lesurely along the road with pig in
a string behind him, when, as bad luck would
have it, he was overtaken by Gen. Cranfurd.
The salutation, as may be supposed, was not
the most cordial. 'sWhere did you steal that
pig, you plundering rascal7'' "What pig,
ginerall' asked the culprit, turning round
with the most innocent surprise. "Why, that
pig you have behind you, you villain,'' said
the General. ssWell, thin, / vow and protest,
gineral, - rejoined Paddy, nothing abashed and
turning round TO his four-footed companion as
If he had never seen him before, sit is scan
dalous to think what wicked world we live
in, and how ready folks are to take away an
honest boys character. Some blackguard,
wanting to get me in trouble, has tied that
baste TO my cartouch box 20
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

A NEW MoTIvE.-A member of Congress
making speech few days ago, illustrated
his subject thus: ssA certain individual in
Kentucky once sought matrimonial connex-
ion with very clever lady there. He said
that he did not want to marry her for love nor
money, but merely that he might disgrace the
family" Excessive laughter succeeded the
telling of this anecdote.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

THE TRIAL of Baker for the murder of Poole,
in New York city, has been abruptly suspend
ed in consequence Of the sickness of juror.
The whole jury, obtained after summoning
1850 men, have been dismissed, and a new
panel of 900 men ordered to be summoned
by the lst Tuesday of June.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

EXTRA BAGGAGE.-A Frenchman wishing to
take the stage for Buffalo, was asked by the
driver if he had any extra baggage2 ssExtra
baggage" !" replied he. ssVat do you call dat'
Me have no baggage at all, but my tree big
trunks, five dogs, and Won black girl!'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

ssSonny, who's your father?'' ssMr. Jen-
kins." "What Jenkins % "The jenkins
what kicked you yesterday for 'sassing' our
servant girl" 1t is unnecessary TO say that
the examination stopped there.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

Mrs. Sarah Courson, of West Milford, New
Jersey, recently eloped with David White Of
the same place. She is one of six sisters,
who have all left their husbands and arc now
living with other men.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

How HE CONVERTED JENA frale' hard
confession the other day to his parish priest,
and so shocked the priest, with a recital of his
sins, that he exclaimed:
s'My son, did you ever do a good thing in
your life ?''
ssIdid, - said Pat, s'I converted Jew once.'
elbow was that ~ inquired the confessor.
eYou see,'' said Pat, s:the long nosed pork
aiting murthering blaguard fell overheard, and
L put after his carcase in boat. l sazed him
by the top-knot jest as he was going down the
second time, and pulled his head above the
surface, and says /,
s'If save ye will ye be christian ?''
'sI WON'T" says he; and with that deposit
ted his head about three feet unther again.
Pulled him up once more and put the question
anew.
'sWill We be christian l''-to which he again
answered gruffiy, enc"
s'I gave him another dip, and brought him
up putting like porpoise.
'sWill you be a christian, now ?" says 1.
eyes, says he, and his teeth were chatter
ing for all the world like a monkey that had
burned his toes.
s'Well, says /, ssyou are now converted and
you had better die in the faith % and so say
ing held him under until his spirit had de-
parted.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-05-21

The INDIAN WAR IN OREGos.-Wa ashington,
May 12-The President sent to the Senate, to-
day, a number of documents relative to the
under date of the Goth of March says the war
on Puget's Sound will soon be brought to
close, unless prevented by Governor Stevens
determination to carry ON the war independent
of the United States troops, and that the same
remark is applicable to Governor Curry, adj
ding that these Governors appear to be run
ming race, to see who can dip deepest into
the public treasury. ssIn the dense forest
of Puget's Sound, and the Florida war, can
easily be carried on at an expense of twenty
or thirty millions of dollars. The same will
apply to the mountain region and Puget's
Sound Valley. / have no doubt could set
tie the contest in a short time, if the Cover
nors would withdraw from the contests
Gen. Stevens says, 'sGen. Wool neglected
and refused to send force for the relief of
myself and party when known TO be in inmi-
nent danger, and believed by those who are
best capable of judging, to be coming on to
certain death, and this, when he had at his
command an efficient force of regular troops.
He has refused to sanction an agreement made
between Gen. Mason and Major Gaines, for
troops to be sent to my assistance, and order
ed them to be disbanded. 1t was reserved for
the Oregon Volunteers to rescue US. There
has been a breach of faith somewhere. ask
for an investigation of the whole matter.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-07-19

Rpooxs CAsE.-The House has been
'"n ',,r-ny for the past week, the Report OF
cV",,' r,mi,tee, appointed to investigate the
tie 'Y'' ,n,r Senator SUMNER. Speeches have
''''"., .%e u by a number of members, the Re
been ,,:a.ns .. denouncing the assault as breach
Fa0n, .;rege and an assault upon freedom OF
c' P',''' o9d the Buchaniers apologizing or de-
'',,,7 W, Monday, the previous question was call
" +ba House voted upon the resolution
ID 1r n:,r Mr. BRooks, there being III yeas,
aSS",~0 -tbe two thirds vote being required
70 No. aeirmati,e the resolution was lost.
ii ,.' pnooKs then rose and addressed the
NJ, n vpdcation of his course and an
H''''' ,bot he had already rendered his re-
..-st .,ss.on to the Governor of South Carolina
,,itbdrew from the House.