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wise and Hunter.

Tie feud between these two distinguished
Virginia Democrats and their respective
friends, promises, from present indications, 10
be exceeding fierce and of unguessable dura
ton. The recommendation by the Virginia
electors under the advice and instigAtion Of
Wise, OF Gov. Floyd for n seat in the Cabinet,
has excited the indignation OF the Hunter men
20 sn awful pitch. Ii is said that the Virginia
DELEGATION IN Congress nearly all of whom
are the friendsof Hunler-sre raving and snor
ting at a most fearful rate, and refuse TO be
comforted because Wise and Floyd have OBJ
tanned the inside track OF them with Old Buck.
This is a melancholy state OF affairs, and re-
quires our immediate interpositon, or else
"GiSzdrd. F00tn viii forthwith write letter
on the subject, and perhaps hurt himself lie
is 90 impulsye, sky rockety, aud explosive that
he keeps Us in constant dread lest he may take
some step without consulting Us. But be OF
good cheer, delightful neighbour for the mis-
cradle Hunter faction in this state shall never
harm hair of your head while orr gray
goose quill" possesses the power 10 deisnd
you.
We. therefore, caution our obstreperous
members of Congress and al others, who may
be dissatisfied with wise's recommendation Of
!, Floyd 20 a seat Ia the Cabinet, 90 mind their
eyes. or they win be blown sky-hgh In the
. twinkllng of an eye. We allow no man nor
set of men TO dcubt the infAlibility Of any
suggestion or act OF our next door neighbor.
Being omnipotent 10 our affections We are
under A solemn obligation TO see him safe
through all manner Of dfhonlties-~and We
shall DO Il with unblenclilng eye aud with
clenched fist, TOO. Wise says Floyd shall 90
into the Cabiaet--snd he goeth. knoagh
said Richmond IYhfg.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
The Convention.

This body assembled at 2 o'clock, NJ yesterday,
and was called to order by Hon. JAS P. Screven,
Mayor of vannah, and opened with prayer by the
r. Rev Bishop Elliott. full report of their
proceedings viii be found in another column 1t
will be seen that the Convention has made choice
Of James Lyons, Esq, of Richmond Va, as their
President, and Dir. n. b. Cloud, of Ala, as prin-
cipal Secretary. Mr.. Lyons is distinguished law-
yer, and has acted nspicuous part OF late years
In the politics Of his State. His address upon ta-
king the chair, will be found complete in our re-
port. 1t is a manly, sensible and appropriate off
hand speech, neither sgtatDg nor tamely sub
mssiVe in its character and loudly appauded
in its delivery, by large assemblage Of delegates
aud visitors. Ii will be seen that be eschews all
sectional political designs, and maintains that the
true object of the Convention is to advance the
industrial interests Of the South, and thereby
strengthen the Union and at the same time pre-
fer the former for whatever destiny that may await
her in the future. He deprecates the sectional sg
itaion of the past few years, which he thinks has
originated in great part in the condition of depen-
dence for the necessaries and Injuries offe which
the South has so long consented to occupy. Upon
the whole, the address may be regarded conser
VatiVe in its tone and sentiments, snd was receiv,
ed as such by the Convention. Mr.. Lyons is a
forcible, ready, and interesting speaker, who, we
out pleasing the fancy elecrifying the hearts Of
bis hearers by the power Of his oratory.
The number Of delegates in attendance we pre-
sumo, range somewhere between six and eight
hundred.-SGudnnOh (GG.,) Republican, oh.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
Hard Money Humbug Exploded.

Mr.. Secretary Guthrie says in his message "that
pure metallic currency may be set down as in'"
practicable under our Constitution and laws to say
nothing of the sentiment of the people"
Thus ends the hard money humbug, which for
several years constituted the principal political
commodity of the Democratic party. Among the
distinguished advocates Of this absurdity, THos
HART BENTON, who, at a time when California gold
mines we're yet undiscovered, talked Of "gold run
ming up the Mississippi" When the banks were
not half as numerous as they are now, the hard
money demagogues were for cutting them of
Laws were passed, even within half dozen years,
to restrain the banks from the issue Of small notes
aud the people from passing them. Practically
these laws are of no more effect than blank paper
They can never be OF any effect The people must
and will use the most Convenient currency, Whsther
that be brass buttons or paper dollars. If the gov
eminent establish means Of coinage and prescribe
legal tender, il has done all in its power. Com
merce must do the rest.-Cin. Gazette.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

DIMPLED BEAUTY.-One morning last week we
observed at the breakfast table of our hotel, one
of the sweetest faces seen, OF girl of four
teen or fifteen. We suppose she had just come in
on the morning train, and to leave on the boat
in few minutes; for she took her meal with her
bonnet on-a bonnet that any susceptible young
man would love forever after seeing it fall back so
bewitchingly from that smooth, glossy hair. She
had rare beauty of cOmplexOn-that SOFT trans
lucent alaba4ter skin that CLOVIS richly under ex
element. The whole face indeed was intellectual
and lovely, but the chief beauty was coming and
going dimple on the cheek, that laughed and spar
killed. whenever it came and went. We watched the
fair creature with rather rude interest, for we sci
dom see such a countenance, Except in dreams"
and we felt ve1ed when a clumsy waiter set down
before her a dish of hash strongly seasoned with
onions. "Never mind, ;" though we, 'well see that
fine face with fine expression OF disgust :" But,
bah the dmple danced and sparkled away, the
young lady drew the dish of hash to her; removed
quantity to her plate onions and all and fell to
with an appetite that would have been credtable to
a draymanl II is astonishing how soon the onions
took the romance out Of usl-AOntgomsry Mail.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

Nor so PRoTAEE AS THEY MEAN TO BE.-In
choosing their pletives persons of loose language
are apt to what they take to be pecu-
liar to the professional reparers of pots and pans
who are not responsible for the wicked phrase at
tributed to them-ss will appear from the following
explanation. Tiukers as trampers, of course carry
their own provisions. When called upon for their
ervices, they very naturally masiicated piece Of
bread and formed Herewith dam to prevent the
solder from becoming discursive The said DAM
after doing this duty, had of course very low
marketable value as food and hence the expressive
phrase for comparison, mot north thinkers dam. "
Assuming this Interpretation to be correct, it will
not excuse those who have used the phrase in
question adding an 50 to the last word) with an
express design Of swearing.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
SATURDAY, DEG. IS, 1855.
mississippi.

The present session Of the Mississippi Leg
islature is an adjourned one, called for the
purpose of considering a new code of laws
which has been prepared, and under reso-
olution to consider no other subject until that
is disposed Of
The message Of Gov McRae assigns this
as the reason why lie makes them no CON-.
munication on subjects Of general legislation;
but under the constitutional authority to give
information ION the state Of the government"
he addresses them at length on the history
Z and results Of the late Presidential election,
and the political aspects of the slavery ones
tiOn, as it is how presented for the consid>
Grafton of the country. Gov RcRae is deeply
alarmed at the signs of the times; perceives
q growing and almost triumphant North>
ern party with definite objects for the limi-
tation aud ultimate destruction Of slavery,
and with it the ruin Of the South; and pro-
poses immediate action among the Southern
people for self defence in resistance to their
schemes, and for self protection in case they
should be successfully attempted. He con-
siders the State of Mississippi and other
Southern States pledged to the doctrines and
course of action expressed in the celebrated
Georgia platform of the Union men of 1850,
and proposes conventions In ell the slave hold
ing States for the purpose of uniting on that
platform, or modifying it so as TO make it
unanimously acceptable, and to take measures
for carrying the decisions into effect if the me-
cessty should arise and the South be driven to
the last necessity for self protection.
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In addition 70 the above think can With safety
give the assurance that By the creation Of fund
equal 10 about 5000, 600. certainly to be had Tor
vigorous operations Oh huldrows bill, the grade
win BE- completed and ready for she track by Il not
before the LET Of January. lSes, to Green River
The stone work 70 receive The bridge Rolling
Fork viii be done in she present month. During
the sin,sr the track viii be extanded across Roll
log Fork and 10 the spring advanced 20 within se-
ven miles Of Eli1AbethtoWn, overcoming about one
mile Of NuldTow's Hill.
After she resumption Of the woFk on the Main
stem, the 6rst and Ihai meagre estimate vas paid
in March last Operations we're only begun on tbs
ayals OF the secoad million subscribed BY the city
10 Jaly. By next March, thiak eau safely as
aume that the value Of she work done In The year
win be not far from four hundred aud City thousand
dollars and all expense paid. II my recollection
i nos AZ iault there vas money 70 the credit OF
die Company on the ist day Of March, 70 be applied
% the work south of Rolling Fora.
The COMMUNITY may with perfect security rslJ
apon che faet thst she work vii b pressed last
a. ahs money can be procured 70 pay for L. To AZ
tempt 70 lorce "a beyond thai point woald be ~ dis
as.rous a. IA wOald be dishOn0rable.
JNO. L. HELN, Pres's 1. 4 y. II X. Co
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

SALE OF RACER-We understand that the
winner of the two-me race yesterday, Sue Wash
ington, was sold to Messrs. Bsrton 4 Campbell for
FIVE thousand dollars. She is a sorrel FLY, by
Revenue, dam Sarah Washington, by Garrison
Zngarree. Old turf men who saw Miss FOote in
her palmy days, think her equal if not superior, to
that celebrated race nag The race she won yes
terday, in three heats, have heard, the best
ever run over any track in South Carolina. The
stake was valuable, amounting to over twenty-one
hundred dollars. We predict, whilst she remains
in the hands of that distinguished and experienced
trainer, Thomas Patterson, that she will
reputation as four miller equal to that which she
now possesses as a two miller Her action is per-
feet, easy and smooth. We also hope that her
spirited owners may zealIze our predis tions, and
their most sangune expectation. Columbia Times
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
Total State Taxes
s5OO,s72

In conclusion, Mr.. Turner says:
In making out the above statement am in
debted 10 my colleagues, Messrs. Dufour, Durell
and Watkins, for their several recapitulations.
In comparing the above statement with the
returns of last year, find there is an increase
on real estate and slaves of 81 ,5l4, 400. Not
being able last year to obtain the recapitula-
tions, cannot state exactly the increase on
capital, but from facts before me, believe it
will exceed the above; making total increase
of over So, 900, 900, (say three millions of dol
lsrs)
An increase of over three millions of dollars
viii do pretty well for one year. We all ought
to be satisfied with it; although there is little
doubt in our mind, that if our system of
assessing was more perfect, real estate of itself
would run up to the full figure Of ninety millions
of dollars.-N D. Crescent.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

"a few days SINCE" writes welcome ~. D.
E." of Saint Louis, sin company with one of
the best of his race, snd resident of Chan.
ton county, of this State he told the follow
ing anecdOte concerning local preacher in his
section; who, being a veritable parsonage,
will suppress his name. At social meeting
of his fellow chureh-inembers, among other
things each was relating his causes for joy
aud sorrow, when Rev. Mr. said ''In my
family of children have much cause of JOY,
and also much to distress me- There's my son
-, good, reverent, dutiful boy but there's
my son Bill, he's an audacious scamp. He left
left his poor old grey-headed father many a
day ago, and it's been long time since I've
heard on him; and when last heard on him,
he was way up to the Gaieners, a-raftin' saw
logs, playing "seven up" and hoss-racing but
thank the Lord he's making money by the trip!
'Ain't he. sister, Yes, brother, he is and no
mistake y This is strictly true, but to be pro-
perly appreciated, you should hear it told as
did"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

TEE WoMAN's RlGHrs CoSvENrIoS.-The Charles
ton Is. CO. Standard introduces its report OF the
recent Woman's Rights Convention at New York,
by the following "spread eagle" head:
tremendous Repolg'im-For aud Tissn'y
Hoops in a Rop-Dry Nurses on a Srike-Ihs
Piio,os aud Boosters Of Soeiety badly Shaken En-
aneipG'iOa Of The Tongue FsHHiHiHs-kdthd and
Petruehio, ,sish Interchange Of ehdraesers-
Little boy, little boy, who made your breaches?
Mamma cut 'em out and daddy sewed the stitches
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
A.sessmeut of New Orleans.

We are obliged to Mr. Francis Turner, As
SCISSOR of the First District, for copy of a
document entitled Gan abstract of the assess
ment of the parish of Orleans, after objections
and corrections have been made, for 1856"
In our financial column, on Wednesday last, we
gave most of the information contained in the
abstract" but as it goes somewhat more into
detail, we have concluded to reproduce it for
the general information. AS the figures are
unquestionably authentic, they will be valuable
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

WHY PEoPLE DRESS ExTRAvAGAHTLY.-The fol-
paragraph from an article in the Home Journal,
from WILLIS. gives the leading features and FASH
ions of the metropolis OF America, at glance
Broadway had its usual two leading features
msn striving to ont dress the fact that life had been
to them failure and umLoyed looking trying
the escape valve Of millinery for their Wasied fires
Equipages are improving in style. Boards and
mo'sstacLes are at frightful stage of experiment
Dandies are wearing lace the ties of their cra>
watts, and, with the Observation-Disclosures Of ready
madeclothes," the population looks most stereotype
calIy "iree and equal"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

The Buffalo Express gives the following
chapter on domestic difficulties Mrs. King,
near Kingsog, was recently taken sick, and
her husband seized the opportunity to elope
with handsome servant girl, named Martin.
On their arrival in Albany, Miss Martin eoped
with a young man, named Cornelius, taking
Mr.. Kings money. King, being pentent, re>
turned home, and found that his wife had elop-
ed with dry goods clerk, named LETTERS, with
all the movable articles in the house. Where
upon King started off il pursuit, considering
himself deeply injured man."
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
IMPORTANT TO EVERYBODY.

nor the last three years have been engaged in bust
II known only to yself, and, comparatively, few
others whom have instructed for the of 500 EACH
which has averaged at the rate Of 5000 to 5000 per
annum and having made arrangements to go to Europe 10
the FAN Of 1881 TO engage in the same business, am will
ing give full instructions in the art to person in the
United States Canadas, who will the sum Of 81
induced, from the success have been favored WITH
and the thankful acknowledgements have received
from those whom have instructed, and who are making
from IS to $5 at it, to give any person an oppOr
unity engage in this business, which easy pleasant
and very profitable, at small cost. There Is positively
M HUNBUG this matter. References Of the best class
be given regards its character, ard refer 10
persons whom have instructed, VITO viii testify that they
making from IS TO SIS per day at the same. 1t
business in which either ladies gentlemen engage
and with perfect make very HI Ddsome income.
Several LADIES various parts OF New York state, Penn
syvana and Maryland, whom have instructed, nov
making from 50 to Sc per day by 1t is GENERAL BUs
MISS and but few shlings required TO start it. Upon
the receipt Of ST. will Immediately send to the applicant
printed circular containing full instructions in the art
which be perfectly Understood at once.
Anletters must be addressed (pOstpGG) to
A. I. PARSONS,
l3A1md-v 235 Broadway, New York.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
sPLENpIn PROPERTY FOR SALE.

WILL sell upon favorable terms, exchange for city
property my Sligo Tract embracing about twelve hun
dTed OF Land Tavern House, Store, Warehouse,
Turnpike Road and Ferry across Caney Fork River
There are about hundred and twenty-five acres Of
rich Caney Fork bottom Land cleared and in cultivation
The balance is unusually well tmhered, and part of Is
very rich and has upon quarry Of very good M'rbe
The Caney Fork river navgsbe this point for six
months OF the year and the location is excellent one for
ling SALT Iron, Dry Goods &C The Tavern stand is one
Of the best between Nashville and knoxville. The toll
gate and ferry continual ofucome and taken
altogether this is Of the most desirable pieces Of pro-
perty, for the price asked, in Tennessee
Ihos wishing to buy exchange would do vel 70 call on
me forthwith A. l.. DAVIS
decl8-u U. 8. NJ. Packet Once.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
Gold Medal Pianos!

. 4 WALKER STREET, NEW YORK s.
. Il Received the following FIRST PRIZE p
MEDALS in Competition with the best makers ] n u = n
Of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Ball.
timore:
TWO FIRST PRIZE MEDALS at the Metropolitan Fair
Washington, March, 1855.
GOLD MEDAL at the Crystal Palace, New York, No
vember 1875 being the only gold medal given for Pianos
within the last six years
GOLD MEDAL at the Maryland Institute, Baltimore,
1856
THE FIRST PRIZE MEDAL at the Fair, Crystal Palace,
New Yorf November, 1855 Among the judges were the
first Musical Talent Of the Country, such NJ. Mason,
Gottschak, WOenhsUpt and many others. st. 5, Pr
amos with and without the Iron France warranted
for three years, and written guarantee given Pianos
pac ed and shipped without charge. Prices moderate
decl3-ly-V
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

SIX MILLION OF DoLLARs.-The Mercantile Ma
rine Insurance Company publishes the startling
statement that it has paid, during the past tire
years over six million Of dollars to the merchant
for marine losses, or two million per annum. AM
yet the Company is sound, solvent and fousshing
suggesting another startling fact in regard to til
enormous amount which the merchants must have
paid into the Company in the meantime, IN the
shape of premiums on pocies.-N Y. Mirror.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

AN AFFLICTED HUsBAND.-A bereaved husband
standing by the grave of his deceased wife, refused
to be comforted" said to friend as he turned to-
wards him and laid his head on his shoulder. I've
lost horses, aud I've lost cows and I've lost likely
calves and shoats but InsUer had anything 10 cut
me up like his!P' Wasn't that afflicted mour"
ner?
This reminds us of scene we once witnessed in
country store in one of the oldest settledd strcts
in Western Virginia The .shOp'keeper was en-
gagged in waiting upon a customer when sturdy
country born Dutchman came in with whip under
his arm and said:
Good morning, Mr. Shones'
'Ah! Good morning. Mr.. Appleback' said Mr..
Jones, in reply, how do you do, and how is your
family?' 'Well, we're all well chust now except
my wife, and she is dead agn, answered Apple
back.
Indeed!' Said Mr.. Jones, Il am very sorry, to
hear it, | have no doubt you greatly disturbed
in consequence of your loss but you must bear it
with the philosophy of a Christian
We'll, yes,'-he replied dat ish SOB eshure
don't know much about foJy-but do know
dat l would sooner half lot one my best horses
dan my wife, cause she was SIGH filler for porrck
work.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

The season is going away like the sound Of
bells. The wind passes over the stubbe and
finds nothing to move. Only the red berries
on that slender tree seem rs if they would iain
remind us of something cheerful, and the meas
ured beat of the thresher's fail calls up the
thought that in the Cry and falling year hes
much of nourishment aud life.-G0ethe.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13

PoPPING THE QUESTION MADE EAsY-A new game
for social gatherings has been invented by which
any gentleman in a social party NAV indicate a pre-
ference for any lady, and learn whether the prefer
ence is mutual, and vice versa, without any other
party at the table being let into the secret. Even
the lady or gentleman for whom preference is eI-
pressed does not know who has singled her or him
out unless the preference is mutual. lis certainly
an ingenious game, and will commend itself at once
to bashfu swains.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-12-13
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

WILL proceed to sell at public sale, on Saturday the
i 20h inst, at the late residence of JOHN THOMAS,
decd three and half miles from Nashville, the North
side Of Cumberland river above the Gaatn turnpike
the personal and perishsbe effects Of the said Thomas
consisting Of horses large number Of CATTLE stock and
pork hogs sheep, &C wagons carts &c with running gear
Household and Kitchen Flu niure family utensils, Dste
~ fixtures Apple Press Peach and Apple Grnder-a large
quantity Of Corn Oats &c and various oher articles too
numerous to be mentioned.
TERNIS-A sums less than 500 in cash, all over $40 on
a credit six months with note and undOubtod security.
DELILAH THOMAS. Administrators.
dec1O I'd OF JOHN THOMAS, Decd