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ell then adjourned; but we understand that
three of the members, Messrs. Cock, Wal
lace and Poe, afterwards entered the hall
of the House, and took part in the mock
Joint convention, which cast a majority o'
votes far Mr.. Wallace public printer!
1t will b seen that Mr. Wallace had an
interest in the disgracerul arrangement.
The election of W. II. Wallace was an
nounccd in the absence Of quorum; and
such being. the case, no further business
was attempted o.be transacted, and the
coaorn adjourned until 9 o'clock z. u,
. o'clock p. NJ. the doings met-no quo
adjourned until 10 o'clock Saturday
morning
10 O'Clock Saturday morning the mock
arrangement met again-no quorum-and
the pretended convention adjourned until .
O'Clock in the afternoon, oad he Hoac hea
proccaDlca 10 he dispatch Of its asuql J"si-
ness
Whilst all this humbuggery was going
on in the House, on Saturday, the Council
was in session, in the regular discharge of
its duty. We close this article with the
inquiry "can the Council be in session, do
ing business at two different places at the
same timer But we must close with hav-
, 1856-01-25

Indians perversity and immoral tendepci.,
The white man has made roads, cultiyatsd
farms, and given the aborigines plentib
supply Of wholesome food Where b,,
been the wrong done by the white man,
cultivating the lands the Indian could M,
use. The complaint however is, that Go,
Stevens has not paid them enough for Ow
settlement among them. Ny own opinion
is, that the paying of anything was IKtatu
itous. Butthe. CO~risr-has party-spisho
vent, and hence would attack the depocra-
cy through the acts of its officials. 1t Is,
small game to play, especially now tha
there is no whig party recognised here
The Oldest and best wings are voting with
the democracy in the states, and the par.
ty has ceased to run candidates. ButB
whiggery were really a living thing, IWould
ask, is this time, when our people are
fighting for their homes and we should
present united front, to allow partlzaa
strife to divide our energies and paralis
our armR Let US forget all difficulties on
minor points and give our country united
support--she needs it much--no part Of In
United States has been so shamefullS nef.
lected as ours, let not our enemies 6nd
comfort in our own camp. 10 id
You will perceive by the papers that
John Bull has been putting on the lions
hide and roaring Justify, with the view q
making us afraid. We have taken the
matter however very coolly, and Mr.. Bp
channan has lifted the borrowed hide from
the person of Palmerston and shown the
premier to be as innocent and harmless Is
lamb. England cannot go to war with
us-she cannot afford it, osr.a.l,.,a
Very strong efforts will be made thisses-
sion, by our administration, to rid our coun-
try of the English companies in our midst.
l hope it will be successful. The president
says ne rs desermned Se ms to leave ave no eH'lt'
un'r'eu 20 SceUuP'sA p',si ~ Co'leo sne O.n'
er l;y asy ~ 'no orunonee bureau 70 enqulIs
ABOUT your qpo'a q arpps ana was INFORMED
shat so i0'e 10 august olst 1893, oruen
had been sent TO Benecia arsenal to supply
you with th0m' Of course you yp hare % 9 received
'uTrh 'ghd ,0aS as,.. s.uce. -. -, :, ~, ,.-
uS, 's.,, "' -, ~ = s''s I'm. "."o' Z
, 1856-01-25

SPEAKERsmP OF THE U. S. House. OF
REPREsENTArIvEs,-7ln these days of fusion,
knavcry and political corruption, it is Ger.
tainly refreshing to the heart Of every true
genuine old line democrat, to witness with
what uhraltering integrity the national de-
mocracy in the U. S. House Of Represen.
tatives boldly "faco the music" in the cleo
ton of Speaker, FOR that body. We find
there no dodging vote-no skulking be-
hind pillars-no sneaking Of members into
the lobby TO eyade the responsibility ol
showing their hands, but true to the re-
quirements of party usage, VIC find that
Spartan band of democrats voting from
the first to the thirty-third ballot-for
RICHARDSON, their Misunderstanding only,
we believe, thus-72, 73, 74--these figures
occurring promiscuously No trading OF
or selling out to the enemy there. 1t is
impossible to say yet, who will be elected
speaker, but by a private letter from Wash
ington we are advised that The democracy
Of the House trW cote as aJore until The All
day Of March merit Would that the de-
mocracy in our legislature would catch the
inspiration from their brethren in Congress.
, 1856-01-25
DEcISE OF THE POrULArIox ~ IRELlp-

DECLINE OF THE PoPULArIoN IN IRELASp-
"A correspondent of tho Dublin Frenda''
Journal, who has been making an agricul-
tural tour in the Southern and Western
countries, says that there are no young and
ablc-bodied men in ireland, ct for any u.s.
full purpose. In one place, Templemors'
he recollected, at twelve O'Clock mass, on
Sunday, in lS4l, seeing 1900 Of the ines
looking men be ever beheld. At the pres
eut, time he did not believe that fty able
bodied young men could be found in the
whole congregation. This was oecasiOned,
in the first place, by men being turned Of
the lands, many leaving the country in con.
sequence; then followed the potato rot and
famine, and the government, instead Of try
ing to keep them at home, was rejoieed to
get rid of them
, 1856-01-25


Ds5~ 1t is said that Santa Ana has taken
up his abode at La Guayra, in Venezuela.
Wonder if any body knows anything about
this matter. 'a l'HTi ".I lsa.re 5rsua
pSy- 1t is announced that Gen. Almonte,
the Mexican Minister, will remain Of
Washington as the Minister to this coun-
try, till spring. xxx. . t
B6- There is no truth in the rumor that
Mr.. Dobbin, secretary of the navy, in
tends to resign. His health is improving.
SS- Dudley Seldcn, prominent ex-
member Of Congress from New York, died
at Paris short time since. f',hl' ta'4
B3- Col. Spmuer and his regiment have
taken up their winter quarters ct. Fort
Leavenworth. Gen. .Harney is at Fort
Pierce, where his command will remain till
spring 49,. .1., ,.G ....., IN
aa B6- Hon. James NJ. Mnson was on Sa-
tnfday yre-elected to the United States Sen
ate, for six years from March 4, 1856, by
the Legislature Of Virginia. ban
, 1856-01-25
XoYAaEUR.
Hall Of Me House Of Representatives.,
% olynpia' See; Sesl q 1899 Ml

NNA OiyAhlAol OAu- 81 Ape0 MI
HD. PioNEER AND DEMooRAf..LA Il.s
slR:AI observe in your leading article,
in ynnr issue ofianuary 18Th, some sfiItt
ures with regard to the course Of members
Of either branch of the Legislature profess
ing to be democrats. In these structures
Mr. Editor, find by implication, 1 amin
cluded; and that too, most unjustly .s1saH =
In reply to the iqsiqpatlOns cehlained in
the article referred TO, ] would merely state
that Tam d dem0crat2-SH electedIt ~ 10
legislature by democratic votes tresnlfrly
nominated by democratic cousentionfa
have acted invariably with the regular line
democrats in the Legislature during tho
present session-as long as / retain my
senses, I expect TO renainp democJat, and
shall ever be found ready and willing to use
oil honorable means to promote the inter
ests of that party. in giving my support TO
every means and facility for It's future ri
umph and permanency. ? tu.tf
BY inserting the above in the next issue
of your paper, you will do an act Of Justice
to, and much oblige, e.! -
Yours respectfully. :
ABIAB MORRISON.
, 1856-01-25

Ea- 1t is stated that movement is on
foot in Texas to induce the Legislature OF
that State to instruct Senator Sam Hous-
ton to resign, on account Of his anti-South'
em sentiments
, 1856-01-25

The LEGIsLAruRE-Bu mcagre report
of legislative proceedings appears in our
paper to day. In fact the assembly has
transacted but little business of importance
since our last reports, However, we will
endeavor to compile full record of what
has beeu done, after the adjournment.
, 1856-01-25
The Niaii.

The mail fIom the States has just arri
ved but we have no room for the insertion
of any intelligence brought by it. In fact
no news of much Importance has been re
ceiycd by it. The U, S. House of Repre-
scntatives has not yet organized-no speak
cr has, as yet, been elected. Our latest
dates from Washington, are up 10 Decein
bcr 2lst, by which we are advised that
the vote stood thus:--
Richardson, dem. 76; Banks, F, S
and X. NJ LOG; Fuller, 2s; Zollicoifer, 3
Scattering, u. Necessary to a choice
ia. H... .s| .. .
, 1856-01-25
Arrival Of Gov. Stevens!
The Prospect BrIghtens'

Refraining from an indulgence in that
extended comment which we could desire,
we have only time and space this week to
announce to our readers the safe return to
his home, family and the citizens of our
Territory, of Gov. l. l. STEVENS, from the
BlackfoOt council at Fort Benton, on the
Missouri river The Governor has been
absent from this portion of the Territory
since May last-both himself aud party
have enjoyed excellent health since that
time-no serious difficulties interrupted
their journey either way-the greatest
harmony and good feeling universally pre-
vailed amongst the party, and between its
members and their chief, during the whole
time and we understand that q highly i'm
portant and successful treaty has been rati
fed on behalf of government by Gov
STEVENS, with that brave, warlike and
hardy race of Indians-the Blackfeet-the
first as our readers are aware, ever conclu.
ded with them. All the head chiefs Of the
nation were in attendance, together with q
large proportion of the braves of the ma
tion. Gov S. was detained some two
months at Ft. Benton, awaiting the arrival
of the commissioners of government with
Indian goods, &C., who reached Ft. Benton
from St. Louis via the Missouri river
Gov. S. andparty reached the Walla Wal
la valley in about-t-days from Ft. Ben
ton, accompanied byTabout 100 Nez Perez
Indians The Nez Pcrce and Spokans are
friendly, and it is believed cannot be driven
into hostility against the whites. The gov
ernor left his party in the Walla Wallu
valley, after having organized it into a
military company. lat their own request, ]
for service there. Mcssrs. b. F. Shaw, S
s. Ford, jr., Pierson and Roby, are the Of
fcers -'. ,'' '.,@ .''.'..,'..
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26
vitality of Newspapers.

The New York Citizen says ave regret to
learn that the Dublin Tribune, after brief career,
has persisted. Il has been truly said that nothing
is more difficult establish than a newspaper, and
nothing more difficult 10 put down than news
paper once established. The Tribune was bril-
liant journal, and Of the right metal, though not
very practical II is in every thousand Of those
knowing how 70 write or how to speak eloquenty
who is capable Of successfully conducting neWse
psper. There is an art and mystery in the BUSH
ness, and it requires apprenticeship, like every
thing Of the kind. Judgment, experience, and tact
are needed more than learning, genius, or talent.
Campbell, Carlyle, Bulwer, DIsraeli, and numerous
others OF the same stamp failed, while men with
out genius have been eminently successful. "A
good editor, g competent newspaper contributor
says one Of the craft is like a general or poet,
born not made. Exercise and experience give ia
cility, but the qualification Is innate il Is never
manifested. On the London daily papers all the
great historians, nOVelists, poets, essayists, and
writers of travels have been tried and nearly all
have failed. Ne might say all; for after display
OF briliancy, brief but grand they died out literal
~. Their resources were exhausted i can, said
the late editor OF the Times to Moore, find any
number Of men OF genius TO write for me, but sci
dom one man OF common sense The 'thunderers'
10 the Times therefore have, so far rs We know,
been men Of common sense, with an aptitude.
Nearly all successful editors have been men
Of this description. 1t is estimated that only
out Of every hundred OF the newspapers started in
New York have lived. Like butterflies rsinbows,
they glitter for a moment in the sunbeam and then
vanish forever Many papers have corrugated
and Dashed under American sky in the cause OF
Irish freedom-one Of them more dazzling perhaps
thAn any We shall ever see again-and yet where
are they all now Only one has taken hold; one re
mains, the Citizen, which is now well advanced in
Its third year, having withstood many a rude
shock "
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26
HoI for Nicaragua!

About one hundred and fifty emigrants for
Nicaragua left the city last evening on the
steamer Sultsns. They 60 under the suspi-
ces of Col. Jack Allen, one of the noblest
fllibusters amongst them all. He will give
them a chance TO show their skill in the use
of fire arms, if occasion offers, beyond doubt
They are gallant set of men, and their leader
sis the bravest of the brave" rs Napoleon
said Of one Of his most gallant marshsls
Their departure from Portland was witnessed
by several thousands of persons who had as
sembled on the wharf, and who gave them
nine long and hearty cheers as the boat re-
coded from the shore. They were preceded
by about seventy-five other emigrsnts, who
have been leaving for New Orleans for sew
eral days past, and will be Joined at Owens
boro', in this State, by about one hundred
and fifty, and at Henderson by probably the
same number. The entire command, when it
reaches New Orleans, will probably number
some five hundred men, and with such metal
as it will be composed Of they will be able to
march single handed through Costa Rica-
From New Orleans they will embark on a
bsrque chartered for their own transportation.
We wish them God speed on their journey
Louisville Democrat, Nay %.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26
Isaac II. HAWKINS, Lsq,

The nomination Of this gentleman for Presiden-
dial Elector the FL more and Donelson ticket by
the District Convention, which met here on the 9th
instant, without q dissenting voice, We proud
10 say meets the unanimous approval of the Amer.
lean party throughout the entire District. A Ost-
ter selection could not have been made He is
well known as one Of the ablest lawyers in the
State, an accomplished scholar, and, a. an orator
and dsbater ranks among the ablest men in the
State. Besides. be is a man OF 6rmness, Of lofty
integrity, both as q citizen and statesman, and
OF unsupported fidelity 10 his country and the Amer
lean cause. In him, We are grati6ed 10 say, we
have leader who will shrink from no duty and who
viii conduct the canvass not only With ability, bui
with spirit and vslor. We have every confidence
that he will lead our party triumphantlJ through
the approaching contest, aed woe to the poor Sag
NIGHT Who shall be so unfortunate as 10 stand in
his HaY--Tfenion Star.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26

On this important subject the New York
Times says, first, that no alternative is left but
the dismissal Of Champion; and, secondly,
"There is q crisis at hand; and if it shall
lead TO the substitution of an nglish minister
at Washington, in the place of Mr.. Crampton,
who will be less liable to mistakes than that
gentleman. we shall have qnieter times here
AFTER Gen. Walkers Government recognized
and Mr.. Champion dismissed, we may ask,
what nextf ard not obliged TO wait lorg for
an answer .sr e
1t is morally impossible that upon such IS
sues there can be any real danger of war. A
laundering and ambitious Executive, an aspire
ing Administration, and an incompetent Am
bassador may bring US TO the verge OF diff
Guilty, but there must in the end be good sense
enough in the two nations to save us from
war.-N. Y. Express.
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Major DoneIson and Tulip Grove.

For the benefit of that portion of the
modern democracy which has attempted
to ridicaie Maj. Donelson on account of the
name Of his residence, we would state that
the tufp tree is an American tree, and that
it bears flowers resembling the tulip-Liri-
OdendrOn 7aLipifora-of the genus Mag
nolia.
The leaf of the tulip is called sugar leaf,
and the children delight to gather them to
taste the sugar, which is wholesome and nu.
tritious. This tulip tree, which is the pre-
vailing growth of the forest around Major
Donelson'S mansion, is large and beautiful
1t attains in some instances great height,
and a circumference of fifteen or twenty
feet
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26

The PRESIDENTIAL CANvAss.-A Wash
ington letter in the New York Times says:
"An effort is making under the lead Of
Sam. Medary, Senator Bright and other
Northwestern Democrats, now here, to
effect perfect union among the delegates
of that section to the Cincinnati Conven-
ton, to cast its votes as unit for Pierce
or Douglas, whichever shall prove the
strongest"
This is what Democracy calls Difference
to the expressed will of the people. A
plague on the humbug!
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26

Mr.. Albert Pike, the sharpest Of the South
Americans, and an editor too, says that Fill.
more cannot carry a single county at the
South-Cia Commercial.
In making this assertion, the "6ne Ar
kansas gentleman" took considerably more
than poets Eoense. He has evidently en-
titled himself to the degree of 81. L. d"
as interpreted by the hatless prophet, Nun
pAY-"licensed TO lie damnablY.n
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26
Meeting of the National Council.

The American Organ, at Washington,
announces that the next meeting of the
National Council of the American Party
will meet al, New York on the third day of
June next. This notice is given in order
that the friends Of the party may take the
steps proper to- secure the appointment of
delegates. The South should by all means
be fully represented.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26

FUsIoN-At the election for Mayor Of
Providence, Rhode Island, on the l4th inst,
the Republicans and Democrats united against
the American Party "San" was victorious
however. Had there been fusion of the
Americans and Republicans, how Indignant
would have been the denunciatons of the
democratic fires South. All fusions, in their
estimation, are improper unless their party is
to be benefited thereby.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-26
From the Lebanon Herald Of May %.
ID. j, Taryer. ESQ.

Our readers doubtless heard Of the reports derogaoy
the character OF this gentleman connected with transac
ton Of his with the Bank Of Nashville In March last We
grathed being bile that the reports with
shadow Of f0undaon the annexed Gard OF
Mr. Wheless Cashier the Bank Of Nashville, uldemon-
straes Mr. rarver dsservedy enjoys the reputation Of be-
ing upright honest and those who have the pleasure
acquaintance placed the least confidence IN the
rumor connected with this affair These reports put
In circulation during Mr. Tarvers absence IN Texas He
turned home but few days ago His friends confident
that when he returned he would be able wash stain
that might have mad upon his reputation during his
absence In this they not disappointed A. have
before ntmated Mr. Tarver model gentlemen and those
who have been instrumental In circulating threpoTts above
alluded viii do him and the public but sheer justice In CIV
ing wide circulation possible 70 the annexed card 81
Mr.. WheleSa exoneratng him from all blame
'Ths is 70 certify the 81 Of March, 1855 Benjamin
J. Tarver ESQ, Of Lebanon called Al the bank Of Nashville
take Of hundred dollars Afterwards supposed for In
counting cash the evening q the day The cash
account short that Ga the next morning
called Mr. Tarxer II the mistake occurred with him.
He stated that he had received the u forty dollars
than he entitled 10 but positively denied having any
more. lie therefore paid the forty dollars.
he transaction has been exaggerated and msepresened
By the that have gone Qua 20 the preude Of Mr. Tar
YER have been able 70 the mistake any iarer
either Mr Tarver any else The character Of Mr.
Tarver have since learned IL, 10 forbid the idea
that he any connection with the complained o. and
exenerate him from al connection Herewith and response
bihty account q the in any way and I Withdraw
any mputatons that may have been made against him,
founded upon any Eeron thereof state further thai
prompted 10 making this statement, By desire
relieve he character 81 NJ Tarverfom injustice and
II have contributed any way pruote an opinion
"w WHELEss.
Nashville May IL 1850 H-ttruau3t
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Improved Telegraph Machine.

A telegrsphic despatch from New York to
the Washington papers mentions the compile
ton of Hughes Geographic machine, which
1t is claimed, is decided Improvement upon,
all others In use. 1t has been patented. The
despatch referred to is as follows
We are grsti6ed to learn that this wonder.
ful invention has at last received its finishing
touch, and will be Immediately placed upon
he new line between this city and Philsdel-
phia. We are assured upon undcubted an-
thoriiy, that the machines, 90 far as il has been
possible to ties, them through a coil Of wire
one hundred miles in length, have realized
the mOst sanguire expectation Of Mr.. Heghes
and his friends; and there appears 10 be no
reason 10 doubt that the invention will speed
ly work an entire revolution in telegraphing
throughout the world. This invention may
be called printing press aud telegraph instru,
ment combined, for IL prints all messages In
plain Roman capitals with unerring correct
ness, and NJ an almost incredible rate of speed
averaging, in the ordinary despatch OF busi.
mes, from 20,O0e 10 q, 600 letters per hour.
The Hughes Instrument clearly demonstrates
the pracfieabiiity Of sending and receiving
messages 10 opposite directions ever The same
wire and n the same instant OF time, and
with the Utmost ease, regularity, and certain
~. Il win consequently require but Que wire
and one operator Al any given point 70 send
and Teorive a. much business a. can be trans
mltled BY the aid OF four or I've ol'erators,
add an equal number Of wires, under the
Nurse system.
Another eqaally important psooIiaFlty con.
necied with tie Hughes invention IL, the m.
doubted fact that it viii work perfectly
10 81 states Of the atmosphere. neither mist,
rain. nor snow having any peFceptihls effect up
on iL Therefore. a. seasoaswbsBthe horse and
Aouse Instr nrnengs are uttsFly powerless, even
10 circuits Of tity miles, there is every reason
20 eelisys that the Hughes Instruments viii
work reliably Ia circuits In ons OF two thoa-
sand mlles
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The Great High Way

Nations commencing the Of Maine only
end the Pacific teemng with its millions Of passengers
and groanng under its loads Of freight gracefully crossing
the beautiful sewanee and tateay winding its way around
the base OF MAZE tic Capitol
No longer these grounds be deecad by the
Of SWINE the berHG Of u the brayiDg Of Jaeka
that fnpkiGt~e has fortunately been removed to
extreme southern confines
TERNs-rhs word slipped in accidentally. How natural
it in these days for all things to end in money We did not
intend arrive this point but would New
ertheless hope you win consider mercenary We
good deal like politicians brmf1l Of pat iotlsD,
work for the dear people Of pure love and affection for
them and for money and taking Of ourselves Oh
mention them. Like the Cincinnati Convention,
this sale is gotten up exclusively pro pabtco. Never
thees like those patriotic leaders, Pierce Buchanan Doug
las &C. viii gratefully receive slight tokens Of regard for
eminent and di ter I'd public services, and in this
instance beg leave to suggest that they be in the shape Of
payable in bank running from to i've in sIch
the public may kindly ctae the two first with sat
actory riders all bearing interest 1--WE like to be progressive
not standing st) and lien retained &c, &C.
The 0mnbuses with the Fly, and other appliances will be
on hand as usual.
Performances at II O'Clock, An the prem
ises. Programmes ready in few days.
LINDsLEY & CROCKETT
T. r GLAscocK Auctioneer. 50 College st.