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FREMONT'S WEALTH.

The New York Express says that.a note
for 81 800, dated March, 1856, and drawn
payable to the order of John C. Fremont,
payable twelve months after date, was offered
in Wall.street on the 9th ult., to firm of
highly respectable brokers, at a discount of
!! per cent, per month, or Is per cent, per
annum, that is to say, the note of 81 300
was offered for 81 ,467 cash. The holder of
the note was broker in Wall-street, and is
said to be Fremont man Another note
signed by j. G. Frement, for 81 800, pay
able four months after date, was offered to
Mr.. J. W. G., highly respectable mer-
chant of South-strect, at per cent, per
month. The notes in both cases was de-
clined Yet the gentleman whose notes are
thus refused and who could not get the money
on his personal liability to take up sixty
thousand dollars worth of California State
bonds is claimed by his friends as million,
are, has house in New York, whose furni.
ture is worth several thousand dollars, to say
nothing of his authorized claim upon Mari
posa. There are other indications, however,
than the one above mentioned, that they arc
not very deep souudings in his pocket just
at present, and among these are his own oath,
which may possibly pass for something
In the 18th Ward, in New York city, the
tax assessors have put down the value of his
personal estate at 100000. But any one
so assessed, upon swearing that he is not
worth that amount, before the Tax Commis-
sioncr, may be relieved of the entire assess
mcDt or so much of the assessment levied as
he will swear he is notworth over and above
his liabilities. The time when then this
privilege might be exercised this year, ex-
pired on the 25th of June. The day pre-
vious to that, (the 9th, and few days af-
ter he had tried his note for the California
bonds, Mr.. Fremont appeared before the
Tax Commissioners, and swore off the whole
amount taxed to him-s100,00O. In other
words, he made affidavit that he was not
worth one cent over and above his debts and
liabilities, and thus he stands relieved Of the
500, 900 which, on the books, he was set
down as being worth It would seem that
whether he is worth a cent, some of his re-
cent operations are equally inexplicable, as
consistent with the honor of a gentleman,
though they may be very shrcwd and effect
i've as coming from politician.
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RoBBINa THE MA1L.-We learn that al
mail rider by the name of Currier or, Curriess4
was arrested and, imprisoned iu Dallas on
Monday last, for robbing the mail between
Lincolnton and Yorkville He confessed
the fact and told how he succeeded IN get
ting the letters out, and that he had purloin:.
ed drafts and halt: notes, which he burnt,
the whole bills he had used. He states that
the mail rider from Lineolnton to. Morgan.
ton had told him he had been robbing the.
mail and suggested him to do SO; ;too.s The
plan adopted to get the letters as they had
no key-was to pull the. packages between
the steeples. The other rider has alsosbeen|'
arrested Charlotte Wig, Aagust 20.kys,ss Z
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YORKVILLE, S. @, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1856.

was succeeded by a heavy, rumbling sound
"like the cars" which SO frightened the
hands that they all made for the open air.
Well was it for them that. they did so! =
The sound continued to grow louder and
louder for some minutes, till crash was
heard, and Immediately vast stream Of
water rolled out of the tunnel. An eye-wit-
ness says that the head of the stream was at
least ten feet high, and that it swept carts
and barrows before it like chaff. The stream
continued to pour perfect river till IL, o.
clock, when it gradually subsidized, and was
low enough at P. NJ. to allow US to make
a hasty survey of its cause. 1t seems that
there is, in the middle of the mountain, an
immense cavern or pocket, in which water
from the melting snow has been deposited
for years, and that the line of the tunnel taps
this cavern near its centre. The cavern is of
immense extent, and will save the State a
good deal of money since nature has opened a
road through near three hundred feet of solid
rock. This will expedite the completion
of the tunnel greatly; in fact I would not
be surprised if daylight shines through the
mountain to-day. do not know precisely
how much remains to cut, but Colonel Gro
get said last week that there remained only
3l8 feet; and this cavern is certainly 300
feet wide-probably more. The Col. will
be greately surprised when he returns. He
did not expect to get through before next
January.
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MUSICAL, AUTOMATON.

Herr Won Oecklcs, of Breda, in Holland,
just brought to New York, and exhibited
privately, one, of those curious and rare conf
binations of machinery which, without being
positively useful, in the ordinary sense of
the term, tend to promote happiness by cx-
citing in a high degree the feelings Of Won
der and admiration. 1t is machine in the
form of a man, the interior OF which is. fully
exhibited to the audience, to satisfy the in
credulous, and which holds in its hands, ap-
plies at proper times to its mouth, and plays
by lifelke motions the most difficult airs on
both the clarionct and cornct.apiston. The
wind is actually blown through the mouth
by the aid of bellows in the chest, and the
instruments are fingered by a perfectly ma
tural motion through the aid of connections
with levers placed in the cavity of the body,
which are touched by suitable cams on re.
volving. cylinders. The figure is about six
feet high, and dressed like troubadour.-
The cylinders are changed for each tune, and
by manufacturing new cylinders an indef-
mite number Of tunes may be performed
The springs resemble clock springs, and are
wound up by stout key. Three cylinders
are required for each tune, one Of which
operates the fingers of the right hand, giving
each ingcra side motion as well as vcrti-
cal, so as to touch two keys; another cou-
trolls the lingering of the left hand, and a
third gives corresponding motions to the bo-
dy, head and eyes. Although the androides
is said to have occupied six years of the in
ventor's time, and every part of the machine
ry is most accurately fitted and beautifully
polished. 1t plays best on the claronet as
it hardly blows with sufficient force for the
cornet. Both the instruments arc different
ly constructed from the ordinary, although
the difference is not perceptible on the ex-
terror. The execution of difficult pieces is
admirable, some staccato passages being rem
dercd with extraordinary effect by the aid of
mechanism in the throat, which gives fut-
tcriug action to the air. The machine has
been taught Yankee Doodle since its arrival
in this country, but the most Of the pieces
played arc German, including ronde of
Weber, fantasic conccrtante from the Fries
chutz, an Introduction with the variations of
Bcriot, varied, anlantino Of Beethoven,
&c.-N y. TriLunc.
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SINGULAR IF TRuE.--The annexed para
gragh we fined in several of our exchanges.
1t requires a slight stretch Of ordinary cred
ulity, TO appreciate it: 81 - y,
ga farmer in Lincoln county, Tenn, q
few days ago, while blowing, his horse and
plow sunk and disappeared inthe earth, and;
left hole to which no bottom has yet been,
found, in which the farmer himself came
near falling. His neighbors were called to
the place, who, by means Of rops let him
down in search of the horse and plow, to
the depth Of thirty or forty feet, but the
further he went the larger the hole appear
ed, and he called to his friends to pull him
up, which they did," e s,s.a
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took the dainty morsel, but eagerly ate it
The conclusion of this feast we give in the
traders own words:
"At last they came where was sitting,
among the only sober chiefs of the party
The stencil of the half-roasted dogs was aw-
full. One of them came with his trencher
to me, and offered me piece-a choice
piece, too, as I was an invited guest, being
piece of the most unclean part of the en-
trails. 'Thaukee' said I i never dine on
dog. But this did not satisfy them. One
of the prophets, laboring under the effects
of about quart of my rum, insisted upon
my eating what was offered to me. L again
declined, when one of the chiefs informed
me that it wasa very sacred feast, and unless
I partook of nry allotted portion should
highly insult the Indians, and that some Of
those intoxicated might deprive me of my
scalp. The thing was no longer joke. I
seized the piece of dog entrail and put it in
my mouth, in the hope of splitting it out
but they watched me so closely that I was
obliged to screw my courage up to the stick
ing point, and with one mighty.:eAort, I
managed to swallow the nasty tit-bit did
not wait to witness the end of the feast I
had reluctantly paxtaken of my portion, and
thought l might as we'll retire. Istarted in
the direction of Aughwick, and every half
mile I was forced to ''cast up my accounts"
I was much sickcr man the next day than
if had drank gallon of my own rum
and in all my subsequent dealings with the
Red Men, I took particular care never again
to be present at any dog feast"
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FRANKLIN AT THE COURT oE FRANCE

FRANKLIN AT THE COURT oE FRANCE
In the Memories Secrets de Marie Antoi-
nette, per Madame Campan, is the following
notice of this distinguished philosopher while
at the Court of France:
CDR franklin appeared at Court in the
costume of an American cultivator; his hair
plainly brushed, without powder; his round
hat and plain coat of brown cloth contrasted
strongly with the powdered cou6ures and
the bespangled and embroidered coats of the
perfumed courtiers of Versailles. : His sim
pie and novel, yet dignifed appearance,
charmed the ladies of the Court, and many
were the tetes given him, not only forshis
fame as a philosopher, but in acknoWledg-
ment of his patriotic virtues, which led him
to enroll himself among the noble supporters
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4 WARMING FROM TIE ScAFFoLD.-On
the 21st of May, Nicholas Graham expiated
the murder of Joseph Brooks, in San Fran
cisco. The following is a part of his dying
confession, which is worthy of being read and
pondered upon:
I acknowledge my guilt, and the justice
of my sentence of death. I am satisfied to
die; feel that T deserve to die. The free
use of spirituous liquors is the cause of my
coming to this disgraceful end. For the past
seven or eight years 1 have worked constant
ly; I have spent all the money that I earned
for liquor, and have drunk deeply. write
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PROCLAMATION

The following is the Proclamation issued
by the President on Monday last calling an
extra session of Congress, because of the
failure to pass the Army Appropriation Bill:
By tie President Of tie United States Of
Amcrica.
Whereas, whilst hostilities exist with va
rious Indian triE IS on the remote frontiers Of
the United States, md whilst in other re-
spects the public peace is seriously threaten
ed, Congress has adjourned without granting
the necessary supplies fo. tic Army, depri-
wing the Executive Of the power to perform
his duty in relation to the common dcfences
and security, and an extraordinary occasion
has thus arisen for assembling the two Houses
of Congress: 1 do therefore, BY this my
proclamation, convene the said Houses to
meet at the Capitol, in the city OF Washing
ton, on Thursday, the 2lst day Of August,
instant; hereby requiring the respective
Senators and Representatives then and there
to assemble, to consult and determine on
such measures as the state of the Union may
seem to require.
In testimony whereof I have caused the
seal of the United States to be
l.. s.. hercunto affixed and 81 gned the
same with my hand.
Done at the city of Washington, the 18th
day of August, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and ffty-six,
and the independence of the United States
the cighty-frst.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY ORDER
w. j.. Marcy, Secretary of State.
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COL, BENTON ON FREMONT


The Hon. Thos. II. Benton, in letter
dated the 10th inst, recommending the
Withdrawal of the Benton election ticket in
Missouri, thus refers to Colonel Fremont.
There is design here, on the part of some,
to put up an electoral ticket for Fremont,
about which no one speaks to me, as have
character enoug to keep at distance all
that class of persons who, dishonorable them
selves, could approach man with dish9n-
orablc propositions. But ny sentiments are
known, and that 1 should consider such u
step as injurious under every aspect-morti-
flying to Fremont himself from the small
vote which the ticket would receive-and
injurious to the public, by aggravating the
sectional feeling which now arrays each half
of the Union against the other. was op-
posing the bringing out Of Fremont for
nearly half a year before those who charge
me with promoting it knew OF any such de-
sign. There are cases in which public duty
rises above personal consideration, though
there are great many people who cannot
conceive it possible. Thus, when I suppor
ted Jackson with whom had been on i'll
terms) thirty years ago, the sordid motive
of office was assigned for it; now,. when I
support Buchanan with whom am on i'll
terms), and support him against member
of my own family, the same class of persons
can see nothing in it but falsehood and
treachery. Incapable themselves of any,
thing disintercsted and patriotic, they be-
lieve others to be equally so, and attack, with
these motives, all the actions which arc a.
bove the comprehension Of their political
morality.
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STAUNToN, (Va.,) August IA re-
markable occurrence took place at the Blue
Ridge Tunnel last stnisht. The third set of
workmen were engaged in digging, as usual,
when one of them, (Pat. Flagan, } noticed the
texture of the rock before him changed sud-
denly from hard to soft and that the soft, was
wet. Shortly afterwards stream of water
issued from an orifce he had made. This
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THIS YEARS EcL1psEs The Cincinnati
Enquirer thus serves up politics and astron-

omy. .'1il.i ! g
"There areto be sixecIipses. this -yearT
two of the sun. Two Of the moon, one ofthe
know nothings, and one Of the black repub,
licans. The last two will be total. sInfact
neither body will ever make its appearance
again. The eclipse of the blackrepublieanss
will only be visible in the northern states,
that body never having been seen in; the.
south. 1t can be seen without the; aid Of
smoked glass. This eclipse will commence.
on the morning of November 4th, continu:
ing during greater part Of the7day, reach
ing the point of total obscurity about sunset,
at which time the democracy will shine ont
in its fullglory."
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LEWIS NJ. GR1sT, Publisher. !

of the cause of liberty assisted at one of
these entertainments, where the most beauti-
full from among three hundred ladies Was
designated to place crown of laurels onthes,
gray head, and to salute with q kiss each
cheek of the American philosopher. 6 i
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Select 8eabmg,
4 rEw SHORT YEARs--ANp THEN.

A FEW SHORT YEARS--AND THEN.
Afew short years-and then
The dream of life will be
Like shadows of morning cloud,
Inits reality
A few short years-and then
Theidols loyed the best
Will pass in all their pride away,
As sinks the sun to rest !
A few short years-and then
Our young hearts may be reft
OF every hope, and find no gleam
1S0f childhood's sunshine left.
.s;sA few short years-aud then
Impatient of its bliss,
The weary soul shall seek on high
better home than this,
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this for publication after my death and if
the notice of my execution and the cause of
the crime for which I suffer, should deter
but one of my fellow-citizcns from following
in my footsteps, and induce him to refrain
from the use of mans greatest curse, (rum)
feel that have not lived or died in vain.
My fellow creatures, let the voice of a
man on the brink of the grave be heard in
solemn warning against this detestable vice.
I know from my ownsexperience, that the
use of intoxicating drinks is the cause of the
greatest evils of life.
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REGILAIE
ImPORTANT TRUE!

IMPORTANT ar TRUE!
mr. LIBDY'S PILE OINTMENT, the price OF which is
IL One uolar per Bottle, is recommended iDtlibls
for Piles matter of how long duration, and alo
gtsat relief la the mOst severe Of Fistula.
sprep Ired by Dr. Libby, Army Surgeon during the
War, IL the early art Of the present century, which time
1t Is well the soldiers sui red dreaduiy from Files.
DR. LIBBY has used it for sixty " in his practice
Gov Nestcott, OF Florida severely afflicted With this
complaint for many years and sabs have submitted
two fca eraoUs for Piles and have suffered cXcru
ing tOrldres enty FIVE years have tried more than
tried Lbby's Pile ointment. used daily for d and
it Effected q complete cure"
Further Proof Of is Ta'Ue.
Sir H. T. Yates writes from ondol The extraordinary
Effects Of D. Lby Pile Oinu been little short II
miraculous. For more than IS mtnthsl be walk
almost and though had tie best medical treatment; never
received than trahsitory relic until used Jour Pie
Ointment / am now entirely cured.'
Her Jchdt ths P,sa,her sdvs:
Rev. J. L. Parsons HfLtru with Prs for four years
and hall, bottle Of Lii hys Pie Ointment cured
me- though obliged to be in the saddle great part
the time "
M. Rattse4 CHIEF n He P,Ii-e Of Eelo York "aad
been long troubled with " aud Dr. Lbby Pile Ointment
effected complete Curr."
The Adyutdat General e @ RBecticl had been 10 the
hands Of ihysci tWry years D. Libby's Pile ONT
cured him, al er he feared that the d tease would de-
str0y lis iif-."
Arnold Neis0l great RaaroGi Contractor has in his
employment vast number of vho call on lin fr
advice and assistance he say: could case
cf Piles DR. Libby's Pile Oiutu, nt Since used
that have met with that could relieve"
lhs Medicine is WARRANTED % cure AL eases OF Pies,
whether OF long standing Should 1t fail
the money will be in all cases refunded.
For sale by all Druggists. -
noy2f-u E.shyiue
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100000 COPIES SOID!!

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LoYD's GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK will be ready on
IL or about the cath Of October.
CoNTBNTs:
First Application Of Steam.
Life of JOHN Fitch Engraving Of bis FIRST boat.
Life Of robert FuiJonEng aving of his first American Boat
the Hudson River
Robert Fulton Lvingsons frat Ohio River BoatCor.
rect Lkeness-Full Par ticulars.
Latrobe's First Boat.
First Steubenvile Boat
Fist explosion the Western Waters from Eye Witness
Maps of the Western Waters Towns Cities and distances
Land down Correctly.
List Of Steamboat Explosions since 1919 Names Killed
and Wounded; List OF Steamboats, afost
Correct views of Pttsburg VIII cling, ncnnau Louisville,
ST. Louis and New Orleans in 1885, Sketch of each place.
poi uiaton, business, &C., &c.
Past Time Of Boats the Ohm and Mississippi Rivers
List az Steamboat officers the Western Waters,
The New Steamboat bav--With Comments-Idfe Boats
Disasters the LSkes-Nsmes Of Lost Killed Wounded
The High Water N sic, 1884, 1871.
List Of Plantations on Mississippi River.
Lmpotan United states Supreme Court Steamboat Decisions
Three hundred pages with hundred engraving hand
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REGULAR NEW ORLEANS AND NASHVILLE
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The Scotland is entirely boat OF the hrst cllgs
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radcher ght draft enabling her with load when
others only light We solicit for her share Of
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JOHNSON, horne Co. Aee"'''
~ We want TO lire 20 Neg rOes as deck lands and
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CRATE AND FENDER MAKERS,
COMES, FANS AND FANCY GOODS.
WILLIAM TAsKER,

INVITES TIE attention Of Southern and Western Mer
chants % his new stock Of Fans Combs Hair Tooth and
Nail Brushes Ladies' Retcuss, Perfumry Soaps, Porte
Monnaes Jet and Bead Bracelets Pocket Books, Dress
Buttons Pins Needless Books and Eyes Watch Guards
Wax Coral and Glass Beads Necklaces dc lnda Kuo0er
Combs Canes Balls and Toys Of every description. scs
sors Razors and Cutlery. Gold and Gilt Jeweiy Aecor
and Vioins including general and very large stock
OF EnR h French and German Fancy Goods which will be
sold the very lowest prices for CASH or APPROVED PAPER
Orders BIZ letter selected and put up in the best manner
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$3.50 IN PREMIUM MS!

ANtNG largely increased my supply OF Rags by the
ind0ced TO oGer larger amount Of Pro ums for the
present year; and wi pay the premium in Of
elOO 500 $50 s70 SEQ $780, sac 49, $50 and 49, to any
ten Merchants Pedars who will deliver from this date
90 the LIST % Jdy, 1875 the largest amount Of RAGS the
be bought outside o. and by dong business
outside OF Nashville or vicinity
WILL Ar ALL TIMES PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET
PRICE IN CASH FOR RAGS o. DELIVERY, and sue
serhcate 70 the Of the amount received and paid for
These certificates must be kept and sent before next
July that three dsnterested merchants OF Nashville
make the awards. The largest amount being entitled TO
500, the next largest 10 $50, and so on down.
Merchants sending Rags will please write that may
know in whose 10 issue the certificate. Combinations
will not be allowed.
Wooden, Lnsev, Silk and Worsted Rags not wanted
and viii not be included in the above.
esrnest solicit to saving and buying
rags throughout Middle Tennessee.
jy4--dtrwkwn W. s. WHITMAN.
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