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Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
Melancholy Confession.

The PenHsytrdntGn-the special organ Of Old
Blck-speaking of the Abolition sent ment
prevalent in the States North of Pennsylvania.
says il every where finds notifications OF whar,
according 10 the varying fsnSticism IF individ
uals, is rabid Garrisonlsm, or passive Adolf
lonism, or simple FreesoiIism. II adds $50
general il tti- sentiment in rhe States north OF
u, that many processing the Democratic name
are infected, aud the masses generally. even
those NOT organized in the Black Republican
Party, are borne away by the popular current,
Ii is a melancholy confession TO make, but the
Democrdcy-or uGat ought 10 be the Democracy
in those States, is at tha time generally de-
tedted by Black republication; OF Is disorgan
iced By the FfeesOilisBs 1ithia its otsn ranks
There are thousands, Of course, who have not
bowed the knee TO the Black Republican Baal,
Dat the mas has been deiuded aud temporarily
misied For illustration, what New England
State would sustain by its vote a sodnd PLAT
form like ours Of the 4th OF Marohl Would
New York event New Jersey, We think
might, for she seems orthodox; bat what
other Z"
just ss we have all along eoniended. The
Democracy at the North .'disorganEed by the
FreesoIiisln within lie own rAnks!" Even the
great ''mass u them has been deluded and
temporarily misIed" BY the "BIAek Republican
BALL" Aud yet To hear Southern Demo Gratis
jabbsr, one would conelnds that there Was not
q Democrat 10 all The North, in the slightest
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
The strength of the Democracy in the
NOrth-ITs Claims to Nationality.


The boast of nationality is the chief ar
gument Of Democratic papers They claim
an efficient organization in every section
of the country. With larger pretensions
to strength in the South, they yet assert
that the Democracy of the North and
East are, in sentiment, sound and healthy,
and in numbers, formidable. These vaunt-
ings have purpose. Obvious as it is to
those obServant of the ways of politicians,
the great mass fail to perceive it, and in
obedience to that propensity which seeks
the stronger side, many have received an
erroneous impression, and incline to regard
Democracy as the sheetanchor of the ma
TONS hope. These magniloquent brags are
empty and pretentious. 1t is cunning i'm
position to give currency to them, and
characteristic Of the party which uses it.
Assuming virtues which they have not, is
the secret of their success. But beneath
the light Of facts, this show of strength
and soundnesS is as uusubstantial as the
breath they use in blowing it into impor-
lance
This Administration which is sustained
by much the larger portion Of the party as
their representative though by some dis
carded on account Of its recklessnesS, folly,
yenality and utter incompetency, was plac-
ed in power by an expression Of popular
opinion without precedent in tne history Of
the country. The electoral votes of but
four States, two Northern aud two South
crn, were recorded adversely, while its INA
jor.tIcs on the popular vote in the several
States were immensely large Since that
date the political history Of the thirteen
Northern States which cast their votes for
Mr.. PIERCE, is worthy Of study. Their
elections have been but successive defeats
to the Democracy. In nearly every one
Of them they are utterly powerless, and in
all OF them they are weakened beyond re-
covery. What has shorn il OF It's strength
The explanation is at hand The Freesoil
vote Of that section has been distracted
from it. Without this the Democracy Of
the North is emasculated Outside Of the
Dickinson hard-shells Of New York, the
virus Of Freesoil is infused through all its
tissues. Ia fact, the bulk Of the Northern
Democracy is merged into the Freesoil or
Back Republican party IL was the lat
ter's prolific source Of recruits. We give
the names Of former prominent Democratic
leaders who openly consort with il. as an
indication Of the course the masses have
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
Fillmore in New York.

The Albany Statesman tells us that almost uni
versally is it th, ia that wherever the Americans
were overborne in the late elections in New York,
it was effected by the 'Hnited forces of Democrats
and Republicsnsl" 1t adds the following cheering
news
ITO the close observer, the fact is as apparent
as tn unclouded sun at noon day, that the Ameri
party will carry the Empire State next fall
There is earthly power that can prevent Its hav
ing large plurality, If not clear majority, IN the
state 10 10 body is this 20 apparent as to The
Republicans and Democrats While to them 1t rs
fact dshesrtenng and chilling, TO Americans 1t
is full of hope and well calculated to inspire conn
dence and renewed energy for the good cause -
Richmond Wig
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
To Bridge Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received the Of the Fdgeheld
l. and Kentucky Railroad Company, Nashville 7 M,
I'll the 2rh day OF lay x to build Bridge Cum
berand River for the joint Of the Louisville ashvie
and the gehed Kentucky Railroads according to the
provisions of the Act the late General Assembly app.o
priaung two hundred thousand dollars for ton
The suprrstructure will be about hundred ong
including draw with hundred feet openings. The piers
will BE- from sky to eighty feet high, in from
to eighteen feet deep its stag, and the ounda
will be upon piles, put with Golfer DAMS Otherwise,
as nature Of the river tom renders expedient
Bridge Constructors invited plans and pecih
cations for superStrucure, f both and iron sp
OF r. one hundred and sixty hundred feet long and
when with woOd with proposal for preserving render
ing II fire roof
Propositions be made for he entire structure
the Foundations masonry supeTsructuTe separately The
foundation must be bid for pier the masonry perch
Of twenty-five cubic feet, the supersructure per nea
foot Any further information be obtained addressing
the Chief Engineer Of the Edgefeld Kentucky Railroad
a. Nashville.
The following is copy of the Ct the General Assem-
bly, referred to:
"oe it mated, That the Edgeh III Kentucky Railroad,
and the Louisville Nashville Railroad entitled to the
OF one hundred thousand fOars eac.
Bridge he Cumberland River Nashville and that
they hereby consolidated for that purpose shall
entitled application, to the Of two nied thou
sand dollars, for which the Governor sh issue Coupon
Bon Is Of the Stale, at six per thirty tears be is
sued twenty thousand dollars Of the work shall be done,
from time to time"
JNO. L. HELM President
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.
EDWARD :. HEATHAM PRESIDENT
sp2i-td Edgeheld Kentucky Railroad Co.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
To Railroad Contractors.

DROPS us will 4 the Ofc. Of the Fdg Geld
I and X ntlrkN Railroad 'Omps Y, until Thursday Nav
9Th 'Or tn G~,dng Mason " sc n Ridge Sectii A.
al Il Man kyr's Greek aid abroad twenty miles
distant Nashville New bids for the work the end
thirty mile from Nashville viii be received the
time nd any modification n those made in December
last will b. considered The line being raly locate guam.
titles c.cua'ed, &c tsclt is afforded for Coutrac
ain n character and Of the work
faciitie for carving IL on.
Plans and profile be and specifications obtain
ed at the Engineer Office, Nashville, a. any time.
EDWARO :. CHE }THAM President
.ap21-td EdgefeI & Kentucky Railroad Co.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
Fire,

" bile the Press, in other parts of the State has
given repeated accounts OF destructive fires, our
own county has not been entirely free from the
ravsges OF th, devourng element. On Thursday,
10th inst. between the hours OF 10 and IL NJ.
tile residence of Michael Shofner discovered to
OF fire, and such the rdpidity OF the flames
that no effort could their progrs s., until the
dwelling and all adj AGENT buildings were totally
destroyed. The origin of the fire is not positively
known; but is supposed that it originated either
with snuff from candle extinguished by some OF
the children before going to bed up STAIRS or from
a spark communicated through an opening in the
chimney Nr. S however, succeeded in saving his
family without any material bodily injury; together
with some OF bis household effects, including all his
papers" so that he will not be Inconvenience in
that regard. -SheibyoiLe ErpOSstOr
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

PENGUIN 0L.-The sloop Copy, arrived here a
few days since from Sag Harbor, has on board a
barrel OF Penguin oil, received from the brig Para
na, which arrived at that port recently from the
South Shetland Islands with 100 barrels OF the same
kind OF oil The brig's killed 43, 900 blrd-,
from which they obtained this quantity OF oil W.
are informed that the brig will return TO tn above
named island and pursue the same busues,-the
Captain being confident OF securing a. much as
twelve barrels OF oil dav. While the Parana was
living there, French vessel was also thcrr eugag-
ed in the business.-N eiO Bedford Standard
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

FOUND His FATHER" son, can you take a
Cruuk ior III, up 70 tue hotel?' said passenger
topping from boat on the evee to a ragged
looking tuungstsr, whOssl balancing the tail
" Il dray
Your s.n'' cried the boy, cycling him from
..ad o lot "M IT. III be God trapped It l amt in
Ca nerr I've been trying 10 ind my daddy for
three ,ears and all of sudden up comes the old
hos- hmn-eit, aud knows right of How are yoaY
stretching out muddy looking paw.
The traveller was nOn.plussed. Between a smiIr
aud a trowu, he inquired: "W hat IL your uame
,u?"
my name! so you don't know Well, it's moth
ing Tor people in these par to have SO many chill
dreu that thsy don't know their names NJ names
lillian, but some folks call ragged Bill, tor
short. " hat the other part lie, | reckon you know
II YOU dOu'. you must the old woman.
Aud sbouldering the trunk he marched off to
wards the hotel, n,umOng to himself:
~ ell, this is II go. The old gemman come
hOme at last. GOOD clothes, big trunk, must have
the tiu.-Well, / am in luck"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

Cur THIS OUr A correspondent Of the London
Literary Gazette, abiding to the numerous cases
OF deaths from accidental poisoning adds
| venture to affirm there is scarce even a cotaggr
in this country that does contain invaluable, Ger
tain, immediate remedy for such events-nothing
more Than a dessert spoonful Of made mustard
mixed in a tumber OF warm water. and drank i'm
m,diately. Ii acts as emetic, is alwaSs ready,
aud may be used with safety in any case where Que
is required By making This simple antidote known
YOU may be the means of saving many a fellow
creature from untmely end
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
JUST RECTBVr DRY
W. 7. BERRY & COMPANY.
w. 7. Berry s. Company
HAVE JUST RECEIVED
PHENIXIANA=
OR,
SKETCHES AND BURLESQ UES.


vol limo, Cloth. With Portrait Of The Author.
This volume unquesonaby e1ces any book Of hunor
has been published in America and As proof Of the
fact, the opinions some Of the leading and nau
entail journals q the country nearly all Of which have pro-
nOunced JOIN PH0NIE The Great Wit Of he Age
FROM the Boston Evening Traveller.
The volume vii most serious reader shake his
sides at is mirtha define character sketches Of
events.
From N Boston Telegraph.
These Sketches essentially Punchs vein-mors 50
than O'her American writer acquainted Nth
The Lectures Astronomy the Rey-w Musical
symphony and other thn equal to any thing We
have ever seen In Punch
From the New Orleans D-rs
Who is John Phe N1 We that he is reproduc-
ton, human form from the ashes Fot- or Matthews
or Lamb or some other grea master English burssqus.
. We advise all who ike fresh agd genuine humor
70 prepare their pucharr early COPY "Dos-
sticks" but first iriator Of John P0niE Who has
originated school Of the hyperholcI and buresque.
From the Southern Literary Messenger.
very dancerOu. to he generally circulated mss
much immediate laughter sometimes ends in
ant we have such o explosive mieth
this day aud generation John Phonx Is he very ge-
MUS Of nun and ecits merriment from the REST We
commend his sketches and BuErQu- al fsrong
mind and vigorous ttution, desire to be amused
but weak natures should BE- careful h0w they upon
them.
From the Baton Rouge Comet.
hg for your Fern Leaves" b. side the book o. John
Phoenix with it. motto, In TIE Of the PrOphetRgs'
John Ph1niV, besides being sait Is philosopher Hs
satire flows nttu ally and grntB 'SW . AoE cutting
OF weak kneed humanity H. sockets washing n doWn
into IN great ovatv which the haiters'
ten spoken Of POLITICIAN and priests law, nj loaf
gentlemen % the gentlemen q the
department who had snust The odor q aAr %
perfect platform Of equality laugh the several fol-
lies and receptions hey have each prsCtised upon ceu
lous world in the great masquerade OF humanity.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
Another Good Sign.

The Terre Haute Daily Express, markes the fol-
lowing remarks on the nominations of the American
P1rty:-
The PROsPECTs ARE BRIGHT 1t is refreshing TO
SEE with what warmth and enthusiasm the nOmina
ton of MIR Fillmore is received by the great mass
OF our citizens. There is installing who he is
Tn American public know him, and knowing him.
are willing TO bestOw on him their greatest faVors,
No man could have received the endorsement Of
any Convention, or of any body of men, who will
give more general satisfaction to the people. A \
man, there Is no objection to him. After presid
ing over the destinieS of thi- mighty nation with
becoming ability, for almost four years, he then re
tired to digniied private lie, and looking alone
to the prosperity OF the whole country, be scorned
to participate in the political gambling that was
common to politicians, and never once forgot his
manhood, i'll his selfish desires The frre>will offer
ing that his country men now tender him, is not Of
his seeking, for the news will first overtakei him
amib the classic association Of Europe, where he
has gone for mental Improvement and to study the
governments of the Old World. He is travelling
through Europe, not however, with that ostenta~
rIou and pOmpous show that characterize so many
less favored than he, but as the plain American
citizen He enters the capitals of sristOcraiic Eu-
rope, the plain unassumng Willard Fillmore,
prIdug himself more upon being citizen of this
younl Republic, than having occupied the highest
point 10 earthly promotion. With modesty that
becomes him, he receives the respect Of crowned
heads, and with simplicity characteristic of the
institutions Of his country, he impressce al Avora-
bly Of the land from which he halls
All the conservative men both North and South
ate il favor of Mr. Fillmore. The great National
Party scattered throughout the whole country re-
gard hun as the true exponent Of nationality. His
character, both social and political opportunities
higher the fathers of our country than perhaps,
auy other man.-Calumny from honest source
not pointed at him-reproach from any but a
parrzan pen, does not aim its poison at his past
history and inn utatiOn only by demsgogHes is in
dul- ed in, when his is pronounced.
Every person seems to be well pleased but Graf
ton Cookery, and few followers, and from their
TWIST NJ and turning, ana his terrible fabrcations
and over weening desire to lead others estray. we
lead to the belief hat he has snuffed the battle
from atsr, aud havins DO great desire tor fight,
will first ndeayOr 10 cause a retreat on the part of
nis opponents, but failing in this, will then beat a
pIeCpitUrr 'nack out" himself
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

TURNING THE TABLs' Really. -, usre was II
grand row" lately alta lecture ia Paris Polio,
agents in plain clothes were present; they made a
mark with chalk on the backs Of thu most uproAti~
Of the students 80 that they mrght he known
aud arrested when they lett the hail. the students
detected the msu9uvre, aud slyly chalked the po
lice agents; when the lrlt the place. the
Serg-us Io Vile arrested IL, ~, lodged thrm IN
prison aud kept them there tor day and a light.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
NO HUMRUG!!
THE undersg ed have purchased the Patent right Of @.
i H. WILLIAM
DOUBLE ACTING BALL VALVE
Force and Lift Pump.

For the Of Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and louisa We
have tested the Pump IN all its recommended for or
nary purpo-es-in wells and fire engines and a. state
TO that IL is superior TO pump in VI
simple aud plain in its construction he taken piece
put together by ordinary man. black white in half
minute There is nota or bolt about the ump there
is the least imaginable frctOI-hence its durability. IL
almost impO iblr fr 70 to get out of fix by usage.
When used for a Ee' or csern it converted into
Fire Enginr in minute. and ny water be
thrown the test Inns in the country II is invau-
able Fire Engine, and especially in the country
try towns.
tits equally well adapted all machinery, Railroad Tanks
&C. and will when known, supersc-e all other pumps II
can be used for either hot cold water.
Having fully satisfied ourselves the capacity, value
and utility of the Pump ready to make sales Of tn
above territory by counties states except the Western
District Of this state which has sod We confidently
he Pump the citizens Of the States mentioned
The Pumps cheap and therefore within the reach Of
avery family.
Res ". POTTER,
ap21-u JOHN BRIEN.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
The only sound Party, North.

We commend the following article to
those CLAY Wings" and Democrats who
have been deluded into the belief that the
Democracy of the North are sound on the
Il overv pupStion.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

degree tinctured with AbOliiionisn. But the
Pennsyloanian, a Northern Democratic organ,
makes ''melancholy confession" to the con-
trary.-Richmond Wing.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

aonsequSner u he ats nre and eject dy.sioa q
L the perry sunuF tAr osnsfs. 80 sill,
On saturday. the 26th instrnt,
kNPose 90 Pubiic Auetou, MA valuable T g 81 he
Nashville Ina formerly stgot.
IL w Be divided Bto three ots, he a. re canrr u
she square aud MARKET ontng thirty 'eet on "a Plthc
eq1sr the other froH s~Uty each. I'D 80 %
shea Taulisg b4ck kaad I'd All anry hes siXtsen
feet alley.
sch appartuuiif has FsTtly u AIRED i1 ta
g. &c hlsiues q favorable ocatln a., Or
cap talss o ssfs saf pfsktshla tny~siHirais.
Sale 10 comuicncc a. loA o'eiosk. ~ Ia Beat u he
premise.
Far Teraz, Pat % sFoInt, a. car hsnehEls
LINDSEY CEUCkETg. So Gotsfs e.
GLAscOcH AuctlauesF aplr
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
Lands and Lots for Sale.

4 = ACRES OF Valuable Land both sdes Of the
II = Ntshvle and Chattanooga Railroad, Smes nom
Nashville on vh-h a depot has been recently located well
improved god vser, god soil, with fair proportion Of
tmbcr and cleared land excellent stand Tor country
store and re,derce Either Of the road the whole
vii hs -od 10 sult pIrchs
06[ RES mile from th' tDWn Fraukiln, Ia
Milans county the LIBERTY r0ad, snd = nile east o.
tn f. and Alabama Railroad leo Acres cleared
and 10 cuitiyatoa Has on 60 eom'orth nvrlng House
hstg Springs, and pro iu7t,v s-su.tablr for four
handsome srtl-uvnts vii .rl l. y, =, or al 70 suit
purchaser.
10 sCEES mostly tmbere part oftae B-ea' Sood Tract
the Tennessee and Aabama Railroad 81 m les south Of
Nashville soil Of excellent quality admirably adapted 10
tn purposes q Vineyard Nursery Market Garden.
IOL ACRES on the Galatin Turnpike road, 81 miles
from NASHVILLE between stun and Seige wlu'd make a
business ia convenient ami comortobls country
r, sid nee.
800 ACRES on both sides o. the Nashville and North
Western Rar al II e Of Nashvi-, on Big HArpeth
River, and mic Kingston So ing; $50 Acres ear
td-haiance well limb rulgO sll and water, and COM
Ortablr g. provcmrnts.
SPY ACRES, well improved. miles from Nashville, on
the Mil Greek Valley Pike. ant near the ~ K X. Soil
good quality good Dwelling une young Orchard IN IN
veI good De ghuorhood
yie near Whites Creek Turnpike road. most beau
ufal tuild,ug lot
lots q suy sse from 80 feet % Acres The BuenA
VISTA Turnpike road from nie- n Nashville Sith or
sithout Tinter convenient 10 Ruena Vista Sprinls.
IOL s 10 the corporation OF Nashville, near wilson's
Springs several he Fankt Turnpike road several near
Inc Depot 81 ue r. r. Heyrral add near the
MuressboFo' Turnpike road IN I'm Ward, ana several
west a. Capitol ain near the 1rpUrat0n line.
RI - L0W-T Rms LIBERAL Those Who wish %
purchase would 90 sell % maze early apll cation %
aptO-u c W. NANCE.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
rE-An e1eh.nge paper. the EDITOR Of which

sE- An exchange paper, the editor of which 10
doubt lately 'set up with widow, goes of thus:
For the other half of counting match there is
nothing like interesting widow. There's as
much difference between courting damsel and II Il
attractive widow, a. there is between cypheing in
add ton and double rule OF three. Counting a girl
i like eating fruit all very nice fsras extends
but doing the amaole 10 blue eyed nerrayed one
m black Grape comes under the head of prr.ervrs-
rich, pungent syrupy. For delicious counting, We
repeat, give Us a live wilder"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

ago the propriety of trying again. We
repeat the suggestion. If he stops with
this effort, he is "done for"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

The HoPKTuL Sos Mother--Did / not tell ysu
not to trouble those pies sgaini"
Hopeful Soul amt bad no trouble withem,
Tn eatsn'em ss peAeeable as can be-"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

Four AND ISEocEScK -Chares--"I say Clara
amt IL iolh! I've made sueh . capital book on the
Derbyg"
ClArA-"G am sure, Charles. | am delighted 10
hear IT, Any literary pursuit must be better than
the horrid practices you getting in;O OF betting
al racesl"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

A Spansrd sent his sou TO the University OF Sal
Gmanca, and told bin to study economy, and to ca
beef rather than poultry. On arriving, the young
gentleman asked the price of cows. About tWen
~ dollars And patridgess" Twenty-Five cents.
II must live on PartridEes," said he, they ar,
decidedly the cheaper OF the two"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
NOTICE

n Election viii be held the Office Of the
n United Firemen> Insurance Company -Slkzyecr-
No IS College st Monday the 9Th day Of Yz77FE \
May, for 1hirte Directors, 20 serve the ensn- ~
ing twelve months.
In accordance with he amended charter all the Sockhold
entitled TO vote their stock.
apu JOHN s DASHIELL, Sec'y, T.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21

The Act on the subject % usaFy in Louisi4na
which has just become hw. does not in tssuis
abolish the usury las, out 1t is great step IN that
direction, By Soo,shag the penalties ior volatiot
aud enabling the lender 10 recover Interest 70 the
amount OF eight per cent on bis loan.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-04-21
FOK NEW KLEAN.

INHE cleaner y. W. GRAHAM IL. IN -
Il kERcHEyAL. NAstcr, vii lrAvr aUE-ar4flal
for the shove D and All iHsrn. naslzS1EAt-n xzza
ate lsndngs TUESDAY, NExr. TIE 9ep 20 freight Of
P-ssagr, pig on D. arr. OF - j. YhATMAN, ,e.ts
apig n II. HAKEls o., ( -