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AMpUrArINc LEG AT HIP JolNr.-Last
Saturday, says the Cincinnati Commercial, we
witnessed very extraordinary surgical opera
tion at the Commercial Hospital, performed
by Prof. Backman of the Ohio Medical Col
lege. It was less than amputating man s
leg at the hipjoint. This operation is very
rarely performed; and we are informed by those
more familiar with surgical statistics than our
selves that this is the first instance of case
in Ohio. OF course it is only in extreme
cases that it would be undertaken, and then
only as a dernier resort. 1t would be difficult
for persons who know little or nothing of the
science of the profession, to estimate the
sponslbity felt by the surgeon who undertakes
to perform operation critical.
The operation performed by DIR. Blackman
was on the person of young man. The thigh
bone affected with cancer, which was
rapidly ascending toward the hip joint, and
the only hope of saving his life was by this
operation The patient was under the influence
Of choroform, and exhibited very little evidence
of pain during the entire operation. The limb
entirely severed from the body in two
seconds
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SOUTHERN PLANK ROAD.

The ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders in
the Southern Plank Road Company will be held in
the Town Hall. in Fay tteville Thursday the II tn
day of January. at IL O'Clock, II.
W Mel. MCKAY. Scc'y.
December 9th. st
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THE UNlvERs.TY'S FAMILY MEDICINES:

Issued under the seal sanction and authority of THE
UNIV VERSITY OF FREE MEDICINE AND POPU-
LAR KNOWLEDGE. chartered by the State of Penn
syIvania. April 10th, 1858 with capital of 100. 900
mainly for the purpose of arestng the evils of spuri-
and worthless nostrums; also, for supplying the
community with RELIABLE REMEDIES wherever a
competent physician caunut will not be employed.
This Institution {ocated in Philadelphia. Home Dis
pensary. and Office No. 6S Arch where appica-
tions for Agencies will be receive) has purchas-
ed from DR.. John r. Rowand his celebrated
RONAHD'S TONIC MIXTURE,
Known for upwards of twenty-five years the only
and safe for Fever and Ague. &c. and his
ine,tmabIe remedy for Bowel Complaints. Rowand s
compound SYRUP OF BLACKBERRY ROOT which
highly improved and popular Remedies together with
the Unversitys remedy for complaints of the Lun
the University's remedy for Dyspepsia indigestion
the Unverstys remedy for Costive Bowels; also, the
University's Almanac may be had.
ae-For safe in Randolp ph county n. c.. by
Dee 22. 2n-pd DAVID MERRILL.
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TO TE EAyEl1EfsS.

TO TRAVELLERS.
The Subscribers convey the Mail between Fayette-
Vile and Barciaysville in Buggy. and can accommo-
date two passengers The route is by way of
hlngsburv, Bunn's Level, Summerville and Nel s
Greek. The days for leaving Fayetteville Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at O'Clock. a. m.-Returns
Monday. Wednesday and Friday evenings. Fare from
Fayetteville to Sumlnerville 50.
}. r. HARRIS,
Aug. .. 1855. 4. PARKER.
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CORPORA ALTON BONDS

OF the Town of Fayetteville for Sale.
Agreeable to Act of the General Assembly of the
State of North Carolina ratified Dec. 25 1852. authoriz
ing the Town of Fayetteville issue her Bonds te
the amount of 000 in the aggregate for the
pose OF paying her subscription the Western Rail
Road Company.
Therefore, it + ordered by the Commissioners OF
Fayetteville that the Treasurer of the Town receive
sealed proposals until the 1st of November next for
the purchase of $4,000 in sums of $500 each of said
Bonds. or any Part thereof. Bonds to run twenty
years. with Coupons attachedinterest able semi
annually. The said Bonds shall under the seal of
the Corporation, and binding the faith of the
Wa. WARDEN, Town Treasurer.
Sept. 26. 1855 If
FALL, 1885.
JAMES KYLE has jnst received large
and general assortment of
Dry Goods,
Among which are
$50 pieces Dress DeLans,
French and English Merino,
Plain Merino, real French,
Persian Cloths,
Black and Colored Silks,
Irish Linens, all Flax,
Table Cloths and Napkins,
Carpeting, very cheap,
Calicoes, we'll assorted,
Kerseys and Linseys,
Silk, Wooen and Cotton Hose,
Ladies' Twisted Silk Mitts
Dress Trimmings &c, &c.
All of which being purchased by the package for
Cash, Will be offered at the lowest market price for
cash. time to paying Customers.
Sept. u. 1856. If
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j. c. POE,

j. G.. POE.
DEALER
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS. SHOES. AND
Ready-Naae Clothing.
Particular attention paid to Ladies' Dress
Goods and Trimmings
HAY STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, \. C.
November Sd, 1855 If
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CARTHAGE INsrIrUTE.

CARTHAGE INSTITUTE.
school, will be resumed in this Institution the 7tl
of January.
A. r. BLACK. Principal.
W. NJ. BLACK Assistant.
Carthage. Dec. 10, 1855. 7S-3t
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WE ARE NOW RECEIVING AND EXPECT TO KEEP UP
STOCK GROCERIES.
WE OFFER
$50 Bags Cofce-I,io, Lagura aud Java,
l5 IIhds. Sugars.
80 Molasses,
l 900 Sacks Salt.
- Bbs. Sugars,-cofee, crash'd & powdered d
123 Bags Shot
As Kegs Powder.
20 iihds Western Bacon
$500 Lbs \. {.
1000 Scgars. assorted qualities,
100 Boxes Cheese.
With every other article in line All of which
viii dispose Of low for CASH exchange for pro-
luce naval stores.
D. & W. McLAURIN.
June I'd 4S-tf
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EW GOODS.

NEW GOODS.
STARR & II4IIArzS
IRE noic feceiriag the largest Stock of Dry Goods
HATS. BOOTS. SHOES. AND READY-MADE
CLOTHING,
Ever offered by them, which they will sell at small
ad vance first cost for Cash. N the usual
time to prompt paying customers
j. b. STARR. J. N. WILLIAMS
Sept. !, l"35. Cliff
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IMPORTS OF DRY Goops.-The Journal of
Commerce publishes its usual Statement OF the
Imports Of Dry Goods at the port of New
York The history of this trade for the last
three years, is unusually Interesting. The year
1853 witnessed the largest imports at this port
ever entered since the country was< settled.
The receipts of dry goods, alone, for that year
reached $93, ,704.21l, an increase Of over SO
per cent. upon the total for the preceding year.
In the beginning of the year 1854, the imports
fell off, but with some fluctuations, and the
decrease was not very strongly marked until
September of that year, when the falling off
became rapid and uninterrupted, continuing
monthly. without exception, until s-pten.aer
1855, period of y months. Part of this
decrease was of course included i'll the last
years summary, the total imports OF dry goods
for 1854 being only $50, ,s42,9 936 against $685.
704 ,2ll for 1858. The decrease, we have
said, continued until September, 1855, when
the trade turned and each month since has
shown comparative increase, leaving the total
for the year 1855, $l5,868,S74 below the total
for 1854, $2S, 73O, ,l49 below that of 1858, but
$3.319,9lS greater than for the year 1852,
when the total was only SCI, 654, IA.
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TAKE NOTICE.
ALL DEBTS due prior to this date must be
settled Immediately or they will be placed in an
Officers hands for collection
c.. ". ANDREWS.
December % 1855 77-4t
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Coggacll. RAY s. 90

Con- 2cil. Ray s Co.,
Uax sTSEEcF, FAN aG'ErasyGEI.H1.
Are now receiving their L ALL STOCK of STAPLE
and FANCY
DRY GOODS.
In which be found FOR TIE LADIES:
Plain cold Plaid. White ana Black DeIAINES;
CASfIH s5,t rs and MEHINOS: Plain and igd Fancy
and Hlaez SILKS: Cloth MANTI.ES and CLOAkS:
Cloak CLOTH: SKIRTS and SkIRTI\ti Merno
VESTS: B0NNEfS: ENEt0InEiF.S. &c.
FGR GE.A,TLEEE-.l:
Hats: Boots and Shoes: Nestings; Cassimeres
White, Black and Fancy Stocks and Crayats;
Rcady-Made Clothing, &c.
Linseys, K"rseys and Piais Blankets isrogans Table
Cloths tad Covers. Allendale Sheetings, Children 5
Kid Gloves. Wool Sacks and Comforts. Youths and
Boys Clothing. English and Italian Grapes. Dmity
Embroidery Silks and Eratls
4 good assortment of Ladies. Gentlcfnan's and
Chilaren-s BOOTS. SHOES. and G tAITERS; GLOVES
HOSIERY, &c
Sept, 20. Gift
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FALL OF 1865.
We Receiving stock of Fall
and WINTER GOODS,
DRY GOODS.
REApY-MADE CLOTHING,
HATS. CAPS.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Taviag afrrp,ne,i ITO reifuf ss, the Hardware
Trade. oi.eT Our STOCK at greatly reduced prices
for Cash.
Our friends who behind hand in their payments
earnestly requested to pay up.
HALL & SACKETT
Sep !. 1888. Cliff
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NOTICE..

NOTICE..
- 1S A.: ~
Partnership under the and style of Andrews &
Odum for the purpose OF carrying the mercantile
business at the stand lately occupied by Davis d
Willis where they intend to keep general assortment
Of DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
They earnestly solicit share of public patronage.
and promise that they will earnestly endeavor to
make it the interest of their friends to deal with
them Call and try
ANDREWS s ODUM.
Robson Institute Dec. "a. 1855. St
Argus
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CIMBERL LAND
SUPERIOR COURT OF LAW.
Fall Term. 1855

Fail Term, 1S55.
His Honor j. ". Ellis. Judge presiding 1t is order
cd by his Honor. that SPECIAL TERN of the ST.
PERIOR COURT of LAW and EQUITY be held
for the County of Cumberland the week beginning
With the Second Monday in FEBRUARY. \. D.. 1856.
and that the Clerk of the Court give six weeks notice
thereof in each of the newspapers in the town OF Fay
etbevle.
Suitors Witnesses and Others having business to
transact the Civil Docket required to attend
punctually. the Second Monday i'll February next,
at the Court House in Fayetteville.
Witness Jesse T. Warden. Clerk o. our said Court.
at Oifce in Fayetteville. the Seventh Monday after
the Fourth Monday in September. A. D., 1855.
77-6wl JESSE T. WARDEN, C. S. c..
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FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
EEiDY-HaDE CLOTHING,
Hats, Gaps, Bonnets, Boots and .Shoes
Sheetinss, Cotton Yarns, Kerseys,
BLANKETS, 3c., &c.
Corner Market and Gillespie ST.. Fayetteville, =. c..
Dec. ~. Tiff
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STEAMBOAT AND RAILROAD ACCIDENTs-Ac-
corling to a table in the New York Herald
there during the past year 27 steamboat
accidents in the United States, whereby 40
persons were killed and lO7 wounded. Last
year there were 4S accidents and 5e7 persons
killed and 225 wounded This large decrease
is doubt owing tc the good effect Of the new
steamboat law passed by Congress.
The Baltimore Sun says there were in the
United States during the present year AZ
railroad accidents, killing l6 persons and
woundng $50 others. Among the killed were
20 engineers, 19 fremen, conductors, and 16
brakesmen Last wear there were 1913 accidents,
and 1856 persons killed and $50 wounded.
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FIFTY TONS GUANO.

FIFTY TONS GUANO.
The Subscribers receiving their Fall Stock OF
G r g f Il I ES. embracing large and General
assortment in their line. which they offer whole
sale buyers the lowest market rates for cash Coul-
try produce. the usual credit to prompt paving
Customers
ALSO.
TIfty Tons j3eN PER TTI4N GUAM
for Cash. AT 3 cents per pound.
GEO. w. WILLIAMS 4 co.
Sep. |. 1885. Cliff
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Buckwhc Flour in l25 Ib Bags for sale BY
". IL. CARVER.
Nov. TO- Il-tf
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j. \. SMITH.
q Wholesale II
d z Z G. s
d. MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS,
q Paints; Oils; Dye Stufs;
fjhTFFTT / NarniShes: Window Glass and Put
t5sfm ty; lass " are; Perfumery; Fine
Etak Soaps: Fine Tooth and lair Brush
>sM - es; Paint Brushes; Field and Gar
den Seeds; Spices and Snutfs; Surgical In
strumcnts; Patent Metiicines; Pure
Liquors for Medical Purposes;
Fancy Articles, &c, &c.
Orders from Country Physicians and Merchants re-
specially solicited and perfect satisfaction guaranteed
both iii regard to quality and price.
J. \. SMITH, Druggist.
Nov , 1855. 7O-tf
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The seventy-fve democrats who vote for Col.
Richar rdson for Speaker in full Hense, are
expected to achieve wonders by the manv-named
opposition The one hundred and fifty repre-
sentatives, who do not agree with the minority
I af seventy-fve and vino in the majority,
/ have been declaiming to the country for weeks
past that this minority is the cause OF .aH the
| trouble. and that if only it would agree to dsa-
gree, everything would be satisfactory. The
democrats came to Congress to do thesrs duty
according to their principles They cane, ac-
cording to the know-nothings, an utterly ruined
party They came, according to the abolition
lists, an utterly annhilated organization. Well
acting under sincere sense of their minority
we will not say "acquiescing" in the deprecia-
ting Judgment of their adversaries-they did
all that such a minority could do: they modestiy
ss-@saaad sheir cssaajs.se a.;dsp.s
ed their opinions. Taking their places iii the
House, they proceeded modestly to vote for
their choice for Speaker; but hardly had they
demonstrated their principles aud their purposes
before thew were assailed with contumely and
reproach from all quarters by the dissenting
and fragmentary majority! 1t was the demo
Gratis who would not allow a Speaker to be
elected! It was the ntoleraLe democratic
platform that was an obstacle to harmony! 1T
was this calm courageous, and uncolbplanng &
minority that made everybody outside OF 1T all
CRY and fretfui! Snch is the CONNIE mt upon
the attitude of the democracy by those who
control the opposition majority i'll Cohgress.
And why is this so? We think we have at
last found the secret. 1t is because the dcm-
ocracy, a minority iu Congress, is majority
before the people, it is because the democracy,
unable to elect Speaker, is certain to elect a
President. The opposition see that this mino-
rity is to be dreaded and that its unity and
power in the House, if not broken or impaired
by the skful Vaccinations of southern know
nothings and northern abolitionists, will certain
- AZ.
presidential campaign And this is the plain
and simple solution of all the mystery which
has troubled SO many wise and cautious heads.
- Washington Uusoaa.
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InP3DyED H1yAsi PLAN LOTTERY.

InP2DvED H1yAsi PLAN LOTTERY.
By authorlty Of the 'State Of Akabama.
SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY.
CLASS 1.-To be drawn January s, 1856,
IN the city Of Montgomcry,
When prizes ,uating $50 will be- distributed
according to the following unparalleled schedule:
Remember:
Capital Prize, $4,000:
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5000 Acres Land for Sale.
We offer for sale body of fine Turpentine Lands.
containing about 5000 Acres I here is thirteen
crops OF Boxes portion of which has been worked one
season. and balance two seasons One twenty-five Bbi
Still with all the necessary arrangements buildings,
Sc to carry the Turpentine business-situated in
Cumberland County. about twenty miles from Faytte-
willie and from to three miles from Little River.
We will sell the above Lands for S6.500.
TROY & MARSH.
Dec ). 1855. 75-6t
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FOR ALE
AT r 4 ID L G Z p p K G ES
E'oE y $ ous Time,
$50 Carriages EsaroUcE2es.
ROCI1ANAYS x REGGIES of erery description,
Many Of whch i1isaed. ani the balance Icing
ilished daily: Hrapag which many and
bcuut5f III styles. ali oae rery Eae Carriage Some
OF tatn very light and al made in the best manner
ana Of tn b,&t nttsfial-. Ny facilities for doing
Ctrria5e work greater than any establishment
south aal afford and erniaed u sell work
of the bcst yuaE5,Y a low 1t be built for by
amy
~ Those who ara indebted viii please pay
up tiv un"-S requires MY outstanding debts to be
collected. A. A. MckEEHAN.
August - 1883. If
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FOR SALE.
TWO THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND. nine miles
from Fayetteville. lying directly the Southern
Plank Road. and each side Of Big Rocktish. One
of the best Turpcntine sections in the county, with
convenient improvements for family residence; with
small corn mill a never failing stream. and first
rate situation for Turpcntine Distilery and Store.
A. \. MckETHAN
Fcb'v ., 1850 tt
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1000 prizes, amounting to $4,000
Only Ten Thousand Numbers!
Tickets Sj-Halves 81 50-Quarters 81 25.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager
Address orders for Tickets to W H HUTCHINSON
Montgomery, Ala. [Dec 26-2m-pd
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THE DEMOCRACY STAND FIRM.-1he democratic
phalanx in the House Of Representatives, stand
firm and fast There is no waverlng. On the
evening of the 2sth another canc"s was called
and was attended by majority OF the demo
cratic members, there, and after fall and
harmonious interchange of opinions they unan-
mousy decided as follows:
sResolred, That will adhere to our
platform and our nominee"
This is the sentiment of the democracy of
the Union. Everywhere the firm and united
action of tile democrats is appauded, and the
slightest faltering now would mortify the
noblest party that ever existed in any country
Let the answer be to all proposals from our
opponents. that of Paul Jones in one of his
conflicts when asked if he had surrendered !:
and truly may his words in view of the
great issues aud contests upon which we are
only entering: Surrender" said the hero;
Never! The battle has only begun"'- Union
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FALL. GOODS, 1855.

PEARCE FERGUSON
Arc now Receiving their Fall aud Winter Stock of
Foreign aad Domestic, Staple and Fancy Dry
Csoods, Bonnets, Hats, Caps, Boots and
.Shoes,
" 18th general assortment of READ1-MADE
CLOTHING TO which they invite the attention of
Merchants the Ladies and ALL and which they offer at
Low PRICESfor CASH. on Time to punctual Gus
toners at Wholesale Retail.
Z. +. PEARCE. j. B. FERGUSON.
Sep. l. 1853 Cliff
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A FIvE-HTNDRED-DoLLAR BIBLE.-Among the
many costly and really beautiful works of art
offered for sale, (says the Philadelphia Ledger
there is nothing in the book line that approaches
in richness the $500 bible exposed in Peterson's
window, lO2 Chestnut street. The paper.
printing, binding, and. in fact, the whole finish
of the book, it is believed, exceeds that of any
other in the world The ornaments are solid
gold, and very heavy. This book is worth
some little trouble to 1t will be exposed
where it now stands all the week.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-05

We publish the following extract from the
Connersville Telegraph, Whig paper. in
reference to this gentleman, who is the
Fusion candidate for governor. We COM
mend it to all honest and national men. Read
it and behold the man that our Fusion friends
have presented to the people for their suf-
frage.
ted, and see of what it is composed. For Gov
ernor, Oliver p. Morton, a renegade Democrat,
who says he is still true Democrat, and yet
principle, and withal was member Of the late
Abolition Convention at Pittsburgh. A beau
tiful head this to a ticket for which the old line
Wings are asked to vote. A man who, we are
informed, since he has been 81 years Of age,
has been a candidate for Office whenever there
was one to be filed, and who has only attain
ed, so far as we know, the appointment Circuit
Judge from the Legislature for six months. A
national man who would not vote for Julian in
1850, because he was an Abolitionist; an Abo-
litionist in 1854, and would not vote, for his
party's candidate was too National. A man
who, at first opposed the Nebraska bill-who
again approved of it, and pledged himself to
vote against the restoration Of the Missouri
line, if elected to Congress, and who failing to
get the nominated for Congress, turned Anti
Nebraska again, and swallowed Abolitionism
and Know N othingism in toto. Such is the
man presented to old line Wings. Those who
wish To be choked with wool and demagoguery
may vote for him.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-05
The Flight from Kansas.

Robinson, indicted for treason and fleeing
from Lawrence and the Territory of Kansas,
then captured at Lexington, ami who has
since been returned upon the requisition of
the proper authorities of the Territory, to
take his trial upon the indictments against
him; Reeder, appoined to the Office of Gov
ernor of the Territory, from which, after a
few months of probation. he was dismissed,
because of his incapaciy honestly to carry out
theorganic law-then, without having receiv-
ed any votes whatever, contesting the election
ofGeneral Whitfield as q Delegate to Con-
gress, and finally, assuming to be q Senator in
Congress, in virtue of an election by two or
three dozen rebels at Topeka-now hiding
himself and fleeing from the vengeance of the
law, which he had set at defiance; Lowrey,
the Governors private secretary, running of
in disguise, thinking the Territory too hot to
hold him; Brown, the editor Of the Herald of
Freedom, paper established expressly to cre-
ate discord between the Pro-slaveIy and the
Abolition parties in Kansas, and contributing
to that object by the publication of foul Ca
lumnies against the people of Missouri and
Of the slave States-this man, captured by a
negro and now in custody; Others of the Abo-
lition party already arrested, and writs in the
hands of authorized officers for the persons oil
other aw-breakers-with these facts ascer.
tanned, the probability seems to be that peace
will be preserved in the Territory of Kansas
According TO the latest communications oil
Redpath, the abolition correspondent of the
Missouri Democrat, the citizens of Lawrence
seeing the base desertion of Robinson and
Reeder, profess to be willing to submit t.
'the law" and to abide by it-St. Louis Re
publican.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-05
TENTH DISTRICT.
Brenton's maj j.........-..l5o3
John U. Petit, F. Jas. r. Slack, d.
Tenn ees g 9.

A Democratic Convention was recently
held in the First District of Tennessee for
the purpose of selecting Presidential Elec-
tor. Samuel Powell, Esq, Of Hawkins coun-
ty, was unanimously chosen. In the reprot
Of the proceedings of the Convention. as pub.
lished in the Nashville Union, it is stated
that General Thsmas ID. Arnold, an old line
Whig. and formerly distinguished member
of Congress, being loudly called for by the
Convention, appeared upon the stand, and
in most happy address entertained the Con.
vention for considerable time. He an
nounced the fact that he was an old-line
Whig. and, strange to tell, his party was now
without organization and defunct. 1t had
either turned Know Nothing or fused with
the Democratic party, and there were left
him no other alternative than to unite with
the Democracy and save the country from
the vile pollutions of Know-Nothingism.