Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-28
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~ A bln has hssn introdueed into this Massaehs-
astts Legislature amending the laws Of that State
relating to the interest Of money 50 far that any
rate Of interest not exceeding twelve per eentum per
annum, may be received or taken upon note, draft,
acceptance or bill of exchange having not more than
twelve months to run, as the parties thereto may
agree upon in writing.
- The next annual meeting Of the American ANTI
Slavery Society takes place in New York on the 18th
prOx and viii be continued for several days. Rev.
G. B. Cheever and Lucy Stone are announced as
among the speakers The call, which is signed by
Mr. Garrison, concludes thus: Living or dying
our motto is No UNION WITH sLAvEHoLDERs, Re-
LIGIoUsLT OR PoLlTIoALLE.'"
- Miss Olive Logan, sister of the celebrated ac-
tress Eliza was married in Boston, on the 18th, to
Edward A. De Isle, wealthy merchant of New
York. Miss Olive was young actress Of consider
able promise.
The Washington correspondent Of the Exeter
n. H. Nss7s LEtsr says that Mr.. Pierce has saved
Onehaf Of his salary during his Presidential term,
and therefore retires worth $4,000.
- The panel of jurors for the trial Of the Burdel
murder case been completed. panel of 500 was
drawn from 1000 names. The ordinary panels, in
the court in which this case will be tried are 40 men
from 200 names.
The Grand Chaplain Of the knov-nOthing or
der in the State of Kentucky, the " Cad. Lewis,
having been expelled from his Office in the Church
appealed to the Courts and the case was submitted
to the decision of ex-Cbief Justice Thos A. Mar
shall, himself know-nothing,) who has sustained
the Church, and decided against the Reverend poll
cian at all points, decreeing that he shall pay all
costs.
- man calling himself John scatchard is on
trial in New York, charged with cOnspiring to get
huntington the forger out of the State Prison, at
Sing Sing by means of forged pardon. His plan
was ingenious and boldly conceived and only failed,
it seems from want of the funds to secure the assist
ance of cOunsel-the limbs Of the law being unwil-
ing to engage in so hazardous an enterprise without
the money was first counted down to them.
- Eight hundred and fifty MOrmOns arrived at
Boston recently from Liverpool in the Packet-ship
George Washington.
49, The Methodist Conference Of Eastern New
York recently in session. adopted the following res
OlutiOns upon the subject of slavery:
Rssolued, First, That we regard slavery as great
natural and social evil, violation of the natural
rights of man. doppOsedtO the spirit and progress
! Of the Christian religion.
RssoLUsd, Secondly, That we will use what nfu-
ence we possess prevent IT'S extension into regions
and communities in which it does at present ex
is and will use all means that may with propriety
be used by Christian ministers effect its extirpa-
| ton from the world.
- Rev. H. W. Bellows, of New York, was among
the guests at the Dramatic Fund Festival, held at
the Astor House on the evening Of the Goth inst
He responded of the regular toasts, in very
| pious and eloquent strain.
The new one cent coin will be distributed t.
| the public in two or three weeks. About a million
are already completed, and two millions more will
be finished before the mint commences paying then
/ out 1t is then to be hoped that the present cum
brous copper coin will disappear. Since the estab
lshment of the L. S. mint, no less than l,SOOtOn'
| Of copper cents have been coined, making Of dis
| tncJ pieces one hundred and fifty millions.
- By the last steamer from Liverpool We learn
that one Of those events which transpire with sucl
frequency in the royal family Of England may b
momentarily expected. The Court Journal common
ting upon the Queens interesting situation, say
that the royal dinner circle has been gradually
traced, and the last day or two has been limited
to the immediate members Of the court. All visit
to theatres have been entirely suspended, and tn
ministers hold themselves in readiness fer atten
dance.
The elections in England have generally re
suited in the triumph of the liberal party.
- The correspondent of the Philadelphia NOrh
American, says withhow much truth we cannot say
that in regard to the Panama difficulties the govern
meut Will make one more attempt TO arrang
them by negotiation; but should this fail, an
demands be still refused, the United States vii
proceed TO take immediate military possession 0
both the Atlantic and Pacific sides of the Isthmus
- The English papers say that political parsOn
have made their appearance in the pulpts ofhat coun
try. Public opinion having nearly driven the minis
try from the race course the card table, and the bal
room, they are forced to seek excitement in politics
Il ,rd on the poor preachers that.
- The marriage of the Prince Frederick William
of Prussia, and the Princess Royal of England ha
been postponed till January next.