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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
Democracy Refractory.

For some days past, it has been under
stood in this city, that the democratic
members of the Legislature had held a
caucus, upon the subject of Banking, and
that they had agreed upon a Bill, which,
while it would heal all the ills which now
af1ict the currency of the State, would also
heal the irreconcilabIe dissensions which no
less affliet that party. Tuesday, Mr..
RowLEs, who we presume, acted as the or
gan of that caucus, presented the result
of its deliberations to the House, as bill
in lieu of that presented by Mr.. Polk, and
which had been under discussion for nearly
two weeks. Mr. MENEEs performed the
same charitable act for the caucus, and
presented a copy of the same bill to the
Senate, in lieu of the bill which had been
reported by the Bank Committee, and was
pending in that body. The Senate adopt
ed it, with but one democrat dissenting,
we believe, and that one, the Senator from
Shelby, Mr.. WALKER. In the House
however, the caucus bill did not find such
ready favor On motion made yesterday,
by Mr.. RowLEs, to adopt it in lieu of Mr..
PoLK's bill, several members bolted out
right, and it was rejected Subsequently
Mr.. PoIK's bill was also rejected, by
very decided vote, and the House was
thus set back" to the beginning
We do not know how fully the caucus
was attended, or what was the spirit mani
tested in the caucus. These are some of
the secrets of that self-righteous anti-mid.
night party. But it is rare to find enough
democrats, who so far forget democratic
principle, as to disregard the laws of eau
Gus, and tread down that time-honored in
stitution, in the manner thus indicated.
Let them beware of the thunders of ex-
communication; for they well know, that
in such cases, it is not their province to
think for themselves.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17

THURSDAY, DECEMBER II, 1857.
The Tipping Bill.

AS our readers are already aware, Dill
has passed the Senate, simply restoring the
tippling law of 1916, and leaving 1t as IL
was before the legislation of the last Ses-
sion. This bill has been before the House
for some time, and much time has been
corsnr,od in its discussion. Hitherto that
body has been unable to make any real
procress on the subject. 1t seems as diff
cnIt and intractable as the Bank question
itself On the evening before last, when
the House was on the eve of adjourning,
Mr.. Polk, of Maury, embraced the occa-
sion to read his party lecture on the sub
iect of their divisions, and tainted them
with being in an overwhelming majority,
and yet permitting, as he alleged, them
selves to beruled by the minority. Hevery
properly assumed that the Democracy
would be held responsible by the people for
the legislation of the present session, and
urged unanimity among his partizan
friends.
We take it that this taunt that the ma
iority is actually ruled by the minority, is a
blazing out of the way of escape from the
present periIs which surround that party,
and from the misdeeds which are likely to
characterize their legislation. Against
this, we now, at the Threshold, protest,
1t is true, the American party are in a mi
nority in the General Assembly; but this
fact, neither detracts from their intelligence,
lessons their honesty, weakens their patri-
otism, nor modifes their duty to their
country. They are there present in the
deliberations of the Legislature, and while
representing their particular constituency,
will not forget their duties to the whole
State, They will stand up to what they
conceive to be right, and if they are over
ridden, by a partizan majority voting in
solid column, either by virtue of lectures or
caucuses, theirs will not be the responsible
ity. They will not be made the dishonor-
ed conduit through which the bad deeds
of others are to pass off. Unless we are
vastly mistaken in the virtue and patriot
ism of the American members of the Leg
islature, they will vote for such measures
as they concientiousIy believe will rebound
to the best interests of State already la
boring sorely under the pressure of demo-
cratic misrule; and against everything else
from whatever quarter it may come. They
will abide the record, and they will abide
nothing else.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
The Lennon slave case.

The full bench of the Supreme Court
Judge Roosevelt alone dissenting Monday
rendered a decision, sustaining the judgment
of Justice Paine in the celebrated Lennon
Slave Case, holding that slaves cannot be held
an transitu in the State Of New York. The
Supreme Court did not file written opinions,
but merely read the points upon which
thew had passed They affirm that by the act
of 1917 (R ). /. $500 "nO person held as IA
slave eau zoe imported, introduced or brought
into this State, on any preteuce hatsoever,
and that 10y the same act every such person
ceases to be held as slave, and becomes free,
immediately upon his Introduction into this
State. There is an exception TO the provision
of this act, allowing person, not resident
ct tits State, travelling TO or from, orpassing
through this State, TO bring his slave here
and take him away az in; but all exceptions
were repealed by the act of lS4l- The
Supreme Court hold the comfy does not re-
quire any State 10 extend greater privileges
10 the citizens Of another State than Il grants
10 its own, and as this Safe does not allow
It's own citizens 10 bring slaves here even IN
transitti, il cannot be expected TO grant the
privilege 10 tie citizens of another State.
The provisions OF the Constitution of the
United 5 ates, in respect Ia persons held TO
labor in one State, escaping into another. can
not apply to this case, as the slaves in question
were brought here by their master: aud 40
other enactment Of the Federal Government
can Influence the case under consideration
This decision BY no means settles the principle
involved in this famous case, which Is not
ltigated by the State OF New York on the che
side. aud the Slate of Virginia on the other.
Ii is merely "a step towards the hnal decision
by the Su preme Court Of the Uuited States.
The next hearing will be before the Court Of
Appeals, in case an appeal is moved by The
counsel for the State OF Virginia, who, We
presume, will carry the disputed points to the
highest tribunal in the land.-h. !. Express,
Dee 8th.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
LEGISLATURE OF TENNESSEE.
SENATE.

"WEDNESDAY Dec. 10. 1857.
Mr.. Heiskell introduced bill to provide for the
maintenance of poor persons by their relatives in
certain cases
Mr.. Whittborne, bill to repeal the quart law.
Mr.. Jones offered a resolution requesting the Sc
cretary of State to furnish the Senate with the
ports OF the Free Banking Institutions in this State
which they are required by law to make TO the
Governor.
The rule was suspended and the resolution was
adopted.
Dir. Buen submitted proposition to amend the
Constitution so as to make the Treasurer Secretary
Of State aud Comptroller elected by the people.
Several House bills passed the second reading.
The resolution provide for printing and distri-
button of the acts and journals Of this session of
the General Assembly taken up and adopted.
House bill TO establish the fifteenth judicial dis
trict in this State. comprising the counties of Glib
son, Dyer, Lauderdae and Obion, was taken up and
passed the third and last time.
House bills to legslize the marriage between F.
R. Smith and Martha P. Denkins, and for relief of
Philip N. Keiser, passed the first time.
Several Senate bills passed the second reading.
Senate bill tor the benefit of Calvin Atkins in
Anderson county was taken up and passed the
third and last time.
House amendments TO the revenue bill were con.
Cured In and the bill passed.
House bill to provide for the election of tax col
leetors by the people, Was taken up.
Mr.. Heiskell addressed the Senate at length in
opposition TO the measure.
Mr.. Bulien replied.
Mr. Names had leave to withdraw the bill for
ANNE udment.
A communication received from the engros-
sing Cl,rk, Mr.. Roberts, tending his resignation,
which was accepted.
The Senate proceeded TO the election Of sue
cessor and Thomas S Mari OF Davidson county was
unanimously elected.
Mr.. Manees had leave TO Introduced bin TO
amend the charter Of the Louisville Clarksville
and N mphis Railroad company.
Adjourned ill O'Clock
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE.

ON Thursday and Friday 18th and sh Of the present
Is OF the liam owen deceased miles northeast
Of Fra kim owens Station Tennessee sud Ala
bama r. r. all Of the Peri liable Property belonging to
aid estate, consis ing Of q large stock Of HOFESEN.
BROOD MARES AND MULES, Colts and Filleys,
and about Is head Of Jacks and Jennets At the
aud place, the celebrated stallion Va Ountafn
SiasheFs he has tksn uuI7 a. three fsrent
y Fairs, aud the Jaes I'HEAOHENOB. he took the
premium the Sale Fair shen he three years
viii be sold, also laFre ttoca o. CATTLE SHEEP, and
HOGS, Of improved stocks. Among the Catlle viii be
found number Of first Mich CO. In young Calves
Among the hOgs very fac Boar, ard many Of
the Re khire Byhed stock also, v be sid Household
and fheH Furniture nd large To- Of Farming Jteu-
sis Hagons, Garry ais, MARI w sons, &C, aud
three Euggrs, and the present years crop Of rau and
Proven ser, &C, &C.
A. The time and psce, the undivided e-tErd Of
TWO MESSENGER STUD COLTS, and ONE ESSENGzR
Devon Cattle among Bulls. Also aboUG Flfy
Fine Pork ogs and Thirty Barrels q SIX.
All persons having claim against said ease
present ITEM duly hen IN The tiue rvescr bed
By Law, aud those ewing estate viii forward and
pay Up eiiately.
1EkMs OF ssLk-AH under SO cash; q credit Of
given al above sI0, The purchaser
giving mote Wh tive ap4 rovsd securities before he
FBayal Of the property JOSHUA ". OWEN,
Adm'r o. VA OHeu, decd
p. s-Oa Shs hrst day the Crop and stock ~l b
On The day the Hogsehod and Kitchen Furniture,
Farming Utensils, as.
a.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17

Of Mr. Williams, directing the committee on
Ways and Means to consider the propriety OF abol-
ishiug the Office of Tax Collector, jected.
OF Mr.. Algee, requiring the committee on Banks
to take into consdr ration that part OF the Cover
nor's Message, recommending the winding up of
the Bank of Tennessee, and to report bill accord
ing to the suggestions of the Message, was, on
motion of Mr.. RowIes, indefinitely postponed, by
a vote of Al to %.
OF Mr. Saunders, to recind the resolution taking
FIVE copies of the Legislative Union and American,
for each member at the expense of the State, was
on motion Of Mr.. Williams, indefinitely postponed,
by a vote OF Al to 81.
Mr.. Polk, asked and obtained leave to present a
memorial from Mrs. FOgg, the Vice President of
the Mount Vernon Association, asking cOntribu-
tons in aid of that patriotic enterprise Referred
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
BANKS AND BANKING.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
Bank bills
Mr.. King moved to lay the bill, offered by Mr.
RoWles, vest, risy, in lieu Of Mr.. Folks bill, on
the taol-, which was lost " % to SO.
motion to adopt the bill in heu, after discus
sion, was lost by a vote of "a to Sc.
motion by MIR. Davidson, to postpone the
whole su ject till tomorrow morning, was lost
by 50 to l6.
The bill Vas then put upon its second r'ading,
as previously amenIed, ana was ri cted by vote
of 48 10 81.
Adjourned Till p P. NJ.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17

The Corr. spondent of the St. Louis Republican,
writing from New York, furnishes the following in
cid ut of the history of a violin. He says:
About year ago the prooigal son of a rich mer-
chant Of Amsterdam, sent to Paris to reform.
If he had been sent to Lapand to gather bananas,
the proceeding would probably have been quite as
sensible. Arrived in the capital Of France, be COM
uerced a life Of repentance bv investing larg, "
In the Injuries of that fascinating city, and among
other nice things, he purchased two genuine Gre
mona violirs. Alter time, the parents cash be-
came exhausted, and the young Durchmsn not
trusting to the precedent Of the fatted calf made
up his mind not to arise and 60 to his father hut
to come to New York. So 10 New York he came
binging with linn the two CremOnas, tie only T /
les of his Partisan prosperity In Gotham be did
not discover money lying ABOUT the streets, and
being likely to starve, he piwned one of the vio-
Inns for fifteen dolirs, and the pawDee ran away
with it. 1t was a genuine STRADUARIUs with
pedigree as long and venerable any blOoded rs-
Ger The other he still owns, and your correspOn-
dent Glanced to see it yesterday. 1t was worth
seeing.
first removed large outer covering of leath-
er, and came to the case, which mot TO be
sn,,zed AT by the people without noses" It was
made of the finest ebony, lnaid with pearl and sill
yer, and cost one thousand francs. Reverently
opening Ills case, by ingenious'y turning the lock,
and touching two secret strings, took off my hat
and gazed with the of a truly artistic spirit
upon the venerable violin. 1t looked small and
sredy, hut its tone was one OF such resonance as
cannot be Or'wn from any of your modern fidiles,
how ever vanished and ganished. 1t was the mel
low, sonorous tone of antiquity, of time when a
trade mystery to be sought after patiently,
and when even the makers Of stTinged instruments
wrought conscientiously and prayerluly, as if
they with prophetic vision some giddy modern
curiously iusp' cling their work in after ages.
Inside ncribei in ancient characters, JosFS
Plus GUABNEEIUs, FFCIT, CREMoNAE, 1908. One
hundred and hity-twO years ago the Ingenious
JosFPH carefully joined the well->easoncd wood
and now, all those years with their chances and
changes having rolled away, in the city of New
York, which was a struggling village, when Joseph
was olive, try its melody"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
sArrIvaIoFr Ten Rroecl,.

We are gratifed at being able to announce
the return of MIR. Richard Ten Brock and
his accomplished lady to their native land
AS we expected, we find Mr.. T. B. in good
spirits; aud not only well satisfied with his
campaign upon the English turf, but with q
full determination to try his fortune, and the
qualities of American racing stock, there during
the ensuing year. Mr. Ten Brock has not
yet developed his intention as to what stock
he viii select for lis second trial; but the proba-
bility is that the ensuing contests on the Con
garee, Bascombe, Mataire, Ten Brock, La
fay elite and Central courses will develop enough
OF frst-class flyers" to tempt his judgment,
and induce him TO make the second heat il
the grand national contest with renewed spir-
il. Mr.. Ten Brock remains here for a few
days, and then goes westward TO Kentucky.
-POrteY'S Spirit
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
GROVER s. BAKERS
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES.

A T the late Mechanics Fair, held in the City
Il of Nashville, il October. 1857, the Judges
appointed to examine articles in Class 4S-No
Il. GROVER & BAKERS Sewing Machines; No.
l64, ER's-REPORT upon The PRINCIPAL
points and merits of the two machines as fol-
lows
The machines are both two-thread machines
that is, using two separate threads for making
the stitch; that Of GROVER d BAKER using the
thread from COMMON SPOOLS WITH TWO
NEEDLES; and that of SINGERS using one
spool and one needle, the other thread working
from "a BOBBIN ENCLOSED IN a SHUTTLE,
and, in tine opinion Of the committee. is best
adapted to FINE CLOTHING, SADDLERY, &c.
The GROVER q BAKER as the LEAST
COMPLICATED MACHINERY, AND, OF
COURSE. EASIER MANAGED; advantage of
USING SPOOLS WITHOUT REMINDING
aud, with the exception Of fine clothing, saddle
~, dc, in the opinion Of the committee is
BEST SUITED FOX FAMILY USE.
NASHVILLE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY,
No. 1, Public square, Nashville Tenn,
Nashville, Tenn, Move uber &c lS5T.-u.
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afternoon SESSION.

communication was received from the Secres
tary Of State, accompanied by the reports Of the
Free Banks 20 the Governor for January and July
OF the present year. Ordered printed.
The sixth section OF the code was r al the third
time.
The engrossiug clerk elect, was sWora In by JUS
Office
The bill 70 promote common school education 10
the city OF GAINESVILLE passed the third time.
hr. Burch hac leave 70 introduce oil 10 amend
lhe act ameudslory 20 the act chart ring the Rgna
Mining and Manufacturing Company, and also 70
amen the Chattanooga Milling AMI Packing Comp.
ny.
Mr.. Goodpasture, bin 70 change the place OF
comparing the vote for joint representative from
Scott and other counties.
NJ. Denton, bill % change the time Of holding
the Circuit CoGrt IN OvsFtoa county.
AdjOuFned all 81 clock, io-morros morning.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
Kansas lLegisIaIure-Mes of Gov.
Stanton.

ST. LOUIS, DC. a, NJ,
The special session of the Kansas Legislature or.
ganized the Sth electing c. W. Babcock Prssi-
dent Of the Council, and G. w. Deitzler Speaker
of the House.
Stanton, in his message, says that in consequence
of recent events having produced profound agi-
tatiOn of the public mind, and a of wrong
and Injustice, whether well i'll founded, and ap.
prehensous Of greater evils arising thererom hav
ing aroused the people of the Territory to a con
dtiOn Of dangerous excitement, find myself CON-
PEELED by a sense of duty call you together, that
you may adopt prompt legislative smeasures to
the caldmites which threaten the public peace.
After reviewing the formation and action OF the
Constitutional Convention, Stanton recommends,
the passage of act directing election to be
held under diff officers the day and at
the same places provided by the proclamation Of
the president of the convention, authorizing the
people to vote for the constitution in either form
presented by the convention: also against the
sttuLion in both forms The Governor also recon-
meuds the passage of a law making irauGulentre-
turn of votes felony, with suitabl. punishment.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-17
From the Frankfort (Ky) Commonwealth.
AnecdoIicaI.


Oar acquaintance with Gen. VIM. T. II g
KILL, of Tennessee, was commerc ed at the
bill recently given at the Lexington Asvlum.
We were then struck by his lofty and com
marding appearance, and delight with the
eZquisi ease and elegance of his converse
ton. When be visited this CITY day or two
ago, we renewed that slight acquaintance and
spent some bOnrs in his company, being car
ried away by the sparkIings of his glorious
genius and irresistihlv attracted by the poetic
grandeur of his spirit During that CONVEX
sation he, among many Others OF a s'mllar
character, related the following anecdote'
with which we were so much pleased thar,
at the solicitation Of several gentlemen, be
was induced to commit it TO paper. WIN
this brief explanation of the manner IN when
the following anecdote was gved to Us for
publication, we now give it to our readers:
SIN WemOriam.3
FRANKFoRT, Dec. %, 1857.
THOMAS VI. GRFFS. Esq.
Editor Of "tLe FrauIfor9 Commonwealth
SIR: Lieut. THoMA- EwFLL OF Gen PFRsIFER F.
SHITH's Rife Regiment, now Col. LoRING's, who
lost an arm in Mexico, fell unon the storm-swept
and fre-girdled height of Ccrro Gordo leading the
desperate assault.
The night before the battle with Eve meU, he
reconrotored and discovered the salient point Of
attack. In the storming Of the height on the
morning afterwards he threw herself, herocally.
lar IN ADVANCE OF lUB CudFRiHR CbluHuS hIN WE
the frt TO encounter the enemy, alone, like CAIUs
MARCIUs, within the gates of CARROLL OF his death
Col. LoRrNG in his report says:
"Foremost IN the assault, and first IN the enc
m1'S Citodel, ,cos First Lie'tendut THOMAS EwELL,
Of Componv d, Who ia despe crate personal conflict
nth tie last retreatiug foe fell mortaAy rounded
on the field of his imperisLob'e glory"
When Gen. SCOTT assembled the height, he threw
himself from bis charger and kneelina by his side,
lifted his head upon is knee bathed in tears, and
hi voice trembling with manly emotion exclaimed,
my JraUe boz you nil not die gou must not die,
vO,t shall not die LiUe! liyey History shall record
1t, vou were the Hero Of Cerro GordoF'
Lieut.. EwELL born in Fluquier county, Vir-
GINA, and appointed 10 the army from Jack
son, in Madison county, Tennessee. he WIS
grandson of BENJAMIN SToDDERT, Secretary Of
the Treasury, under THOMAS JEFFERSON. He fell
at the early age of twenty-three. He was
nv intimate personal friend, and schoo-boy COM
panion.
VIII not Tennessee erect MAUsoLEUM to his
memory, and consecrate him to immortal gIory9
Sweet sleep the dead, who sink to rest,
all their country's wishes blest."
His comrade in arms,
WIN. T. HASKELL, of Tennessee
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For cairo and memphis.

TNHE feet passenger packet, J. G. TTsA -
CLINE, ELLIOTT, Master, VIII de- p /
part Tor the above and ali iutermedi azzszzzzz-lz
ports ON FRIDAY, DEC. Is h. $780, al oclock, Z
NJ. For freight or pas age apply on board, or 10
Dec ltd. A. L. DAVIS, Front st.
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Christmas Presents

WE have choice variety articles suitable for Christ
w Presents, OF which name Travelling Cases
Work Boxes, empty and furnished. Morocco TRAVELLING
Bags, Cabas SEchels every variety Of Shell Tuckn and
Dress Combs, Chess-men and Boards, Domnoes Razors
single and in set, Pocket Knives &C &c endless
variety Of other hings all for sale prices the
times. dee Is J Il. MC3II
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Valuable Dwelling for Sale.

THAT convenient dwelling at the 4 SuGmer
and DeadeTick streets is for sale. The lot fronts G.
feet. The house ntains eight us, and is within three
hundred yards Of the public The owner, wishing
20 the cOunry, will take fair price OPP
erty, sold by the 1st OF January next. Apply to
Dec 17-u A V. = Ii ISLEY
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For sale.

EHTE M sen 81 She residence David a. Yaushp,
- thr north side " the river = r1tes Nash-
Vile on urday, l3th December, shost ~ aarF LIKE
LII AEGROEs cols.s. inz Of Men N,uen and a Urea
Also Al tie saa aud Lace. s socs largs auu-
Ger and Coea FAFif u SIS Corn UaLs sod
Ger, Wlea and = nan. Der q rne fattened hcgz.
Terms made knoEn on day tfsale-
hIkAM VAUGHN.
EoHT. CAhUTHEhs,
2. VAUGHN.
Nov. 2s-td. AICHFAL VAUGHN.
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searfs. Stocks and Cravats

VNTE have elegant assortment OF Scar Ties Stocks
w and Crayats, both silk and satin. Also a few dne
essng Robes, Whch recommend appropriate pres.
ens OE gentlemen. Fer sale a. very moderate prices by
}. H. McGtLL-
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Furnishing store
Dec. LIT. corner 81 SQUARE and Colege street
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

ami passed.
Senate amendments to the bill providing for the
Office of County Judge in certain counties, were
taken up and the House adjourned ill 9, A. NJ, to-
morrow.
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COTILLON PARTY.

R. GOODWIN will give Cotillon Party his
vi OoeRe street. on Friday, Deeemher1s n. Tics
81 90 to admit gentleman and two dies. The Room
III open att O'clock, and dancing to commerce p. NJ
A good CotilOn Band will be IN attendance.
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