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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
80 FUFuRE OF NIeARAquA.

Tbs NicEFaguaD excitement seems 10 be
rapidly increasing. We see from our exchanges
chat numerous companies are being raised in differ
-ent portions of the country.
We confidently believe that the destiny Of the
Anglo-Shxon RAGS ia to revoludonizs the world,
and that it is only matter oftime as to when this
or that particular locality shall give way before
their ever oagEard -maroh.--W WALKER may fail in
securing permauenoy in Nicaragua, but he has
done that which cannot fail he has opened the
way for others to follow him, and furnished lamp
Of experience, obtained under severe trials, and
which, could be himself have had it in the outset
would. have made his plans of easy accomplish
ment
What isto be the immediate result of the reVO-
lutiousry operstions now at work in Nicaragua is
involved in much doubt and uncertainty. There
IS that il the character Of WALKER that marks him
as hero and argues success for his efforts. He
has evinced that fxedness and persistency Of pur-
pose unyieldng resolution, and rapidity of execu-
ton that give US confidence in his ability to face
any emergency and triumph over its obstacles.
He has so far labored under great difficulties he
has had to encounter open foes upon the field and
secret enemies in his own ranks He has had to
hang traitors and destroy cities, as the only relief
from the dire consequences that surrounded him.
The last intelligence places him in the midst Of cir
cumstsnces of trial and uncertainty The next srri
val, which will be due in few days, is looked
for with great anxiety. If be can maintain bis
position few months longer, the problem viii
have been solved and the basis Of republican prin-
cipIes firmly fixed in the now distracted country o.
Central America The increasing interest in the
United States for Walker and his army, and the
rapid influx of emigration that is setting in to Nj
csrsgus, will be SIMPLY sufficient for the purposes
in view. We trust it msY not be too late.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD.

We regret exceedingly that this important en-.
terprise is about to fall through. The precise ma
ture of the difficulties in the way, we are unable
to learn, except that 100000 additional stock is
necessary to be taken and that there is great doubt
as to its being secured.
This is an imPort enterprise to Memphis and
- and one in the success of which we feel much in
terest The amount Of valuable lands donated to
the Company, on condition Of its completion,
should tempt cspitaHts to subscribe. 1t is grand
private speculation as well as a public enterprise,
and the probability is that if they can get their
road built the fortunes of those composing the
company are made.
This is the same road for whose benefit an act
was passed by the last legislature giving the en-
dorsement of the State to Memphis City Bonds,
to the amount of 100000. Those bonds, We
suppose, have been used, aud the liability Of the
State fixed Among the securities to the State,
for her endorsement, enumerated by the friends Of
the bill, the Memphis Navy Yard property was
particularly dwelt upon. We learn through the
Eagle aad Enquirer Of that city, that the Mayor
and Aldermen are proposing to give another mort
gage upon the same property for the purpose of
raising the half-mliou deficit "Their plan pro
poses to lease the Navy Yard property, and when
$3.50 900 shall have been subscribed to the stock
Of the Road by responsible individuals then
the city is to mortgage tie property for the pur.
pose of raising $3.50. 600 mOre-all the property
Of the Road to be pledged to the city to prevent
the possibility of loss"
Our Memphis friends are certainly deserving of
successs-they make better use Of mortgages and
credit than any people we know Of.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

OF We are in debted to the State Department
for copy Of the " Proceedings Of the COmmis-
sioners for the adjustment of claims under the
Convention Of February 8, 1853, between the
United States and Great Britain, volume Of
AIS pages.
The jurisdiction of these Commissioners extend
ed to ell cases remaining unsettled, which bad
been presented to either government for its inter
position with the other, since the signature of the
treaty Of peace, on the oath December 1914; and
such other claims subsequent to that time as might
be presented to the Commissioners within six
months from the day of their first meeting. These
claims had necessarily to be left to their judgment,
to be decided according to justice and equity.
The Commission consisted of NATHANIEL @. Up
BAN, on thepsrt Of the s., and EDMUND HoREsBY,
on the part Of Great Britain. An Agent for each
governments was appointed to present and argue
their respective clsims-Bn Office requiring much
ability and labor. Gen. JNo A. THOMAS was sp-
pointed on the part of the United States. Gen.
T. is the present able Assistant Secretary Of State,
to Mr.. MARCY, and the ability that has character
ssd bis official action in both capacities increases
the pleasure with which we recognise him as a
former TennesseaR. Gen. T. was raised in Msury
county, and is brother of the Hon. JAS. Il. THCW-
As. Mr. BUCHANAN, then our Minister to England
in bis letter addressed to the Secretary Of State at
the close of the commission, takes occasion to say:
The business Of the Commission was conducted
by Judge UPHLM and Gen. THOMAS, in their general
spheres of action, with much ability, as well as
irdsfstigsble industry and perseverance: and the
result OF their lsbors has proved to be quite as IA
vorable to our country as could have been reason
sbly anticipated.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

~ The Baltimore Patriot Gays the impression
is gaining ground in well-informed circles that the
supplement- to the Clayton and Bulwer treaty,
lately negotiated by Mr.. DALLAS, aud which YVES
gurreptitiousIy printed in the New York Herald,
will not receive the sanction of the Senate The
principal objection raised against the ratification
of the treaty is that it binds the United States not
TO exercise special Jurisdiction over any part of
Central America, and is therefore antEgOnistic to
the spirit of the so-Csled Monroe doctrine. There
are some, however, who rest their opposition upon
the ground that the treaty establishes too close an
alliance with England. As the points agreed upon
BY Mr.. DALLAS are said to be based upon the in
structiOus drawn up for his guidance by Secretary
MARCY, and are admitted to be acceptable TO the
Cabinet ct Washington, their rejection by the Sen
ate during the present session Of Congress would,
it is supposed, lesd to the resignation of the Sec.
rotary of State, and to complications which would
require all the craftsmanship of the incouil g sd-
uinistrstior to unrsveL"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

TRAVELS IN AFRICA Rev Dr. Livingston, the
celebrated Alri a. traveller who has returned to
England btt-r seventeen years absence, crossed
the great African continent almost IN the centre,
from west 20 easr, has been where no civilized be.
ing had eve- been before, and has made many no.
table discoveI.s Of great value. He had great
difficulty in Speaking sentence oil English, having
disused it 30 long while travelling in Africa He
bad with him native Of the interior OF Africa
This maD, when he got to the Ma1ritils, was so
eIctt with the steamers and various wonders of
civilization that he went mad, and jumped into
the sea ard was drowned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
SUPREME COURT.

G. & R. Turnpike Company, vs. Jno Dolan and
wie-Opinion by Judge Caruthers, affirming de-
cree Of Chancellor.
W J Bogard, adm. vs.. W. StOne.-OPinion by
Judge Caruthers, affirming decree of Chancellor.
James Dunn, adm. vs.. Jas G Stark, Guardian,
etc-Opinion by Judge Csruthers affirming de-
cree and remanding cause.
Ri McFa vs.. Allen & Opinion
by Judge Mckinney, affirming Judgment below.
" R Simmons vs.. John S Sweet-Opinion by
Judge Mckinney, dismissing appeal, Iemandlng
cause, etc.
w B Dortcb, ADM, etc vs.. Hannum, ct al
Opinion by Judge Mckinney, affirming decree and
remsnding cause.
CIV CLovelvs " Hunter.-Opinion BY Judge
Mckinney, affirming decree and dsmissng bill.
SH Dubries ct al, expsrte.- Opinion by Jadge
Harris, Diminishing appeal, improperly granted
AP Searcy, next friend, vs.. w COclougb, ct
als.-Opiniou by Judge Caruthers, affirming de
cree of Chancellor.
Sesy & Shepherd va J NJ Hugbes.-Opinion
by Judge Harris, affirming judgment below.
G N Brown vs.. W CrOcket-Op Opinion BY Judge
Harris, affirming decree and Diminishing bill
18th CIRCUIT EQUITY...
Fulghsm vs.. W ROzsts, adm Opinion by
Judge Harris affirming decree of Chancellor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
MANY VOTERS.

UNITED STATES SENATORS FROM Mss9URL-Tne
late election for officers in the Missouri Legsla.
ture shows that the National Democrats have q
working majority in both branches of that body
and that the stories so industriously circulated by
the opposition press, that Col. Benton and know
nothing would be chosen By coalition, are ent ire
ly destitute of foundation. The Benton ties and
know nothings joined their forces for Speaker of
the House, and were outnumbered by the demo-
Gratis by a msjority Of Sc .enteea. The chances
seem to be that Governor Polk and John S. Pie p
will be the men.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

- Ions Bale, wio killed he celebrate
Bill Poole in Staa viZ He'll, New Yor k, has been
released f ON mp-sJ7ment in s. 600 bail. Re
fsrring 10 his release rom put ishmen. the New
York Times
Baksr's immediate fiends we're fully posted in
advance Of his release from his Tonbs confinement
The news OF rs reeas, quickly spread among all
the r-rooms and oyster saloons Of the city, and
was The prevailing talk during the afternoon and
evening The E,quenters of these places were
free in feng bets that Baker would be no further
punished Oue or two offered odds that iu less
than three months time lie would be reinststed on
the police Considerable anxiety prevailed to get
q sight OF the hero OF the Poole homicide Itw-s
soon ascertrned that jim Hughes, Joe Petty,
Daniel Sullivan, Councilman Keuigan, and Two
or three others Of his old cJnireres had him IN
keeping. During the evening the old round of
hsunts were visited, Including jenny Lng's from
which point our distinguished fellow citizen went
to spend the night with Jim Hughes, Esq. Bill
P0o.es spook walked last hight.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

CONFORTABLE dwelling house, summer street,
"A south Nashville DR.. G.. X Winstou's. containing
six good rooms exclusive of kitchen, servants and
uu 10 house, also stable and carriage house. Apply
deggI-tf EBANSFORD, MCWHIRIEk & co. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

O4r Gov. WILLARD, of Indiana, hiss been spend
inc the c. ristmas holidays among the whole-soul-
ed and patriotic democracy of Mississippi We
observe from the Jackson and Yicksburg papers
,b,t he was received and entertained at those
places in q manner worthy Of all parties. There
are but few men that the south should take more
pride in IGNORING than the honest statesmsu and
pure patriot, Gov. WILLARD.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

How TO DETECT PHoToGRAPHC BANK Bills
The slrs e.hod Of detecting photograph is 10
touch it Wit a BUTTON composed of so grains of
Cyani3e potassium il an ounce Of pure water
TIis oE.cn g poison 1t viii remove the pho.
togapIIc Impression almost instantaneouslv, but
it VIII not touch the carbon ink Of the bank-no,e
plate printer. 1t can BE- pu. up by any apoths-
cary tor eight en- pence
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

SALE OF NEGaos IS SoUrH CAROLINA. We are
indebted saystae ian J5ro Register, 70 Mr.. J..
Fesster, for list Of tls sale Of negroes at the es.
tate sale of NJ. P MoalOr ia the north western
portion OF the District They c9nsis ed OF thirty
fge negroes, on credit Of one sDd Two years. The
gang realized the amount Of So. So being an
average Of 1896. Prime negro le tows ranged from
81 200 to $50. Harriet, aged seventeen, s1ld for
81, 100; Caroline aged seven for $500
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

WALKERS POSITION NOT ENTIRELY DESPERATE.
The Washington correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Inquirer takes a hopeful view Of General
Walkers prospects in Nicaragua. He thus writes:
The detention of the Tennessee will not have
any serious effect upon Walkers fortunes. The
previous steamer took down for the relief of bis
army $4,000 pounds Of salt pork and correspou-
ding amounts of bresdstufs and other provisions,
which have ere this time probabyTeached his head
quarters.
The filihusters viii rot be in that imminent dan
ger of determination which some exaggerated &C
counts represent, as long as they have command
of the lake and river San JUAN It is an lndica
ton of the incompetency Of the allied commsn-
ders, or their went Of force thatthey have shut up
the San Juan. As long IS he has steamers on the
lake Walker viii possess great advantages over the
natives, as it is one hundred miles long and seven
ty-ive miles wide in the very center of tue Coun-
try, and all the principal towns lie within few
hour's march Of its shores.
Should he lose this command OF the lake, bis
fate will be decided, and nothing will remain to
him but escape by sea. But in no case need any
sue general massacre of his men be apprehendsd,
as his sympathizers here proclaim 10 be impending
over them, unless aided by further expeditions
from the United States. The dessted invaders
cannot be deprived OF the control Of the Virgin
and San Juan Del Sur, together with the little
isthmus between until they can getready TO leave
the country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
PENNSYLYANIA u s. SENATOR.

Hon. JEREMIAH s. BLACK, Hon. Henry D. Eos.
TER, JOHN ROBBINS, Esq, Hon. CHAs. R. BUoKA'
LEW, Hon. RICHARD BRoADHEAD and Col JONI W
FoREEY are she most prominent gentlemen named
in connection with the United States SeuatOrship
from Pennsylvania.
OF the gentlemen named, there is an unmistak'
able expression of feeling in the tone OF thepress
and as we learn, endorsed by the people, in lsvoI
Of the election of Col FoRNEY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

KENTUCKY. AHEAD -CHarsTMAs GIFT EzTRAoR.
DINARYi Ga the morning Of Christmas day the
wife Of George Fesrons, Mayor Of Newport Pc
,seated him with three children at Ole birth 30
boys sBd girl the b'aoys' thought this was
"tskiug the horns" and when the Mayor reached
his off e yesterday morning he found, drmly lied
over the dor, splendid pair Of buckbo-ns -
Fran kf9yt Commonwealth
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

"SAM's" OPINION OF HIMSELF - The CroC ke.t,
Texas, Printer, states that Gen. SAM HoUsToS,
while on visit to that place few days since, said
in private conversation, thst "there was nothing
now left for the American party but to join either
the democrats or tue republicans" This announce
ment of the decli ne of fortunes of know nothing
ism may be considered IS official"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

Although this Is only mere approximation and
very loose one to the actual facts, yet it is IN
terestng and instructive With the exception Of
the 18th century, (tenebrosum, as tie late Dr.
Miller called it, the progress Of truth has been
ever onward. From every defeat it has arisen
airesh; and what never has been the case in any
other system, religious, social OF intellectual has
revived anew from the ashes of its inward cor
TuptOns.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
GARNET sPEouLArloys.

The last Cabinet We have seen manufactured for
Mr.. Buchanan, is as follows, according tothe New
York Tribune,
The basis of the first cast stands, as viii be seen,
by the following names
Secretary Of Stste-Lews Cass.
Secretary of the Treasury--Howell Cobb.
Secretary Of the Iuteror-Jes D Bright.
Secretary Of War Gov Floyd, of Va.
Secretary Of tie Navy P Benjamin.
Postmaster Generat-T Rusk.
20 Attorney Gsnersl-N Clifford, Of Maine. e.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

KANSAS TERRToRY-Adi together England
Wales, Scotland and ireland, ard the aggregate
slperf2es will yie almost precisely the area of
Kansas; which, however, Is small when compared
with her sister territory Nebraska.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

81 Notice is given of application 20 the next
Pennsylvania Legislature for ne v bsuk in Phila.
dslphis, with capital of five millions, with power
to increase it to ten milions. This bank is to be
called the Republican Bank"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09
IXGOY. A. V. BROWN.
From the N. y. Express

IIT"TIT
Gov Brown, Of Tenressee, is among the fret 10
irfue-ce, OF the candidates for a Cabinet Cfiiee
not exactly on the course by being in active poll
teal life here. He has firm phalanx of hackers.
and his Southern popularity gives him prominence
on Mr.. Buchsnsns let. He has been strongly
urged already and is gathering force. ....
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

OF The r cdmond Examiner states lhaL:
Otis fact of uudou5ted authenticity, that NJ.
Buchanan has expressed desire to have the baue
fit Of Governor Wises counsel, and hiss offered
him any station within his gift; but The Cover
nor had declined the tender thus made"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

RUSSIAN SQUERREL TRADE--In 1912, l,46OOOO
squirrel skins were exported from Russia t. China,
m exchange Tor tea. Most Of these skins came
from Sibelil, ald W re the quarry of the eziIe5
traps
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Total increase in 36 years,

These figures clearly show that the coasump-
ton has been steadily gaining on production, Had
the full amount of labor been available this amount
of increase could have been greatly augmented.
The consumption in the United States has been
steady and progressive. 10 twenty years it has
increased from l89 SIG bales in l825-'27, to 652,
739 bales in 1886 The exports to Europe
have increased from 2, 444,OOO in 1912, to 3
$4,000 in 1886 OF which Great Britain took
1921, 900 bales.
We thus find the changes in the past four years,
of what we may call the golden period have been
as follows -
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HOOPS-BT COOPER

"a HOOPS-BE COOPER
Hoops on barrels, kegs and pals,
Hoops on boxes tubs and bales,
Are articles Indispensable
But hoop5 IS they puff out WOman's dress,
Making the WOMAN seem so much less,
Are thIngsmOst indeienslble.
Hoops, when their sturdy olaspconfnes --
In brown old casks the richest wines,
Are objects Of admiration
But hoops as part of w0man2s baggage
Are Ike th9 whoops Of painted savage
A vile abORinatiOn.
HOOPS make useful, pretty toys
For active little girls and boys;
Bat hoops on woman gentle,
Are things to sneer at and TO scott
And like the whOOp of WhOOping cough,
Neither useful nor Ornamental,
For while dear woman bones her skirts,
And with skeleton hlunts and hrts,
She has so much to carry,
Man finds it hard with her TO talk,
And harder still TO sit or walk,
But hardest Of all to marry,
For When smittcu wretch has seen,
Among the lost in erInOline
The one his heart holds dearer,
OH whaEa chill to ardent passion ga
To feel that thrO' this hollow fashion,
he never can be nearerl
That instead oftimjdly drawing near,
and pouring into the thrilling ear ..
The lOd of his souls devotion,
He NUT stand and below in thunder tones,
Across halfGcTe Of skiE's and bones,
As If haliing Sd pom the ocean!
And if by chance, the maid of his choice
Shah family hear her lovers voice,
And smile her cOnda scentiOH-
Why he captures a mass OF hoops and rings, ,
'-s- Skeletons bones, and other things
Too horrible to mention.
Thus lovely woman hoops to folly,
And drives poor man 10 melancholy,
BY her great tTgId zones;
Then let her hear warning voice,
Between the hoops and hopes make choice,
- And give the dogs her bones.
TIE SKELETON OF CEIS0LISE-LnEs sENT TO YOUNG ADY
ToGzTHER wITH a ~ JUPOE sQuELErrE.
Think this present whel thou welrest.
Fal Ia, Ia
Net on me--if aught thou carest
For the gIvsT, lady iairssJ,
Lsl To- La
Think Of what thOI has. abcU' thee,
To ezpa d thee and spread out thee,
3D. There's SIX Teton without thee.
Ha his, Ia
Think OF this when thou art dancing,
Fa', ia, Ia! ...
With some TIFF r., him enhancing
Where the chaudeiIs are gianciug
La. Ia, lal
Think, too, while soft gauants spin thee
Ike ras, IN hope to win thee
There's q skeleton within thee,
Ia, Ia ha
Their. this sir, for al its hghtncss,
Fai, L. D.!
Warn t.es we'll aTrsyed in brightness
Not 70 lace with TOO much tigbJu=ss
La la, IL! ....
4.- TuatghT Wais may be q wonder,
NOt no squeeze 10 half asunder,
Crushlngs3 the blues hereunder
ui, ha, ha.
Whist this garment, wideof measure.
Fal la Is,
I'm the whiTi 0l mr,h aud pl 3aSure,
Shall encompass lhes my treasure
Lal a. lGl
Thou wilt feel It nluntDrv,
10 the height IF FASHIONS glory
Twill be thy &emsnto Mcri
Na ha. bal
GCy- Les, winter IN Ol.o squire" so. married
and .allely b-aamr naetic. Hear him:
Oh there's logsa this wide world happier lifs
Than T. 81 by tle stove pipe and tickle your wife;
Taste Tie 5ECs.rt her ips In moment Of gee,
Ana twist she cats tail when she Jumps your knee
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

Coon LUOK.-The Memphis Ne1Os says that
young man by the name of W. Dixon, who has
been for some time past engaged in Col Locke's
establishment yesterday eeived the gratifying
Intelligence that fortune of 100000 bad been
left him by 81 uncle lately deceased in North Car
nIirn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

RAILRoAD ACCTDENTs.--One hundred and forty
three railroad accidents have occurred during the
year involving the Ios Of 1876 lives and the wound
ing Of 629 persons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-09

TIE SLAVE TRADE.-We have been thinking,
ssys the Journal Of Commerce. over the question
of the proposed revival of the slave trade IN this
country and have come to the conclusion that If
ever it should come to pass it will be done by Mas
sschusetts rather than South Carolina. A modi-
fed Save trade is already carried on from Boston
as we'll as from New York, but not at all from
Charleston, or any other Southern port. We al
lude to the traffic in Chinese coolies, who being
comparatively white, their ersIsvemeut, under va
riOus forms Of imposition, is ali right as estimated
by Northern cupidity. So far as the African slave
trade Is carried on from Northern ports, it is done
by foreigners, who skulk from public observation;
but the coolie slave trade is conducted openly and
largely by aLkees