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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE
HrRsnTAeE, April %, lsi

HEhtliHA6bs April %-'I''
Editors Nashuille Union and Amerioan:
GENTLEMEN Be kind enough to publish the en-
closed correspondence relative the Gold Box LETT
me in trust by my father in his last viii and Tesla
ment and also the few remarks I shall make reia-
tive to the other gifts so mentioned aud left me I'm
trust in said will The following is that portion OF
the will alluded to, towit:
ssThe Gold Box presented to me by the corpora
ton of the city Of New York; the Silver Vase pre-
sented TO me bv the ladies of Charleston, South Car
oIins nv native State, with the large Picture repre-
senting the unfurling Of the American banner, pre-
sented to me by the citizens Of South Carolina
when it was refused to be accepted by the United
States Senate, I leave in trust to my son, An
drew Jackson jr., with directions that should our
happy country not be blessed with peace, an event
not always to be expected he viii at the close Of the
war or end Of the conflict, present each Of said
articles of nestmable value to that patriot residing
in the city or State from which they presented
who shall be adjudged by his countrymen, or the
ladies' to have been the most valiant in defence Of
his country and his countTy's rights"
Shortly after the Mexican war; addressed let
ter to a gentleman in Washington City, asking him
to have published for me notification of the subject
to the public, and especially to those States and
cities interested in the matter. have never re-
ceved letter or line upon the subject, from any
committee or delegation of citizens, in those states
until a few days since, and to which 1 Immediately
replied.
Iamnow, and have been ready at all times, to act
in conformity to the will, and respectfully solicit
the authorities of the interested cities or states to
| take action in the matter.
Respectfully, your Ob't syt.,
| ANDRrVv JaCEsoN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25

D,scovrryrrp.-Ths Post Office of West View,
Hamilton county, Tennessee, has been discontinued
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25

Ia The Memphis Eagle and Enquirer says that
if HASKELL is made the Know Nothing nominee for
Governor he viii beat the Democratic candidate at
least three thousand votes at the polls. We as
tonished our Memphis friend not to have said ten
thousand, when it just easy and equally rea-
sonable. As an evidence that the Know Nothings
in Middle Tennessee think differently, Gen. Has
KELL has been ruled off as ineligible for the posi-
ton
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25
PORT ROYAL HOTEL AND FERRY,
For Sale.

THIS desirable property suow ssrsd for sale Any ono
wishing embark In this bu-ress alone IN conntc-
tiOn with the Mercantile Grocer Mechanical business,
will ind h this ghbOrh0Ud pie and encourage
there being demand for gl increase IN these lines Of
business The Hotel and Ferry be found lucrative By
ths.nss The been newly and thoroughly
paired andi good iTim Tor business The Fsr boat Il
Port Rova situated in Montgomery county, Tennessee,
on Red River mil north least Of Clatksr8,
the Great Western Route, thiry-sE miles rom Nashville
leading O. kinsvi GOlcUnra and Green's ry
auenlly tide Of emigration from the B0uth vest
tern states, pass through here and mis- Fsr
which Of Itself has cleared Elk hundred dollars
season For boarding and Transient custom the hotel stand
is parcu ary Desirable The ueighD0rhO wealthy ane
pr6spersus the society the best n the STATE school AID
liz Institutions abundant. Call as am deter
mined sell forthwith, and bargain may be had. Any
co nmHnicaton will rsasn a. FCrt Royal, I51nessge
apr94-d&tHGma J. p .AALbOAE-
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French Felt Hats!

TTTATERFEELU q WALKER have Just received a few
w dozen Of these beautiful Hats; they very superior
and will be sold at the very moderate price Of sI dollars
those who ant them call soon they going of
a n
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NkEamEA

A COOK BY the year for hotel in Meanwhile, either
n male or female. pply iume diatey at his Office.
anr25-d3t II. :. THACHER.
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New Hats AGAIN!


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AUCTION SALE OF

CIAANi4 = IL - u ~ ~
ID EN- F. SHIELDS will sell this day at II O'Clock,
ID az assortment Of new and second hand Furniture,
Planes, &C. with lot OF sundres damaged 0y weather con-
si-tingin par Of Whisky Tobacco. Patent Arm Chairs,
Nails Pans Knives, Plane Bits Rife Barrels Drugs, Pep
per. spice, Soap, Glassware, &c. Terms cash.
At private sale, an invoice Of Fine Shirts
Apr25 BENJ, F. SHIELDS.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS
Public Sale.

ON SATURDAY the % May next. on the premises " l
~ sell that valuable property Cherry street belonging
TO the Christian Church, adjoining the residence Of X
Morris, Esq
The permanent location Of the Custom House at the corner
Of Sprng and berry streets mms dsto removal OF the
Post once the opposite coruFT and other
i'm rovements viii maker Cherry OF the most lmpor-
TAM streets Of our beautiful and thriving city.
The Lot viii be subdiv ded into two or three.
TEHvs-G s and "A months, for notes satisfactorily en-
dored payable u bank bearing Interest aud lien retained
Sale at II O'Clock, A. NJ A. Y. S. LINDSLEH.
E. z. GLAsCOCK, Auc tiOneer. iapr29-td
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HafS Ion BOVS.

OUR assortment OF Hats and Caps for boys Spring and
~ Summer is large and desirable and will be sold
prices Some elegant styles of Riding Hats for
Ladies lust haished. WATERFIELD6 Waller,
apr24 Fashionable Hatters, % Pubic Square.
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AuYglbugiana,

THE declaration Of Dr. Cumming that the world should
Il burn the 18Th Of june has affected a. Kubley
10 the least He is st prepared char Soda Foun
The highest perfection Ofhe art. All who have FoUnts
70 charge will do well 70 leave them with him his ouse,
No. IL, on Cedar street, near the Vsrlndah
Nr Kubley also patronage Of having Cloth
ing clean and dye Dc thar hey should have
their rider before the 18Th Of June. Work
done to suit the taste and directions OF patrons.
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FROM JAMES VOTING, II. D MEMPHIS
Dr. D. Alton has extracted number OF very troublesome
cOrns, from the feet ef member Of ny family, in very
superior scientific and painless have hesita-
Oa nouncng him perfectly master CT his profession
and d. ewiss talented surgeon.
Memphis April 2, Is57, JAMES YOUNG.
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The following is the correspondence referred to
in the opening paragraph Of the above letter.
EDS. UN. AND An.
No. g, CRY HALI,
New YORK, March II, 1857. !
ANDREW Jackson, JB., Esq
Dear Sir A joint committee Of the Common
Council of this city has been appointed for the pur
pose Of making such disposition of the Gold Box
presented to your veneraed father by the corporation
Of the city of New York, as was contemplated by
him in his last will and testament. The Box, as
you are aware was left in trust to you, with drec
tions that "shOuld happy country not be blessed
with peace-an event not always to be expected
he yourself WILL at the close Of the war, OF end of
the conflict present to that patriot residing in the
city OF state from which it was presented, who shall
be adjudged by his countrymen to have been the
most valiant in defence of his country and our coun
trys rights"
The committee have commenced their arrange
ments with a view of arriving as correctly and as
speedily as possible at fair and just discrimination
Of the party entitled to receive this gift Of great
value-made the more so for the unmistakable char
acter of the doner as a warrior and as a statesman,
and the excellent conditions of its presentation.
In order, therefore that the intention Of the la
mented patriot may be literally carried into effect,
and the committee assisted in perfecting their part
of the pleasing task it is of the utmost Importance
to learn from you whether we may expect the Gold
Snuff Box, so generously bequeathed, in the event
of a decision being arrived at and upon representa-
tion by proper authority
An answer viii be gratefully acknowledged by
Your obedient servant,
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COINS AND BUNIORS.
r. e. d. ALTON, IN. D.,
LATE SURGEON PEDIST

L from Regent street, London and h@nix Lodge, Isle
Of Man bsgs make known, that having recently arrived
u New Orleans professional and pleasure tour Of this
great wOnd-AueFica-he Is al present. on Yls OF
=w DAYS only, NASHViLs x, during which time be may
10 consul BY those afflicted with CORNS, either hard Ct
soft; BUNIONS curved, othGrwsse troublesome ZOE
NAILS. Of which, however long standing or bad ne
guat antees to cure EFFECTUALLE aud PEhM ANENiLE,
In the short space few minutes, without the sGHTEsr
PAIN either during their reno val OF al
forwards uFOu terms strictly reasonable as 70 place
his services within the reach OF all who require them
Dr. B'AItOns consulting room Is Sc. %, ST. Cloud holel
Nashville, private entrance next door 70 the night Oh L no
tel doors it and the Ladies entrance ana has
no connection whatever with the public parts OF the
hotel COnsutaton hours from 10 O'Clock, A til o.
clock NJ. and from ll p NJ, daily during his very
limited stay.
Dr.. UAOn does visit under any circumstances and
will be very particular to the above hours
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Dr.. U'AIsOn does not visit under any ciTcumsiaI
Will be very particular 70 the above hours
TEST
ERon DR., D. T soOIr, rnoFnIEToE OF TEE ST. eLOU'

DR., SCOTT, PRoPBEroR OF TIE ST. cLoUB HsTEL
NASHVILLE,
DR.. D'Alt0n called nv attention TO operation he per-
formed Yesterday morning. the great tee nail u young
gentleman from growing down into the sides had
brought on an ucessau suppUra0n of bloody and cOrrup
matter, aud, slated by the patient was souTcecI per
elua and eIcTUciauI pam. The d. has likewise eA
ac-d several COINS both hard and sOf IRON my o. leeI
i morning and have h5sitaiOn In pronOuHclHg Lnc
operations Goth cases, TIE most scienunc, perfect ana
psness ever either witnessed, heard Of, experienced
Nashville April a, 1857. d.. oCOll'
FROM p. WALLACE n. D. hkMPIs
DR. D. Alton has extracted from my ieet, WIN
arf 81 eass and crest skill His ku0Wls Chemically
and Auaiomcaly SUPERIOR and gave no
hesitation in recommending him 10 all who require MS ser
vices. -o,,.- N vr-.rr .rR
Memphis, April 3, 1857. JOHN r "ALLAOS'
FRoI =. R THOMAS N. D. HEhPHIi-
Dr. Dalton has extract several cOTus Of long siau0ng
ana Tgat inconvenience the feet OF myself and Wlle IN
most sKiIfuI painless and mastery manner. -,-.-
Memphis, Apnl 9 1857. d H. AHO'iA0'
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The Good Samaritan
Oil.

DOR the cure Ct RHEUMATISM, NERVOUS PAINS. and
NEURALGIA. Price 81 per bottle, 30 bad the City
Hotel Room 30. Q. T. II. JACKSON,
tzror,r
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-25

The following is the correspondence referred to
in the opening paragraph Of the above letter.
EDS. UN. AND An.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15
Why People do rot go 10 Meeting more
E'reGUCDtly,

The Holyoke Mirror considers this sub
ject, and arrives at the following conclusion.
There is much truth in the Mirrors remarks
and some oyerwise people who think they
can see further through milestone than
others would do we'll to give heed to them !:
1.-The. most casual observer cannot fail to
sec, as he enters an ore of our churches,
that it is rot the poor that assemble there,
but those known in New England as the
well to de- class, The great body of the
community, The bone and sinew of the town,
the women who spin the cotton, and the men
who strike the iron, are not there. We hold
that there ere reasons for their absence which
can he removed. We go to church dress
ed up too much, We rake and gerare sill
we can together to &c to tie tin Of fashion,
as though we were hcpnd for the opera os
the ball room, Instead of the house Of God
In our minds, the idea of going to meeting
is inseperable with wearing olIr best dds
The lnan who earns but one dollar er one
dollar and fifty cents ? day IS rs nroud rs
he who reeGsges five dollars for tie same
time, and consequently stays at home rather
than go to meeting rot dressed Up like the
rest Of them. We sometimes hear tie re-
mark that those who go to church are not 90
blame on account of those who STAY away
from it. We do not believe this to be true.
On the contrary as we have already shown,
they are just the ones oftentimes most to
blame.
Again, we DO not like tue present system
OF pew-renting, because it operates in the
same way upon those who are feeble and un-
able, and are yet as proud as anybody else.
The rich can pile up large t0aes, and thus
secure the most desirable seats Other peo-
PIE consider the back and side seats as infe-
rior ones and places of degradation, and will
not occupy them unless their love Of wor-
ship overeomes their scruples. Let US have
pews Of the same value, and then draw them
BY lott is 4 good Bible method---then one
IN the church will not represent lie aristoc-
racy, and another TIE opposite p
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15
Extensive ENGLISH Country Seats,


Aooae SKY 'nlies from h'hlon Is t5tf
esta'e 0, inc o, l1'it u spencer "ilich com
Pfiscs iV'ooV acres oiNiaeo INTO PARKS,
meauoNs' pastures Wo 80 ana gardens;
Ills notaty c1h'a ems 49, T 81 aha
Is sa!p " - 'lG hliea' Pii3at9 'pEa3 = te
"efia. nc lux n eo " iase'''i'oiifi ; nome
lafia consists OF % w agtes Of over furry
I'VE Il, square nue. Seo 'iii9 % III eto ~ Ca
Hhsina "ui'I nus ~ 80 az aan area u ''''ooo
square Rslies' % jus' '1-30Y0,VgR = acres
alN'hS' We .,'o ia'" o 0le ~ ~. ~ ee-ss
70 eacn lhhanilaisa. : ne se,'dsase d Ire
luke y Is flttea up %t5A ofleh.&i m2galliey4es
A"ef'} -Af9 race hs'Aee ''"i'u III h!s staoies'
e e, chaeF 1hg eaio VI SPeeiat groom;
l nc uistles a.h Pau oh ',i' 'aq.s arc az
u l'ofo9iaiii siiFsi "''' gu us aFA'fy
Is supPileI "i'a i aii5oas efe'4 alie'y d
rare ano g'98al' pif0S' a1st lafge ca'tie,
Iiiee' %ts' ''c1i arr 'e'e 9fv- VIC 1sti'i0se
iar ~ ~,
nc a4.'le auelofity i,9t1 Nn'eA We Sa'h-
= algsa ie,s - f 5lat 'ae i,phe q '2oEoh-
sHirc alaee az "1f'n eA'ois - mag
innocence :, &'} o1aef 81 She Al'saoih' ne
3Pen,u' the E1o'e 81 ms enormous income .
~ We 9s's'"s "P2ot ,Ag h'1sg sse ~ ,e3
-, az ne,sa u mite ''lu ,12o esss ! 9s
t i;i'n ',Iei epn.''lis : a9''s ald Is
Aied T1Si "i'''ooe etgiy si'ss.ga VI s.i' 'l
eo'"DG - N''9t '.'1' = 1As ooiiile7'>,' -
'n.s 's'a'l. - ''ie's = w. ',eU - ~ ''
9'i' 60 2 -. =
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15
A Revolutionary Relic,

In Norfolk, Virginia, on the afternoon of
the I'd Of July, certain persons were mind
ful Of what was due @ the proper ce'ebra-
ton of Independence Day, came to the con
clusion to clean ont on old cannon which
had been laying around ever since the Rev
dictionary war, with a view to preparing il
for the firing of q salute. After trying II
considerable length of tins to c!esr : ort
from THO muzzle. and finding it impossible,
they went To work at the vert Or toueh-hole.
Tins was soon opened, and by dint Of per-
severance the dirt within the chamber was
hauled out by thinbes full, till room enough
was made to poar ii an orace or two of gun
powder. The piece was then PINNED and
the match applied, when, very much to their
surprise, an Unexpectedly gharr explosion
took place from the mouth Of the piece
something Thizzea across the etreet, and
there was . crashing of the wood Of the
United Fire Engine House opposite. An
investigation showed respectable sized
hole i'll the PANEL Of the door, and N
side an old six-pound cannon ball was found
on the floor. The ole cannon had not been
used since the time when it was loaded fer
the especial benefit of the British troops,
sevcnty-seven years ago, and the artillery
men who then rammed home the ball little
expected how many times the grass would
grow and wither again above their graves
before the missile should be discharged IL
WAS very appropriate that cannon loaded
by the patriots of l776 should be fred in
eommomoration Of their time-honored AMI
glorious deeds.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15
Tie Late senaiGg pus k,

The tragical fate of Senator Rusk draws
forth universal grief He was an exceed
ingly popular gentleman, and deseryedly SO,
for his courage, good sense, frankness, and
habtual urbanity. His mind was of the
highest order. Indeed it is said that Daniel
Webster, shortly before his death, repeated
ly pronounced his to be The greatest intel
leet among the members of that body, end
such was the opinion Of him held By tie lea
ding minds IF this eitJ from that day TO this
No man I'd fairer for the Presidency than
Senator Rusk. He ves not only looked to
by very many as first choice but II tie e.
vent of contest for the candidacy, immune
rable eyes turned from tSeir respective favo-
rites to Rusk as the compromise candidate.
His figure was eminently commanding, and
his whole presence at once diguiied and I'M
posing.
OF the cause 1hieh melted so great man
to so great crime, there can he but little
room for conjecture; and those who know Of
the failing to which We allude are more griey-
ed than surprised at the result
Washington papers say
In early life he freqnently gave way To
Iungoyernable temporary spells Of disspa-
ton, wherein lie lost his usual command O.
yer himself Later, however, be Gradually
gained control over his passion for dissipation
until they had become very rare with him.
While ia them, his friends often feared that
he would ,njure himself with weapons and
We're careful as far as possible to ketp them
r out. of his reach"
The remaining power of this ,infa.t.:na,e
early habit, was stimulated and strengthened
by the griefs which have Of late oyortaken
Senator Risk, and prqyod upon his spirits
Eighteen months ago tic lost his wife and
has since grievod after her, in secret indeed,
but with ali the strength Of his noble alec-
tons. It's surmised too that his ,aiad has
been much disturbed lately in consequence OF
some alleged connection ofhis hrother-m-law
with forgeres on the Land Department
! Under such circumstances, the ignobie en-
envy which has slain its thol,sands, slew him.
Under the promise of dyo8aing his grefs, it
fred his blood and naddeAel his brain, and
put the rife to his head and in his hand aud
bade hin pull tie trigger, Thus he died.
Alas for human nature, that no parts aud ne
position, 40 fame nor fortune, no hopes Of
higher honors can exempt Us from the power
Of the lowest passions. Let al who would lifl
the accursed cup to their lips take warning
from the fate of Senator Rusk. III. Sent.
Sale Of Wheat. The Louisville Courier
states that the proprietors Of one of the lar
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15
Reflections on ,yYe!h.isaia!l.

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80. VI. ~ "''' ~ les - u9" eea''ties ~ 1e
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.a dars tIst o, I'm - - II ~
cat sIorf lovers, T., .'.s "sp,o1.' "i'
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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15

A Nus for If4tshey Drinkers -fhe
crops of Harrison county this year, unless
cut short, will be very great, We will have
to haul to the depots on the rail road which
runs through the middle of the country
100000 bushels of wheat, 100 900 bushels
of rye, and SO. 000 bushels of barley -
Thousands upon thousands of barrels Of
corn must be hauled to the Devils Pass.
there TO make good old Bourbon, notwith-
standing it il made in Harrison, and if You
will but drink this good old Bourbon, made
in Harrison by the Harrisonites, with their
of logwood arsenic, cock
reaches, and molasses, it will eat up your
bowels in less time than Solomon hnilt the
temple tbntdiapa XII Nems
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15

!, 5a7a.ta 9a1qge Ia Eynohtarg.-The
old Methodist Church in I.ynchburg. on
Sunday nght iast. va, the theatre ola shame
fuioutrage. itist titus noticed in the Courier.
1t afpsar- that on Sunday night last,
sacrlesioss wretch managed to obtain access
to tho .sssometer and let eft all the water;
tie con lneaee was IN. tie gas soon went
out, leaving the church in total darkness. =
Then was shat ,his same wretch, together
with his acsomplieas, scattered maay poa4ds
IF .f4aH f7rfered pepper on The floor, benct-
6, fyiiia4s AID cisegheref
The house YVES densoly crowded and after
the gas aas lighted again and while the prea-
cher was IN the midst ofe stirring appeal to
Che consaicnces OF MS heayers, the ladies com
meneed 70 ply their fans. end the persons
Standing in the aisle to move about to get
little fresh air. This reused Up the powdered
pepper. and started the Whole congregation
to coughing and sueoziug al a rate 50 terrible
- TO put a speedy step % the services;
nable to endure their sulleripgs, many Of
the congregation rose up and made for tina
doors The doors could aoi beopeneA Thege
teere fte'ches outside holding ttcm u'tt
ropest How long ths state ofthings lasted
We ere TO, told what the consequences must
have been we leave It to be imagined.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15

Mig III. Baedaaaas Alel appears
Groohed The pictures represent Mr. Eu-
ehanan as having a crooked neck bat this
proceeds only from difference in the foai
Of his eyes. which he ought % have had REM
edied by the optcan in early lie The eye
of lesser power he advances towards the OBJ
ieet he looks upon, and Of course depresses
the opposite side Of the head. | often pass
him in the evening hours within or near the
Presidential gardens. His honors rest So
easily upon him that those who talk with
him, like himself, forget that he is Presi-
dent, and they think only Of the kind and
pehaua reutlcmsa Or char ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-15

We never heard of such abundant crops
x are aeH being reported from every see.
ton Of our vast country. In the whole
West, probably, not single county can be
named IN whieh The grain crop will not be
nearly twice as large g last year In many
districts owing = scarcity of laborees
tie formers VIII net harvest more than half
CT TIC thirds of their immense fields Of
grain.-Prorideacs Pest.