Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-22

place where good Bost3nians 90 TO when they one.
Though said seriously, there could hardly bea more
bitter sarcasm on the miserable idea Of heaven,
shat to be left to the descendants Of the pill
grims."
-. We see notice 10 one Of the Northern ps-
pers, stating that the advertisers. Misses ~ hcln-
tire, prepared keep books by double or SIN
gle entry, post books, &C. for fair compensation
They would also do copying Of reasonable rstes'
We see no good reason ~hy many females might
not devote their tine to this kind Of employment.
IL would pay them better and csrtainly be more
beautiful 20 mind and body than the everlasting
itch stitch, stitch.
80. The British screw steamers are seriously sf-
fec.ipg the Liverpool and London packets from New
York. The propeIlers take passengers and treigh,
cheaper than the sailing vessels can aford to, and
wbIls the average passage Of the latter is from 80
TO 40 days the screws' come and go frequently in
ess than half the time. The Disadvantages weigh
heavily against The pockets, some Of the finest Of
which are living at the docks st New York and at
Liverpool with'compsrative little nothing to do.
.... A correspondent from Chicago says that
csity. Captal which Is needed in other branch
es of trade is applied to land purchases, and the
maniA for real estate is perfectly iuexpIicsble.
-. It appears from letter read before the last
meeting OF the Cincinnati Wine Growers Associa-
tion, by Mr.. Robert Buchanan, one of the largest
and most successful culivators OF the grape in that
region thqt the American grape is being subetitut-
ed TO a considerable extent in the vineyards Of
Europe for the native varieties, on account of It's
exemption from the prevailing disease.
-. The Western Christian Advocate replies to
question Of a correspondent, who asks Can you
tell me how the Rev. William H. Milburn became
blindl" We do not vouch for the accuracy of the
answer. but give it for what it is worth. The cir
cumstsuces connected With the loss Of Mr. Mil
burns sight were Of the most aggravaiing nature,
and must move every heart with Indignation at the
brutal caus', and with sympathy for the victim.
When a boy Of five years, one of bis eyes became
slightly affected in such a manner as TO require
treatment from a physician: Dr.. -, I've wish
w knew his name.) was accordingly called, and
while applying caOstc preparation the boy WiO-
u
unier su b circumstances. when the physician be-
came enraged and crushed the little fellow between
bis knees, and ddsaed the burning caHstic in his
eyes, aud destroyed has sight torercrl
80. Maj Jas. Jackson for many years Pro-
fessor IN Franklin Coll &c died at GAINESVILLE, Ala,
on the 26th OF March in the 10th yesr Of his age.
Professor J. Was the 2d son Of Gov. Jas Jackson
and was native of the city Of Savannah, Ga,
where be commenced his education
80. II appears that the Home and Pscif squad
rous have been ordered to the Isthmus, doubtless
Tor the purpose Of uphoding our rights at Panama.
These sqaadrons composed o. the following ves-
sels. In the Home squadron, commanded BY Com
mOdors Hiram Psulding, the steam frgate Va
bash, 40 guns; sIOop Saratoga guns; and the sloop
Cyane. 20 guns. In the Pacific squadron, cOmmsn-
ded by Commodore William Meryne. are the frigate
Independence 80 guns; soop 81. Hdry's, % guns;
sOOp John adams, 20 guns; and the slOop Decatur,
lo guns.
-. Rev. Charles Sturgeon, the sensation"
preacher Of London, 10 a recent sermon singled out
Lord PalnerstOn from his auditory and said be
needn't think 80 much of himself, for bic father,
(meaning Of course ADAM market gsriener,
and bis mother brought up on a charge of
stealing spples."
-. They a young, but promising people 10
California Although engrossed at pr. s+ut with the
roagher duties OF making money and getting up in
tbe world, they will soon doubtless devote them
selves more sedulously cultivating the graces of
le and titus pr clude the possibility OF such repOrr
az We find 10 the Sacramento Jottrncl, which 10
notice Of public dim r 10 that city say.-"The
Mayor of the city and tie, ladies, &c, were opprO-
priately and elegantly drunk, and the party sepArA
ted ia fine cheer"
-. When Judge Shaw. Of the Supreme Court
was told that Worcester about to publish die.
tionary containing ten thousand more words than
any other dictionary 10 the English language:
"Heavensl" cried JUICE Shaw, with visible alarm,
'.eray, dO'tt let ChOots get hold Of t."
-. The disagreeable notorieiy Mr. Boxer attain
ed through the Bsalliases of his daughter, has led
him 20 adopt the resolution TO remove 10 Europe
His sns country seat at TarrytOwa is offered for
sale. Mrs. Dean, Of course; remains in this coun.
try.
-. Il is announced that VsnderbiIt's steamer
Ariel was to sail for Southampton and Bremen on
Thursday yesterday. Passsng rs are booked to
Hsvre. via SOuthamp on for $50 which is $40 under
the usual paice. sharp opposition 20 COSs and
Cunard is thus fareshadowed.
-. Speaking Of the Southwestern Railroad
Al. L. n 4.
came up TO the aid of the Road mos, nObly, bv or
deriag the collection of ons-fourth OF the SEQ, 0oo
voted By the county of White for this improvement,
and they done Is with rnaniGity that was truly
encouraging 70 the friends Of the work"
.... His Majesty OF the Two sic'lies has recently
introduced new luKeIy into bis prison discipline
IN addition 50 the many already existing Il iscal
ed cap OF silence, (ens DC sisnsiOl and both for
the psrticul,r rps Tor which il Is osteusibly ap
pfel and as instrument Of torture generally. Il
may perhaps be considered superior In r.aarmeni
10 she celebrated iron mask or any Of che engine,
Of antquity.-The invention Is due to the genius
Of signor Bslona, Inspector Of Police al Palermo
and il appears % have been 60 highly approved By
tAe Kisg Of Naples that he Immediately decorated
the talented and pilanshropic gentleman with the
order OF Francis This cap. or GAIA, consists O
q circular baud Of steel psssne roand ,be bead jus
abovsthe eyes, with semicircular band Of sbs sam
nateri-l conn' citing 1t tbetop Of the head iron
ear To ess attached 70 this supen,suosuFs i shiI
strap OF steel wire growing broader towards The boz
som, 90 81 20 eouEne the lover jar completely. An.
make il utterly Impossible 10 artleulate when sh'
bands on the bead are properly screwed ap. add q
complete tie adjustment there i strap OF leaths
win buckle attached 70 she chin strap. which
passes round the back Of sas neok. just bslOw the