Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-05-08
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TENNESSEE STATE

at this time that cannot give the proceedings in
full as reported by their Secretary. We copy the
following as the most interesting paragraphs in the
proceedings, as we find them reported through the
Banner:
IA W. Putnam, Esq, read letter from Hon.
Robert C. Winthrop, President of the Massaehu-
sets Historical Society, ntimating that his Socie-
ty would make contributions to the Tennessee So
ciety.
The following resolution was adopted, tO-Wit:
ReSolUed That the Hon. Edward Everett be invi-
ted by this Society to visit the city of Nashville and
afford our citizens the opportunity Of hearing his
discourse upon the character Of Washington.
The Secretary presented letter from Dr. David
D. Wendell, of MurfreesbOro', proposing to donate
certain valuble works TO the Society and reported
that he had visited AIurfreesboro' and obtained the
works mentioned
Mr.. Putnam presented letter of thanks to Dr.
Wendell, which was adopted, and DR.. W was there
upon elected an Honorary member.
Dr. J. c. Newman, on behalf Of Col B. F. Cheat
ham, presented the Flag of the Sd regiment Of Ten
nesee Volunteers which was presented by the ladies
of Nashville to that Regiment prior to their depar
ture for Mexico in 1847, The Flag is much sstat-
tered and torn" and shows evidently that it has
been 'thrOugh the wars" It is a sufficient compli-
ment to Col Cheatham and the brave soldiers of the
3rd Regiment to know that this flag was never dis
graced in any of the numerous battles in which 1t
was carried.
DR.. Newman presented handsome Sword, for
mer!y worn by bis uncle Col. Daniel Newman in the
Seminole war in Florida, in 1S12-l4-l5, SC. This
sword was given Col. N. by citizens Of Savannah
Ca, and bears the following inscription:
'PressHtsd By citizens Of Savannah, to co., DANIEL
NEWMAN for his gallant services against the Seminole
Indians, 4. D. 1872. Chas Harris and Thos. O. P.
Charlton, committee July 4th, 1878"
Col Newman wore this sword in several subse-
qUent severe battles with the Seminoles, and was
wounded in one of them, from the effects of which
he never recovered The hilt of the sword was shot
off in a battle near the present town of Newnans-
vile, Florida manned in honor of Col. ~ in the
year 1915, (if We mistake nOtl
Dr. Newman also presented a copy Of the DAILY
American Star" newspaper in English and Spanish,
being the last number Of that army paper ever prn
ted. 1t is dated at the city of Mexico, May Both,
1913. 1t was edited and published by John H.
Peoples and the first number was printed at Vera
Cruz, the day that that city capiuated to Gen Scott
This ''Star" followed the army and rose brightly in
every city in Mexico, in which cOnquering forces
eamped.
The thanks of the Society were unanimously
voted to Col. B. Frank Cheatham and to DR.. JOS c.
Newman for their valuable presents.
Contributions were also made, by Messrs A. W.
Putnam Alex. Norvell, Charles W. Smith, Thomas
Washington, John Trimble and others, of a num-
Der of highly valuable and interesting books, pam
phlets, and number of articles of rare curiosity
and historical interest. Among these is the first
official seal Of Davidson county North Carolina
''The seal is of brass round, an inch and in da-
meter, in two pieces the center piece one and I
inch in diameter, appears to be the half of ball,
and is inserted in ring, upon the face of the ring
are the names of the county and State. Several of
the letters are inverted or upside down. Nearly
one half the letters CT0Hg,-Or, so We of this day
suppose. But the "ehsf d 'OUUsre'-the very per-
lection of design and art, is the figure Of Justice in
the center-piece-dressed as an Indian in hunting
shirt with pair of scales in the right-hand and
drawn sword in the left
The act of the Legislature for the organization of
this county was passed in 17S3 and on the 9th Octo-
ber 1888, the 'InferiOr Court of Quarter Sessions "
was opened at Marlborough, and this county seal,
we believe, authorized to be made. It is evident
that hammer has been used upon the ball to make
impressions upon public documents.
Also an Indian Pipe, presented to Mr. Washing
Bluffs. IThis pipe has been smoked by more than
500 warriors, andis beautiful specimen of Indian
ingenuity Indian Tomahawk
An Indian Musical Instrument, made Of wood and
beaded, and scores of hOofs Of the mountain goat
dangling from its sides
A number of manuscript notes, agreements, &C.,
relating to the affairs of Cumberland College (now
University of Nashvile.) Among them is bond
of Gen. James Robertson to the Board of Trustees,
to keep up a ferry, sc.
The Society then adjourned to meet on the first
Tuesday in June, prOximO.
N. CROSS, President
A. NELSON, Rec. Sec.