Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-10
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nett of his experience and tact, in directing the
sctiye policy Of the Dep,rtmept, the General viii
visr Washington monthly hereafter, for the purpose
Of Conference The father Of Mr. Floyd, and many
Of his nearest kindred, among the eminent men of
Virginia in the past generation, we're the devoted
personal friends Of Gen. Scott, and however they
may differ political topics the Secretary brings
with him sort Of oil, and traditional esteem for
she old soldier, who has conferred so much glory
on the native State of both, and reflected honor on
the national name over the civilized world. The
eountry will be gradhed to know, that between the
War Department and its first General, the most
friendly relations exist and are likely to be cutiva-
led by both.
....Since the publication Of the letter of Graves.
the deiaulting Mississippi official now RESIDENT,
10 Canada, and the refusal os the State to permit
bis return, crcumstaDces coming to light which
dispel sOmeEhst the grounds for sympathy urged
In his favor. The Sim oe (Canada) Standard says
Of him, his residence 10 Canada, &c, that he has
been dismissed from the Commission Of the Peace
In the Province, the funds Of which remaining in
MS hands have not been returned, that he has ever
treated bis wife brute, and his conduct to the
community have been that of an " unmitigsted
scoundrel. or Mrs. Graves the Standard says:
To the cold and iuhosptsble treatment of her guilty
husband may be traced all the suffering she ever un
derWent 10 this country. The hospitality of our
people her husband would never allow her to en-
Joy, and for cold IN physical sense, if her bus
band supplied her with fuel We cannot see how she
could suffer from it, for she was never allowed to
leave her room. She may have been beautiful, but
few indeed IN Simcoe, after twelve years residence
In it, ever saw her face. What therefore, she may
have suffered among US from physical cause, is
wholly unknown to our people, who are indeed pro-
verbal Tor their hospitality to strangers
&C.. An enumeration OF the marine losses re-
ported during the month OF March shows a con-
tinued graduation from the high range of the winter
months. The number of American vessels totally
lost was thirty, and their value including cargoes,
is estimated at 81 ,O55, 900. 10 addition to these
the unusually large number Of seventeen vessels
were reported missing during the month, and it is
feared that most, if not ALL in this latter category
will have to be added to the list of losses.
The Washington CORES pondence of the EI-
good sense TO avoid extravaganza in the Presiden-
tis mansion during is term of Office, and the con-
sequence lie, be reres with one-hsf his four years
salary in his pocket sufficient sum to make him
comfortable for many "wet day, and protect him
from the dsagreeable necessity Of depending upon
the uncertainties of the law" for bis daily bread
go. Much complaint is made in New York, says
letter from that city, about the revolving sights
TO be witnessed at Potter's Field. They are cut
ting street through this spot, and the bones OF
the paupers are exhumed and cast about in the
most careless confusion. Boys collect skulls, ar
range them in rows, with lighted candles stuck in-
side, and play ghost scenes disbolical as that in
"Der Freischutz :" rottng cotins, with crumbliug
skeletons prVtruding through liz scattered around
and the whole sight is disgusting to humanity, as
well as dangerous to health.
80. The N. Y. Evening Post says: "Great
sensation has been occasiOned among the I" faith
ful" in Constantinope by the sudden disappearance
Of numerous relics of Mohammed and his success
sOrs. Among the articles stolen is the Saudschaki-
Scherif, or sacred banner, the veritable mantle of
abe profit. IL is coniectured that the theft was
committed for political purposes, at the instigation
Of portion of the clergy. The matter was inves-
tigated by the ministry, and several mams we're ar
rested on suspicion"
80. collection of arms is now being new pre-
pared at the National Arnory in Washington as
present to the Shah OF Persia, which will be sent
out by the Ambassador, whose appointment is
every day expected. They consist of rife, car
bine, with bsyonet which caA be used either as
bayonet or sword csrbine pistol, and some 9TH
ers. The pieces of splendid workmanship, and
are very creditable to their makers, and will make
. beautiful gift, which WILL without doubt, be duly
appreciated by the recipient.
-. The Newburyport Herald says that the fall
ure of Baker Brothers, extensive shoe manufac-
turers of Lynn, is announced. Il is reported bad
failure, from 100 600 to 100 900 dollars, and Is the
frss heavy failure among the manufacturers of Lynn
foI ten years; as indeed, is the heaviest pres
9 ure upon the trade for ten years They employ ed
some five hundred hands, who will 6nd suspen-
sion Of work, but no loss otherwise, their debts
were ia Boston and other cites-the heaviest being
in Baltimore.
go. The Philadelphia ledger says that city Is
the largest market in the United States for mack
ssel for consumption II is charged that some deal
ere there are in the habit Of repacking the macker-
el received from Massachusetts, filing up with salt
and then branding the packages as having been in
spected 10 Massachusetts,. This, the Ledger leans,
carried to such an extent that purchaser n buy
ing twenty-five pounds will probably receive but
sixteen pounds. In consequence Of this fraud. sew
eral mer h4nts Of Philadelphia have received from
Mr.. Vim. F. Davis Inspector General of Fish for
Massschusett list Of his deputy inspectors, which
has been pabished, SO thai the public can ascertain
if the brand upon the package is genuine one.
The Indianapolis Joursal says: pupil at
the Blind Asylum on Friday attempted 10 kill him
self With his razor but his hand vas arrested before
be had doae any injdry. On being questioned as to
bis motive. he replied that the institution was 70.
ing to De closed, they would all be home. and,
as he had neither home iriends, he would rath-
err die than De sent 10 the poor-house.
.... Col J. Gowen, Of Boston, the contractor
for raising the suuksn feet at SebastopO viii leave
Tor Liverpool, whence be win proceed overland to
the scene Of operations. Two vessels, containing
the machinery and equipments nee sssAry Tor the
work, vii shortly leave Philadelphia for Sebasto-
pol
-. Daring the Presidency Of James Monroe,
Gen, John Steele, most distinguished Colonel Of
the revolutionary srmy, Was collector Of tie port Of
Philadelphia Mr.. Monroe, tits said. gave letter
Of inrrOducsiga TO Gen. Steele IN favor Of an app
cat for oisee from Virginia requesting the Gsner-
al 20 appoint him 20 some Otos ia she Phladelphis