Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-03-28
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persons RECENTLY retained from Rome, that the
statue of America now being executed by HIRAM
PoxERs. and OF which it has been presumed the
Ystonal Government would possess itself, has been
purchased q, GESIS. the New York halter. Won
der whether Gsuin will place il upon pedestal in
front Of his store, and display upon it the Latest
style Of hat.
-. The Legislature Of Delaware has followed
the example Of its neighbors Of Pennsylvania and
Maryland, and passe bin prohibiting the banks
from issuing bills OF less denomination than Eve dol
lars.
-. young lady about eighteen years of Oge,
the daughter of Mr.. John Conrad, was so severely
burned on the 18th inst, while boiling syrup in
sugarcamp near Corydon Ind, that her life is des-
paired Of.
-. The ek-worm malady continues 10 France
The Emperor has just offered premium of ten
thousand francs to any one who viii discover the
cause Of this mal,dy and indicate an eGHcaeiOus
remedy for it,
-. John Miller, aged twenty-eight years, died
at Indianapolis recently. The indianapolis Jour-
mai gives brief history of his sad career He was
born in Dayton, 0hio--Eas left an orphan with
large estate. and to his own guidance-becare
fast young man, and rapidly speDt fortune
which counted by tens of thousands. He kept
circle of dashing young fellows about him until
his money gone, who then deserted and left
him. he sought indianapolis for home, and
there, IN mental capacity, lived for time, and
died 10 a strange garnet, friendless and alone.
80. The Emperor of Japan has ordered that
two ports of the Empire, those of Nangssaki and
Hakodadi shall be open to the vessels of all ma
tions. There they can repair, take in provisions,
and establish depots. The other ports accessi-
bic only TO vessels in distress. No will be 81
lowed TO .netrate the interior
-. DR.. William Yates, who is claimed to have
been the FIRST person to introduce vaccination into
the United States died few days since at his
idencs in Ostego county, ia New York, at the ven
cradle age of ninety years
!. -. The French Consul General in New York
officially announces that the Government of the
Emperor has decided that the Universal Agricultu-
raj Exposition, which appointed to be opened
at Paris on the LIST Of June next, shall not take
place this year.
-. A soap mania prevails in Dallas Texas, one
@. c. johnson claiming the invention of new and
superior process Of manufacturing this article of
utility. He claims that it car be made at one-half
a cent per pound, with rapidiiy and little trou
bic. So satisfactory were the results that he
ceeded before leaving in selling to different indi-
viduals some $4,000 or 5000 worth Of soap
privileges. One individual purchased the right OF
selling it in Mississippi and part of Virginia. Two
others took Mississippi and South Carolina. Two
Others Ohio, and two others Indiana.
-. new Mormon dance, which tickles the
fancy Of the Genules much, has been introduced in
Utah, and is all the rage. Each gentleman has
ladies for bis partners aud it is denominateed the
''Mormon CotillOn, or Heaven upon Earth"
-. At the Methodist Episcopal Church, on Ca
rOndolet street, New Orleans, La f., a collection
recently taken up. towards freeing the church from
debt, which resulted in the very handsome sum Of
s7,764
.... Mrs. Cochran, daughter Of Gen. Schuyler,
OF Revolutionary fame, and whose husband was a
physician in the American army, and favorite with
Washington, has been awarded ten thousand dollars
by Congress- JUST, but limited recognition of
the patriotic services of her relatives. The old la
dy resides at 0swego and there is a good portrait
OF her and sketches of her adventurous life in Less
ings Field Book
-. Among other victims of the National Hotel
malady, are B. F. Butler, of Lowell, Mass, and Geo.
Clifford and Wilson 6. Hunt of New York city.
Captain Rynders predecessor United States Mar
shal Hilyer has been confined to his house with
the disease for upwards Of a week, and is still
very weak. His physician has detected arsenic in
the contents Of his stomach. Hon Robert B. Hall,
H. O., from Massachusetts,, ii is feared will not re-
cover.
-. letter from Laguyra, venezuela, reports
the arrival at Caracas Of Mr.. SANFORD. bearer Of
peremrtory demand from Secretary MARCY upon
the Government of VeneEueA to make PREPARATION
TO certain citizens Of the United States for their e-
gal expulsion from the guano islands in the Carib
bean sea. President MoNEGAs is said to have repu-
dated the demand. From the same source, We
learn that Americans 10 Venezuela we're highly in
dgnant at a clause 10 the recently negotiated
treaty which rendered them liable to the perform
snce of military duty in the Venezuelan service.
-. A correspondent Of London paper writes
from Paris thus; The last grand ball OF the Tule-
gries was more than usually splendid. The Empress
whose dancing until late hour with gIeat AMI
nation seems to contradict rumor which was be-
coming pretty general as to fresh prospects Of 40
addition to the Imperial family dressed In pink
crap, with tanic of English point lace the front
Of the corsage covered With emerads and diamonds,
with the back hair attached by, aud falling in ring
cts over the comb. The dress, however, that per-
haps attracted the greatest attention, was that Of
he beautiful Countess Castigone, consisting OF
gown of red satin, covered with boUiRoHHes Of red
Grape below, and lace tunic above. The couture
was composed of two red feathers, fastened in the
middle the point Of the forehead, and turning
backwards round the ears. This lady wore at the
fancy ball OF MADAME waewsh co tune yet more
remarkabie. The robe and corsage were Of cloth
ofsilVer the latter perfectly tight and considerably
deeol-ue With extremely short sleeves, and no Of
nament or trimming whatever, but a large diamond
heart. the former displaying al underskir ooped M
At one side so as TO display the snkle, round which
bracelet ~as clasped. On the head Eve di,moud
hearts we're hii together by an arrov transpierc.
log them. and flowing veil co mpleted the costume.
-. The celebrated swedish calculating epvine
Of M. Schultz. has been presented TO the Dudley
Observatory at Aloany, by John r. Rathbone. Esq
OF that city. IL stereoypes to seven decimal pla-
ees, ne results which are calculated 10 fourteen MA
ees, and e che only calculating engine Of magni-
tuae which has been brought 70 completion. Il has
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