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The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-07-25
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CnsIsTING OF


CosIsTING OF
Coffee; brown, crushed and loaf sugar, mo-
lasses, mackerel fish, sardlnes, oysters, tea,
cheese, crackers, sweet cakes, raisIns, figs,
almonds, oranges, pecans, cocoa nuts, contec-
tionaries Of all kinds; salt, barrel and sack;
peppe r, spice, ginger, soda, alum, sulphur.
sstpetre, indigo, madden, powder, shot, lead,
cotton yarns, n variety OF
TOBACCO AND SEGARS,
Of the best quality; flour, rice, soap. star and
taow candles, backing, snuff, pickles, and
GARDEN SEEDS,
Of the best quality; Tennessee tire-proof iron
ware, window glass, starch, stone jars, buck
cts, prints. paint brushes, oils, white lead,
lnseed oil, rope, nails of all sizes, and last
but not least, he has has a large lot of
BOOTS AND SHOES.
for ladies', gentlemen, misses and bows, all O
which will be sold only for CASH, but at
such reduced prices, that it Will be decidedly
to the interest of purchasers to buy of him in
preference to paying large per cent to those
who sell on a credit. He intends TO keep
constantly on hand just such an assortment Of
Groceries as the necessities Of the country
demand, and feels assured that he will be able
to suit all who may favor him with their pat
ronage. Call and examine his stock
Marco
The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-07-25
G.. M. FARM Err,

AT HIS OLD STAND, SOUTHEAST CORNER
n.y.. OF THE -. SQUARE,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
MISSOURI ELECTION.

The contest in this State is very close, and it is
impossible to tell yet who is elected. The prOba-
bilites now seem to be in favor of Stewart, Demo-
crst A despatch to the Republican from Jefferson
City, says:
"Reliable returns from ninety counties, give
Rollins five hundred and ifty-two majority. The
counties of Butler, Dunklin, Oregon, Reynolds
Ripley, Shannon. Stoddard Texas, and Wayne, to
hear from. Stewart is certainly elected"
Whether the final returns shall show that Stewart
is elected or not, there is enough known to show
that he has made an excellent run. In the last
gubernatorinal election in Missouri Benton received
1851, while Folks majority over Ewing was only
6,2ll In the Presidential contest a large proper
fion of the Benton vote was cast for Buchanan,
whose majority in the State was 9637 votes In the
recent contest the Bentones united with the Eman-
cipationists Know NOthngs and every other faction
in opposition to the Democracy. Under these cir
cumstances, the election of Rollins by small ma
jOrity would yet show large Democratic gain and
might justly be regarded another in the series Of
splendid triumphs recently achieved by the Nation
al Democracy. We shall not however give up Stew
arts election until the full official returns are
known.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH.

The Geographic UniUsrselEs, published in Paris,
1917, contains the following version of the Hippo
cratic OATH to which Dr. Uhl will refer in his de-
fence before the Academy of Medicine:
"T swear, HippOerates made his students say,
by Apollo by Esculapius, by Hygeia, and the other
gods and goddesses of medicine, to keep reigiOusly
the solemn promise to which bind myself. l shall
look upon that man my own father who shall have
instructed me in the art Of healing. shall bring
all my knowledge to bear in aiding its necessities in
every respect. l shall consider his children as
mine and shall teach them medicine gratuitously, if
they desire to embrace that profession. l shall act
in the same way towards those who shall be bound
by the oath which l take. Never will | suffer my
self to be induced to administer poisonous medi-
cament, or to produce an abortion.
My only aim will be to comfort and heal the SICK to
keep inviolate their confidence, and to avoid even
the suspicion of having abused it, especially in the
case of woman. In whatever position may find
myself will preserve silence with regard to things
which judge ought to be kept secret. May be a
religious observer of my oath, receive the fruit of
my labOrs, and lead happy life, constantly attend
ed by the public favor. May the contrary be my
fate if become perjured. IN 7. Evening Post
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
COMMERCIAL LECTURE.

During his late visit to this city, Mr.. Jno J. Byrd
of Charleston, s. c., delivered commercial lecture
to large and respectable audience at the Merchants
Exchange 1t was sensible, practical lecture, and
was well received by his intelligent auditors. His
familiarity with the subject enabled him to impart
much valuable information in regard to the rise and
progress of commerce, and his long connection with
mercantile and other business pursuits peculiarly
qualified him to designate the course of study and
the education necessary for the merchant and the
clerk This he did in manner highly creditable
to himself.
We see Mr.. Byrd has been lecturing in Hunts
Yille Ala, on the same subject The Independent
of the 18th inst notices the lecture as follows:
"AIr John J. Byrd, a venerable and accomplish
ed gentleman, who has been engaged in mercantile
pursuits for a great number of years, delivered a
lecture in this place on Tuesday evening last on the
subject of commerce. 1t was fine, sensible lecture
indeed, and one that every man engaged IN COM
mercal pursuits would have proGted by hearing
especially would it have been profitable to young
men who intend engaging in such business. He
spoke of the origin and progress of commerce. from
its earliest commencement down to the present day
of its beneficial influence, politically morally and
socially upon the nations of the world. Spoke OF
the mercantile character, and of the education re-
quiste for the youth to enable them to become sue
cessful merchants. He handled his subject as a
master who understood it perfectly-in plain, com
prehensive and commonsense style. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that of the young men of our town
were not present to hear the lecture"
Mr.. Byrd has, we learn, gone to Memphis for the
purpose of opening commercial academy. He is
thoroughly experienced in the science of book keep
ing, having followed that pursuit for about forty
years. and is thus peculiarly fitted to impart instruc
ton to those who may wish to acquire practical
knowledge of the science
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION

This body convened in Knoxville on the 10th inst
There were eight hundred delegates in attendance.
The Convention was called to order by Hon. S. A.
White, Mayor of Knoxville, who moved that James
Lyons of Virginia act as temporary President-car-
ried. The committee on permanent organization
reported the name of J. D. B. DeBOw of Louisiana,
as President of the Convention which was confirmed
by reclamation. Eleven Vice Presidents and eleven
Secretaries were appointed. The session was an in
teresting one. Resolutions were adopted, after
much discussion, urging the Government to withdraw
the United States squadron from the coast of Africa
recommending the erection of suitable fortihca-
tons al Port Royal on the coast of South Carolina
and in Mobile Bay-endOrsing Dudley Mann's pro-
ec for establishing line of steam ferry boats from
the Chesapeake Bay to Milford Haven-recommend-
ing government patronage to lines of Southern
Steamers-the repeal of the fishery bounties, &C.,
sc.
After four days session the Convention adjourned
on Thursday afternoon to meet again in Montgomery,
Alabama, on the second Monday of May next.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

IRVING AS he Is AND WILL BE.-Willis, in let
ter to the Home Journal, descriptive of a visit to
Sunnyside, says:
Mr.. Irving-by far the most honored man in our
country--is, curiously enough, even less hOnored
than loved. He is a marvel, if only by that differ
ence from other of genius, whose destiny it
seems to be to have their last days sad. The set
ting of his sun is mellow, the clouds behind and
around him roster as he goes. There is another
summer day beauty, too, in his decline; the full
moon of renown after death seen clearly, even be
fore the setting of his His fame, to be recOg
nized, will undergo change, and there will be in
intervening darkness before its rising-noW in its
place full and coudless, waiting only till the glow
of his living presence shall fade away, to show,
with the same disc, more lustre.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

VERY SAvAGE-The Louisville Journal is terri
bly, annoyed at the election of James B. Clay for
Congress from the Ashland District. The Democrats
are correspondingly elate, and are going to have
barbecue at Ashland in honor Of the event; where
upon the Journal grOwls thus:
"The sounds of rejoicing that will go up from the
groves which once echoed the tread of Kentucky s
great patriot will be uttered from Threats that have
been hoarse with curses and blasphemies against
him. In 1914 the Democrats of Lexington went ont
to the gates of his house, and with drums and can
mons aud shouts of triumph, insulted him with the
noise of their rejoicing over his defeat. They will
20 out there again the 18th of August to insult
his memory with their rejoicing over the election OF
his apostate son."
The joke of the matter is that, had Mr.. Clay been
alive during the late contest in Kentucky, he could
have occupied no other position than that held by
his SOM Y Herald.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
THE IRISH POTATO CROP.

As the fate Of the Irish potato crop in the South
of Ireland was beginning to cause some ttleuneasi
ness, the subjoined cautious statement, from the
Cork Examiner, of the 9th of July, is not without
interest
Various accounts continue to be received with re-
spect 10 the state of the potato crop according TO-
the locality from which they comes but there is lit
tie discrepancy to be observed in statements refer
ing to the same locality. From all the midland
counties the reports decidedly favorable, both
with respect to The yield of the crop and the abb
sence of disease and from the interior portion
of this county the accounts comparatively salts
factory. But there is no doubt whatever that the
disease has appeared in a marked and virulent form
throughout an extensive district along the coast OF
the south All the bad accounts we receive are from
localities in almost the same situation with respect
to being near the sea. The other day statement
was made, that in the vicinity of Skibbereen, the
name of which is so memorable in the history Of the
blight. the crop was sound. We have ascertained
from accurate authority that the report is exactly
opposite of the fact The potato crop in that local
iy is stated to be very extensively infected and also
to be far inferior to that of last year IN the actual
amount of produce In the contiguous district sur
rounding Bantry, we have been informed that the
blight has shown itself in some districts to con-
siderable but still less extent than last year, and
also at later period; and further west, in the Vi
enity of Berehaven, we learn from gentleman that
the crop has been attacked, but the seed is gen.
orally found to be exempt from the blight We have
also received letter from Dingle which we cannot
give to day. questioning the statement to which we
referred lately that the county of Kerry was free
from the disease and stating that in certain parish
es to the west of this county the crop is much
blackened and injured. However, we have the assu-
rance of clergyman, that though such is the case
with respect the parishes referred to, the oppo-
site side, "from Dingle to Tralee, the crop never
looked so healthy" Thus, the account which we
gave on former occasion is substantially condemn
ed 1t is satisfactory find that the accounts from
other parts of the country concur IN representing
the crop as healthy and fOurishing. OF course it
would be hazardous at this time to measure the pro-
portion of the crop affected even in the localities to
which the disease extends. But it may be observed
that in later years the disease has not spread with
the same rapidly, for the same length of time as
was the case on its first appearance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
SSr Wallaces loss in Fentress from Buchsnan's
vote is 97-in Morgan %.

A KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURE. - Next
winter for the first time since 1926 1928, Leg
islature containing Democratic majority will as
semble at Frankfort, the Capitol of Kentucky. The
Democrats have since that date, had the Governor
and half the delegation in Congress, but never the
Legislature. The opposition had permanent and
enduring ascendency in that body that never could
be shaken in the least. But now, with the dawning
of the new era that marks the reaction every
where in favor of Democracy, Kentucky wheels va
lisntly into the line; and there she will remain
hereafter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

RE the only subsianta' aud siraply managed Sevl
- Machine made, ana the cheapest and most used
families and Manufacturers for these and The fOlosug
Isl They make seams which will not Zip nor raVe, b
sides being alike, as in hand sewing or leather.
I'd The same Machines with silk thread aud cons
spoOl cotton wth equal facility, every ely Of god
from the finest linen 70 the heaviest cloth leather.
30 bis ts not Two Neele Two spool Machine vi
Machines makes chain stitch, which ravss eas
g mmon nit stockin, besides making ugly cord on
back OF the goods.
4th These Machines not at all liable to get Of
bsn- veTy simple and strOI in their eonstr1ctsou.
5th They sew aster, do work than any Mach
Nh ne suleh produced by this Machine Is 50 strong
beautiful that il impossible 70 equal t By any u
Machine or by hand.
7th The proof Of The above Is, there l20s ~
Machines In The United States alone not counting Eur
where are over so o. and there, here IN PRACTICAL
uons giving unoounded satisfaction somsthing thai a
Machines evor do
Branch Once IS, Public Square, Hicks China Il
Nashvill Tennessee. WIN. A SINGER,
july I7-dlm Aae1|
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
Atkins majority

Although we never for a moment doubted the sue
cess of Atkins, We are nevertheless not surprised
that his majority is small His opponent is acknowl-
edged the best debater of his party in Tennessee
man of fine talents, good address, keen, crafty and
insinuating. He is well acquainted throughout the
district, and personally very popular. His friends
fought desperate battle for him, knowing that his
political all depended upon the result. He
has been defeated in a district in which he claimed
to be invincble In his defeat we see the triumphs
of argument and reason over error and prejudice
Atkins is elected despite the efforts Of enemies and
the treachery and desertiOn of prOfessed friends
We congratulate the Democracy of the State and of
the Nation upon the result.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
STATE OF TENNESSEE

In Chancery at AItamont, AugustIRules, 1857
sally weaver formerly Sally Caldwell and her husband
John Weaver, eompainants SsmBel Caldwell, Eliza
Thomson and her husband William Thompson, Tobitha
Webster, Green Bradshaws and others, defendants.
Petition for Dot0eT.
ON notion and IL appearing the satisfaction Of the
~ Clerk Mas en- from the complainants bill sworn -
that shove namsd defendants nOn-redents Of the
STATE Of Tennessee that the ordinary process OF Law
not be upon them 1t Is therefore ordered that pub
fcation be made the Nashville UNION AMERIcAN,
newspaper pubshed the city Of oFfour
sve weeks Commanding said defendants 20 aPpear at the
next term OF the Chaueey Court, 70 be held In the court
nonse IN the town OF Aliament on Inc frioay amer me
fourth Monday in September 1857 and plead answer de-
isssea as 70 tnem and set for hearing o. pqZts.
aug ls-W4tprs fee 80. Clerk & Master.
George 3. Freeman, samuel &. Higgerbottom, John
NJ anderson, Massey Hin. Joseph Smart and Samuel B.
Original Biz.
ON motion and appearing TO the satisfaction ofths CLERK
" Master, that one OF the above named defendants
Samuel B. Bafre NONRESIDENT OF the STATE OF Tenpes-
upon him. IL Is therefore, ordered that publication he made
for four successive weeks in the UEoE AVE- AzHIcAN
newspaper published In the city of Nashville Commanding
the sa Id defendant appear NJ the Of the
Court 10 be held In court in the town ef Alta
the Friday after the fourth Monday in
1857 and plead answer demur the Be taken
pro confessO as to him, and set for hearing parte
ROBERT SANDERS.
aug IS-w4t prs fee IS Clerk & Master.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

ES~ John 7. Towers, ex-Mayor Of Washington,
(the immediate pred ecessOr of the present incum'
bent died at the resdecne of his faher-inlaw, DR..
Palmer. about sixteen miles from from Washington
yesterday morning. He had been i'll for more than
six weeks, and during that time was severe suf-
ferer He was public spirited and valuable citizen
and for many years was leading member in the
municipal councils.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
. THE LAST OF KNOW NOTHINGTSM

The returns from the late elections in several of
the Southern States are reaching us, not very rap
idly but with renewed assurances of glorious Dem
ocratic victories As yet there is attering eviden
&C. which is daily strengthened, that the last
tiges of Know Nothingism, which have fingered in
disconnected localities of certain States, pesti
lential diseases sometimes retained in the at
mosphere of those spots most congenal to their
character, have been swept away for ever.
In the spring of 1856, Know Nothingism was
riotous in its Boosting and rejoicing throughout the
South. Every city and town, in their streets and
alleys, OF amp-pOsts and corners, were daily deco
rated with these mysterious emblems-triangular
pieces of white paper, and sometimes red; the
nights were made hideous with stentorian hurrahs
for Sam; every cross road in the country had its
council and at time, it began to be believed by
many credulous people that the Pope of Rome and
the terrible foreigners were the deadliest and most
dangerous enemies of our country, and that the
Know Nothings had risen in their irresistible
strength to save the Government by ejecting from
Office and DISTINGUISHING forever every foreign born
citizea and Catholic in the land. Even in Virginia,
it was extravaganlly Wanted that the Democratic
party would be borne down and beaten in the
ensuing gubernatorial contest by the disciples
of Sam. And in truth so loud, so sanguine, and so
sincere were the boastings of the Know Nothings,
that there really seemed reason TO apprehend a
least, a doubtful struggle.
But the banner of Democracy was again fearless
" flung to the breeze and entrusted to him who, like
Napoleon has only lead and direct the march, and
victory is sure to follow. By the ability, energy
and eioquence of Governor Wise, Know Nothingism
was driven from Virginia, and its influence broken
throughout the South. Since then, however, it has
managed to rally its feeble forces, in few of the
saveholding States, and again engage in battle with
the Democracy. 1t counted several members in the
last House of Representatives. But the late election
in Virginia decapitated the only from this State
and according accounts from our sister States of
the South, they have also decreed that their Know
Nothing representatives at Washington shall share
his fate. Know Nothingism is at last lost forever
It's friends we're its victims; its enemies have no
wrongs TO treasure in remembrance against 1t. IL
attempted much of evil, but accomplished little
Richmond Enquirer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

PLowING BY STEAM.-As the subject of blowing
by steam justly exciting interest among farmers
we may state that Mr.. H. F. French, who attended
the late fair of the Suffolk county Agricultural As
sociation at Ipswich, England, saw an acre plOwed
in an hour by steam pillow exhibited there-so he
writes to the New England Farmer. We have q
good many steam plows invented in this country,
but has any one ever seen an acre ploWed by any
or all Of them?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

AUGUSTA EVENING DIsPATCH.-We had the pleas
ure of call yesterday from Mr.. s. A. Atkinson, of
the Augusta Eos1ing Dispatch. Our merchants who
do business at Augusta Atlanta, and other points
in Northern Georgia will find the Dispatch good
medium for advertising, as it has fine circulation
throughout that portion of the State, and is well
postsd in the grocery and produce markets.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

DANGEROUS Communicable Indiana State Sen
tneE has been informed that dangerous counterfeit
500 note on the Commercial Bank of Kentucky is in
circulation The impression of the counterfeit has
been taken from the genuine plate but the sigma
tures are forged.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18
-. Ths fllh annual ezhibitiOn by the United

me- The fifth annual exhibition by the United
States Agricultural Society will be held in Louisville,
Ky, commencing on Monday, 8lst of august, and
continuing the whole week. Twelve thousand dol
lars will be distributed in premiums. 1t promises
70 be the finest exhibition of the kind ever witness
ed in America. Among the distinguished visitors
will be Ex-Presdent Pierce and Hon. John C. Breck-
inridgs, Vice President of the United States. We
hope Tennessee will be largely represented upon the
occasion.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

McMIxN CoUNTY.-The loss of the member in
McMinn, by votes, was brought about by system
of swapping and illegal voting portion of the
friends Of Ware, the independent candidate for
Aoater, snapped McCuIly off to get Ware votes; but
still McCully would have been elected in spite of
this if it had not been for the illegal votes cast
AGAINST him. He now stands elected by the legally
constituted voters of McMinn county. 1t appears
tha the opposition intended to elect Dotson, if not
by fair by foul means, and they succeeded BY the
latter.-CLsVeLaBd Banner.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

SUICIDE OF AN EDIToR-R W. Rainey, of Sc
euin. Texas, committed suicide on Friday, July 81
by taking laudanum. Mr.. Rainey, for some years
past was editor of the Seguin Mercury. We hear
no reasons assigned yet for the commission of this
rash act
Mr. Rainey, we hear, was native OF Henry
county, in this State where his father now resides
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

New CorroN-We learn from Mr.. James Hooper,
purser of the steamer Eclipse, says the Galveston
Civilian that the first bale of cotton Of the sea-
son arrived at Richmond on the 9Th inst, few
minutes too late for thecars or it would have been
in market this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

E65- The following members of the Senate Ofthe
last Congress have recently died, Wis Messrs Clay
ton, of Delaware; Bell, of New Hampshire; Adams,
of Mississippi Butler, of South Carolina; and
Rusk of Texas
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-18

SG- Tomorrow we shall publish our list of the
names of members elected to the Legislature with
several additions-also our table of returns far
as received with such additions and corrections as
we may be able to make.