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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01
THE BEAM AND MOTE.

The Richardson party, 1--WE thus speak of the op-
position believe the Doctor is trying to found
ne'o party for this county, are crying out against
Jack Woods because he, in exercising the rights of
a freeman, does not choose TO make stump speeces
Now what do you think of the Hon. John Bell
who announced in your State Convention that he
''woud canvass the State" and about which the
Nashville Patriot and lesser lights sent up the shout
that John Bell ''could and would give blows as well
as receive them" The Nashville Union expressed
the wish of the democracy that Gov. johnson should
meet him. And although johnson, Nicholson, and
others have been eager 10 get a chance at him, we
have not heard anything further said about 'givng
blows" The democracy and the whole people o
Tennessee demanded of Senator Bell to give an ac-
count of his Stewardship-but he was afraid of an
investigation of his course, he qualed before them
and AHdres0 johnson.
A sort of hunting speech, delivered at night, to a
few young men in a house at Nashville, is not what
the people had a right to expect from Hon. John
Bell, after the promise he made. John Bell is
speaker, equal in the estimation of some folks at
least, to DIR. Richardson. Why then excuse him,
and at the same time condemn John Woods who de-
clined stump speaking, it may be for different and
better reasons. That those who call on Major
Woods to speak really wish to hear him we do not
believe. They only desire, if possible, to make
little capital out OF the little circumstance of his
declining to take the stump in this canvass, thing
he did not think necessary, as the people know him
well, and know his principles, and his friends have
not required this at his hands, and did not require
it when they urged him to become a candidate. The
people fully understand this matter and will not
suffer themselves to be misled by the great fuss
made by our neighbor and his candidate pretending
to complain of what they secretly regard as an ad-
vantage.-AUrtIessb0TO Ners.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01
LOOK oUTFoR SECRET CANDIDATES.

We have received within the last few days, from
all parts of the State, information which leaves no
doubt on our minds that the Know NOihings are or
N zed to vote for secret candidates in many counties
where they have no avowed candidates. There are
several counties where two or more democrats are
running for the Legislature without apparent oppo-
siton In most of these cases, if we are not greatly
mistaken, every Know Nothing vote will be cast for
a Know Nothing The secret organization of that
party enables it to perperate such tricks without
much fear of detection until it is too late for ex-
pOsure to do any good. We hear that they expect
to elect man in common by such trick, and some
OF them count on several other strong Democratic
counties where there are no avowed Know Nothing
candidates.
We tell our democratic friends again, as we told
them in the opening of the canvass that the single
fight of the Know Nothiugs is for the Legislature
They nominated candidate for Governor, and they
will use him, only to trade upon. They pretend to
feel an interest in his only for the purpose
of throwing democrats off their guard Their lead
ers here at Nashville perfectly familiar with
every case of difficulty between democratic aspi-
rants for the Legislature in all the counties where
difficulties exist. These difficulties have, in many
cases, been fomented through their arts. Every
energy of the Society is brought to bear in the close
counties for their legislative candidates, and every
political movement is secondary to this.
We have told our readers of these things over and
often. Where they have not yet acted on our ad-
vice. there is but little time left to act But this
time, judicously and wisely used, may yet be suf-
fcent to thwart the tricks by which the minority
hope to win the State.
Remember, democrats, that under the fraudulent
apportionment of 1851, we can lose nothing with
safety. We must carry every county and district
which Buchanan carried last fall to the Legis
lature. He who, in such a crisis, hazards the Legs
lature to crafty either personal ambition or spite, is
a traitor, who should be summariy elected from the
ranks of the party.
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SPEAKING Ar LAGRANGE.

Democratic meeting at LAGRANGE yesterday
,rted 20 have been most enthusiastic and
hing affair. About eve thousand persons
present. Gov. JOINS wasreceived By the citi.
4, accompanied By band Of music, at the Depot,
escorted to the Greenhigh grounds, where the
inner was served and the addresses made. He
snchained the audience for the space Of two hours,
during which he took occasion to refer to the bitter
hostility With which he had been assaled ever since
he had the Independence to call in question The
doginss and usages Of KnoE,Neth.ngis@. Our in
fOrant assures hs that, though he had often heard
him before and under the Eaeas A.~.:. tiiTsu
stances, be never heard an effort Of such power and
blasting sarcasm from him. The relentless oppo-
eition waged against him. so far from crushing him
down, only served to renew his strength and point
the arrows Of sarcasm which fell like hail amidst
his cslumpistors Throughout his speech he vas
listened to with marked rOnpect and profound st.
tentioh.
Gov. JONES was followed by Gov. MATHEWS,
who entertained the audience for some time with
one of his own addresses, delivered in his peculiar
style, seldom initiated but neTer exceleds The
laFgs crowd then psrtook Of Sunni.i.ous dinner.
The occasion was brought to close by short but
appropriate address from Mr.. GoOdall -AissHr',
appeal, 29th. ..i,
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HORRID MURDER.

On Friday night last about eight miles from Shell
byViIle, most foul and brutal murder was perpe-
trated upon the person of James Grant, Sr and his
son and wife most brutality beaten and cut The act
was perpetrated in the night. The father was kill
ed, having his head mangled. All three of them
were stricken the head about the same place The
instrument used was an axe. About sixteen hun
dred dollars taken from the house James
Grant, Jr-, is in a very critical condition. Mrs.
Grant is not so seriously hurt. Theyw all sleep
ing in different rooms and the person who commit
ted the murder knew the premises we'll The sin
gularity Of the affair is this. Why should the per-
son murder the father and attempt the same upon
the wife and son, if the money was all that was
needed or desired?
Itseems that the person who committed the act
could have easily obtained possession of the
money as he did in the preparation of the murder
Sufficient evidence has not been obtained to get
any clue as to who did the deed. We hope that it
will yet out, and that the murderer may be brought
to justice. 1t is evident that the murderer intended
to kill all three, and in all probability thought he
had. 1t seems from signs that the old man had a
struggle.-SheL6yOiHs COHstitutioHalist 2sM.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

NICHOLAS LONGwoRTH ARRESTED FOR NOT ALLOWING
The INSPECTOR TO EXAMINE CATAWBA WNE.-As we
9ntioned last week, Dr. Hiram Cox has declared
his determination to do his duty as q regularly ap-
pointed Inspector of Liquors all hazards to pre-
vent the good people of Ohio from being poisoned in
the mysterious manner peculiar to the time of the
Borgias. The venerable doctor has found consider
able trouble in inducing parties to submit to an
inspection; said parties protesting against his udg
ment and knowledge, and asserting his unftness
for his office.
On Saturday the Doctor had warrant issued for
the arrest of Nicholas Longworth, who had refused
to allow the Inspectors to examine his famous
Catawba Wines. " Old Nick" as he is sometimes
called in pleasantly, was found working in his
grapery, but had to come, and did come, before
Esquire Fisher and there give bail for his appear
ance in the sum of $500, next Saturday, James T.
Elliott going his security.
Mr.. LOngwOrth was indignant against Father Cox,
and told him passiOnately that he was jackass and
would, we believe, had he been little younger
and Cox not quite old, have given the Doctor an
idea ofthe "noble and manly art of self-defence."
Matters looked favorable several times for pugilis-
tic encounter, but oil was finally poured upon the
troubled waters.-Ci Gazette, July 20.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN KENTUCKY.-A Re-
publican Convention was helda Newport, Kentucky,
on the 9th inst, for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for Congress. A. J. Payne was nom
limited for the State Senate and B. F. Sanford for
Congress. series of resolution, were unanimously
adopted expressing regret at the existence of slave
~ in Kentucky, and expressing sympathy with the
Black Republican party. Among others, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
RssolUsd, That it is the paramount interest Of
Kentucky, if she would keep pace with the growth
and onward career of her sister States of the West
to foster and encourage free white labor and that
all white citizens should be free nen-tree to think,
free to speak and fresto UOts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

WOMAN TARRED AND FEATHERED-The Winsted
Conn, Herald says that night last week seve-
raj women in or near the village of COebrook river
having BACKED their faces and otherwise disguised
themselves, proceeded to the house of Mr. Abram
Ives about mile east of the village, took therefrom
girl by the name of Mitchell, of some Is or Is
years of age, and having first sheared her head and
other portions of her body daubed her with tar and
feathers 1t is more lately believed that no women
were engaged in the shameful, cruel outrage upon
humanity, decency and law, but that the perpetra-
tors were men disguised in female clothing The
apology for the transaction is that the girl was
shameless wantOn; but we can imagine no offence
against decency calculated to defle the converse
ton and character of a community as this outrage
upon girl, especially if upheld or sanctioned in
any degreeby otherwise respectable men and women.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

MARRIED SQUAw.-A LecOmpton (Kansas) pa
per has the fOllOwing:-A young man of this city
having become tired of living in Estate of single
bessedness" went across the Kaw River few days
since-profered his hand and heart to young and
handsome Delaware squaw, (said to be worth $685.
OOO,-was accepted, then went right off and got
married. This is a streak of luck for our young
which will enable him to live at his ease here
after. We learn that few more squaws who are
rich, accomplished and handsome, say that they
would prefer marrying white man to their own
red brethren. Now is the time for our young and
good looking men to marry a fortune
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SOME THINGS IT has DONE.

Know Nothingism, as brief and ingloriOus as vas
its career has not been without its fruits, and bitter
ones Of that In view Of thefaet that it is still party
before the people of Tennessee, asking for their
SURFACES in the elections soon to take place, we ear
nesy invite the attention of readers TO some Oh
the results of its policy, which other engagements
have kept Us from recspitulating, in any recent
number Of our paper.
In the elections of the free States in 1854, when
Know NOtbinrism first made its advent into the
country for the first tine for many years there were
found to be but trO tickets in the field Democrats
and Know Nothings There had usually been three
democrats, Wings, and AbOltiOnists. The two
last had disappeared from the stage Of action, haY
ing no tickets in the field and the enquiry was natu-
rally made, what had become of them? The cleo
tion passed of. Know EOthingism swept every thing
before it and elected to the last Congress the follow
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LET Ii BE RRMEMREREn,

As often as the Know-Nothings during the can
vass have asserted that the secrets and oaths oftheir
order have been abandoned, just so often have we
expressed our disbelief of the assertion and challenged
the evidence. 1t has not been furnished, and we
don't believe it be. The National Council has
authorised the State Councils to substitute pledge
of honor for the oaths. Has the Tennessee State
Council availed itself of this privileges We don't
believe it. The members are so anxious to escape
the odium of the oaths, that, were they really
supersele they would eagerly tell the when and
the where. They have not done this. We have
often challenged them to show how and when the
Oaths were abolished or even superseded, in this
State. Not word of reply has ever been e1torted
from them. For this reason, we say that we don't
believe them when they declare the Oaths abolished
Not word oft. To the best of the knowledge and
belief of the public the Know NOthings are an oath
bound society.
1t has never, we believe, been contended that the
secrets, have been abolished except that a person,
it is said, may now admit that he is member ofthe
society All the rest of the original secrecy is still
maintained.
There is nothing in the politics of the day of half
the consequence of this secret, oath bound party
still exists among us. 1t is, if anything, worse
than the KnowNOthingism of 1855 because it now
aYOws one object while seeking another. 1t throws
out the issue of the canvass object impossible
of accomplishment and for which it really cares
nothing, while its real effort is to establish as the
ruling power of the State the oaths and machinery
of the KnOw-Nothing society. five are in error
in this the proof of the exists in the records
Ofthe State Council. We have over and over again
challenged its production, and it has not been pro-
duced. 1t cannot be.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

BSg~ Col. H. Marshall, in the course of politi
cal speech at the COurt-hOuse Saturday evening,
pronounced the Know Nothing organization dissolV-
ed, ritual, oaths, and all. He said he claimed no
mans vote on the ground that he had taken
the oaths of the order He said he didn't know
how many degrees he had taken, but he knew he had
done good deal of hard swearing; but he consid-
cred himself and all others released from oaths
by the action Of the order. The toss of copper
tor an charlottesville Democrat.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

SALE OF SLAsHER.-We learn from the Richmond
Dahl Dispatch that Mr.. F. Morris, of this city, has
recently purchased of Major ThO's W. boswell his
three year old colt Slasher, by Childe Harold, out
of Sarah Washington, for the sum of $4,000. This
is probably the highest price ever paid for any
three year old in this country except Bonnie Lasse
Slasher is engaged in five stakes in the South, all
of which Mr.. Morris takes He is one of the finest
colts of his age in the country and will probably
pay for himself this fall-N 7. Spirit Of the Times
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STICK A PIN THERE Hon. David Wilmot the
Black Republican candidate for Governor of Penn
syvania, has addressed along letter to a committee
of the american State Council in viii h he takes
the strongest Know Nothing grounds, endorsing
the platform of the party in every particular This
letter to be satisfactory to the most ultra of
the K. MS Tennesseans, who are asked to support
Know Nothing candidates on Thursday next, will
do well to note this fact.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

Is IT So?-The Philadelphia Sun, the principal
Know Nothing organ in Pennsylvania, which is now
earnestly supporting Wilmot, Black Republican, for
Governor, charges that Hazehurst, the straightout
K. n candidate for Governor, "during the last
campaign received letter from Mr. Fillmore leau-
ing oci his discretion TO t0ithrGv has name from the
contest in Pennsylvania empowering him to use in
any 'cay which could insure the defeat of mr. Buchau-
an tn PeRRsyEUGaiap
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

RS5~ The Memphis and Ohio Railroad has enter
ed vigorously into this canvass. Robertson TOpp,
its President is out making Know Nothing speeches
in West Tennessee; and John T. Trezevant its Sec
rotary and Treasurer, is issuing circulars to the peo
pie in behalf of the party. Their object is to
bring the influence of the Memphis and Ohio Rail-
road into the election. We suppose they will want
some more bonds if Mr. Hatton should be Governor
The people will look to this.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-01

DEATH OF THE ''MAID OF SARAGosA"-Th Mad
rid journals of the 28th ut, announce the death at
Cuets, of Augustine Zaragozs, who, when very
young, distinguished herself greatly in the memoir
able siege of SaragOssa, by assisting The artillery
men in the very thickest of the fight in firing on
the French. For her services on this occasion she
made a sub-lieutenant of infantry in the Span
ish army, and received several decorations. She
was buried at Cuets, with all the honOrs due to her
memory. #.'
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E&s" The Patriot, by way of defending its own
party, says that it understands that a spurious
ticket has been printed for circulation in this county,
with the name Of " Davidson" upon it. We sus-
pect that the Patriots understanding is at fault and
that such ticket be found unless it has been
printed in Know Nothing Offices None such has
ever been printed at the Office of the UNION AND
AMERICAN
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CLAIBORNE MACHINE WORKS.
IRON FOUNDRY,

IRON FOUNDRY.
WE have now started our and extensive Foundry
w the old stand Of the Nashville Manufacturing
Company, and prepared to heavy light
work OF any description the shOr Light Cast
ngs TO small amounts at moderate city heavy
ings TO large amounts furnished per Cincinnati
prices with additions Of freight We ha also commenced
operations in
MACHINE SHOPS.
Steam engines, SaWms FlOurmis Of the most proved
patterns made to order Jobbinz repairing lone
asy We resdy TO make for Engines Mills
and shall furnish plans enable purchasers their
Mills with little expense Manufactures Farmers will
find profitable TO US, before going East West for
Machinery.
STEAM BOILERS.
probationary engines and steamboats, to order ofthe
best materal se with PrefrOns Crates Sandpipes
and Valves warranted any pressure required for
Manufacturing or pOrPeihg purposes.
BLACKSMITH SHOP
Any description of SmhwOrk done in excellent styIe
none but hrstrate Iron usea-Sawm WORK, Serups Dogs
Pitmau Irons, Saw cranks Bolts and all kind Mill IrSns
msde to order short notice.
Farmers wishing 70 purchase good cheap Machinery will
do we'll tn cali al Office address by letter.
JACKER & CO.,
Claiborne Machine Works, Nashville, Tenn,
uy2S-u Late Nashville Man. Co.'s SaOps.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

DY virtue OF decree Of the Livingston Ccut Court
ID dered at lie June Term. 1857 in the suit Of a H. irwin
and others plaintiffs agaBstthe Steamboat Cumberland, and
defendants will the 18Th day of Augus
the Rock Wharf in the Town Of SmithaBd, Ksnueky
70 sale public suction credit three and
months the Steamboat ca her CINE Furniture
and Tackle Purchasers will required give bonds
have the force and effect of repevn bond which
euOn issue bearing interest from date, payable
self Commissioner All persons ng claims said
Boat notified die them the let day OF jan
airy next This 2lst July 1857. J. c. LOVE.
fuh28-dIOd. Commfssiou
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Auction Sales

ON TUESDAY. AUGUST 4th, will again commence
~ regular auction sales to be regularly
every Tuesday throughout the Persons desiring a
sell close out any article will please send them
before the sale, very early the day, Sales 10
jub29 H. s. FRENrH & son.
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Fine Farm Gor Sale

NHE underEgned offers for finest Farms in
Middle Tennessee, lying in MaUry county, eight miles
North Of Columbia and within and half Of an ex-
cellent turnpike Few Farms in any pOTtO1
combines so many superior advantages II contains
acres otthe most fertile and productive soil
eleaTed-he balance we'll timOeted There are several
never falling Springs, furnishing abundance
There sasO an client young Orchard eleven twelve
hundred trees The dwelling but comfortable with
good out houses Of every kind The proprietor being
teTmined 80 SELL oers fs farm twenty per
than place Of equal value be bong in
ty. Apply TO the undersigned az Cola nba.
July 2l-H JOHN W. MAYES.
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Sale of Desirable Property.

WILL be sold at public auction premises Sat-
w urtay September s. 1857 the house and grounds at
present occupied By the Planters Bank vile TERMS
nberal-Wn be made known day Of SALE " 3td
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Notice.

have fifteen ortWeDty No Boys and Girls for sale at ny
house CEDAR street the Verandah Hotel, among
them plantation carpenter.
july 30-4tE THOS, G. JANRS.
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Land Warrants.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

Epay the highest market price for Warrants our Of
w hee on Union street, Cam PHELPS New Building
paVI7-dH 4 WHEGISSS & 20
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Business Change.

have this day disposed Of my entire interest the bust
Of Johnson, Horne d Co., to JnO A. Fisher and
James Wheess hO will continue heretofore, aud
whom earnestly solicit liberal share Of Pu0c patronage
Jub ST. L. A. HORNE.
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AZ BROWNING,
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NILSSON CARIER, Druggist.
WARDLAW & WALKER,
d c DAWSON.
CHAPMAN Il WILSON,
GEO W WILLIAMS,
AUGUSTA, Ga,
LAMBETH HOPKINS, Commission Merchant
JAMES SMYTHE, Post Master.
UNION BANK.
GEORGI4 RAILROAD BANK
CAPT A CUMMING, u. s. A.
BANK OF AUGUSTA,
CHARMICHAEL& BEAN,
HAVILAND, RlSLEY d co,
RWALTON, Cashier Ins. Bank.
ATLANTA, GA.
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WIN. w. WILLIAMS, Cashier
J. B. PECK, T. A. Il L. K K Co.
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Al. BRADY, gent Bank STATE of Ca
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