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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
THE LOSS OF THE STEAMER CENTRAL


The suspense in the public mind in regard to the
missing steamer Central America has at length ter
minated-and the termination is truly appalling
Only one hundred and four passengers were saved
The remainder, estimated at Eve hundred, persisted
IN the sea. This is by far one of the most sppal-
ling disasters that have been called upon to
record. Some days must elapse before the particu-
lrs of this fearful calamity can reach US.
The Central America was for nerly the George
Law, her name having been changed after thorough
repair at New York. She was commanded by Capt
W. L. Herndon, of the United States Navy, whose ex-
plorstions of the Amazon have made his name fami
liar to the scientific world of Europe and America
He was native of fredericksburg Virginia, and
was regarded as one of the bravest and most
plished officers of the navy. His loss will be widely
and deeply deplored
The number of passengers stated to have been lost
we believe to be under estimated, as the Empire
City reported that the Central America had on board
seven hundred passengers. Her crew could not
have been less than one hundred if the number of
survivors is given correctly, there is too much
son to believe that nearly seven hundred and fifty
IiUes were lost by this frightful disaster.
The Charleston Courier, says among those lost by
this disaster: John V. DObbin, of North Carolina
a Purser in the Navy, and his brother, James C..
Dobbin; Judge Msnsen, of San Francisco; Mr. Burch,
the San Diego mail contractor; and Capt. Vim L.
Herndon, the commander Of the unfortunate vessel
Nessrs Childs Howes, Ridley and Look, left Savsn-
nah this morning in the steamer Alabama for New
York. Mr. Frederick is sick, and remains in savan-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
THE ELECTION OF UNITED STATES sENA-
TORS

We have received a number Of communications
in the lsst few weeks advocating the claims of diff
ferent aspraut5 to this distinguished position In
justice the gentlemen themselves and in view of
the harmony Of sur party we have adopted the rule
of excluding all such communications from our col
umns. d was thought adyissl lie in our absence TO
copy from other papers an article favorable to the
claims OF each one Of the various aspirants This
was just TO all and unfair to none.
We can see no good to be accomplished by
encouraging discussion on this subject On the
contrary, 1t may work much harm 1t is not our
business as an organ of the party, to make candi-
dates but to advocate their claims to the best of our
ability when nominated by the party.
Our friends must remember that Notwithstanding
our majority, viii avail nothing unless we can
preserve the utmost harmony snd good feeling
among ourselves. This can only be done BY kind
ness, Cancellation and forbearance. We have but
ltue respect for that Democrat who cannot exercise
choice between his party friends in a spirit Of
ltberali'y and friendship There is no gentleman in
the Democratic party spoken of in this connection
who if elected, would not do honor to the posi- |
ton.
We must not cease to remember that our adverse
ries are watcLful and ready to seize upon any
advantage that may be derived from the least Jar
in our own ranks. Their only hope is in the dis
sentions and careless improprieties of Democratic |
members. Mr.. Bell is not sleeping. His great de-
sire is TO defeat the election of second Senator It
with him what the last plank is to the drownin,
man If he can stay above the wave little longer
here will still be hope that some strange wind may
wait him to the shore Three times in succession
have the waves of popular indignation rolled over
him IN Tennessee, but he still clings with death
grip 10 his seat in the Senate and rides upon the
surface. In defiance Of the popular sentiment, he
-ersists in disappearing us in thai body If by
any means we should so engeuder discOrd in our
own ranks as to give his party the opportunity OF
defeating an election the great victory we achieved
IN the recent struggle would prove but half tr"
1mph Let ne be wise and prudent, conclAatory
and forbeariug, clinging together like band Of
'rothers struggling in q common cause and against
common enemy,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
WASHINGTON NEWS

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Tribune, writing under date of Sept 8, says:
The Administration is determined to enforce the
Neutrality laws, and to day took the ntiatory steps
for that purpOse-infOrmaton having been received
of the fitting out of three several expeditions, viz:
at New York, New Orleans and Mobile, for the re-
invasion of Nicaragua under the leadership of Gen.
Walker.
Intelligence from an official quarter has come to
hand of another expedition having its centre in, if
indeed it is entirely confined TO, Texas for the
invasion of Mexico, aud, it is supposed for the
seizure of the State of Tamaulipas. Gen. Sam
Houston is, by the report received implicit ed its
leader.
To-day the form of instructions was prepared by
executive authority, aud copies of which will be
dispatched toll morrow to the various United States
Marshals and District Attorneys the seaboard, as
well to the officers of the army and navy, to use
all lawful means at their command to prevent such
expeditions leaving the United States for the iEva-
sion of any country with which are at peace in
other words, enoining them to strictly enforce the
Neutrality laws. At present Presidential procla
nation will be issued.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
sMpArHY VIVA zee sEPnYs

The New York papers contain the proceedings Of
meeting recently held in that city 10 express its
sympathy with the revolving Sepoysin India =
That England has carried a high hand in her
career of domination no doubt, certainly not
the people of the United States who have twice been
forced to arms to defend themselves against her
policy But all who know anything of the historyuf
India, must also know that its Native Princes
have. from time immemorial, been the most vindic-
tive, tyrannosl and cruel Ofsoverigns that the
dtion Of the lower classes of their subjects has for
ages been of the most degraded character, and that
the systems which they have upheld by force and
fraud, have been atrocious and violent, and un-
natural. The sway of the English, with slight ex-
ceptions, has been advantageous to the people of
India. They have been greatly civivilized; humane
laws have been introduced for their government;
industry and commerce have been promoted, and
their condition generally has been far in advance Of
any other Eastern countries.
True it has been a system of vassalage
and servitude, far worse than the mild and humane
institution of slavery in this country against which
all the mock philanthropy Of England has been
aroused; yet their material condition has been i'm
proved, their natures elevated and their social ex
stence protected against their own heathenish
propensities and passions.
The bloody cruelties of these Mahomidan Sepoys
passes our belief According to accredited accounts
these mutineers on several occasions, when taking
prisoners the wives of English officers and residents
after brutality violating their persons haze cut Of
their 5osoms and cheeks, stripped them naked and
PEELED them 70 uOak in this vretchsd condition. till they
fell in the presence Of their husbands and children
who where then also put to death. 1t is beyond all
cav doubt that young infants snatched from THEN
Mothers arms, have been tossed up in the air
caught upon bayOnets Oftbese SepOys and then beer
chopped into pieces, joint by joint.
England has no claim upon the slave-holding
States Of the American Union, for sympathy bu
humanity has. The bsrberous practices to which
their people have been subjected in India by thes'
SepOys, is just the condition of affairs which En-
glish philanthropy would encourage among til,
black population of this country. And yet, in ou
judgment, it is anything but creditable to us t
any portion of citizens to justify the conduct
these bloody mutineers. Providence in its wisdom
sometimes teaches lessons by bitter experience. /
is to be hoped therefore, that England will com
out of her present troubles the better and the wiser
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25

PRoPOsiTToE 70 EsrABLIsH SLAVERY In ILrIEoIS.
The Aattooa Gazette. edited by D. J. Van Dsren,
formerly wing, now "natiOnal demOcrat,") thus
unurls the banner for the reestablishment of slave
ry in Illinois. The capitals the GGzstts's own
"With the growing tendency to negro equality in
our State it is now subject Of serious consdera-
ton to the people Of Illinois, whether they win ex-
tend to negroes political and social equality and
continue to let them pour into the State or whether
they will at once declare as measure of self de-
Tense and policy, in favor of the OVERWHELMINGLY
OF SLAVERY IN THE STATE. Il may be to some Of
you striking question, but it is always matter of
discretion to determine between two propositions
You have before you negro equality in all its forms
and bearings, and the mildest possible form of ne
gro slavery. Which will you takef You have seen
how utterly poWerless your black laws" have prov
to be. If we are to have the African race amongst
u.s. let US have the slaves, well fed and clad but kept
in their proper sphere and allowed all the privleg
es consistent with their real wants, and the safety
and well being Of onroWn race. As philantbrOpiti
and friend to the whole human family, we great
ly prefer the latter"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
COTTON FARM FUR SALE.

pursuance Of an order Of the Probate Court of Lime.
| stone comfy, state Of Alabama, | will offer public
county Monday the Sh day Of OcOher next the lands
longing the estate of Samuel D. White deceased lying
and being in the county Of Limestone State Of Aabam
and known and described fOllows. tO-Wt: Sections
quarter. section twenty township four range three;
section twenty four township four
range the East hall the North quarter OF
section twenty-five township four range Jour- and The North
West containing in all nineteen hundred and twenty
or less
This land lies near the own of Mooresvie in the South
the county, and il of The best Cotton
Railroad There Is the tract 6ne dwelling house,
all necessary out houses There about twelve hun
dred Of cleared land most Of which Is now in high
Of cultivation and has upon al tne time Of the
10 the county The remainder Of the aud
10 finely mbersd, aud mber convenient TO all parts
the farm The Clubhouse is in X mie> Of BiOb's
lie ding rom MoOresVe Athens, pretty accessible
the GnnO and plantation There are two three
springs failing OF the best kind in different
Uf the plantation; well Of falling in the
lot Of the kHd In the ysrd OF the dive ling
and being prepa ed In the midst If the
gro cabins This place is arange for raising stock
Limestone Tunnr along the pat the
Pney the both with high banks The til beTed
very ch also the cleared land all lying
could wish In truth, il is the hest tract Of land Mort
Alabama taking eVerythngin consideration
be gathered the of every description
fodder, wheat farming utensils, mules, pOTk hogs &c
will be solo on the premises
Any wishing examine this land will call the I'M
dersigned hunIsyile, Mr. LurTay, Robert hte
the plantation who K the land and will take pleasure
showing it, Those who travel The railroad get on
Btbb's Platform IN sight Of TIE plantation.
This nad will be sold IN entire tract credit of l.
and years. The purchaser viii be required give bond
with two good securities 10 secure the payment OF the
chase money. L HAMMOND, Amd'r
sept 81, 81 ids of ID White decd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
GREAT SALE OF REAL ESTATE

On the first Monday in November next, the nndersgu
ed Executors of the late Rev Banks a. Burrow decd
will offer for SALE at the late residence of said decd about
three miles north Of -prng Creek in Carroll county Ten
nssee all the real estate belonging to the said estate being
aho
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COMMUNICATION.
CnorEArI, Sept. 10, 1857.


Editor Union and American
The 0hie State Fair, which closed last evening,
was eof the most numerously attended and pecu-
niariy successful that have ever visited. Every
department was well represented. The display Of
machinery, agricultural implements, farm products,
&c., was upon an extensive scale The examine
tons were conducted with the closest scrutiny and
greatest impartialty. The most exciting contest
in the class of agricultural machinery, between
the "a Little G liant" Star" Empire" and "a Ex
eelsior" Corn and Cob Mills. They we're tried be-
fore a committee of five intelligent men, and in
presence of hundreds of anxious spectators, impa-
tient to see the result The test was most thor
ough, and resulted in the complete triumph of the
Excelsior" which was awarded a silver media,
being the highest premium. This proof of supe-
riOrity, together with the highest honOrs awarded
it at the National Fair must establish its claims to
superior merit, and place the Excelsior" beyond
the reach of successful competition. One of the
most attractive machines on exhibition was Soule's
Self Loading Cart, gotten up in Nashville. 1t was
also awarded silver medal and received the com
mendstiOn and unqualified approval of all who
witnessed it. r h-f lrDT
| The Mechanics Fair and Horticultural Exhibition
are now open and attracting large crowds of visi
tors. The city is the of great life and activity
| Yours, &c., JOB.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
THE OLD, OLD STORY.
J. Q. 3.

Summer moonbeans softly playing,
Light the woods of Castle Keep;
And there 1 see maiden straying,
Where the darkest shadows creep.
She is listening-meekly, purely,
To the wooer at her side;
IT'S the sold, old story surely,
Running on like time and tide.
Maiden fair, oh! have care;
Vows are many-truth is rare.
He'll courtly, she is simple;
Lordly doublet speaks his lot;
She is wearing hood and wimple-
His the castle, hers the cot,
Sweeter far she deems his whisper
Than the night-bird's duleet thrill
She is smiling-he beguiling-
IT'S the sold, old story" still,
Maiden fair, oh have care;
Vows are many-truth is rare.
The autumn sun is quickly going
Behind the woods of Castle Keep;
The air is chill-the nj hit wind blowing,
And there see maiden weep.
Her cheeks are whether brow is aching
The cold old story" sad and brief;
Of heart betrayed, and left, nigh breaking,
In mute despair and lonely grief.
Maiden fair, oh have care;
Vows are many-truth is rare.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25
THE IMP OF THE PERvERSE.

When we read, the other day, of the suicide Of
Allen, at Niagara Falls, it occurred to us-though
subsequent facts render it mprobabe-that this was
perhaps one of those cases where suicide simply
the result of an impulse coming without motive
There are many I" self murders" which not to
be accounted for either the suppOsition of some
rational cause, or of any true insanity. We know
of an excellent clergyman, man Of more than usual
solidity of intellect who dislked to visit Niagara
Falls for fear he should jump off the precpice.-
Whenever he approached its verge, the impulse to
plunge into the abyss below was almost uncontrol-
able.
We once heard another gentleman, distinguished
for scientific ability-an Englishman, but resi-
dent in this cOuntry-tell an incident of the
sort in his own life. He had been engaged in pro-
longed and exciting study with friend in London
and started at three in the morning to return to his
home on the Surrey side of the Thames. As he
crossed Vauxhall bridge, he stopped, and leaning
over the parapet watched the play of the moonlight
on the ripping waters. A sense of peace and re-
pose stole him, and with it the thought that if
once buried beneath that placid surface he should
solve all problems and find rest. Before he could
analyse his motives he found himself climbed upon
the parapet. Another moment and he would have
been a suicide but sudden revulsion Of feeling
came, and with strong effort of the will he threw
himself back upon the BRIDGE and ran in mortal
terror to the land
Many other similar instances might be recorded
and most imaginative men have felt more or less
of this impulse, if not to commit suisde to do some
other absurd thing. Only year or two since, q
man deliberately put his hand under trip hammer
and drew it forth mang and crushed at the prompt
ing Of this limp of the perverse." How this hap
pens, or by what inexplicable mystery of the mind
it is controlled, will, perhaps never be explained;
but students of suicide have to believe that
in many unexplained cases this sudden allegiance Of
the will is the only assignable cause.-Buf. ~. ~
Com. AdU.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25

THE BRAvBsT Man AT WATERLoo.-A bequsst,
similar to the q Jackson Gold Snuff Box" was once
made in England by gentleman, who left q sword,
to be given TO the bravest man at Waterloo. 1t
referred to the Duke of Wellington to decide to
whom the sword should be given. The Duke would
not say who was the bravest-they were all brave
but said the men who the most severely tried on
that memorable day, were those who defended the
position of the chateau HougOumont, and that in
curry should be made regarding those who fought
at that point This was done, and the award was
finally made to British sergeant, who at critical
moment when the French had Unexpectedly forced
open the gate of the chateau and were about to en-
ter, rushed forward and, by the ezsrtion Of great
muscular strength and determination, succeeded
alone in shutting the gate in the face Of the French
troops and holding it till his comrades came to his
assistance.-N Y. Post.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-25

RGr Herr Driesbach, the lion tanner, has of late
years been steady, hard working farmer in POtOsi,
Wis. A few days since, Herr D. paid visit to his
oldeompanions the liOns leopards and tigers at Du
buque where the mansgerie containing them was
stopping. The meeting is described as having been
most affecting, The loness which was particular
favorite caught sight of him, and her eyes cleaned
with pleasure, while her tail wagged glad recogn-
ton On his coming up to her she appeared frantic
with Joy, and when he spoke to her and presented
his face to the cage, she kissed him, and placed her
paw in his hand with an air of intense affection.
Indeed, while he was in her presence, she did not
know how to control herself but would lick his
hand while he attempted to pat her. roll over, reach
out her paws to him, and then press her nose be.
tween the bars, as though she would like to have
had closer presence. The other animals were
equally a1fectionste.
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Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages...-....-76 3SS
Bills, Receivable Negotiable, ........l49,61e %
Due from Agents aud othera,. .......3s349 g
Cash on hand and Bank IL SSSs9 ID
Losses due and unpaid, None.
Occnred and waiting proofs about. .eovO
q. RI COGGSHALL, SecT'y.
Subscribed and sworn before me this eighteenth day OF
August, A. D. 1857. JOHN B. KENNBY,
Alderman and Justice Of the Peace.
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Boarding.

A FEW day BoaIiers can be accommodated at the
n Mansion House, two doors north of the Public
Square, on Market street Terms very moderate.
September "a, 1875
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TIE SUPPLY OF SUGAR IL FRAxCE.-Mr. Walsh, in
his Paris letter of August g. to the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce, says:
"SuGlr is falling; the best, root foctOrics will
apply this year TWO hundred and forty million
pounds. The Isle Of Reuaion (Bourbon) will pro
duce one hundred and twenty millions the French
West Indies will probably send enc hundred nil
liens; altogether tie supply viii sEsssi tAs dsDani
N FraRssi"E
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IAs wonderfully clever SATIRE upon the fashions and
sraVasAnes Of New York female arsoeraey appeared first
In HarPeis Weekly Journal aud complete hi DID il
prove that One Hundred Forty thousand copies were
sold, and editions are ssh being called for.
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NEGROES For SALE.

A RARE CHANCE TO GET GOOD SERVANTS.
'VWENTY-FIVE or thirty Negroes, consisting Of Men,
Women Boys and Girls Special attention Is called
No cook, wlsher and Ironer and good family
with likely child sept % BOYD * co.
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Nashville Coal Co.

THE Board of rector Of ths above COMPANY have this
day ordered third ell OF 90 per cent upon the stock
holders, payable the u day Of October next at the
bank oil the Union. sept24-lm
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County Court-Hickman County

Wiley 'CrOn ct al, jams HORIZON ct al-Psttien for
Sale Of Ian ~ W
this cause 1t appears to the eour that defendants
l. II CnapP-ll an wife Anas, forI eTly Anais Cha pe
Robe 8 ChsPpel, Andr " Wilson VIE Marah foYmerl
ali Chappel J. F. Camern and wife Sarah formerIv
Sara Chappe are non reside Is Of the State OF Ten essee
It Is tns eo ordered the cour that publication made
in the Union and American nsaspape publ he'd in ne
city Of Nashville, for hree successive weeks, said
endants TO appear at be November Term Of tails court
70 plead anewer demur eonplalnsnts' bin or the
same viii be taken for confessed them and set for
earring P0rts Test. d. RAsLRY C. M
Sep'em' or ., 1917 sept H-wSt prs fee -
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CHANCERY SALES.

DURSUANT decree of the Chaneery court at Carthage
made in the Of Benjamin Rueks. ExF, Howell
Rucks and others the undersigned viii on the 24h day
of October, next 1857 proceed sell to the highest bidder
the premises the land belonging the Of JOSIAH
Rueks Decd composed Of the tract Of which said Josiah
died seized and possessed and which the Elizabeth
Rueks resided al the time OF death And also Of
20 aojourning thereto, purchased by portion Of the
heirs of Josiah Rucks since his death in all about 900
All Of said land lies in Smith County Tennessee Dis
tc Nol2 The Of Rome. Il viii be laid on in lots
to suit purchasers
At the time and place the undersigned viii also sell
the slaves belonging 70 said estate, o-W Joshua, aged
about 4; Lucy, about 81 Bmy about27 and children
Henry about u Lucy and Martha 4.
Said Sales viii be made credit Of and two years,
excerpts sufficient pay and Attorneys fees
Notes with approved security viii be required OF the pur-
cbAsers. A. MOORE,
sept I2-Wtd prs, fee rs Clerk 4 Master,