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Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-02
First Spring Pair

II ED by the Davidson County Agricultural and Me-
II chanica Society, TO be held at the Grounds Of the
State Bureau. the It'll, sth and 9th Of May Family
TcSets 81 admitting whole families to the ground during
Fair, be had at the Office Of Robert Lusk ESQ., on Col
tiemen.
THOMAS B. JOHNSON, Treasurer.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-02
A WORD TO THE WISE I

II YOU
wish to be
\ HEALTHY and
sTRONs during
the summer,
\ 60 at once and
\ get some OF
J M'LEAN
\ CuERRATsD
Y STREN0IHkNIEG
I CORDIAL AND
: BLOOD PrRIFI
Z ER. IL Is the
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-02
Ian I 1887

oFFioE ONO MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD Co.,
CINCINNATI. Jan. Z, 1851 I
DEAR SIR-In answer TO your Lqviry, In references 70
opinion TO the practical Of kOof Ia the cover
ing Of cars may say that from observation
terrain very favorable much that We intend
testing 1t thoroughly 81 buildings &c after
which We viii With pleasure you ou divided opinion As
| to its utility. Yours, truly, 4. LlPPtNCOrf,
Supply Agent Ohio a Nj $. K. R.
~ Since the above written, the Ohio and Msts-
sp Railroad have contracted for covering q cir cars, de-
pots and bridges between Cincinnati and Vincennes, with
this Cement considering Il the best article they have used
for the purpose.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-02

H. @. LORD, Pres Ind. and Gin. Railroad.
Z. Esr Pres. villa ingtOn and IA iesviie Railroad.
A. NJ SEARLEs Pres Merchants Manu- actureTs' ms &c
JAS H. CARTER Agent for Ena and other hartford Cos.
HENRY MoEToN, Pres. Central Insurance Company.
GEO. CAKlILE, President Lafayette Bank
GEe. W. OsFIS, Bell Manuf'r, No 1Vz hast Second st.
BAK'R& Won PAU, No. 50 fourth -.
BAILEY, SIN IN ST., between Fourth and Fifth.
J. UGDKN, TAI or and Draper, Fourth
Mills GREESwOOD, Iron Foundry.
Judge W. Y. IHOIsoN.
JOBS SBLLIro a o, Dry Goods Dealers, Fourth 81.
MITCHELL q RAMAkLsBKS0, Furniture Manufacturers Al
Dealers, Fourth sL
W. 2. STEWART, Blu lder 3f5 Plum 81.
MKmwErHER SImWELL Louisville.
WV. 5 MoRETSoLDs q Co., ClarksyIlle, Tenn.
Apr23-l2minsdSW
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-02

t4- We are under obligations to Mr.. Bell, clerk
OF the Rlld, for late St. Louis papers.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
Lottery Prizes.

"A new illustrations of the sensible be-
lief that lottery prizes are bad money
which always brings curse inread of a
blessing with it, is given by the recent,
death of Mr.. Calvert in England in
great poverty. This Mr.. Calvert who
was sixty-one at the time Of his death,
drew tho frs, p,ize Of 100000 ever
drawn i'll an English lottery, and after
wards drew u $4,000 prize also. But
these largo sums could not save him
from death of fpoverty-on the con-
trary. probably were the direct or indi.
rect cauaes of such death. Unscrup-
ulous men often say let US have money,
that Is all we ask, even if hot acquired
6y strictly pst and Christian means. -
But tho gold which comes as the result
OF crime, or eXtOrtion, or gambling of
any kind. only rivets firmly upon the
soul the particular vice through whose
service it has been acquired. 1t has
IN fact, the money consideration which
passes between the man who sells his
soul and the Evil Power which purchas-
es it-a"d which thus gains the full
force of contract, as the old legions
have it, made with the Evil One, and
signed with the hearts red blood Let
every man therefore. who would live
happy life, aud see good days, avoid
bad money.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

which for actual cultivation is not worth
the one-half ofthe original loan. There
are even now seen signs of deprecia-
ton. 7
Chicago was for several years the
focus to which almost every one tend
ed who was bound West and North; con-
sequently its growth was rapid; but
now that other towns have sprung up
farther out, and the railroads rnning in
all directions, travel, if not diverted,
at least passes through, the effects of
which are seen and felt more and more
daily. Rents and property have been
at figure that would put to blush a
New York landlord, but from signs un-
mistakable this class will be brought to
reason before the end of another twelve
month. There arc now in this city, l
am told, five hundred first class store
rooms vacant. The merchants, antici-
pating large Spring trade, laid in a
heavy stock of goods; but, so far from
such being the case, they have not been
able to collect twenty-five per cent, of
claims already due. Any merchant
can predict the consequence of such q
state of affairs. .. W. g#-...
l know my account differs widely
from the generally received opinion of
the chances in this country; bur why
gloss over the truthg My object is to
put those on their guard who intend
omigrating West, and to prepare them
for the difficulties they are sure to en-
counter. Above all, [ would say to
men with families, never think of start.
ing unless you have money enough to
support you for at least six months. =
The fall, too, is the most suitable sea-
son, for then provisions are plentiful
and cheap, at which time a man should
lay in his winters supply. In the
Spring everythingis scarce and exor-
bitantly high. a0@ 81, s.....
There has been great deal Of suf-
fering through the West this season
for the want Of provisions, and / have
heard of several cases of actual starva-
ton; yes, in this land Of plenty, where
it is said there is an abundance merely
for the trouble of gathering, whole
families have felt the pinchings of hun
ger, and in many instances been con.
signed to an untimely grave in conse.
qence thereof. wow r...
have extended my remarks to a
greater length than l had intended,
and must close by saying, that 1 deeply
mourn the depressed condition Of our
noble old State, hoping it will not be
long before she emergcs from the fogs
which now surround her, and that she
may 50 on to improve until she may
recover the ground she has lost.
Yours, &C., CD. D..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
PETER CARTWRIGHT.

Some curious stories are told of this
pioneer preacher. He had at one time
offended certain Major L----, who
was a fire-eatcr, by the boldness of his
preaching, and the first time they met
the Major flew into desperate rage,
and said if he thought he would fight q
duel he would challetge him.
s@ Major said 1, very calmly, elf
you challenge me, l will accept it,"
"Well, sir" said he; "I do dare you
to mortal combat"
every well, sir, I'll fight you, ard
according to the laws of honor | sup
pose that it is my right to choose the
weapons with which we are to fight?"
"Certainly," said he. ,.O..t8
''Well," said l, "then we will step
over here into this lot and get couple
of cornstalks; l think 1 can finish you
with one. .....# ..
But, oh, what rage he got into
He clenched his fist and looked ven
geance. Said he, eff / thought
could whip you, l would smito you in a
moment" .-....... -........ '....
eyes, yes, Major L., said I, "but
thank, God you can't whip me, but
don't you attempt to strike me, for if
you do and the devil gets out of you
into me, | shall give you the worst
whipping you ever got in all your life, -
and then walked off and left him.
His wife was good Christian WON.
an, and the family was tented upon the
ground. At night, after meeting was
closed, | retired to bed, and about mid.
night there came q messenger for me to
go to Major LIS tent and pray for
him, for he was dying. Said l, "what
is the matter with him?"
| "Oh, he says he has insulted you,
one Of Gods ministers, and if you don't
come and pray for him he will die and
go to hell" ., ....
| "Well," said ], eff that's all, the
Lord increase his pains. / shall not
go; let him take a grand sweat; it will
do him good, for he has legions of ovi
spirits in him, and twill be a long time
before they are all cast out" --..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
M0RGANT0WN M0N0NGALLA CO, VA, SATURDAY JULY il 1857
COURTING.


81 don't see why people cannot do
their cour;ing by daylight. thereby sa-
wing an extra of lights, fuel and fore
noon naps.'-A Breakfast Table Re.
B,ark.
# Whow! preach that doctrine until
your head is gray, aud you are as tooth.
less as a new. born babe, and still! young
folks will "set up" till tho stars grow
tired Of watching, and the roosteys be-
gin to crow
There is sort Of fascination in it, a
posi- bile denial to tho contrary notwirh-
standing. An indescfibable, undenia-
bic charm in being the sole occupants
of the front parlor, with nothing To mo.
lest or make afraid the sofa drawn up
before the shining CRATE, and the lamp.
regulated to steady blaze that will
not eclipse the brightness of eyes. or
make particularly pleasing in hearing
the last pair of household feet take
bee line for the upper chambers, aud
feeling that the ever swinging parlor
door will remain closed until one Of tho
party cornered, choose to open it.
Talking Of counting by daylight J.
Think of laming ones arm by quick
hasty Withdrawals from around Ger.
tain waist at The incessent ringing of
the door bell, or seeing the puff combs
and curs flying in every direction by
sounding ofcoming footsteps. lmag-
inc proud lover at the feet of fair lady
putting fourth an eloquent. lorg avoweI,
with extraordinary expressions fitting
over his face, and, at the same moment
a puzzled little countenance peering
through the folding door, wondering
what makes Mr.. B "pray with his
eyes wide open" Or, more Disagree
able still have mamma" open The door
without the prelude of a rap. of course
just at the moment you have ventured
to test the temperature and sweetness
of her daughters lips.
And then what time in the day would
one take Not in tho forenoon certain
y when music teachers and fashionable
callers are in vogue; not in the after
noon when ones senses are stupifed
by the eating Of hearty dinner not
on Sundays when everybody is expect.
ed at Church, with the patommic ges-
lures that set the occupants of The pews
staring. No there is but one time and
season for courtine. An hoar when
you can pinch Suse's fingers to make
her tell who che loves the best; look
in Susies hand to see if her fortune runs
with yours, and SEQ what letter of the
alphabet is formed therein by the lincsi
kiss her when you please; hug her when
you please and all this when tho old
folks are sleeping, when the sound OF
footsteps are scattering in tho streets
and therb is no ono on earth so near
Susie as yourself! Thom's um !'-.Ma
garct Verne. ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
A Lesson Of Solomon,

]he old man was toiIiug through the
burden and beat Of the day in cultiva.
ting his field with his own hand and de.
posting the promising seed into The
faithful lap of yielding earth Sudden
Iy there stood before him under the
shade of a huge linden tee visiop.-
The old man was struck with amaze
meDt ......
Il am Solomon spoke the phantom.
in a friendly voice. what are Won do
ing here old manF 1fyou are Solomon
replied the venerable laborer, how can
you ask this ! In my youth you sent
me to the ant; / saw its occupation and
learned from that insect To be Industrious
and to gather. What | then learned |
have followed out to ibis hour"
You have only learned half of your
lesson fesumed the spirit. Go to the
ant and learn from that insect TO rest
in The winter Of y your life, and enjoy
what you have gathered up"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

n
,;mes ,yera n',oJ, IT, aa,,, wv" M .ne
coun,;ua hn,ss a c.w voarn 'su az '"e
state Of agitation not easily described.
How do you do?' inquired the mer.
chant.
'Sick-ver SICK replied monsieur.
'What's the mattel?'
DE times is do matter,
.Detimes2-vha, d;seas. :. ,b,,1
DE malaide do, break all ~ mer,
chants. yer mncb.'
.Ah! tho times. eb7 well thew are
bad, yery bad sure enou,h I'm, do ,h.v
affect you2'
Wv monsicur. 7 lo.s do corGlerco,
'lu whom?'
q, o,.,,,,
M, :, ., ibo,
49,, "'p''
no, tnn,,, ,Ir ,,hn n.y. ,,, "'".'eu'' i u"' q"
all de merchants break several ,imes
to pieces.'
Then I presume you want your mon
ey..
'Oui, monsieur, starve for want Of
Farsent.'
Can't you do without it,
No, monsieur, must have it,
You mus,1
.O,; ,.
turninn pale with anbrehens;,n r,r 49,
safety Of his money.
.Apd yo, can, i, ,;,ho,, ;,9,
No Monsieur not Won lee,Ie r,,o,ron,
longare,'
The merchant treachino his boul. bool,
drew check on the bank for the
amount, and handed it to his visitor.
va, is dis, monsieurp
"A check for five tbousanl d,IIa-s
with the Interest,"
us :, luN -,
man ,y;,b N2 ,''N ''o 'o"'''
.Cor,o;,,.,,
,II
Lave you urgent III de oahK!
Yes
Al nd is it pariaitment convenient, 70
pay do sunni ..... ...
sUndoub,edIv. Zvb,, aston;slo uo,,q,
w. l..
,;,oas, '' ''' nave eo' "''n ]" oees
'''"o'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
WHOLE NO lO7.
TO SONHg Men,

Young mon save that penny pick
up that pin; let that account be correct
to ia'ihing; find out what that bit of
'lbbon costs before yon say you will
take ii; pay that half dime your friend
handed you to make change with; in
word, be economical. be accurate, know
what you are doing be honest, and
then be generous, for all you have or
acquire thus belongs TO you by every
rule o! light and you may put j, to any
good account you please. 1t is not par
slmory To be economical. 1t is not mi
serly to save pin from loss. 1t is not
selfish TO be correct in dealings. 1t is
not small 10 know the price of articles
you are about to purchase, or to remem.
Der tho little deb. you owe. What if
you meet Bill Pride decked out in a
much better suit than youls, the price
Of which he has not yet leaned from
hls tai ior and who laughs at your faded
old dress aud your old fashioned no.
''nns OF honesty and right, your day
Will come. Franklin, who from a pen
ny saving boy, walking the streets with
a loaf OF bread under his ann, became
the companion Of kings.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

Who can account for the STRANGE
ideas and still stranger expressions
ot little children a little bIue.eyed
gill OF about six summers "a daughter of a
worthy citizen, tho other day weary
and tired of play, came running into tho
house, and throwing herself into the
atins of her mother, exclaimed
"Hold me, ma feel SO bad!"
"Whare the matter pussy 2" teudc,Iy
inquired the anxious parent.
81 don't know. only | feel mighty
bad" replied the little cberub.
"Does your head ache 7" cagarIv in.
CURED the mother gently stroking ,he
flowing auburn tresses Of the child
"Ho'0 does my little daughter feel badl'
"Oh L feel bad all over--I feel lust
like a DeMocrat" was the curious tc.
ply.
Not as yet satisfied with The result Of
her Investigations, the mother again IN
CURED
"And how does Democrat feel, nv
child?
Just like he wanted TO 81 cal some.
thing!" whispered The weary child, and
nesting still closer To the maternal bo-
som, she fell asIccp.-SomcrriHc 1tnn)
Star.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
Throat Ali CauSes,

A respected correspondent writes:
81 took cold three weeks ago, preach
ing in draft. 1t affected my throat
and ears also, so that in speaking
was annoyed by a .jingling kind of
sound. | was foolish in taking it as
did. We replied in part, "Preaching
in the draft has destroyed many a val
liable clergyman. You should make
up your mind never to do it again
Stand in the corner of the room. Is
1t likely that the effect of any given
sermon is worth q minister's life, when
he might have lived twenty years lon
ger, with the chances Of repeating this
effect thousands Of times? Why don't
youpreachers study ecclesiastical econ
orny more?" ...a ......
We must say thai clergymnn many
times act as ifthsy were made out Of
steel, as if their health was impregna-
bic, and that nothing could affect it in
juriously. They ought to remember
that they have no charmed lives, and
that their only secure shield against
the shafts Of disease and death, which
fly around all ateyery step, is 4 RATION.
AL CARE.--HaWs " Y. journal of
Hedhh. .... .
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

Rules FIR Home Elaboration. H.
From your children's earliest infancy
Incu'cate the necessity of instant obedi,
ence.
2. Unite frmness with een,leness.-
Let yonr children understand that what
you say you mean.
). Never promise them anything un.
less you are quite su'e you can give
them what you promise.
a. lfyou tell child to do sornething
show him how to do il, and see that il is
done.
g.. Always punish your children for
wilfully disobeyiug you, but never pun
ish them in anger.
9. Never let them perceive that they
Ye% you OF make you lose your self
command.
7. If they give way to pctulcncc and
temper, wait ill they are calm, and
then gently reason with them on tho
impropriety Of their con,locr.
S. Remember that a lirtlo present
punishment when the nccaspn al ises, is
much more cffectual than the threaten
ing of a greater punishment should tho
case be renewed.
Q. Never give your children anything
because they cry for it,
10. On no account allow them to do
ut one time what you would have for
hidden under like circumstances at an-
other.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
Hints to Farmers.

Never keep animals on short ALLOW.
ance; ifyou starve them they will sure.
~ starve you.
Although, in draining land thorough.
ly, your purse may be drained, yet the
foil crops that follow will soon fiji it a.
gnin.
Trying to farm without capital is
like trying 10 run a locomotive without
fuel. Money and wood must be con-
snmedi If they are to move the machine
Of the farm and of the rail.
Always give the soil the first neal
J this is wei! fed with manure, it will
feed all else-plants, animal aud man.
As you wish to give an energetic
movement to all your farm machinery,
and keep its hundred wheels in rotation
be sure not to be without good rota-
ton of crops.
If you elbow your animals TO shiver
your fortune will be shivered in conse.
queDce; that is, farmer who leaves
his cattle to the winds will find his prof.
Its also given to tho winds.
Heavy carrot crops for cattle will
soon return caratB Of gold.
~ Did you ever hear the musical notes
OF starving herd Of hogs Extn.
guish those notes speedily, if you would
AVOID even more annoying notes after
pay day has passed.
Every farmer should SEQ daily every
animal he has, and inspect its condition.
Weekly visits, as with some, soon. ie
suit IN weakly animals.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11
Coughs Description of Cold Water.

Mr.. Cough, in one Of his lectures
gave the following description of wa
Ier:-"Look at that liquid which has
been produced from the clear dsrillery
of nature, (holdlng glass of water.)
The Eternal Father of us all has brewed
it for his children. 1t has been produ
ced, not in filthy distIleries, but in
beautifn'. fragrant places. 1t has been
brewed down in yon grassy dell. where
the deer linger and the ripping rils
sing their wild lullaby; or away upon
the mountain tops, where the sun has
lighted II up with heavenly fire; or afar
of upon the ocean, where showers and
storms are born. it sparkIes in the
ice gem. 1t makes the graceful frost
tissue on which the moonlight plays
1t dalIies in the cataract; weaves the
suow wreath and emerald settings on
the mountain peak. 1t never Injuries,
but always does good. 1t is blessed
always, at evening aud morning. 1t
Is ever benefcent and kind. God made
1t glorious. Take and drink. Take the
pure liquid which God our father gave
US. Take it as it is-bright, beautiful
and blessed
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

An Editor oa his TravclS.-One of
our brother editors has been travelling
some, and relates how the barber IN ade
dead head Of him.
While on board q eteamer the fuzz
grew rather longer than was agreeable
and we repaired to The barber shop to
have it takon off, The fellow did it up
in first rate style, and we pulled out a
dime and profiered it to him, as re,
ward for his services. He drew him.
self up with considerable pomposi,y
81 understand" said he tha, you am
an editor"
"Well what Of i, ?" said we.
eve nebbor charge editors no1in ~
"But my woolly fiiend, I'VE continued
there are good many editors travel.
ling nowadays, and such liberaIiiy on
your part would soon prove d ru;nous
business"
ooh nebbet mind" remarked the
barber eve make it up off do gcasmcn."
The aforesaid editor says that there.
upon be incontinently slopcd,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

jews CuANbtNG ritz SAbthrn.---
The Baltimore True Union says:
Lords day scryices have Of late been
held by the Israelites of our city. A
call is now made for decision, as to the
permanent continuance of the arrange.
ment. This will prove an important
step to the jews, should the arrange
mcnt prove permanent
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

THE BRITISH MINISTER A SABBATH
KEEPER. The Christian public will be
gratlfied to learn that the British Min
lister atWashington, Lord Napier, sets
a good example as to keeping the Sab
Enthusiastically refusing to receive
visitors or that day. We understand
that Commodore in our Navy not
long since called at Lord Napier's res.
idence on the Sabbath. The servant
who came to the door, Informed him
that his lordship did not receive visitors
on Sunday. "But / am Commodore
---," repriod the visitor. "Itmakes
no difference, sir" said the servant,
che will not receive you" "But 90
and tell him Commodore -.----- has call
ed" 'I'll do SO, sir, if you insist upon
it; but know he'll not receive you, for
it is not his custom to receive visitors
on Sunday" The finale was, that the
Commodore had to depart without see
ing the Minister r-Presbytcrian. n
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

N. II. Gibson, State Treasurer of
Ohio, resigned his office ON Monday
last, owing to deficit of 100000 dis
covered in the treasury, for which Glib
son says he cannot account, and which
he alleges must have existed before he
came into Office, caused by tho defalca-
tion of John G., Broslin, the former
Treasurer. A committee Of ihvestiga.
tioh has beer ordered by the Govern.
or. How such d deficit as this could
have passed for months undctected, is
q mystery, il true.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

GENEROUS DONATION. "A gentleman
who does not wish his name known, has
given to Princeton Theological Semi.
nary ten thousand dollars, the interest
Of which is to be appropriated to sus.
tanning poor young men during their
course Of study in that Institution.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-11

PREMIUM OF 800 DOLLARS OF.
FERED.--l am authorized by friend
OF Christ In Connecticut, to offer pre-
MUM OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, for
the best MS. to make an 18mo. book
Of 100 to 140 pages, on the following
subject: "What is the mind of Christ
with respect to Christians adorning
their persons with jewelry and gay and
costly attire? And what is the effect
of such adorning on the Individual, the
Church, and the World?"
The work to be adapted to Sabbath
Schools, and published for Sabbath
School Library Book. MSS. to be
sent on or before the 1st Of Nemcmber,
1867. The premium will be awarded
by Committee Of Ladies, whose names
will bo announced in due timcs +.
GEORGE L. WEED,
Cor. Sec. Am. r. 7. and 3. Soc'y.
Cincinnati, Ohio.