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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05
THE LEGIsLArT1RE Ann rHF RANKs

As viii be seen from our legislative reports, both
houses have been engaged for several days in con-
sidering the important subject Of banks aud the
proper action to be had The discussions have been
able and animated. of which reporter has given
his regular synopsis, and such speeches in full as
members have thought proper to write out for them
selves. We trust these reports will be generally
read.
In the Senate, the bill reported sometime since BY
the joint committee upon banks, has been made the
basis Of action, and various important and necesss-
~ amendments have been adopted. Several other
bills were offered in lieu and voted down. Having
disposed Of the subject in committee of the whole,
the bill and amendments we're reported back to the
Senate and an order made for their printing.
In the House, the bill introduced by Mr. Polk Of
Msury, was adopted, in lieu of the committees bill.
Several salutary amendments have been adopted,
and others no doubt will be before any final action
is had. So soon disposed of in committee of the
whole, we intend publishing abstract of its pro-
visions, as well of the bill before the Senate.
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THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE AND THE

We learn from the Columbus Times and Sentinel
that the proposition before the Georgia Legislature
to legalize the bank suspensions in that State has
been defeated by large majority. That paper
says:
The conviction prevails strongly among the mem
bers, as likewise among the masses outside the
Legislature, that the people have been dealt with
unfairly and oppressively by the banks; that they
have used their power to Cypress the needy; that
they have verified the adage that corporations and
especially bank corporations, have souls, and in
the time of extremity have proven curse instead
of a blessing to the country. The Legislature feels
that the banks have sufficiently long held the
destinies of the country in their hands and hav-
ing by their folly thrown themselves within its
power, has determined to hold the sdvantageit has
thus obtained, and place these monsters of power
under such terms shall in future secure the peo-
pie against their reckless speculatiOns and unjust
expressions.
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THE LATE GEN. HAMILTON.

The New Orleans papers of the 18th, contain fur
Their details of the loss of the steamer Opelousas,
as furnished by some of the survivors. We make
room for the following:
"In regard to the loss Of General Hamilton, Mr..
Wood states that rescued lady passenger told him
that, she leaving the cabin, just before the
ship sunk, an elderly gentleman came out of state
room with life-preserver in his hand, and begged
her to help him put it on, one of his hands was
crooked and useless. She replied that she had her
child TO look after, and could not stop. He then
said Co. madam, for Gods sake, and save yourself
and child From the description the lady gave of
the old man, Mr.. Woods confident it was the Gen
eral, and that words addressed by him to the lady
were his last on earth"
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HON. JOHN BELL.

The Louisville Courier of Wednesday last says:
The Hon. John Bell, Senator from Tennessee, was
among the passengers on the mal-boat for the East
yesterday. He brought along with him batch OF
Tennessee money, and lot Of Kentucky, which he
exchanged with an accommodating broker at mod
crate discount, say five six per cent for Eastern
funds. This consisted of Virginia money, which he
couldn't pass for his fare, as it was below par and
be had to 60 to another broker and shave it over
again at another five per cent. By the time he gets
to Washington, he will likely come out real hard
ynonav Isck
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05

The lecture delivered BY this gentleman on Thurs
dAy night last, at the First Presbyterian Church,
for the benefit Of the ROBERTSON ASSOCIATION, was
highly entertaining and fully sustained the reputa-
ton of Mr.. DAVIDSON as graceful writer and an
accomplished elOcutiOnist The subject Of the eve
ming was, TIE JEWELS OF STATE, Or THE TRUE
eulated to call forth those grsees of style for which
the lecturer is distinguished. We are pleased to
learn that it viii be given to the public in pamphlet
form.
The number and character of the parties present
was Complimentary to Mr.. DAVIDSON, and of sub
stantisl service to the noble cause which the AssO-
citation have il view. We trust these lectures may
be well attended throughout the season.
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TINES IN NEW YORK.

The following extract from the many articles il
the New York Post of the Both ult, indicates that
money is growing very abundant in that city:
''Moneyon cali is very abundant, and large guam.
titles can be had on railroad securities at 6 per
cent and on State stock 4s5 per cent The banks
are dscounting literally, but exercise great circum-
spectiou as the character of the paper they use
and in the statement tomorrow, their discounts line
it is believed; will not very materially vary from
last weeks aggregate.
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sea The Washington correspondent of the Phil,


delphia Press says:
The amount in the Treasury subject to draft is
seven millions of dollars, with a weekly excess Of
expenditures of the Government over the receipts
from customs of half a million.
1t would seem that the Treasury have given up
the hopeto which they chung before the financial dis
tress and depression of trade had spread from Amer
ca to Europe, and that now the fact is not denied
that IN order carry on the Government, and sue
cesstully prosecute a war with the MormOns, which
Is inevitable, recommendation must be made to Con-
gress to authorize the negotiation of loan of fifty
million.
The Secretary of War, upon careful scrutiny Of
the information from the Utah Expedition considers
Col. Alexander's forces and the otbpr dstacbments
safe against Mormon hostilities, if sttemnted. He
regards the remaining supplies as abundant for
the maintenance of the troops till mex summer.
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Which was also adopted, and then, certain blanks
being illed on the motion Of Mr. White Of Hamilton
such as the name Herndon for the county seat,
the name Rankin for the County Academy, &C., the
bill, as thus amended Ras passed the third reading
yeas Sc, nays 3.
On motion by Mr. ROBERTS, it was ordered this
bill be forthwith transmitted to the Senate.
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Taylor, Thompson, Turner Of sumner, Williams,
Wilson, Wood, and Speaker Donelson.-S6
Dir NENBERN, when his name vas called, said
he had made his point against the removal Of the
restriction to carry the road TO the Carroll county
line snd would not vote for the bin withouf
some such amendment as the following, which
the previous question had prevented him from
offering " Proridsd further, That the Memphis and
Ohio Railroad Company shall not be entitled to the
500 600 bridge aid until said road shall be graded
from Brownsville TO the Carroll county line F"
So the bill was rejected
Mr. WILLIAMS entered his motion to reconsider
this vote
The House then took recess tin . o'clock, P. VI.
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ma The Washington Union SHOW, mn

ReA- The Washington Union shows up the pro-
posed platform of revived Wing issues, and argues
that the whole pith and marrow of the programme
of this resurrection of defunct federalism is moth
ing less than direct appeal to the pocket
Says the Union
at offers bride to capitalists who wish prOtta-
bic investment of their money; it offers a bride to
manufacturers by holding out prospect Of heaping
up wealth at the expense Of other Glasses of the
munty; 1t offers bride to every little local section
by the prospect Of sharing in the "equal and judi
cious system Of internal improvements proposed :;
and it offers bride to the States by general dis
tributiOu Of The proceeds Of the public lands"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
EVENING SESSION.
TIE coRR

EVENING SESSION.
The House, according to order, at two o'clock
took up the third title Of the bill Of the Senate S6
to revise the statutes, &c. and the same being read
through by the Clerk, was passed the first reading
BANKS AND BANKING.
On motion by Mr. POLK, the House then resumed
the unfinished special order, viz: The bill (265) to
regulate the business OF banking-the question be-
ing on the amendment Of Mr.. Thompson TO make the
provisions of Mr. Bullochs amendment applicable 10
the stock banks well as the free banks
The amendment TO the amendment was agreed to.
The question then recurring On Mr. Bulloehs
amendment as amended, the yeas and nays were
demanded, ordered and taken thereon, resulting
yeas 81. nays 30-as follow:
Yeas-Messrs Bayle.s, Benton, Bicknell, Bulloch
Carter Of Carter, Carter of Hardin, Dunlap, Ewing
Frazer, Fulton, Cannon, Griffith, Hamilton, Har
ney, Holmes, Johnson, Nancy, Mickey, Newbern
Newman Polk, Randolph, Roberts, Rose, Rowles
st John, Savage, Sehnittou, Stanton, Summers,
Thompson, Williams, Wilson, White of Knox, and
Faughn-S2
NGgs-Messrs Algee, Anderson, Bate, Bentley,
Blackburn. Bradford, BrazelOn, Caldwell, Cooper,
Dobson, Estes, Ivie Kendrick, Keeney, Lsmb, Low,
Newman, Rawlston, Renshaw, Saunders, Senter,
Smart, Stovail, Taylor, Turner of Sumner, White
of Hamilton, and Speaker Donelson-80
So the amendment was adopted.
MT DOLLOOn Nucn PEopOSSu luIAlei " dAhVAu INC
BILL by changing in the 4th section the time of sup
pressing the ss OF bills of ten dollars and
der from the first of October, 1885, to the first of
January, 1859.
The yeas and nays being demanded, ordered and
taken this amendment, resulted-yeas 20, nays
AZ, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs Benton, Bicknell, Bulloeh, Carter
of Carter Cooper, Dsvie, Dodson, Dunlap, Ewing,
Griffith, Holmes, johnson, Lackey, Nancy, Mickey,
Newbern Rawlston, White of Hamilton, White OF
of Knox, and Vaughn.-20
NdyS.-Messrs Algee, Anderson, Bate, Bayless,
Beale, Bentley, Blackburn, Bradford, Brazeton,
Caldwell Carter of Hardin, Copeland, DobsOn Estes,
Fulton, Cannon, Golladay, Hamilton, Harvey, lyie,
Kendrick, Keeny, Lamb, Low, Newman, Polk,
Randolph, Renshaw, Richardson, Roberts, Rose,
RoWles, st. John, Saunders, Savage, Schmittou,
Senter, Shrewsbury, Smartt Stoyall, Summers,
Taylor, Thompson, Turner of Sumner, Williams,
Wilson, and Speaker Donelson.-47.
So the amendment was eected.
On motion by Mr. POLK, 1t was ordered that the
bill be considered by sections
Mr. VAUGHN desired TO offer amendment, but
Was stopped by a motion TO adjourn till to-mor-
row morning, nine o'clock, which agreed to, and
accordingly,
The House adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05
PROTEST AGAINST THE WALKER EXPEDL
TION &c

NEW YORK, Dec THE HerGLd's Washington
correspondent says, that he understands that the
French and British Ministers here have entered a
protest against the present flbustering expedition
of Gen. Walker intimating rather broadly that the
responsibility for the escape of Walker from our
shores lies in the weakness and ineficieney Of our
government This is considered there as trespsssing
a little on the bounds of diplomatic decOrum.
An arrival at this port reports the sloop-ef-war,
St. Louis, at Port Praya on October SOth. All
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ne arss Edition Of This attractive work with
sAis and Its rs-issus vas called for b he
public demand hsItsrasy character Of Is hook proved
the authors eminent fitness tAe labOs since 1. nmsd
Asy assumed prominent Plaes IN the elegant literature
Of this country; while il unique illustrations placed as
among the Richest Wosks syer from the America
press. To this New Bd;uon Is Gddsds ue,,
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Holm YORK e. an.

HAVE removed their Book Bindery from the Trad
ers Bank 70 tne second story Of the DAILT News Once
We have spacious room, and well prepared 10 do ali
work in line. -
We have ane stock Of Blank-Book Papers, and warrant
our work TO suit eur customers and
price
We took the premium the Mechanics Fair for the best
made blankBooks, and determined 20 Tetrozade
work.
Music Books, HarpeFs' Magazine and all periodicals
brought US will be Handsomely and well bound.
nov e4-df
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THE NEW YORK BANKS.

Telegraphic dispatches from New York state, that
understanding the large shipment of gold to Europe
by the Arabia and other steamers the specie line OF
the banks, at the ensuing settlement day will show
curtament, but the contrary, further increase
and probably total amount not below twenty -four
million dollars.
As to the prospect Of resumption of specie pay
mens, it is reported in well infOr med quarters that
such proceeding will certainly not take place before
the opening of the new year, while others predict
that there will be no resumption before spring
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T Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Press.
NEXT SUPREME JUDGE.

WASHINGTON, Nov 25.
Hon Nathan Clifford of Maine, have reason to
believe, will be nominated by the President to the
Senate as an Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States TO fill the vacancy occssioned
on that bench by the resignation of Justice Curtis,
of Massachusetts. Mr.. Clifford, it will be remem-
bered was in Mr.. Folks Cabinet, and discharged the
onerous and responsible duties Of Attorney General
as the immediate successor Of Hen. John \. Mason,
of Virginia, from October IL, 1916, to March Is,
lS4S
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05

WHO are In want Corn Shelters Straw Cutters Hsmes,
w Chains of kind, Wedding Hoes for Corn, Cotton
or 1abacco; Syhe Blades and Cradles, Axes. Rope oi
Pow Lines HElters Hay Manure Forks ShoVeb and
Spades, Gate Hinges, Butcher Knives, Sausage Cat.
iss, Nails cut or wrought. Pump Chain Rskes, Croseui
Saws Sheep Shears, sieve and Riddles Was lons Cur
~ Combs
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GUNSMITHS,
HOUSE-BUTLDERS.

Who want good Gun Barrels, FHntor Percussion LOeku,
Sheet Brass German SILVER Guards and Butts Double
Triggers, Rife and Shot Gun Wipers, Gun, Nipples.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-12-05

IA The New Orleans Dslta, of the DIST SAYS 1t
is assured that in returning to Nicaragua with the
view of regaining his ascendancy, Gen. Walker did
not rely much upon the strength and efficiency Of
the force which accompanied him, as upon the sup
port Of q powerful party in that country. a =
Walkers return will be hailed with jov by a large
party Of the native Nicarsguans and that his cacu-
lstions upon their active assistance and cooperation
will be realized If he had not been pretty well as
sured that this would be the case, ii would certainly
have been the verest madness to cast himself again
among his enemies, with only few hundred men
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CARPENTERS.

Who to buy Planes ofany kind Common or Cast Steel
Augers and Anger Bits, Hand ard TenOR Saws, Rules,
Foot Adzes Braces and Bits Dous single Pale Bits
ComPssses, Chsels and Gouges, Drawing Knives Climb
let's Hatches and Hammers Spirit Levels Oil and Water
Stones Squares Of any kind Screw Drivers, Gauges Chalk
Lins, Auger and Chisel Handles, saw Sets.
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Oacs--COrnsE Of Church and Cherry Streets
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CLAIBORNE MACHINE WORKS.
IRON FOUNDRY,

AhOA FODHDAIs
WE have started our new and extensive Foundry
" the old stand Of the late Nashville ManufaetnrnT
Company and are prepared 10 heavy and Hght
work OF any description The shortest noce Ifeht Cast
ngs 70 small amounts at moderate city prices heavy
hg 70 large amounts furnished per contract Cincinnati
prices with additions Of freight aso umsneed
operations In
MACHINE SHOPS.
steam engines, aWmils, Foumills Of The most Improved
patterns made TO order JObbing repairing done in msd
ay re are ready 10 make contracts Tor Engines and As
sna ana furnish plans TO enable purchasers put up heir
Wills Win little expense. Manufacturers and Farmers will
me y PronAoe 70 see u.s. before going Rsss West for
Machinery.
STEAM BOILERS.
stationary engines and steamboats, order 0fhe
PES material, complete with Frsiron Crates siandppes
and valves, warranted sant auy pressure required for
Mannaeturing or porpelli0g purposes
BGA CkSmIT h SHOP.
ANY description smithWOEk done In excellent etjio
none out nrsrato Iron used-saWmi work, Serups Dogs
FhmAn lronss Saw cranks. Bolts and all kind Mil honn
made 70 order snort notice.
Farmers wishing purchase good, cheap Machinery, VIII
10 well 10 call a. our Office or adde's By letter
n. JBCKBR CO.,
Claiborne Machine Works, Nashville, Tenn,
uly25-u Lae Nashville Man. Co.'S shops.
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MERCHANTS.

Who Nashville the purpose of buying Table Knives
and Forks Pocket Knives, Shears and Lessors
and Rides Locks Of all kinds Cotton Cards, Axesor any
the innumeTa6le items essary 70 make up con pe
took Of Hardware.
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Tux Presidents MEssAGE-From Geographic
dispatch from Washington, published in the Balti-
more Sun, we learn that the President has determ-
iOed to keep his message open until the last moment
and II Is extremely doubtful whether it will be sent
IN any direction in advance Of its delivery to Con
gress The President has also adopted the utmost
caution with reference to the contents of the mes
sage and all reports that may be published with re-
gard to the topics upon which it treats are purely
guess work, and nothing more.
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Fresh OYSTERS.

OO0 CANS Fresh Baltimore isiev IN Ice Just received
NOU and win De sold 81 81 GO for large and 90 cents
for half cans We will supply customers this season a.
H'' P'''e VI io''' A'F"'' HOLLIsTER & CARTER,
deeI-u HUnlon sfess'
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u " IN bhUIHhhS nave TemOFeu II5lI - 7Ius'
II and Medicines No. S. Nashville Inn Block ne house
formerly occupied by Messrs EvaDt Gos Ana nave on
hand large and extensive assouest OF Drugs Mealenes
Paints Oils which they offer 70 the trade al oE prices
the usual time and will be happy 70 see nef ola ehos
or others purchasing goods in the nArites'
ahNila 4
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FOR Rent or sale

CANT suburban residence the Southern bound arv
"A the city situated in the centre Ct
front which is highly ornamented with evergreen shade
and fruit Of choice varieties. II contains
garden; house newly paPered and painted and
thing IN complete repair.
In addition the dwelling there is a servants house sta
bic, carriage and house there large ci,tern
capable of containing eco barrels Of water.
The house is emincnce, commanding an extensive
and picturesque view The properly will sold al price
suitable TO the tmes or rented to careful tenant Apply
A. Y. s, LINDSLEY.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS

In si'yant Royal Quarto Aaaqus Morocco
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TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES.
SENATE.


THURSDAY, Dec 2, 1857.
EVENING SESSION
Mr. GOFF introduced bin to amend the charter
Of the Whites Creek Tnrnpike Company. Referred.
Also, bill to incorporate Mining and Insurance
Company inthe county Of Scott. Referred
The Senate then went into the Committee of the
Whole on the subject of banking The Committee
was addressed at length by Mr. Whitthorne, and By
Mr. Walker in reply After being in session until q
late hour, the Committee rose and reported the bill
introduced BY the Chairman of the Joint Committee
GA Banks and recommended its passage as amend d.
On motion, it was ordered that sixty copies Of the
bill be printed for the use Of the Senate
Mr. MENEES called up House bill to incorporate
the Lindwood Landing Company, which passed the
FIRST reading.
Senate adjourned until 10 a. M.
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Notice 80 Contractors,


Nashville, Nov. 80, 1857.
SEALED proposals Addressed the UNDERLINED, and
~ endorsed "PTopOals," will be received the City
Hall until the 10Th Gay OF December 1857 for the compile
ton OfMRsonry and Embankment OF the City Water Works,
follow.
The main walls Of the Reservoir be first class
well bedded and jonted, with lace pitched on at the
ends and edg3s straight to lay by have
than rise, to be laid in we'll tempered mortar
then thoroughly with RrOut good quality
the asus lumber Of header be put
may be required BY the Committee or SUCH agent on the
part OF the Corporation may he appointed, the thickness
OF the walls at The base to be the committee may
mine, and 20 batter according to their direction.
The dry wall at the foot Of the embenkment be
pleted in good and substantial in thickness and
height the committee may determine, The embankmeIt
to be made according the adopted paB made
in STRATA or layer not exceeding in depth layer
the portions TO the wall be of good CLAW one
foot thick all around the WALL from bottom TO the
bsDkmen and kept constantly wet and thoroughly pud
died in such manner may be directed by the committee
the contractor contractors furnish all
work, Bidd ers will make, their bids rs follows:
So much per perch for first class masonry,
" DIy wall
:. per cubic yard for en- bankment.
The committee 10 themselves the right to refuse
any proposal made. ISAAC, PAUL,
fH0S. J. HALLE,
W. a. DAVIS,
dec Water Works Com mittee.
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H6- The Democratic members from New York.
il is said, have agreed to sustain Orr, Of South
Carolina for Speaker, and ALLEN, of Illinois, for
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives.
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FOR SALE.

valuable Lot in South Nashville nearly sqpare bounr
n ed BY Washington Jenerson and Pearl seeIs on which
here Is good buildings. bargain will be given. 70
terms apply to LANIER, PHILLIPS & CO.,
sept ism. Market street.
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re- The Hon. FEYNER FURGEsoN, the delegate
elect from Nebraska Territory, is confined to his
room al the United States Hotel, Washington City,
by severe illness.
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BLACKSMITHs,

Who inneed Of Aavis of any size, Vices either
mOnoF Box, Bellows Of any warranted 10 per.
leoty Horse Raps Flat and Half Round Files Sedgss and
Hand Hammers, Horse-Sbeo Nails English and American
Blister tsst and Shear Steel Stocks and Dies old fashion
ed Screw Plates at cost.