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COparJmefshlp Notice.
IN o. HARRIS, W q. GORDON, VI. O. HARRIS, and ?. B
HARRIS have this day associated themselves together
der tie style Of
HARRIS, GORDON q Co.,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRASalCTroA
GENERAL COMMIsSION
Forwarding Business,
# the Old stand Of H Gordon d Co., Eassgzze, Tenn
W. H. GoEDnx Co.. viii continue the Factory and Mill
Agency heretofore, in the Warehouse being erected ad
joining the me occupied BY Harris, Gordon & Co.
Nashville, Nov. /, las.
STAR CANDLES,
OOO BOXES Werk & Theett's star Candles in store and
OOU for sale BY HARRIS, GORDON & co.
WHISKY.
zoo BARRELS Deans Aurora whisky;
O ,.S4. and nd for ne sale b '' HARRIS GORDON CO.
TURKS ISLAND SALT.
OOOO BAGS T. L salt, in store and for s,e by
COTTON ROPE.
OnO REELS Bed Cord and Plough Line size Cotton Cord
- = = HARRIS GORDON co.
SUNDRIEs.
y = HALF BARRELS Molasses;
- 10 do Land Plasteri
IS bags Alspce;
800 boxes No l. Bar Soap;
TOBACCO.
OnO BOXES Langhorne & sons ex. Gold Leaf Tobacco;
SUO 50 do P NJ Eoaz's N I Tobacco
50 do Jos GoiEin's Rosebud Tobacco;
50 10 Keen & Smiths Tin Foil Tobacco;
lu f1r sal E- s. 4
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Hon. VIM. n. seyvara-sPurDOses Of Abo-
IiEiOnism.

THURSDAY MORNING, nov, II, 1855.
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Half Hose.
INDIAN, Cashmere Shaker Flannel, Lambs Wool, Msrno,
English White Cotton Half Hos, style and
variety Just received By
octi0 ]. II McGILL.
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While memory bidsme weep thee,
Nor thoughts nor words are free,
The grief is fixed too deeply
That mOurns a man like thee.
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REMOVAL AND NEW FIRM.
CARTER, WILLsFORD q Co.,

A. c. CARTER.
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80. Favoriso English Poems - the = Ne
Last Centuries unabridged.
ulus-ated with upwards Of Tso AtElare1 'Tas'g, On
49, f, r-srs ~ The most e1niaent artists vu spo
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The New York Bpeaiag POst Of the 2Sth says
Philip Hamilton intends 10 contest Macay's seat in
the next Congress- az Representative from the fifth
District on of alleged Illegal votes, derived
from the navy Yard and other sources.
An @thusiastic meeting was recently held ct Co
lunhus Mississippi to consider the subjee. of rem
esring material aid to Gen. Walker in carrying out
the Southern emigration scheme to Nicaragua. Sew
era other similar meetings are announced, and it is
said that The sympathy of Mississippi is fully awak-
ened.
Deputy Sheriff Irish, on the 18th, visited the brig
VIM harrington, which arrived at Boston the
9th, from Wilmington, N. C with fugitive slave,
who was discovered seereted on board, but whom
the captain was unable to return, account of
head winds. The fugitive cold not be found, the
captain alleging that he had escaped, probably by
swimming ashore.
Ten prisoners escaped from the Slate prison at
Columbus, Ohio on the 26lb. These desperadoes
broke from their confinement by saving off the
hinges Of the door in The grating partition at the
west end of the jail, and knocking hole through
the wall separating the Jail from the vaults under
the court house. ascending the steps to the enryway
and boldly walked out Of the front door High
street.
The Montgomery ala Ga1, learns that the ne
gro who murdered his master, Mr.. Wiley jenkins,
in Pike county, Alabama, on Monday, the 18th
inst, was subsequently burnt to death. Is appears
that the negro attempted to burn mill in the neigh
borhood, fer which his m ,ster whipped him. He
thea sought the FIRST opportunity to kill his master,
/ which he did as before mentioned. with an axe,
He ran of, but was pursued and caught, and dealt
with by the neighbOrhOOe in the manner above sta
ted.
The last death from yellow fever in New Orleans,
occurred on Dec Il From June 27t5, when the
first death took place. to that tiOe there were ,S5s
victims 10 this dreadful scOurge, and S7O4 deaths q
all diseases The greatest number Of deaths from
fever in one week was 474 for the week ending
Sept 18th.
The New Orleans papers of the 23d announce tbs
death of Hon George Eustis, Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court Of Louisiana. He was an able ju
rist His son now represents the first district o
Louisiana in the lower branch of Congress.
On the night Of the 18th, the store Of Messrs
Allen & Hall at Henderson was robbed of S2l3
Several other stores we're also broken into, but II
them they found nothing of value. On the night o
the 3lst the same persons is supposed, broke int
several houses at shawnetown. They blew open
safe and got $3.50; from another store they stol
about $3.50 wcrth Of shoes; and lastly, they brok
into the post-ofice and got So IS. Parties hsv
gone in pursuit Of them.
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sAA BARRELS old lincoln Whisky for sale under marEei
ee4e price to Close immsliasely. TRABUE LUCUs-
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Cool IuPUDExCJ couple of men in New Hs-
ven, one night last week. stopped gentleman 10
the street and, highWsy-rObber fashion, demanded
of him SIOin money. He told them he had not that
amount about him, but they might have all he had,
and if they would call at his shop the next day he
would give them the balance. He finally gave them
about two dollars in change and they let him go,
promising to call the next day for the remaining
eight dollars The man assaulted made the best of
his way home, cOngratusting himself upon his ss,
cape from these despersdOes by the loss Of so small
an amount supposing, Of course, it was the last
he would hear of them; but to his establishment,
one of the plumber called on him as requested and
demanded the remaining eight dollars Instead OF
getting the required balance, however, the fellow
received a sound drubbing at the hands Of the man
! and his assistants
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Tie eslts,g is . weskly newspaper recently essab-
liahea "a Eaw York. 81 TnomAs MtssnAzH, sho
vas formerly associated With GazELnS in the pre-
Esistorahip Of the Tribune. The frst ngmber q shs
osataFy seulsins lengthy review paa.r ne aS'ss
caption Of he present poisiaal condition q ne
country Il speaks of the Demoeratie and hePoo
neau pastses a the antagonists organizations IN
she United States. ana sddss
Al other parties or fscions arc either local OF are
mere offsh0Ola Of the others
For example there is the g American Iarty,
Of which the purpose is 10 cut on or limit ne LOT
eign vote Nov. since we knoE that tne foreign
vtfe - Is the main reliance Of the South. We con
olude that the American party not Withstandiag any
professions it may make to Che contrary, Is morally
i opposed 70 S6u,hern ishuence IA the North
There are various minor parties Of PROGRESS
/ and reform, " with dOgmatic platforms, ali oP'
posed to the infueBoe Of the South IN Northern Pc
/ iitiosl organizations Most Of these range them
/ selves under the banners Of the " RepsbicaR Par
1 ty" The Democratic Party in the North Is tn'
4 steady adv Of the South and almost invariably
selects Or accepts q Southern nominee for the Pres
idency. Il does not oppose the szte4slon Of tl \,
Southern system but allows Il to spre 90 en
en- itself in the territories We may accuntt Tor I'M
bv the fact that the Democrats party is merely
respectable minority and depends upon so1thefi
aid for its long continued pofsesaied q power
We're the organisation # that party made moe
pendent Of Southern AID, there e hfae aou1t ~
Northern leayen would predomiHats, and that res
dents, with Northern pFeindisea would be nominate
and elected.
There are dose who lock with favor upon the q
fliation Of Ike Northern minority with tae South
We believe or profess 70 bsege, that this sfhhatlo
serves 60 preserve the peace Of the Union; that
keeps the Two extremes in check. and binds tn
Northern an6 Southern portions # the Union t
eeihsr 81 the irresistible motive Of common intei
est That the afilistion seFses as a cheek uPcE e.
traInists and disoFganizers. may be perhaps ADMIT
ted That the South should have nc friends or d
Tenders in The North, might lead to consequence
the most deplorable; perhaps, fatal 70 tbs peace
the Union An excessive and universal predom
nance Of Northern sentiment in the North, --no
especially if that sentiment we're for long IN
in continued possession Of the supreme power, mig
dsterInine q withdrawal Of the South, an burcpea
{ alliance and cival war. We see no reason,
the other hand to fear evil from alternate posse
sion nor dc we believe with nany nat the elecii'
Of q Northern President, with moderate Northe
views, would prove Immediately fatal 70 the pea
g Of the Union.
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cAuTION 10 THE LILLE.


Afsr several years sxpcrine1t 10 ne nanle1'ai O. -,
fortanately raeoseaoi the year ls IN making discovery
Is manufacture 81 which deprived n ~ ae and '
natory propeftiss, and rendered perfectly pure
Ny nanulsctory is schsiial HolII Aisr ssse q o
rejection what title 70 give IL iutroucsd e 70 he Anfan
public under the title Of ssyVolfe's SchiedsAln
matte Schnapps.ss schiedaa Is the nane q me pass
IN Holland where the Gin Is snzRetare o1nase DERIVE -
name from he Italian Juniper berry with which Z i n'of'
and the word sschnapPs he German Tor drrc ~ aA
Wolis's schaidana zrouaatic drink No sooner had ny illt
been introduced tie American public, and received uh apPle
bation than The liquor mixers q New YORK Boston sna fnia
depha arted in pursuit with hsr mixed and posonoos a
under various Names In ssvcral instances labels have been
sotsesly initiated, wiz ahIy he addition O few letters =
peada chncal avoisno q The law and 50 carefully pfeP@f
q to iross on careless purasrs. understood large a
ttv has been purchased By the merchants Of eF Orleans o 40
count Of the chepnes Of the stu6. Dollars per- o1e or
s CHARTS and One Dollar and cents doaen for ne finl
being the ghoesale ro in New Tof Il i nothing hs Ae1
can Whisky Favored With OH Of juniper sHa reduced to7
per cent below proof merchant Who partpas irty u
the faud BY selling the spurious tce, Is - ieh an af
| the principal who plannef the imposiliol-
rloe every respectable citizen VIC values ne heHlih OF ~
community in which be live viii aid sErettng ou ands
uosnthe unrupuoas merchant Who, he Eeg siss cents
will put IN jeopardy the lives Of community IN which he Lives
such men should he nailed the Poy q public ecA
UROBPHO WOLFE
/ NEW YORK.
gs s,to, y..-this Trr,s in New Orleans sell ths Gen
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EIss an Estroduct0Tg Essay.
BY Prof Hsury Coppee FEofor q Enslish itaiura e -
University Of Psnusyiyauia Gorgeousy Iilatai By urra
~ on 8iu.iref Eaerasiags on Steel Richly houad 70 81
tqus MerOcea
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MOsT VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

An offering Tor sale the House and Lot on CnfIy ~
now occupied BY Mr. Weller.
The house Is very large commodious, containing over w
ty rooms, with servants rooms cellars coal ana Woo
me bo is in COED ORDER most it being recently rebuilt aud
i better adapted for boarding house than any mouse
in Nashville s,---
The lot is about sixty feet front by hundred and se
yye feet; and the is situated on tne lot az 20 au o.
an addition that would render It as conraoalous q any
the city. -, i, -.
large portion Of the furniture be purchased viii the house
If desired. 80 =. -
Its we'll known that hotel keeping is, in this oya most PFC
tble business and any wishing 70 engage 10 nC @
ton s Il An excellent opportunity procure an eligible o
ton bing convenient to all the business portions Of the city
Fo i. sslli y N''' Apply Az, s. LINDsLEY.
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Richard Montgomery was one Of the brayest aud
most gallant Of the Generals Of the Revolution He
was killed in the memorable attack upon Quebec.
Lately the following copy of his win was discovered
in some Of the archives Of the State Of New York,
and published:
TIE LAST WILL AND TEsTAMEsT OF RIcH1RD Mont
ooMERY II give to my sister, Lady Ranelagh, of the
Kingdom Of Ireland all my personal fortune, for her
sole use 10 be disposed Of she please except such
legaces as shall be hereafter mentioned, all my just
debts being first paid Also give to my said sister
nv estate at Kings Bridge, near New York, for her
sole USE and to be disposed Of ss she thinks fit.
To my dear wife, Janet Montgomery, give my
furniture farm utensils, carriages Of alsors, horses
cattle slaves hooks, clothes, watch, mathematical
philosophical instruments and apparatus also
leave to my said wife the farm purchased from
Shave. al Rhineteok, with houses, aud every thing
upon it.
| The ample fortune that my wife will succeed to
makes it unnecessary TO provide for her in manner
suitable to her situation in life snd adequae TO the
/ warm election bear her. My dear sisters large
| family wants all can spare. | could wish 20 re
commend one or two Of her younger children to ny
Jaset's protection.
must request my much hSnOred father-in law
the Hon. Robert Livingston, and my brother Robert
/ his son. Whose good sense and integrity have al
confidence in, TO see this last viii and testament
executed.
Though the hurry OF public business, and the wan
of knowledge of tie law, may render this instrumen
incorrect, yet believe my intention is plain
hope. therefore, that no advantage viii be takel
| of any inaecuracy-
! NV brothers, whom l greatly esteem and respect
will accept of what alone have in my power TO Civ
my Warmest wishes for their happiness.
rThree Witnesses. RICHARD MoNTGoMERY,
And then follows this note:
CRowx POINT, August 80, IT'S
This may certify that the foregoing viii and tesla
ment of the late General Montgomery Ess found b
ms among his papers, few dsys after his death, an
Immediately sealed up.
BEEEDfoT Arnold,
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ON Tuesday, January 25 1853 viii sell auction, the
steamboat, v X Stevenson, her engines tackle aid uEni
tire as lies at the wharf at shland, Kentucky The
Stevenson Of light draugt is less than three years DID, was
locked and thoroughly repaired October last and has all the
r;rginr and tackle necessary for boat OF her class
TTerTls OF Saies--The beat will be sold a credit Of
81 nine twelve fifteen and eighteen months, notes made
e m the Southern Bank Of Kentucky at Suthland with
~ ~ more endorsers each, said be residents
oil,.- Kentucky or Tsnnessee. =. r. HAYNES,
deeoe-itds Assignes.
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ETNA COAL.

A FINE supply this economical Coal hand
the Et Coal Yard back Of the Nashville and Chatta
nooga Railroad Depot and selling the following low prices
Large Lump Round Coal % cents per bush 550per
Mixed Large and Pine do % do do 90 do
Fine do 10 do do 90 do
Try YOU will be convinced il the best coal in the
market. idec3l-dly-2dpgl S. J. AGNEW.
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{. TIE PorATo Ror-Mr. S. s. Graham, OF COoss
county Ala informs us that the sweet potatoes are
rotting in that and other Deighborng counties, 10
very great extent Ii is feared that the seed potatoes
will be scarce.
harvested Big cotton crop and plenty Ofproyisions
Pork cheaper than in Tennessee, and beef in abund
anee -MoHtgomeTy Hull
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PENMANSHIP
IaTIeE ARRIYAE.S d GOODSI

NENJ SHIELDS is receiving per steamers kunyan,
John Bell etc. extensive stock Of merchandise Of the
Inherent varieties various departments OF trade On s
morning 10 o'clock, will commence our ales ana continue
during the week. day and night, until The entire stock
closed The especially invited to atd the sales, as the
Goods viii sold in lots and chcesmay be expected Brs
as usual, cash. loeZs
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FOR SALE,
A FINE RBAN RESI- DEACE >
Situated on n GaVOck st-ees

EW " e N a ~ 4 =
n WILL sell al private sale, that beaIaful and IL
c5mmodious residence OF ir- oHlAlRs " = y
ISnrRsos on Mclfavock street, and ADJACENT - nat
N ne Rev Mr. Reed and close the residence Of iii
Mr. Bayiess The lot fronts 100 feet on hctaTocs
street and runs back 1905 feet % y foot siey, and
s enclosed with fine ceiar picket en'e Inc house = one
gorv brick containing IN tho tatn building ~ store
rhinaoset together with vegetable and coal cellars sta
Me- carriage house. THERE'S also upon tie premises spen
5id istsn The house entirely Fith all the modrn m
uroyements aud Gnisel IN the most superoa o.
comfort c0nVcIact An eA.lllaln o.
r. rfsss viii convince the that Il is Of the
most residences olered 10 me public
Iisa well established TACT, at st portion OF v est Nass
is the mosttesrable Of other, ON account o. soeiei
and easy approach to the city, ees e Other & =
nts 10 business man. The fact that The eorDorioni y 20
heavy should inducements to those wishing . pnfese
homes 4 give this passing noce &c All i is represented 20
ne win sill Il desiFe 100 feet more sdoinihs ie ate anu
that OF Mr.. Reed -,
The Rev Dr. Houston, the present occupants E taAe pAfe
In showing The urelses any that wish y examine
NJ III mot sold privately before Monday tho 81 81 January
1850 oerit at pubic sale AZ the court house gaze TO tue
highest bidder &C.,
Terus of Saies--A credit u one two and three years
with ots bearing interest," we'll endorsed payable IL Bank and
lien retained B. n VI, - -. y,
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A Man SUDDENLY STRUCK DUMB.-We saw in the
city on Saturday morning last, Mr.. Muchmore,
Young farmer, OF Butler county, who is the victim
Of a sudden and remarkable less Of speech. 1t
seems that about week ago while in the full enjoy
mept Of health. with no ailment whatever, be sud
denly lost ell power Of speech. He could not utter
a word Ee hiss not suffered IN the least with
disease Of the throat be at the time nor If
be since, troubled with any sickness whatever In
deed with this single affection, he is enjoying per
fect health The last day OF two he has been able
occasionally to utter slight whisper which may be
understood He is in hopes that this IS be fore
runner Of the restoration Of his voice Il is most
singular case thrOughOut-DaiLy Cincinnati Times.
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New York is certainly great city. They have
now - Dog Boarding House" and one Is advertised
at the corner Of Broadway and FOrty-ffth streets.
The keeper viii beard. dogs at 81 per week, and
train for 81 50.
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+. JAMES NEURALGIA FLUID
rs most invaluable external applicant for Rhazma, Neu
ralgsa, sprans, Bruises Headache &c II never ta IL
ss w the late Rev Mr.. James Of Chattanooga have
Int few dozen lWhat have Is warranted 70 Be genuine Per
Rottle One Doilar-
bed hug Bane--Drives from old Houses and old Bed
stesGs Bugs and Pleas. Only IS cents per bottle
The Grsefenburg CoRsumptive's Balm is
recommended the attention Of all having elections q inc
LUNGS or Colds either severe light When all other Peot0ra
ecines have failed may with certainty Be relied IN
early STAGES Of Consumption certain In the lsst stages
very certain relsfl a.,
All thoss who have lungs should tess It's virtues, which
are wonderfully ecacous in disorders not 70 be thed With
Many citizens Of Nashville attest its curative powers
ALEX. MACKENZIE,
dec9e-tf Il College street
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INC Nicaragua Emigrants.

The Louisville papers contain the following dis
patches in regard to the schooner Susan and her
passengers.
NEW YORK Dec 28.--The TTi5uRe's special Wash
on correspondent says the chiefs Of the 6llibus
terinp interest have received dispatches which they
credit stating that the Susan has returned from the
coast Of Nicaragua without having effected land
ing Of the emigrsnts there, and that she is now of
the shore of Texas near the mouth of the River Gel
orado
PBIEADELPHIA Dec. 2S.--Ihe North american and
Le9gsr Of this morning publish special telegram
dated at Washington stating that the government
has inst been advised by telegraph Of the return Of
the schooner Susan to Pensacola after successfully
landing without any opposition whatever, her cargo
Of 6Tbusters at their rendezvous and that the gov
eminent has ordered the schooner to be detained.
The Washington reporter Of the Associated Press
was made acquainted with these reports and replies
es follows:
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S--The dispatch published
In the North american and Ledger is the same ap-
pears in the Baltimore Sun Il was sent specially
by Ben Perley PoOre, Esq, TO the Boston Journal,
and be cannot account for its publication in the
other papers named. We doubt the truth OF it here,
although we are satisfied that Mr.. Poore obtained
his information from entitled to credits in
other words those most interested have such in
formation We will endeaEor 10 ascertain the origin
Of the TTiBunes dispatch as soon as possible.
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LADIES FINE SHOES
Adhftinnnl Smnnlies.

Ladies' Congress Kid Hssled kossuth Boots
do Buttoned do do Boots
DO White Satin Slippers
do Congress and Lace Winter CATERS
Misses Kid Heeled Welt Boots
do Goat do do do &C. &c
JUS s., EsSs''sa d = OO'''s JOHN RAsAGE.
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SALESMAN WANTED


vo oD who has Travelled either for Wholesale Boot anf
s Grocery or Dry Goods House, and can bring satsae
t6y letters from last employer, as to the extent o. us a
influence, and other quaheadons-to such a person gov
Ypents will ne offered BY the advertisers
Address B. & NJ, box 1872, Post dioe, Ne" fofA'
hsna2
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Thirty different pauers
FRENCH WHITE IRON WARE
As durable as copper much cheaper and without its injurious
qualities this and popular have Sapcepas from
half pint three gallons, milk boilers preserving Kettles bake
ypan wsh-boE pitchers, tumDers cups dppers,
and spice sco bang spoons and ladies' gdrons and great
variety Of articles Of the most durable quality.
Market Baskets, Clothes Baskets Rolling Pins Potato Washers
and every ARTICLE essential 70 comfort Of regulated
house hold. MACKENZIE & MINCHIN,
dec3i IA College street.
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2. The JOssPhine Gallery.
Eauris ui.trated vi Eight bsauul Parr1is q Ceors
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sHVHE 6ne passenger steamer MINNETONKA. ~ !
& Dksarrz1 Master. viz leave on Friday, t-s
sist instant, at V o'clock, 81 For frsight pes
sags apply on board or to
dee31-It A. HAAlLfoA, AesA1-