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Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

w We take off our hat and make our best
bow to the Editor of the Atlanta, Ga, National
american. Thank yc, thank ye; Spare our
bushes.
THE AMERICAN" WASHINGTON,
ID. C..
For some time past we have contemplated
giving this sterling paper notice, and calling
the attention of our friends to its merits and to
lis necessities. 1t is in need Of help, and it
should have that help, Struggling, at the seat
Of Government to plant the standard Of Amer
icanism there, it deserves cordial and re-
munei alive support. Edited with an ability not
surpassed, an enthusiasm which cares for no
opposition as to numbers or power, 1t turns to
attack or repel as circumstances demand, and
swings its battle-axe with skill and effect
But II languishcs for want Of support. It
needs that support without which it must die.
II needs circulation that II may live and the
principles itadvocates may be disseminated
Will 1t be givenf Are there not Americans
enough in the Union to give a support to an
organ in the Federal City, We know there
must be, and we trust paper so zealously and
industriously doing battle in the NATIONS CAUSE
win not be allowd to die.-Atlanta american.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
CONTEMPT.

Mr. Shorter, of Alabama, who thinks he is
pretty tall member if he is Shorter than some,
said in the House the other day, Sir, / have
sovereign contempt for the memory Of the
Pilgrim Fathers"
You don't say sol Why, how bad they
will feel when they coma to hear of it!
Wonder if they wont reciprocate your feel
inosp
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
UNDERTAKER's EsTABLIsHmEsT
O0FFTNSl C0FFINytf

TuvHE SUBSCRIBER STILL CONTINUES HI
j. business at his old stand, No. 433 South sh
Of Pennsylvania avenue, immediately opposite Il
United States Hotel; where he has snd intends
keep constantly on hand large assortment Of Co.
fins of every description and style, which will be fu
nshed at the shortest notice. and on liberal TERMS
Thankful for past fsvors from generous public, b
hopes to merit a share Of public patronage.
henry LEE. ~
if Residence, Maryland avenue, No. 5le.
N. B.--Underiakers furnished US heretofore at
small advance. Feb ls-3m
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
ANTI-LECOMPTON CONVENTION.

A Democratic Ani-Lecompton State Cen
vention was held at Indianapolis, Indiana, on
the 23d instant Every county in the State
was ably represented. Many speeches were
made by old, leading Democrats, men of mark
and influence, and resolutions in accordance
with the views Of the Convention were adopted.
A letter from Governor Wise was read, and
a proposition made to hold general North
Western Convention at Chicago or some other
convenient place.
That would be great movement Atten-
ton, Messrs. Bright and Fitch Stand from
under |"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

nR- We have received communication
from sundry citizens, thanking the ladies who
so diligently sweep the sidewalk of Pennsyl-
vania avenue with their fine silken dresses
We decline publishing it. We do not object
to having our streets swept, no matter by whom
or how.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
Pennsylvania.

A State Convention is called by the Chair
man Of the american State Committee Hon.
Lcmuci Todd, TO be held not before the LIST Of
July, Of all opposed to the policy and meas
ures Of the present administration It is UNI
derstood that all whom the call includes, will
respond TO the call and there is not the
slightest doubs but that they will carry the
State next October by from 10000 to $4,000
majority.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
WAsHINeror, Fs1ruatY %. 1855

vNE would be obliged IL the 0rrIcERs who, on
w Saturday night, broke into our Hall and toe
that JUG OF WHISKY and handed Il round befo,
they made any arrests. would replace it or pay for
for the times are very hard, and we cannot afford
lose IL. "SWIPER."
feb 27--Itz
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

EFH- Subscribers who are indebted to us in
small amounts, will please pay them immedi-
ately. Though small to you, the amount, agri-
eated. Is much to us.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

c9y- Brother Editors, win you dous thefavor
toilet your readers know that there is an Amer
icIn paper published at the Federal City.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

tN Rev. Mason Noble will preach 1,
he Sixth Presbyterian Church, corner Of Marylan
avenue and Sixth street. tomorrow Sunday Ser
vices to commence at eleven o'clock.
In the afternoon, he will give the fonrh Of seri
,of Lectures on the Holy Land, commencing at thr
o'clock.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

aTHE UNION OF THE UNIONISTS, FOR
THE SAKE OF THE UNIONii"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

W Ex-Democratic Governor Bashford, Of
Wisconsin, is charged with having been bribed
with one hundred thousand dollars of stock, in
certain railroads, to give his signature to GER
tain bills disposing of the lands grantedby the
United States to Wisconsin for railroad pur.
poses.
Rascality is now being hunted and pursued
worse than the Seminole Indians are, and is
hiding and lodging, and skulking like them,
in the hammocks of regeneration, and the
thorny thickets of perjury.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27
LAND WARRANTS.

FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 1858.
The market is not very active to-day, rather
has downward tendency. do not, however,
look for any very great decline, but on the con-
trary incline to the opinion that prices win get
better as the spring opens. The following are
the ratss to-day. SsrrnsoS.
For 100 acre warrants, 81 cents per acre.
For so scre warrants, 81 cents per acre.
For 100 acre warrants, 80 cents per acre.
For 40 acre warrants, "a cents per acre
Faith il the foundation Of justice, and Justice
the stay Of state.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

Troubles are like dogs, the smaller they are the
more they annoy you.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

The Star, Of wednesday, in giving an 40
count Of the attack upon German named
Anerochus, in the seventh ward, who was bad
" beaten by three rowdies because they could
not obtain liquor, concludes the article BY say
ing 1--WE are glad tesay, they are not citizens
Of Washington" Members OF the Mayors
guard, wc suppose, and friends Of certain
Alderman that would be Mayor.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-02-27

On Tuesday night youg man named Rezin
Humphrey, was shot on the Navy Yard, through
a window Of a restaurant, where he was pnrta<-
ing refreshments, and severely injured. He is
member Of the American Hook and Ladder
Co. The attack upon him, It il supposed,
grew out Of the ARRAY Of the night previous,
when gang Of rowdies fred upon the house
at which members Of this company were in at
tendance at ball. given by the Bachelors
Club. The fire was returned, We hear, and
one Of the assaiants killed, and several wound
ed. Oil these bloody Know Nothingsl
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
THE GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL RAIL ROAD
CONVENTION


A very important Railroad Convention haz been in
session for a day two at Browns Hotel 1t is
composed of the Presidents and Superintendents of
the various railroads between New Orleans and New
York. 4 Convention was recently held in Tennessee
and it adjourned TO meet in this city yesterday The
following resolutions adopted at their meeting
in Tennessee:
Resolvsd That in the opinion Of this meeting it Is
Of the highest importance to the railroad interests
of the Western, southern and Southwestern States
that the Post Office Department should contract for
the semi-monhy transportation Of The mail between
New Orleans and San Francisco, by way Of the
Isthmus of TehuantepeC in Mexico.
Resolved That, in the opinion of this Convention,
the great Central line Of railroads from New York
via Washington City, Richmond, Lynchburg, Knox
VILE Chattanooga, Tennessee. and Memphis and
Charleston Railroad to Grand junction, and thence
by the Mississippi Central and New Orleans, Jack
son aud Great Northern Railroads. is the shortest
and most practicable route for the connection OF the
great Southern mail with the line to California via
Tehuantepec and we most respectfully ask that the
Postmaster General give this line his consideration
in determining the practicabihty Of the scheme
Resolved farther That We pledge ourselves to
cooperate with the Post Office Department TO effect
an object so greatly to the interest Of the South and
West, and 50 desirable to the whole people OF the
United States.
FesolDed, That 8 Committee be appointed to visit
Washington city on the goth Of May, and represent
this line before the Post Office Department, for the
purpose of getting this line established as the great
Southern Mail Line from New York to New Orleans,
via Richmond, Lynchburg, Knoxville Chattanooga
Grand Junction and Jackson, Miss, TO New Orleans
The object of this meeting is to expedite trans
portation af the mall and increase the facilities Of
travelling between those cities, by the route OF Mem
phis. through Easte,n Tennessee and Western
Virginia to Washington and thence to New York.
It is proposed to reduce the time of the entire route
to four days, and will doubtless be great advance
in the internal transportation Of this section of
cOuntry-Of great Importance to the public both IS
to passenger and mail service.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
talk WITH OUR CONTEmPORARIEs.

Militia DRIzL.-The good old custom Of drilling
the militia Of our State, having long since fallen into
dis-epute, from the manner in which the laws upon
the subject we're executed, has been abolished The
democracy, having taken possession Of the State,
have substituted their peculiar drill. They are not
wholly without analogy, and the latter, If well kept
IN Is about az unique and interesting, the former.
The democracy are about as uniform as we're the late
mfliiia-their principles are Just about various
we're he asrms," which the militia legions were
won't 70 grnce their exercises Withal-Patrios
And the Pairiot might have added, that the most
brilliant achievements Of the American militia
Banker Hill, Bennington, or New Orlesns-vere not
more Brilliant h al the victories Of this democrats
militia over the trained and disciplined and sworn
cohorts Of San in ls55I50-57. Great guns how
we slsshed eml
The Palrjot thinks that ain Amerioanism, pure
and undefled viii be found the best friends Of the
South and Of the whole country" VIII the Patriot
please tell us who, in the South are the representa-
tives Of this "pure and indebted Americanism (? %
Are they PREEuoE, Of the Louisville Journal, MAR
SHALL, and DAvIsi Or ZoL1IooFFER and his sssO-
ciates2 If the former, then Americsnism pure
and undefled" is equally AbOlidOnism pure and IN
ds6led II the latter then, they have lately sus-
tanned this democratic administration in its most
important Issue, and they are too weak number
to stand alone, Why does the PariOt urge separate
organizationi Let us have light
The Banner reasons that the northern democrats
are going TO join the black republicans, and that the
southern democrats want to dissolve the Union and
So it desires ks people to unite and save the Union
Well but suppose you subtract the democrats north
and south ard the black repubiosns-all Of whom
are classed as hostile to the Union by the Banner
how many psops will there be left to make up this
Union pary3 1t would be about the size of the old
mans peach orchard, described as consisting Of
one scattering tree
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
THE LATEST NEWS.

The Atlantic Telegraph and the American InventO---
Hughes.
It is stated that the paying out apparatus CON
structed by Mr.. Everett, of navy, is pronounced
by the English engineers to be just the machinery
required, and that Mr. Hughes, ingenious inventor
and electrician, has succeed in transmitting cur
rents of electricity through twenty hundred miles
Of the cable without difficulty, thereby solving sat
isfactorly problem that had bafied the science Of
the companys electricians.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
cnEAp sEwINa. MAcHINEs. PR1crs rRArns- 20

CHEAP SEWING MACHINES, PRICES, FRAUDS, ETC.
New York exchange speaking Of Sewing Machines, prices
patents etc. says
The world delight being deceived every dav
supplies illustration Of the saying that fools
all dead YETI The newspapers regularly chronicle the
misadveutur Of each verdant nyman specuas at
mock auction shop, but still galvanized he
Sold and fresh dup crowd in to ri the places Of those
had their eye teeth CUT SO in regard sewing machines we
prevent the public frol being Yctimizd. But Notwithstanding
the the bitter experience Of past almost every
forth spurious, deceptive and piratc sewing machine
excite the cupdy and impose the creulty Of the
picious unW These spurious machinIs hinder and
the sale Of good maclne public instead Of purchasing
machines they really need, distracted By cheap
machines about put the They tend create an
impression that the price Of the genuine machines Of established
reputation is too And Whenever Of these
machines actually sold and attempted be used, fails
chimes We duty protect the igno-
and uuWise from the tricks Of sarpers who readyt
prey SPECTATORS in tes
piratca affairs selling what they errit0al rights" to
and sell others the said machine within the defined
counties, The machine which 10
thing, made Of tine metal composition Yankee clock
frames. Persons uuaCIuained with patents suppose
that if has patent upon device in machine,
therefore have the make and sell such machine
great There this between one hundred
and hundred and fifty patents IN this country the sewing
machine These patents for the part improve
II little practical Importance law is hUt no
pateue improve machine anything
cured by previous patent without the Of prior
veutor Hence il follows that utterly impossible to make
rcety infringing several suitg patents the validity which
Be- questioned. The ufrnnents plain, pa pabe and
any person all informed subject can perceive at
glance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
Corruption in Warrington.

WAsHISGToE, May % 1t is shown by testimony
before the House Select Committee, to examine the
accounts Of the late Doorkeeper, that regular and
profitable business has been carried on in Washing
ton, by the booksellers in Congressional documents.
intended or grstuituous circulation among the peo-
pie but which are purchased fresh from the press.
As en- instance of their abuses, the Committee say
that the Patent Office reports, costing the govern
ment sixty-siX cents, retaed by booksellers at
fifteen cents a volume, and this could not be done
but for the culpable negligence, or misapplication
Of the pocuments by the members.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29

Boarding per day
PROF. HASK ELT.,s FLEoTRTC On.

supply this wonderful Medicine the cure Of Reuma
tis, Deafness Piles, COrn and ali diseases Headaches
and Palms. has been received by EWIN, PENDLETON co.
and by 10. G. BROWN Nashville Tennessee where
tained The suffering should purchase bottle Immediately
advertisement in another column.
PROF HAsKuL-The following testimony in favor Of Dr.
HaskelTs Electric Oil is furnished for publication.
PROP HAsKuL-Dear Sir feel it 20 he my duty inform
the public through YOU what your Electric Or
done for family Ny wife has been aarmngy troubled with
the falling Of the womb and pains hack and breast
bought bottle Of your Oil yesterday, and to-day she entirely
free from pain, and sends her respects your
prosperity. have had rheumatic pain in my shoulders and
for long time and in minutes from the applied
your oil, the pain all gone 1t truly wonderful remedy
for all pains, such have been suffering wth and ceeruy
give this testimonial Of its effects.
G. T. SWIFT. Merritt House.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this day 18th Of July
LIBERTY WAITE. Justice Of the Peace.
Such testimony tells tale worth columns made
certificates all over the land, and great way or.
Try ye suffering and afflicted See advertisement in another
column. narldSW1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29

M- Brst5as eonsultsA his dictionary. and s0isth a
dsfpitisa.
FREE-EOt bound, not encountered with bonds.
FnEH BAAK-A bank not encountered with bonds,
and singetk
On Jorians stormy BANKS stand,
And cast wshful eye,
10 Canaan's fair and happy land
Where my possessions lie.
He indisth a ProOer5:
nFxcsAEeE is no robbery"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
THE BEsGY& TToN OF Mr.. BURTON AND THE
,ppor,-rnIENT OF HIS SUCCESSOR.

Below we publish communication from +, n W.
BURTON 10 Gov HARRIS, resiguing his position as
Secretary Of state The resignation Of Mr. BUR-
ION has been accepted and JOHN E. R. RAY, Esq,
Of Mempbis appointed to fiji the vacancy. Gov.
HARR1s has, displayed his usual discrimination and
Judgment IN the selection of Mr. BURroN's success
sor. col RAYis gentleman of first rate ability
and is in every respeo, admirably qualified to dis
charge the important duties of this position.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
THE ARTICLE HEADED CHEAP SEWING MACHINE
nRrnEs ER ar-ns

THE ARTICLE HEADED CHEAP SEWING MACHINES,
PRICES, FRAUDS, &c
Following the communication Of A. W. GoodeIl in the onion
amp AaercaR Of the 25h instant, by said Good
ell aboye originally Singers Gasets Of April lst
1855, having been copied, however, into public journals,
both north and south Now, for the benefit public as we'll
Sr Gooell, would state, tha artcIs referred
to, when written, intended to apply all cheap sewing
cines but especially guard the public against the pe
traron Of frauds by persons engaged vending rights to sell
what is known and called the watson Dollar Sewing Ma
chine which fraudulent machine, notice. Mr.. Goode after
being closely coruee admits communication having been
engaged in vending.
But be s he dropped it." by force Of circumstances so he
did, when every Of justice, wherever the came up for
trial. decided the sale Of his machine to be fraud in
ngemeut. Dies Mr. Goodell anything 'rich" in his7
With these few remarks done with GOode and his
present dollar machine ard leave public to judge who wins
the contest
We ready and waiting for anoerca the same kind
R. II. BROCKWAY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
Great Southern NInIl via Kn.rrills.

The Postmaster General has given orders to con
vey the great Southern mail, leaving New York in
the morning, over the Central route divergng from
the Seaboard route at Richmond, thence via Vir-
gnia and Tennessee road, through Knoxville and
dalton, Ca. to Grand Junction, fifty miles east of
Memphis thence via Jackson to New Orleans
This service commences on the 1st July.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29

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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29

TTVEA undersigned having undertaken the entire management
of Grayson Springs Wsterngplace, would
its old patrons that he is always ready entertain visitors from
tie 1st Of May till the st Of October, and, feeling grateful for
former patronage bestowed Gyon trusts that he will merit
continuance Of the
Pledgng msyef that the entire establishment az Gayson shall
perfect for the reception Of visitors with good Stewards
pastry cooks, and polite servants hope give general
satisfaction in the eating line.
And my Bar shall he supplied with the best old Kentucky
we'll Foreign Liquors, Cigars &c, and agreeable
Ny Stable shall be we'll supplied with puvener and careful
ostIers.
This waterngpace situated Gj miles south Of Louisville in
Grayson county. y miles EizaeoTn, which place
a daily line Of stages from Gyon Springs with the
Louisville Nashville Railroad, and "A miles from Mammoth
Cave communication by stage.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29

NEW YoRK, May 28.-The bark John Howe re
ports that an attempt was made in the harbOr Of
Sagua to compel Capt Bartlett, of the ship Claren.
don, bound to New York. with sugar, TO show his
papers and hoist his ensign to the officers of the
British steamer Buzzard. Capt. Bartlett refused,
aud the steamer fired several blank cartridge to in
timidate him. and then the commander, and 100 men,
proceeded to the Clarendon Capt. Bartlett refused
10 let any one come on board but the officers, Who
after an exciting scene, left without accomplishing
their purpose. During the affair Captain Bartlett
was struck but the rfcer denied that it was inten-
ticnal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
MARCH RULES 1888

vs. Petition 70 sell Land.
James H. Gill and others
~ notion and 10 appearing unto The sasiAe ION Of ne
" Clerk and Master, that James Gilbert ana ms VI
Nancy Gilbert residents Of hs oiate 90 mat the
ordinary process Of law cannot be served upon them Il -
therefore ordered tha publication b. made IN the Union
ana American newspaper published IN he CITY Of Nash
VILE requiring The said desnda1is 70 appear at the Court
Hou e IN the town Of CenireTe, 90 the frat Monday ia
November next then AMI there plead, OF demud
10 eompanants bill or same will be taken for coRssssu
against hem and set for hearing sx psFts-
EA ORYILLE A. NIXON, @. IN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-05-29
FURNITURE WARE ROOMS,
no. a, COLLEGE STREET,


HAVE in store, and constantly receiving, fine as
sortInent Of an kinds Of CABINET FURNITURE, which
they determined to sell low any other house the city,
the time warauting their Furniture be Of the Lest
workmanship finish One of the firm has
the where he personally selected The entire stock which is all
OF REENT MANUFACTURE and LATEST STYLES. Our stock
Of which very fine together with Chamber Sets Book Cases.
Warrobes Reclining Chairs Lounges, Sofas Easy Chairs French
Bedsteads, Music Stands, Mahogany Chairs Dressing Bureaus
Extension Tables ETC. and complete Of all
Kinds Of