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The Cash SYsteu.

After full reflection, the Publishers of this paper
have become converts to the Cash System. The most
powerful argument which has urged them to this
position is found in their account books, wherein is
recorded debt due them of over sixty thousand dol
lars accumulated since the 18th of May, 1853, and
for subscriptions alone of more than forty thousand
dollars. Here is a suspended debt for subscriptions
averaging near eight thousand dollars per year. 1t
will probably eventually net not much more than
habits aggregate amount. The loss isnOt, however,
wholly ours portion of it is made up by tax
on our punctual subscribers: as unjust to them as
the loss of the remaining portion is to US. The
remedy for this evil beth 10 ourselves and pune
tual subscribers, is in the cash system. Adopting
this system do from this day, we shall be able
to afford our weekly paper at reduced rate. Our
plan is this On the 10th day of May next, we shall
erase from subscription lists every name not in
advance. From this date we shall enter no new
name on our books unless the money accompanies
the order. From this day We shall theoretically en-
deavOr to collect the money due Us old accounts,
and make no new ones. Our weekly paper will be
two dollars per year. Those who have already Paid
In advance beyond the 18th Of May, 1859, will be
allowed the benefit of this reduction from that date
B6- Ne shall keep this notice standing in columns
until the 18Th Of Nay, and, on that day erase eUery
delinquent from list 1OitOut respect to persons.
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Totsl...................... ....S824, OOO, 600

"This amount is equal. we suppose, TO the entire
circulating medium Of all the States. The chances
are that the product of gold will more than keep
pace with the other industrial interests of the
country.
"It is matter worthy of rehection-and shows
what gross error our people have run into upon
this subjeOt-thst, notwithstanding we furnish the
world with more Of the precious metal than any
other country, we have q more mixed currency, a
larger amount Of paper circulation in proportion to
the metal than any other government on the
| globe.
"0f all the countries which have had mixed
currency, France from 1909, when the Bank of
France established up to 1853 (since that time
it has been changed had the most uniform and
ssfe--the smallest proporion of credit money Its
general average from 1909 to 1885, according to Of
fetal Statements was at twenty dollars in specie to
twentyfour in bills, or fve-sixths of its currency
was value money, making an average aduteraton
of only one-si1th. England has q currency more
Huctuating than that of France. Scotland more
huctusting than England. That of the United
States more fuctusting than any other country in
the world because the proportion Of paper is
sue to the specie capital of our banks is greater
than any ether. Hence the runious expansions and
contractions of our circulating medium are
greater.
"We have seen it asserted, and do not doubt the
authority, because perfectly consistent with the
foregoing facts, that the comparative bankruptcies
among business men in different countries named,
was us follows: In France, Is out Of every 100;
England 85 out of every 100; Scotland, so out of
every 100; United States, so out of every 100.
when we take into consideration such facts as
these, We cannot question the prOpriety and prae-
ticablity of the entire abolition of paper currency.
At all events, let Mississippi spare no labor to rid
herself of the rag money currency of other States
She has but to sxpel it gather bOuuiful harvest
Of specie. We hope the Legislature will direct it's
energies to this beDe6ceut end"
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See First ana Fourth Pages.
the Postmaster General and the Overland
WVnI

4AdlAs
s'The Nashville Banner, taking the cue from the
New York Times, indites column or less of very
trashy stuff in regard to the Overland mail to Cali
fornis, says the Memphis appeal "The Times
having published that the transportation of the
mail by this route costs tie government at the rate
of Of si1ty-f dollars for each letter carried
statement in the truth of which we have conf
denee-proceeds to comment upon the extrsvagant
expenditure Of the public money by the P st Office
Department, and says the object of this waste of
the public treasure is to promote the Presidential
prospects Of Postmaster General BRowN." Now
this is very silly, to put the mildest construction
upon it, and such scarcely worthy of notice."
The statements in the Banners article mere
repetition Of those contained in the Times, which
the Washington Union comments as follows:
If anything is wanting TO exhibit the utter help
1essness of studied criticism and systemstical CONS
plant, it is sbundsntly supplied by the New York
Times. That paper charges the Postmaster Gene
raj with extravagsnce and folly in executing law
of Congress directing the establishment of
land nail to California, and complains bitterly that
the revenues Of that particular service do not pay
its expenses! Now, as often the Times blunders
and stumbles in its comments political affairs,
we can hardly attribute TO its conductors 60 much
ignorance as to suppose they did not know any,
thing Of the act of Congress referred to.
The Appeal in copying this extract acquits
nsghbor # the Banner of any intentional injustice,
and remarks:
ave believe he was ignorant Of any law requiring
Of the Postmaster General the establishment Of the
route. So far, then, as the URions remarks attri-
butte the course of the Times to other causes than
ignorance, they do not apply, think, to the Ban
aeT"
We agree wi h Memphis contemporary that
the Banners mistake originated from ignorance,
but is it not deOrable that q respectable journal
should make grave charges agbinst high public
funetiOnary without acquaning itself with the facts
on which such charges are foundedi Newspapers
WELD immense influence in guiding and directing
public opinion, and their responsibility is proper
tiOnstely grave aadimpOrtapt. Whatever errors of
judgment they may commit they should be always
certain that their statements of facts are entirely
and absolutely correct, especially in cases where
the personal integrity of individuals is involved.
The accident the Winchester Railroad which
We noticed on Wednesday was not caused by the
breaking Of the bridge, stated, ut by block Of
wood which had been left on the track near the
bridge. The bridge is standing and is regarded
uariectly SECURE
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Fsrei N News.

The steamship City o. Washington, with Liver
pool dates to the 18th inst arrived in New York on
the 10.
At the New Years levee, the Emperor Napoleon
made threatening remark to the Austrian Minis,
ter, which attracted great attention. The reports
growing out of the aft air caused panic and a de-
cline of per cent on the Paris Bourse and per
cent in consuls at London. The Emperor's words
we're; "Iregret that our relations with your gov
eminent are not So good as they we're. but request
you to tell your Emperor that my personal feelings
for him has not changed" The emphatic tone of
tho Emperor and his animated gestures attracted
the attention of the assembled diplomatic corps
The Bourse was closed until Monday, the Sd, but
on the opening quite panic prevailed, the decline
in the funds being full one per cent. On the 4th
inst. the Bourse continued depressed and again
rather lower. The London exchange sympathizsd
with the Paris decline, and consOls one time we're
J lower and the market closed fat. At Vienna also
q panic prevailed under the rumor that Austria
would send troops to Belgrade.
Italy continues unsettled snd Lombardy in par
tieuar.
The news frsm all parts is pregnant with alarm.
The steps taken in LOmbsrdy are almost tantamount
TO state Of seige.
The Spanish ministry have declared that Spain
will sell Cuba and have protested against the
insulting Inequalities to the contrary implied in
President Buchanan's message. 0lOzula introduced
motion in the Cortez supporting the ministerial
declaration, and it was unanimously approved.
Spin has obtained full satisfaction from Mexico
for the Tampco affair,
Runners prevail of the discovery of a formidable
conspiracy at CracOw. Numerous arrests of parties
said to be Implicated have been made in CracOw
All was quiet in Vienna.
The Bombay mail of Dec. 9th had reached Eng
land. The includes an account of large
army of rebels having been defeated by the COM
msnder>in-chief. The amnesty was slowly, but eff.
fectually thinning the ranks of the rebles giving
promise Of an early peace.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22

An Annual nesting Of the American Coloniza-
ton Society was held il Washington on the night
of the 18Th January, at the Smithsonian Institute
The sscrstAry's report states that there is an in
creasiag disposition among free eolored persons in
the northern States 10 emigrals to Africa The
general interests Of Liberia are Improving. The
opinion is confidently expressed that the opposition
to African colonization and Liberia will fail 10 arrest
the progress Of the society, and great events are
anticipated.
Majority and minority reports have teen prepar-
ed on the Oregon bill by the members of the House
JoSATHAN WALES, the young man who shot Miss
SUSAN WHITING at South Franklin, Mass, on Mon
day evening, in consequence of jealousy subse-
quently fed to the woods and committed suicide.
The Secretary of State, to whom was referred
the resolution Of the Reuse requesting the Presi-
dent to communicate 10 Inst body the corresponds
encs between this government and France apd Eng
land il relation to the acquisition of the island Of
Cuba by the United Siatsg, haQ reported TO the
President that it does not appesr from the files and
records Of the State Department that any SUCH
respondence has taken place. The only correspond
enee between this government and those Of France
and England relariye to the island Of Cubs is that
The New York EUsaBg Post of which Mr. Bryont
is sSAior editor, in republishiDg the above, re-
marks: "Such of cur readers as are familiar with
Brysurs poems, will readily recognize the piece
IN imitsticn, in rymth and style, ofhis "0de to a
Waterfowl 1t was not, however, written by Bry
ant, but by the editor of the Republic himself,
about two years ago The writer confesses that it
does not possess one spark Of poetic merit; but he
says, that bsirg DESTROYS of ascertaining what's
in name, he deliberately placed the name of Bry,
ant over his efusion and Demonstration and pub
lication, far and wide as genuine Bryant poem,
are the consequences. The experiment has been
successful, but, We cannot say, very neral one"
which occurred between the Secretary Of State aud
Count de Sartiges and Mr. Cramptoa, the French and
British Minister'S which was communicated to the
Senate with the Presidents Message on the 4th dIy
of January, 1853.
A Ore On the 18th, at Shswneetown IIlineis des-
trOyed half the town. No particulars received.
At meeting on Saturday of the Committee on
Ways and Means, Secretary Cobb presented a report
showing that more than SIS 200, COO of Treasury
notes fall due before the LIST of July, which there
are no means Available to meet Mr.. PHELPS stated
he was not prepared to bring forward any plan to
supply the deficiencies in the revenue but will do
so on Tuesday, to which day the Committee adj
journed.
Colonel SUMNER, who has command of the mill
tsry department of tie West, has been ordered to
proceed to Fort Leave lworth, and hold himself in
readiness to aid the civil authorities in enforcing
the laws against the Montgomery msrsqders.
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The Exclusion of Foreign Rank Pape

The Exclusion of Foreign Bank Paper.
1--WE have already alluded" says the jackson
Aissssippian 'n terms of commentator to the bill
Of Senator Oliver to exclude from the currency of
the State, bills of denomination of twenty dollars
and less. As the law now stands, the circulation
of notes of al denomination than five dollars Is
hibited The measure was wise, and has been und
TO be easily enforced 1t at first hsbitualy disre
gsrded, and produced considerable camor but its ben
efs are now universally admitted. The shinplasters
of other States-thst loathsome vermin of currency
were scattered broadcast over the ate, and when
the financial revulsion came the people were made
aware of their delusion and bewailed it bitterly.
/" The experiment at last succeeded. The nuis-
ance was e1tirpAted. shinplastOrs took their fight
and gold and silver-the only currency of the Con-
sti ution have fown int the extent that small bills
have been bsnished from circulation.
Nov, with this experience sgsinst notes under
five dollars, so full of encouragement and hope why
may not results equally satisfactory how from the
prohibition Of all bank Issues under twenty dollsrsi
We would venture to throw The idea cut for the
alteration of our Legislature.
"In this connection we again propose briefly to
AOtAOe VIC AOiif VI bOlu
are not sufficiently abundant to constitute our cir
culaling medium.
Gentlemen who make this argument forget that
more fsTOrsbly situated in this respect than
any other nation in the WOrld-that gold is one Of
the leading products Of our country. We are actu-
ally exporters of geld, as are of cotton tobacco,
and wheat From the commencement of the gold
digging in California, in 1913, for seven years ends
ing 1854 I'VE have no statistics since that time,)
Che following amount of gold has been exported:
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The Territory of COIona.

The Interior Department has been called upon by
the Territorial Committee Of the House for informa.
ton concerning the proposed territory of Colo.
na or Platte, The reply embOdies the following in
formation: One year ago, whites were within
the proposed boundaries, except few trappers. The
gold discoveries of last year attracted large num-
Der Of persons about i've hundred of whom winter
ed there. In the coming Spring, many thousands
viii no doubt 60 out, and government will be nee
sssary. The country is mountainous unfit for agri>
cultural purposes and subject to violent hail storms
every year. Gold is found on the eastern, and no
doubt will be the western slope of the mountains
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22
Kansas Troubles.

The Kansas mo Journal Of Commerce of the 18th
Gays Judge Williams, of Fort Scott just arrived. en-
route TO confer with Governor MedGry concerning
the the troubles in Southern Kansas represents the
neighbOrhOOd Of Fort Scott, under reign of terror
Business was suspended and the women ana chill
dren we're being removed to places of safety. The
citizens were under arms and guard day and
pight
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22
DIR. KINGS DTsPENSART
FOR PRIVATE DISEASES.

f ~ Dr.. King, formerly Of New YORK, TIE ass fsF
SS years q Louisville. Kentucky, and who has de-
voted his attention to the u private diseases M oyr
thirty years, aaers hiTsef having attended Prs ice Tor -
many yers, and cured many Thousands. enabled 10 cure
al diseases Of private bad t nay 81
from Id udcOuS mgdcal treatment from nezdc q ;her
own Dr. Kings Dspensary No. . Deaerck street. bcte
Cherry and the square, where he AL diseases o private
nature.
GOsoRHEA sursd without naueiOus medicine or intsrgnos
from business
SrEcRrREs o. old recent date, efctuaiiy in fe
avs BY an operation which pain. Structure
exists health cannot be enjoyed. Perhaps disease osusss
more mischief and undermines the constitution much
sYfIl with all the diseases q The skim growing out % ne
lsct or bad treatment, be eeualiy cured in DAYS
sESAI WEAKNEss, particular attention having been given !,
this disease and all The consequences growing Of IL ogf
on N many cases BY the destructive habits incnnsders
lonts and excessive indulgence Of the passions neglect q
gnch Will undermine the constitution, rendering subisc unl
Tor business or society," and causing premature old age
Females who may be ahorng with any dcuy Of the Woh
may rest assured OF immediate relief.
Persons residing abroad, By writing and stating heir cSss
lee enclosed directed te Dr. A. King, No. . Deadrck l
Nashville, Tennessee viii the necessary medicine t -
their address with Necessary directions secrecy Observed
may Z3-d&Wly
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

g s. -
being Of the utmost importance proper protection
the Track and to keep out Of the way
Trains that freight trains be regular Uniform rate s
Nhe can only Re accomplished BY running schedule une
therefore 10 order that the freight nay b. run en- the tine
laid down IN TIE schedule. ri ordered ha thrt tom
TINS ate, freight vii be by nd Chsfanos
ga Railroad Company, az Schedule Stations only.
y ". GDIE.
iansI-a sPe sup't OF Trapsportatio, n AcRR
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committee in the Stnste have made a report
stating bat Lord Napier has officially requested the
British Government to col f. m or reie the state
ment of the Boston ASrrtser that his recall result,
ed from his pTo-slavery Affiliations
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22
STATE CONVENTION.

In ACCORDANCE with usuEe and necessary OF perfect
M the orrnizaon and securing the Of party the
~ Augs election the undersigned members Of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee would urge upon the Democracy
Il he state the necessity holding primary meetings in their
respective Counties and appoin ting delegates the Convention
n Sc held at Nashville nominate candidate for Governor
As there questions connected with federal policy asa
with our legislation that viii probably be brought before
the Convention important that every county should be repre-
snted suggested that each meeting appoint proxies
Of inability failure the part Of the
delegates to artend.
We Thursday the 18th day Of March, 1852 su
bic sitting the Convention and would respectfully
request the Democratic papers the State publicity thu
nsice. A. R. CR0ZiER,
2. c. HUNTINGTON,
S. L. FINLEY,
State Central Committee.
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by WI. rhe'aPson, d. D.,
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS rHE A. g. G. D. ~ x srars
AsD PALESTINE.
with two elaborate Maps o. Palestine, accuts Plan q sru-
salem, and ssgsral 2EHr Eagrssiags representing he
scenery, Typography, and Professions Of the Holy Land and
the Costumes NanAers and Habits Of he People. Two Els
giant Large Emo Volumes.
Inc land OF the Bible Is part q the Divine Revelation Il bears
testimony essential &c tah. and gives lssoEs invaluabls In az
position Both have been written an ovsr the r face q Pas
tine aud dsep'y craven there b. the finger Of God in sarsrs
Of living light foeclieet this testimony and popuars s,,
lessons FOR he biblical student Of every class pr
nsnt design OF TINS work fortosf gs years Author
been permitted to read the Book by The light which the land as
upon it and he now hansevs this friendly torch to shess VIC
have not thus been favored In enp the pea has .s en-
ployed to aid the pen. large number pictorial lu.sous
are introduced CT them original, all giving genuine
and true representation Of things in the Hey Land q he
present day. They not fancy sketches OF nagina scenes
thrown in to eubelh the page, pictures living annss
stuie Of sacred toPOrsphy exponents Of Interesting bbca
illusions, which viii ad greatly TIE value he work
Just received By VT. BERRY& CO. Sqaars.
Jan. lS-tf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22

In GAINESVILLE, Tuesday the 18th inst, by Rev. Dr. Ridley
Mr.. WV ADAMS Of this city, Miss EuxcE MCDANIEL
daughter of the late DR.. Mcdaniel, Of GAINESVILLE
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22
For sale by F. HAGAK.

House to Let. By Charles Dickens. Phiiadep his. T.
Peterson L Brothers. For sale at F. Hagans.
Everybody is familiar with DIoKEN1' writings,
and everybody likes them. His strong dramatic
portrsiture of character, his Imagination, his hui
NOR and his pathOs have com bined to place him at
the head of tbs list of living nOveliss. The little
stsry before US is one of his truthful and touching
Sketches of every day life ia London, and like
"The Cricket on the Hearth" and THE Christ
mas Carol' was intended for Holiday reading. 1t
will be read with as much interest by the cheerful
reside of our long winter nights as in the glow Of
the blazing yule log in old England.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-22

The Washington States of the 18Th inst, says:
"The Presidents Recommendation in regard to the
occupation o. Sonora aSd Chihnshua, is regarded
unWise and impoliuc and likely to excite hostility
among the people Of those provinces The States also
quotes from recent speeches Of Giddings and Wash
barn, TO show that the Republican party Intends to
stand upon the platform of 1856, and Stewards ROch-
chester SPeechi thus precluding any fusion of the
Opposition against the Democracy.
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The aggregate amount paid fer Pensions in Ten
uessee from the organization Of the Government tC
June 80. 1853, is 2.sI6,S57 GO,
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IN ORDERING TICKETS OR

IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES Please
Enclose money address the Tickets ordered on
receipt Of which they viii be forwarded BY first mail Purchasers
have tickets ending in any hgurs they designate.
The List of Drawn numbers and Prizes will be sent pur
chasers Immediately after the drawing.
IT Purchasers will please write their signatures pain and
give their Post Office, County and State.
? that every Prize is drawn and payable full
Eihoutdeduetion
m All prizes Of $1,000 and under, paid Immediately after
rawng-oher prizes at the usual time of thirty days.
Notice TO COrrespOndentS-Those who prefer
sending money by mall the ADAMS EXPRESS COM
PANY whereby money for Tickets Of Ten Dollars
upwards at risk and expense from any city
or where they Office. The money
be Government Post Office Stamped Engelope"
the Express Company canDoi receive them.
All communications strictly confidential.
Certificates BY Mail Express,
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WARS IN NAME The Buff Ito IN. " Repu5-
Tic gives an amusing instance of the falacy of the
Shakesperesn dogma, that mere name signifies
nothing. The editor shows that, in some matters
name is everything and he illustrates bis position
by quoting the following liues which been pubs
shed in several papers of the Union, and the cred
it given to William Cullen Bryant;
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W. 7. STEAENs. Professor Of Governmental S-saes ana
Lac, 81 ne GhitersitV0f AississfDDi savs.
Photography, taught BY Mr.. Dolnear is no couf o
nsn o. arrary Characters as is supposed BY many,
ufui haTmon0us philisOphi al rational sgsl bi upon
principles which are 80 simple that child
readily, when illustrated and ne competent
such know Mr DOllear Boys OF sight or ten wear. *
members Of the myself and the raptY
with which they progressed wonderful 70 me-
Not more than twenty four hours think, nave been spent ~
me IN practice and receiving lessons yet surprised
md that siready can write rapid the Photographic
style than in the ordinary method With little daily urac
confident thai in few weeks Phonography viii ct for
saving Of least threef0urtls OF the lime lo= a.
ent in the process Of committing my thoughts paper
possible to enforce the requoa,
and professional schools could otherwise eectuay ur
mote the interests Of education By making certain s
proficiency in PhonograPhy prerequisite lie amn every
pupil,