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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09
TENNESSEE SPRING FAIR.

TIVE third Annual Spring Exhibition Of the havd-
i County Agricultural and Mechanical AssOci-
alton will open 1T Nashville ON Tuesday May 18th, and
continue four days. The society CONF tentlN expect
greatly increased interest and attraction at this Fair
any similar occasion, in the exhibition of agr
cultural implem' nts and machinery, and the num-
Der and quality OF strk much OF which will be Of
fersd for sale We cordially invite the cooperation
OF observing public, alive 10 their interests
aud specially interested In ivanciug the great cause
sought to be promoted by this enterprise. Tickets
of membership admitting the holder to the privileges
of the grounds during the Fair, and voice IN the
socety's meetings for the pres nj year, and family
tickets allowing fsmies access {, the grounds, anc
the holder TO privileges above, be had OF the
Treasurer Robt. SIX Esq at his Office in the city
the former at 81 a the latter at So Programmes
Iamphl't form containing the Premium List
Rules, Regulations, &c, can be had by applying at
the Homestead OH opposite the Se~anee House
Persons wish to rent the privilege Of furnishing
refreshments on the grounds during the Fair, viii
please apply 10 Thomas b. johnson, Treasurer.
may6 ROBERT 6. FOSTER 5IIi, Pres.
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MONDAY. MAY 9, 1859.
The Ocean Telegraph Appropriate,


Among others, Gov. HARRIS brings forward
the appropriation to the Atlantic Telegraph
as an illustration of the extravaganza of the
Opposition and the desire of sham-democrats
for economy. The Gov. lays great stress on
the fact that both ends of this line of tele-
graph were in British territory, aud hence
subject to British control. What are the his
tory and facts of this bill?
1t gives $4,000 per annum, until the net
profits shall be equal to dividend of six
per cent. per annum, and then not exceeding
$4,000 per annum for twenty-five years.
This appropriation is made on condition lst
that Great Britain shall advance the same
amount 2nd. that the tariff of prices for the
use of the telegraph by the public, shall be
fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury of the
Unit States and such agent as the British
Government may appoint 3rd. that the Gov
ernment and people Of the United States en-
Joy the use Of the telegraph for all time on
the same terms and conditions which may be
stipulated in favor of the government and
people of Great Britain, both being placed
on perfect equality and 4th. Congress
reserves the power, after ten years, to termi-
nate the contract on giving one years notice.
Thus il is seen that any disadvantage of the
termini being on foreign soil is nullifed and
the construction that the appropriation might
be perpetual on failure of the company to
report that it was paying six FER cent. is up
set by the reservation of power to terminate
It at any time after ten years. Why could
not Gov. HARRIS have stated these facts
We know of no Otherreason than that he is
reduced to the most Insignificant resorts to
excuse and palate the overwhelming facts of
democratic extravaganza. But this is Lad
policy, for exposure will do him infinitely
more damage than an absence of it could do
him good.
But the truth is that the democratic party
are responsible for its passage, and are subject
to such blame, il any thefe is, as may attach
to it. According TO the current democratic
logic, If a majority of the members of the party
in Congress should vote against measure,
then the party is not responsible; but if a
majority should vote for measure, it would
seem the party should be held to be accounta-
BILE. As little think of this logic, it is
about as sound the leaders of that party
are in the habit of using, and we will apply il
TO this case. This bill originated in the
Senate. and was there advocated by demo
cratic members of that body, and passed by III,
cote Of majority Of The democratic members ,OhC
,Oere present and uOting. This occurred on the
22nd January 1857. And in the House OF
Representatives. there were % democrats
absent or not voting to have chang
ed the result in that body, if they had been al
their posts and doing what the party now
hold to have been their duty. Let ms hear
no more of the Telegraph appropriation.
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From the 81. Louis Democrat, 4th,
Great rise in the Riyer--Rad Prospect
for New Orleans and the Lower
Mississtppf.

The river rose so rapidly on Monday night
and yesterday that no amount OF activity was
sufficient To prevent the immersion of a large
quantity Of freight. Up 10 dark last evening
ID had swollen three teet--that is-in little
more than twenty-foar hours.
Our advices from the Missouri, perhaps,
Indicate the approach u the annual June
rise. II il has reached this point, IL Is n
month or more earlier than usual, aud will
have To be designated as the May rise.
We presume the swell is oniy preliminary
10 the June rise. aud will not amount 10 a
ffeshet, and that IL has been caused by heavy
rains in Nebraska and Iowa.
AT ST. Joseph, the Missouri began to swell
last Friday. aud rose six feet in twenty-lour
hours, much TO the astonishment Of the
eilixens, aud dismay Of the merchants who
had goods on the leyee. The Saint Mary
arrived there from Omaha, and reported a
great rise coming from The mountains, and
an old yoysg r had arrived in skid. from
high up, who reported the snow deep, aid
the water coming down with rush.
When the lower Mississippi, already ST al
Immense hight and devastating the osantry
ai a wholesale rate, shall have received The
immense food lately created In the Ohio
and be fua ther swolen by tie rise from the
NJ scarf, erevaSses will be multiplied. and
probably New Orleans entireiy drewusi cat
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From the Opposition.
From the Opposition.
Hon. Andrew johnson ON Demo
cratic Corruption.

! Hon. Andrew johnson on Demo-
cratic Corruption.
In a speech delivered in the Senate, on the
18th OF May, 1853, Gov. johnson said:
In 1870 the population of the United States
was fraction less than four millions. and the
expenditures of the Government in 1871 were
| a fracIon less than two millions dollars. In
| 1858 the population is estimated ut twenty
| eight millions, and what are the expenditures?
Seventy-five million dollars. From 1880 to
| 1853, period of siXty-eight years, the popu-
| iation of the United States has doubled seven
| times while the expenditures have doubled
thirty five times. showing an increase of ex-
| penditures twenty-eight hundred per cent.
! greater than the increase OF population in the
same period. When we see such results, is IL
not time to pause; is il not time for US to as
| certain, II We can, where we are going, and
what is the maximum we are t0Teachi II, as
the Senator from Georgia, Mr.. Toombs,1 re-
| marked the other day ours be the most corrupt
| government on the face OF the earth, this is the
most corrupt part Of IT, Ii is in the power of
| Congress To prevent these enormous expendi-
turcs; aud If we do not interpose. we are re-
sponsible for them. This Government, sixty
| nine years of age. scarcely out Of its swad-
| ding clothes, Is making mare corrhfa uses u
s,oasy In proportion TO the amount collected
from the people. as [ honestly believe, than
any other government now on the face of the
habitable globe. "-lSee Appendix 10 Congress
sional Globe, 1878, page 1881
In the RassriHs UaiOH and AHerieaa. of the
24th Of October last, In a quoted article head
ed. Young man, attach yourself TO the De
mocraey," it is exultingly proclaimed that
the Opposition 10 The Democracy never elected
but four Presidents. viz: John Adams, In
1886; John Q. Adams, IN 1874 William IL.
Harrison in 1910. and Zachary Taylor, In
ls4s. We read further In the same article n
| follows:
AT The end ofMr. Dachanan's term in 1861
the Democracy will have had the Presidency
forty-eight years 10 the opposition's sixteen
The Democrats have had = majority ia Goa
gress at least hfty-fouT years, 70 the opposi
tioa's ten year,"
1T Is In tbs power Of Coneress,n says Cor
Johnson, "to prevent these enormous expen
diture-. and II we do not inierpose, We ar
respeasible ior them
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

BY JOIN, LORD CAxrBErI, LID, F. R. 5. E
In a Letter TO }. Payne CSlEier, Esa., T. S. A.
] vol. limo. Cloth
Whether Shakespeare was a clerk IN an Attorneys
Office AT Stafford before be oined tie players in
London or, In other words whether the author a
Macbeth and Hamlet and King Lear. was employed
some years m engrosSing deeds. serving wriis, and
making out bills OF costs-s a Question v hieh has
been keeny agiated OF late years among III, restless
fraternity Of Shakespeare schoars-one Of the most
indeiatigable OF whom, Mr.. Payne Collier. Knowing
Lord Campbell to be an enthusiastic admirer OF the
Master Dramatist, well rs one Of the most emf
nent British Juriss, peremptory demanded his orac
uar opinion.
Accordingly, we have here the results Of an aRree
able lHerary diversion, with which the author Of the
Lives Of the Chanceors - and the Lives Of tb,.
Chief Justices recreated himself during long yo-
cation and drove from his refreshed mind all weari
some rec-llectioas Of the ~rangIngs OF Westminster
Hall. And rs might be supposed, the volume Is rs
pleasant as the process by which il was naade-Ike
that, also, frequently amusing it is Instructive
Lord Campbell hopes FIR kindly critics who NAV
think right toe untenaDee any effort to bring abort
fusion Of q Law and Literature - which like Law
and Equity, >" have too hong been kept apart
students OF Shakespeare and students OF the law
will genany Join interests over this book
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ss- The sham-democratic leaders are fon

GB- The sham-democratic leaders are fond
Of referring to the expenditures of Mr.. FILL
MoRE's administration as one of extravagance.
the wasteful plumber which prevails under
democratic rule, we have condensed the fol-
lowing brief table from report made at
the session of Congress before the last,
by Mr.. BoYcE of South Carolina, on the
reduction of the public expenditures, free
trade, &c. Mr.. BoYcE is an unimpeachable
democrat, and his authority will scarcely be
questioned. He contrasts the expenditures
Of the years 1850 and 1857. 1t is as follows;
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

FATAL AFFRAY.-We are informed that on
Monday night last, a serious aud fatal ARRAY
occurred on the Dover road, some ten or
twelve miles from this place, which resulted
in the death Of one Of the participants on the
following day. II SEEMS that young man
named Robs. ayliss, had previous dilieal-
ty with man by the name of Thos. Yates,
aud after tea on the evening specified, Yates
ielt his fathers house aud walked down to the
spring. Mr. Bayliss, il seems, was near the
spring, and enqnired who IL was Yates spoke
and Bayliss Immediately fred on him with a
rife, The ball taking effect between the sixth
and seventh ribs aud penetrating the ston-
ache We have no further particulars Of the
dificalty. Bayliss made his escape and had
not b.s-n arrested At our last Accoaafs.-
Carkrpulils CkroRiels, 6fk-
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Plasterer's Work.

The whole of the ceilings 10 be lathed and plas
tered IN the best manner Of coat ork and Whited
The walls are TO be coat work aud ~hited, Guard
finish
A simple cOrnce, OF approved design, TO be run IN
hbrary-coruicc 10 be Of mouldngs and no ornament
al enrichment about so inches ia grth, also do In
once: small simple 10 be used IN both these
Plenty OF hogs and COW hair 10 be used, and the en-
tire plaster work Z" be perfectly straight and perpen
dicular and clean sharp sand and best quality Of Ce-
meut 10 be used The whole work 60 De let free fro
crack blister at the completion Of the work; the
pastcrer 10 be answerabe this latter respect Cor
the first four months aeT the finishing occupation
Of the building.
The tast - tinted stone color the elevation
IN he succeed In the best manner.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09
In Chancery at Centreville, Tennessee.
MAY RULES, 1853.
T. p. Rateman,
o. J. Bill.

8 U. d T
Tho Cleveland and 81 Louis Railroad Co.
TTPON mot on and il appearing unto the satisfac-
~ ton of the Clerk and Master, that = President
and Directors Of the Cleveland and St Lois Railroad
Company, cit Zeus Of the Stite of Indiana, being
body corporate and polite, acting and tradil and
cisng corporate privileges, under the corporate
name and style the the Cleveland and II Louis
Ia lrOad Company" presidents Of this State,
that the ordinary process Of law cannot be served
upon them; is therefore ordered that publication
be made in the Patriot. newspaper published in the
city of Nashville for four successive weeks, requi-
ring the said parties TO appear at the Court House IN
the town Of Ccntreville. on the Second Monday in
september next, then and there TO plead, answer
deIhur to compliments bill, the will be
taken for confessed and for hearing parte as
to them. ORVIl LIE \. NIXON,
may7-w4t Clerk and Master.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

THE Mosr FORMIDABLE ENEMY THE SorrH
HAs.--The Southern Cit-sH, democratic jour
nal. thus states who and what that enemy is:
.Eut no good can come OF ignoring the
fact that the Democratic party Is broken and
goae that the Northern wing OF u Is The
mos, formidable enemy the Soath has. and
that the control OF IL can only be obtained
by eternal compromise, which means eternal
submission ~
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

Is there a democrat in the State Of Tennes-
see, who will question the correctness of these
figures? In these five items alone, the ex-
penses of the Federal Government have more
than doubled in the space of seven years. At
the date of this report, the actual expenses OF
the year 1858 were not known. They show
still further increase.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

EsS- The Jackson AississiPpidn referring to
q statement that Gov. JONES would support
Col. NErHERLASD for Governor, says:
"This announcement will occasion na sur
prise to those who are aware that Gov. Jones
has been an active alder aud abettor OF Doug
las In his disorganizing career. Jones turned
Democrat ia 1856 was not reelected To The
United States Senate when his term expired,
aud has not been offered anything snug by
Mr.. Buchanan. There is no telling what ex-
cess politicians will be guilty OF, who have
followed to the grave the remains OF their
blasted hopes"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

eae- The Memphis ApaLanchs says il has no
sympathy in the movement making in favor
If Mr.. GUTHRIE, Of Kentucky, for the Prcsi-
dency. Mr.. GUTHRIE, we suppose. is not ia,
vorable enough TO disunion, to suit the taste
OF our Memphis contemporary. Who will 1t
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09
New Publications.
NEW PCBLHCATIONS
READY THIS DkT,
BIT
w. II. BERRY & Co., PsbIfc square.
sHAKESPEARE'S
Legal Requirements Considered.

BY JOIN, LORD CAxrsErI, LID, F. R. Sc
In Letter TO }. PGyne colEier, Esq, r. S. A.
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In Chancery at Centreville, Tennessee.
MAY kITI e. lhhq
Dicey Williams, ct al, !

Dicey Williams, ct al,
; o. Bill.
Nancy Williams, ct al,
On motion, and II appearing unto the satisfaction
~ of the Clerk and Muster, that Isaac Reese, Sam
uel Reese aud James Bryant, since the filing OF the
bill in the above stated cause, have been found TO be
residents Of this state that the ordinary pro
of law cannot be served upon them; there
fore, ordered that publication be IN de in the PA
TBIOT, newspaper published in the city of Nashville,
for four successiv" weeks, requiring the above
named parties 10 appear at the Curt House ia the
town Of Centreville, on the second Monday in Sep
TENDER next, before the Chancellor OF our Court of
Chancery, an plead, answer or demur t. Complain
ants bill, or the will be taken for confessed,
and set for hearing exparte as to them.
ORNIl LIZ A. NIXON,
may7-w4t Clerk Master.
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Theory and Practice.

Oh, II there is one earthly bliss
More precious than another,
i: is when, with delight, you kiss pretty girl
when she sends certain indivi ual out of the
o room on the important errsnd OF seeing whit
hour is Indicated by the hand Of The family
time piece down stairs
Certain individual being her brother.
While musing thus one summer eve,
As by my fair ones side sat,
The time was near at hand 10 leave, so stealing my
hand around her vast, [ drew her gently ts
me- and when IN the act OF applying my lips to
hers, the door softly ened, and her re-
spected "Ma' appeared Harmed with a broom.
stick, and before knew where was,
/ was knocked into a cooked hat.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09
rFrorn the Episcopal Recorder.l
BE Gentle 10 thy Husband
ASswxR 70 .BE GENTLE 10 rHr VIE. y


Be gentle, there are hours when
By anxious care is tossed;
And shadows deep lie on his brow,
By business trials crossed
Be gentle, It's for you he tolls,
And thinks, and strives 10 gain
Home comfrrts and home happiness
Don't let m strive in vain.
Be gentle, though some basty word
Should fall, il was not meant;
A smile, kind word will recall,
And many more prevent.
Be gentle, oh twill sooth much care,
And make each burden light,
A gentle tone will smooth the brow,
And draw an answer bright.
Be gentle, though it may seem hard,
To check an angry word;
Ye, try, and il will surely bring
A iull and rich reward. A. Q.
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Fresh Arrival,
In Chancery at Csntreville, Tennessee

MAY RULES, 1889.
A. C. Ki'lichs and others, ! Amended and
Supplemental
Francis Watkins and others. Bill
TTPON motion fnun ed upon the affidavit IF T. p.
- Bateman, Esq, and Il appearing mt" the salts
faction of the Clerk and Ma stcr, that VIM. e. Cane
and wife, HenniBg CHAM Cane, B. r. Watkins l. VI V
Watkins and Joel Watkins, are non residents Of
the State of Tennessee that the ordinary process
Of Law cannot be served upon them. II II, there
fore ordered that publication be made in tie PATRIOT
"A newspaper published in the city If Nashville, for
four successive weeks, requiring the said parties TO
appear at the rule day in July next at the Court
House in the of CentrevilIe, ana plead, answer
or demur complainant's bill, the same will be
taken for confessed, and set for hearing expare to
them. ORNllI.E A. Nixon
mayT-w4t Clerk and Master.
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In Chancery at Centreville, Tennessee.
MAY RULES. 1859.

nnayT-w4I
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Painter and Glaciers Work.

The whole OF the exterior, wood ana iron work
ally painted have three coats OF pure white lead
and oil color, Onted) exclusive OF pruning coat, the
main cornice and tower do, To he sanded u iuiita
ton of stone, and TO be particularly urst rate job
The whole Of the interior wood work is Ia have the
same number of coats OF white lead aud oil color
and the doors, &C, TO be painted In drabs, and the
window frames white
All the wood work is % be properly knotted and
stopped.
Al the windows are 20 be glaz'd with the best
quality ofPht burg crown, and to be properly puttcd
ant back puttied
The tin roof 10 be painted IN the usual manner.
The string courses To- be Of brick are to be rubbed
smooth and painted, same as wood work 81 windows.
The outside entrance doors Ia be oaked and coats
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

q S0 MONTH AND ALI ENlENSES PAID.
SpOO Al Agent wanted in every town and coun-
y IA the United States To engage IA a respcctabis
aud easy business, by which the above prCGts
may bee certainly Eeaiz, a.. For further particulars
address, nR. }. HfNhY WAhNEii. JOINER on
RNOAIiWAl AND 18th STREETS, NEw YORK CI1Y,
enclosing one POs, age stamp.
anrS-dAw3m
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

There was very great demand for stock
to-day, and we should have liked to have seen
some of the Kentckians on the ground, as
they would have been able to have made some
fine sales. Col. Elliot sold half interest in
his 'otra brother 10 Dick CheaLhdHs " tor $500,
TO Mr.. James Jackson, OF Alabama, and has
now on hand two two-year-old colts. that re-
ports say cannot be beaten. We should adj
wise those gentlemen who are in want OF young
stock to look to this, as it is a chance not TO
be met with At every turn.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-09

DRowSED.-It Is with deep sorrow we re-
cord the fact, thai Ellen Carter, an interest
ing ye nng lady. OF this vicinity, Was drowned
on Tuesday evening last, in attempting 10
cross che Little West Fork Of Red Rlvsr.
Her horse planged into the deep water below
Ia. ford. aud che was thrown or The body
was recovered sumo twrnty minutes after the
accident; bat all efforts 1t Frsas tation
proved uaayailing. -tSaFkssRis Arsaseis. Nay
s1.
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That Valuable Farm.
Beautiful Farm.
A COUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.

THE subscriber wishes Ia sell his place on "A
l. the Galain Turnpike Road, two miles ALE
from Nashville, this side the nrst gate lAElzk
containing nearly Nine Acres Of land, with
improvements, &C, about one half CLEARED and IN cu
tvation, the balance well tim b"red, and would suit
any peTsgp doing business IN tho city. Fer further
particulars enquire at 81 College street on the prem
ises. Possession given Immediately.
aprl6-lm J. HlllIkON.
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Notice.

THE Stockholders 81 the Nashville Commercial
Insurance Csn,PAn! are hereby Httfed that a
melting Of viii be held Their { u &C. in this rtv On
Monday, the 2nd day 81 May next bttA, en- ibc hours
Of 10 A. NJ. aud O'Clock 4. 81. Tor tie election ~
eleven Directors 10 serve the ensuing y,ar.
JANIS MAlkER,
apTlh-td seer,
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Elm Crag FOR Sale.

I WILL sell, on reasonabie terms, that beautiful
and highly improved property adJoiniI IrAuk I'm
anu Minerva Colleges, known as '.FiN CFAG. Apply
C. X. BARNES
fshih-if uAAIt Sewanee Hntel
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Brick Work.

The bricks are to be sound hard and well burnt,
ami even in shape and color, Ear "A poss BILE and
but few bats admitted. The whole OF the four sides
to he Ia ia with front brick picked.
The mortar u be composed OF one measure OF the
best lime to two or sand, clean and sharp and well
tenn cred.
The front brick TO be laid stretcher fashion the
than STREET hing courses 10 of header
bedded and well finished with good mortar as above.
The walls 10 be foot 6 inches IN Tho knees, and TO
be truly straight and perpendicular, part being
carried up higher than the rest to the detrment OF
the whole
Arches to he turned over all openings The chin
news be weathered agreeable 10 the elevation, "a
full sized detail drawing Will be given BY Architect
when required.)
The iues 10 he IL inch II inch in the clear
and be properly cored and pargUettcd-great care
to he used IN gathering over the same.
The whole outside walls 10 be cleInly washed down
and very neatly peuced, so as 10 leave complete
Job of brick work.
The string courses 10 be Of moulded brick with SUM,
pannels of do. will be directed and as shown on
{ OF elevation.
Fire hues to be built in the walls asindcated ON the
plans and yentating do.i 10 be placed where requr
ed.