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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
For the Patriot.
who Ought to be Candidates 4

The success of the Opposition in the coming
canvass, depends upon the men which it has
in the field. Democracy is vulnerable at
every point. At no period since its existence
has its conduct been so fragrant and reckless.
A wild and unbrdled eXtravagance has
marked every day Of Mr.. BUCHANAS's admin
istration. Democracy is settled in no one
course of policy: but is, and has been, divi-
ded upon all of the leading questions which
has agitated the country. For and against
the tariff-for and against gold and silver
currency--for and against internal improve
ment always against distribution. aud has
given away more public land, to Democratic
States, than has ever been sold; for and
against Cuba-for and against administering
and, in truth it is a unit on bnt two things
the word 80 Democracy" and the spOils OF of
fice But all this deformity will avail moth
ing to the Opposition unless it has competent
and energetic men, who are able and willing
to show up the works and unholy deeds of
this corrupt, motley party.
I hope that no county in the State will
nominate any man on account of his drdila-
blity, when he is clearly destitute of talents
He ought not only TO understand the general
politics of the country. but the special mis-
deeds OF Democracy, and be able to expose
them and show their deformity, and make the
pIainest man in the State see and understand
clearer headed men than we shall need in the
coming canvass. We shall have little or
nothing to say upon the questions which en-
tered into -the last canvass. The multiplied
misdeeds of Democracy must be shown--the
people must see it, and the honest portion of
them have only to see it to repudiate. Many
now "see men as trees walking :" but give us
talented speakers in every county, and such a
revolution Tennessee has not seen since 1910.
The currency question will have to he looked
into. from Governor Morris's Bank down to
the present moment. Democracy may be ex-
pected to evade every possible issue, when
she is closely pressed, side issues are those
upon which she is expected to dwell. We
want men who can see the points and hold her
to them, and make her acknowledge or re-
pudiate.
repeat. that the interests of the country
demand that no vain, conceited, ignorant
man shall force himself into the ranks of the
Opposition as a candidate, but let il he clear
ly indicated, by some means, who is the choice
of the county and then let all submit like
patriots to that decision. The Opposition
should fear diVision in her ranks as she would
the plague-this can be avoided in every
county where we love our country more than
we do our little selves. Divisions are not tn
be feared among the talented, sensible men
of the county, i: is always the weaker vessels
who break ranks and produce the greatest
noise aud confusion. a FARMER.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
The Cuban Question In spain.

In what manner the Presidents proposed
purchase OF Cuba, as set forth in his last mes
sage, was received by the Spanish Ministry
and the House of Deputies. our readers have
heretofore seem by the last arrival from
Europe, it appears that the Upper House OF
the Spanish COrtes took the subject in hand
on the 4lh of january, aud unanimously
adopted the following resolutions:
Z" Resalrei, That the Senate tenders to her
Majesty's Government its entire support and
most efiicacious cooperation In every contin-
gency, in view Of the Message which has inst
been delivered by the President of the United
States.
" Resolved. That the Senate is convinced
that the national honor and the integrity Of
the territory Of Spain and her transatlantic
provinces will come out of this new ordeal
unscathed.n 1
The Minister OF State. Don CAIpERoN Col
IANTEs, delivered a somewhat heightened adj
dress on the subject Of the existing relations
between that country and the United States.
Those relations. be says, for the six mouths
which have elapsed since the present Cabinet
was constructed, have been mot merely
friendly aud cordial but ultimate" - l do moi
know.' said he. that thsre Is any demand
any question fany kind now pending, whies.
can possibly eanse the slightest interruption
in these relations"
Ia regard to the purchase Of Cuba by the
Unitrd States, he says; Since this Ministry
has heen Ia existence. there has nos been the
slightest indication which referred to the &C
quisirion OF the Island of Cuba more-I a,s
aIsol,feiy ooafdeai thai no such isdselisoa siH Is
s.ani,; and Il II is made, gentlemen, lift is d.
recied TO me as Minister of spain by any re-
preventative Of any foreign power. | should
hasten TO interrupt hiu. a. soon As the words
which he should have spoken would give ne
20 understand what bis intention was, and
thoa'd tell him Whist bis msiauaIions were
causing Ia the minds Of all spanlar,ls. The
preservation Of the Island Of Caba IS for ns no
question of lnlens II or expsdieaey. II uass
,rO'id an Stsn.f< = made 20 Re- sad - n lss al
pantasss v Parhss KlA T."
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

MoNENToUs. II TRrE.-Tbe Tennessee. regu-
lar steam-packet between New Orleans and
Vera Cruz, brings the important intelligence
from Mexico, a. we are Informed by telegraph.
that the British Admiral commanding in the
Calf had made formal demand upon the
government If Juarcz for tie overdue inter-
est on the British bonds-a sum between five
and six millions Of dailars. Now, what IL TO
he the action Of this government II Great Bril-
tain shall proceed 10 extrrnities against Mex
leo? VIII it fight Cor the Monroe doctrine,
or win it aid Mexico. ia one way or another,
to extricate herself from the embarrassme nts
in which she finds herselfs These are qnes-
tions to be answered by far-seeing statesmen
they are Of he gravest import. The present
paipabie realities 10 be acted upon, rather
than mere stalking horses To bestride.- Wash.
States.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Racing Distances.

From a recent article in the Charleston
Courier, we make up the following statement
of the Distances of the most prominent clubs
in this country. it is hoped that the distances
lately adopted by the 4Netqrie viii be univer-
sally adopted by the Respectable racing assoc
Citations of the Union.
Mstaiyfe Course. NJ o.. and Garter Course. Mont
gopaYy. Ald--The following old distances OF
the NJ l.tirle are still in force on the Carter
Course Mile heats. 80 yards, best IN 5, so
yards four miles. $50 yards.
INet7rie Ne,o RuIe.-Mile heats. and mile
heats best in ), so yards 2 mile heats, 60
yards; B mile heats, so yards; mile heats
100 yards. 1Nf1
South Carolina Jockey GEub.-Tbe distance
for mile heats, is 60 yards; oest in 5, 30
yards; two mile heats. 80 yards; three mile
heats, $50 yard; four mile heals, 10 yards.
Natctez mile heats, so yards; best in 5
80 yards; two mile heats, ITO yards: three
mile heats, 100 yards; four mile heats $50
yards
Ea&iioR Course. Mar York-Mile heats, go
yards; best in 5. 80 yards; two mile heats.
100 yards; three mile heats, $50 yards; four
mile heats, $50 yards.
ashland Curse. Near Richmond Virginia.-
One mile. 60 yards two miles, 80 yards;
three miles. 12O yards; four miles, $50 yards.
Paersburg.-Mile heats, so yards; best in
5, 10 yards; two mile heats. 80 yards: three
mile heats, 120 yards; four mile heats $50
yards
The Nashville Course is the same as Peters
burg, with the exception of 3 in 5, which is
60 yards.
The old New York Jockey Club that used
to hold its meetings at Jamaica, Long Island
in the glorious days for the Northern Turf, of
the Stephens. Livingstons. Stocktons, and
Others had for mile heats. 40 yards; two mile
heats, 20 yards; three mile heats, 80 yards;
four mile heats. 40 yards.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
From MashIngtOn.
WASHINGTON. Jan 81. 1859

WASHINGTON. Jan 81, 1898.
The vote to-day on Mr.. Houston's attempt
to introduce Loan bill is generally eonced-
ed TO have settled the fact that decisive ma
jorty Of the House will under no consdera-
ton vote a loan or a reissue of Treasury notes
unless coupled with a increase of the Tariff.
Messrs. Montgomery and Dewart of Penn
syl endeavored TO get the floor to in
troduce resolutioss instructing the Committee
of Way and Means to report Tariff bill inn
mrdiately. in accordance with the recommen-
dations of the President. but they were not
recogniz, by the Speaker.
The resolution concerning the Tariff, in
troduced by Mr.. Bigler into the Senate to-
day. is a substantial, il not literal, transcript
of that proposed 10y him in the Democratic
caucus Oh Saturday. Mr.. Hale's inquiry,
whether he had got leave TO withdraw it from
the caucus, CAUSED great merriment in the Sc
nate.
The Committee of Ways and Means meets
again tomorrow. Messrs. Morrill,, Howard
and Davis have modified, somewhat, their
proposed bin in respect 10 iron, and il now
levies on bar iron So per tun; on railroad
irou, Sl2; on pig iron SO. With this modifi-
cation, it is almost entirely acceptable to the
friends Of an increased Tariff of all parties,
and there is a general disposition TO stand by
il in case Ii gets before the House.-7ribahe.
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In respect to the requirement by the Gov
eminent of the United States that the Captain
General of Cuba be invested with more ample
powers to act in the difficulties which may
arise between the two countries, the Minister
says: - - '--
Z" The Crown of Spain cannot be deprived
Of the prerogatives that belong to it. The
direction of the foreign relations, the deter
mlnation of all international conflicts. what
ever may be their nature, belongs exclusively
to the Crown: the exercise of this preroga-
tive cannot be delegated; it would be an All
dication which the legitimately copst't uted
public powers could not tolerate. The Span
isb Government will. therefore, resist any IN
dcation whatever which may be made in this
direction; and beforehand il takes the oppor-
tunily to declare that the Captain-General OF
Cuba will continue TO exercise the powers
which belong TO him at present, and that they
will receive no extension, because the laws
do not allow il. the public powers would not
authorize it. and it would not be consistent
with the dignity of the Crown"
Quoting the declarations in Mr.. BUcHANAN's
message, that all territory which we have ac-
quired since the origin of the Government
has been by fair purchase" and that that
course we shall ever pursue, ''unless circum
stances should occur which we do not now
anticipate, rendering a departur. from il
clearly justilable, under the imperative and
over-ruling law of self preservation" the
Minister says:
No. gentlemen, the inexorable and ON
nipotent law of self-pres.rvation of an indi
vidual as of Il people has never demanded the
violation of the sterner principles of morals
and of justice. The violation of these priH
! ciples would be a source of alarm and per
turbation to all the CIVILIZED nations. 4 dc
not fear that there is any government who
| will infringe them.
But you know, gentlemen. that when peril'
of this kind come, when questions OF this
nature arise il is always important T. an in
! divdual and a nation to have right and jus
tice on their side. The Spanish nation viii
provoke no struggle. but it will fight i
through if it is drawn into one. 1t will al
ways endeavor to have right on its side. be
cause the inexorahle tribunal of the nations
judges by that. and God gives the victory 4
him who fights bravery in defense of jdsiice.'
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

CHEERING INDICATIONs.-The signs of pre-
paration in the ranks of the Opposition to
complete the overthrow of the degenerated
democracy are very encouraging and warrant
us in urging the friends OF reform everywhere
10 take heart and go vigorously to work. Our
friends in this State are not without hope that
they shall. by cooperative union of old-line
wings and Americans, and aided by such pru-
dental and conservative democrats as have
become alarmed at the extent of follies con-
stantly committed by the representatives Of
the democratic party lie able to reform adj
ministrations, restore the public confidence,
aud bring the interests of the people once
more to their Just elevation. The Opposition
do not intend to war upon men, only so far
"a they are the representatives of abuses and
evils that need to be corrected. They viii
war on no man for any honest and harmless
opinion he may entertain. Their mission,
their duty is different. Their work is to har-
monizr. not to distract the great interests of
the people. Whoever will cooperate with
them TO this view will be regarded as a bro
Their. Wings. Americans, Democrats, all who
who will rally to the hammer Of Reform, will,
in the impending struggle with the corrupt
and incompetent dynasties of the day, be well
coined into the ranks OF the gathering armies
of the Opposition. In other States the signs
are no less cheering than in Tennessee. In
Virginia, the gallant opposition, still uncon-
quered, are in arms.-Aenphis Bu'IaR.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

Coon PRIcEs.-Produce is ruling at very
fair prices and farmers can now make profit
able sales. Wheat is selling at from 95 cents
to 81 per bpshel withou. sacks-dnring the
week sales amounting TO several Thousand
bushels have been made at those figures
Large sails of corn have been made at fgur,
between As and so cents without sacks.
Bacon. hog-round. city cured. extensive sales
at 10 cents-country cur would bring from
. TO 81 cents. Several lots of bacon arrived
and being storcd--hsIlslers asking 10 cents.
These prices are good and such as 10 amply
repay he farmer for his toll All kinds al
stack are in good demand and bring fine
prizes, and We see no reason why the farmer
with Industry aud ecoaomy can. not only
live wuil, but make mongolia aooga
AaueyfaSer.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
The Thirty rsiluon Movements.

The Charleston Mercury. the leading Demo-
cratic State-rights paper of Sluth Carolina =,
takes precisely the view which, from the be-
ginning. has been taken by the PATRIOT, with
regard TO the character, Interior objects, and
inevitable tendency Of this movement. II
pronoances " the whole scheme now before
the country impracticablc and visionary"
and charges directly that q the great obi CT
sought (by iD is to raise new issues--to as
ase suage sectional feelng-to change il posi-
BILE, the front Of parties" The Mercury as
sumes that, - without war; Great Br;Iain and
France will not permit the forcble seizure of
the island, and that "the United States are
not ready either to seize Cuba for the short
comngs and impertinences of Spain, or 10
fight those powers" The Mercury says:
''To our understanding the whole scheme
= now before the couatry Is imprae iicable and
vi.ionary However disposed the North
q might be 10 obtain the ever faithful isle" on
account of the advantages commercial and
FIR defence. that .anti-slavesy sentiment, hav-
ing control Of our governm ut, is not pre-
pared 10 buy annex Cuba. As additional
slave States in the Union. and never will be.
Spain. too, is bitterly oppos d TO selling.
Without war; Great Britain and France will
not permit lis iorcble seizure. The United
States are not ready, either To seize Cuba fOr
the shortcomings and iRpertinences Vt Spain,
or TO fight those powers. Entertaining these
opinions differ 10 some extent on the
practical question from Col. Keitt. Ia fact.
we regard the prof ct now on foot and under
the present circumstances, however different
ly viewed by Col. Keitt as n mere scheme Of
politicians for moving the political waters in
> ihs country. Mr. Slidell and ether Presi-
Dental asplrants viii derive Incidental promi-
nence by leading popular current OF feel
ing. no matter bow idle and vain Douglas.
tho. In his treaeherous designs towards the
Soath. striyfs so IKE ont his misersbiy short
-liois skin OF spurious ID ssnocraey, by the adj
z ditoaal patching of Oh cheap vulpine III
81 trsism Of an i'm raeticable hobby Bat the
tr 1T object sought Is { raise ne y irsuss--to
- sass.tsg; sectional ferling-ta change, II pos
able, the ffoat oil parties"
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SuERIFF,S SALE.

DY virtue Of vendiiioni eNpouas 70 direct
Id ed. and delivered from lac Honorable Circuit
Court Of Davidson CO. ronR-, al it, January Terra,
1853, will expose ia puh.ic sale "a te highest i
der for cash at the Court house yard gate IN the C!iv
OF Nashville, on SATURDAY, The 5fiI DAY oF
MARCH 1852 all the right, ttle claim, Interest aud
tate which ]. g. Fellows thea had may have since
acquired in and u tbs following described Rea! Es-
tate, to~it lsts Mes and 20 IA TIE tan oi Lots IN
south Nashville belonging 60 j. NJ. Ir WAS Esits
lad by IL g Marcel. and registered IA the Reyes
teris Office Il DaviGsru county, bc"k No. II and
pare 6l5. the same beng lts decided to J. G.. Sell
lows by 4. !. AnmioTd, & A A.. may be by
reference estd Ia RI .saeris fi.e II Davidson CO
book No. - pages 90 and Ia being levied on as
the property ~ J. G. Fellows, satisfy Judgment
rendered favor or Charles ieax III, agaust James
c. Baldwin and J. G. Feii0ws. February 4, 1859.
in HINroN, sheriff
Of Davidson county,
feb5-td by f. c. DRAKE, DeP'y Sheriff.
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Opposition State Convention, 29th
of March,

After full consultation with many of our
friends in various parts Of the State, it has
been deemed most expedient to fix the 10Th
OF MARCH next, as the most eligible time for
Fsaholding Convention of the Opposition to
Democracy in this State. In compliance,
therefore, with this sentiment, we hereby an
- nounce that day as the appointed time for the
= assembling OF that body; and take this occa-
sion to urge upon our friends in every county
in the State to call primary meetings on the
-5 first Monday of February or March. to APP
point delegates to said convention. Let there
be full representation.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Pioxs, plows.. YIows!.!

VIZ r will keep constantly on hand a full assortment
w of ploxs, Manufactured al the Tennessee
Pillow FACTORY Farmers would do We'll 10 give
a call before purchasing as soil them good
a steel pow has been of red Tor sale this
city, from twenty per ceiii. ] IS than you
T. A e. ANDEpSDN,
feb5-f 33 & % cornef Broad College
B&U streets, Nasty lie.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

San CAsrIrr.--A Mr.. Reed, machinist In
the employ ef Aessrs. AcCaliie. Marsh a. Co.
at their steam Saw Mill, on las; Saturday
msrnias xas eAaght Ia the machinery rnd
instantly killed. and what rendszs this casual
~ more distressing il thai, NJ. Reed, had .
brother killed some tea days before ia the
railroad smash up near Winchester, wheHee
he bad just rstnrned from Performing his
brothers funeral CEREMONIES. Mr. Reed leaves
a wife aad i've small children.-C zafksAeesa
Adr. A& a4ss8aE tf
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
n u M " " ~

IN addition 10 the stock pure hased OF j. r. narden
Il | have received the following:
30o,0oO feet dressed Yellow Pine Flooring;
100000 - White
10000 " +" q = s, White Pine Ceiling;
10000 - - Baseand Mashboards:
Is, GOO o. clear White Pine a / tlicknrsses:
500, 900 Z" Poplar Plank, Joist anu scantling;
20O. 900 Cedar, assorted.
Also Window sash, and Frames aud Blinds to
match. Pine Plnuel Doors and Frames Mantle Pieces
Mo Jlding and Brackets, Poplar aud Pine shingles.
fan supply alwsy hand at the Nashville Lumber
Yard, No. Ill Broad street.
feb3-3m j. T. GIBSON
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Fever aud Ague.
CASE OF EIGHT MONTHS STANDING Cured By =
BGRHAvE'S HOLLAND .BrTrERS.

~ CASE EIGHT AoSrHs' STANDING cERED By -
BGRHAyE'S HOLLAND .BrTrERS.
MIcH4E KELLY, No. III Seventh, near Grant street,
Pittsburg, says:
aLast July, while running on the river, a cotton
boat plying between Satchez and. New Orleans, vas
taken with Fever and Ague. For eight long months
suffered with this dreadful disease The greater pa
of this time unable 10 work, and spent least
fifty dollars for different medicines but found no per
manent relief Three weeks ago of my frie nds
Insisted upon my trying BGRHAvE's HOLLAND BTT1ERs,
saying that CURE guaranteed. After taking II
for one week must say was sound man. have
been at work now for two weeks and have had no
turn OF ChilIs . Fever whatever" III
/ 1eentify that the above statement is trae. I
THOMAS ADAMS,
7 w
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For Sale.
beautiful building Lot North Market ~. west
side, opposite tine residence af Bishop Niles frontn
45 feet and running back l45 feet Upon The lot
frame tenement. This Is beautiful and eligible lot
and viii be sold at a bargain.
Also.
A most desirable Building Lot on spru,e St, oppo-
site tie residence OF Or. Robert Marlin, fronting
spruce, 49, feet and running hack To McLeinore
We wiil gave a bargain IN tiis lot.
Also.
A iue House and Lot on North Cherry street The
House contains or Rooms and ali other necessary
out buildings, aud for basine man Just the very
place We consider this the ost desirable residence
now for sale.
Also.
A convenient and comfortable House and Lot on
McIamore 81, between Church and Broad ST. The
House Il ia good repair and contains or Rooms.
The Lot fronts 90 feet on McLemore and runs back
100 feet 60 aeyree froBl iares Here - a chaBee
for comfortable home at low figures. Terms easy.
Also.
Two valuable vacant Lots on North Cherry ST., al
joining tie residence Of rhos. Barge.
Also.
Several desirable Building Lots in Eageaeld, stuai-
ed gu shelby Ca and Cross sts We viii give a bar
gain IN t,esv Lots on good hong ME
We have, IN ADDITION 10 the above some valuable
Lots in south Nashville, West Nashville and IA Ne
Gavcok IS addition. Persons desiring % parchasc Ia
any Of the above additions viii please give a call.
Also.
A valuable Tract Of Lind ia Davidson comfy Dis
trct No. g. situated on lidian Creek. IL nics frotu
Nashville SAif Tract contains los Acres, fronting
the road rT,,m Lebanon Franklin and less than
a mile from the Nolausville TURNPIKE opQsst- tie
hand of the late mr. :, ales. THIS J. ali line land well
w'tered aud under good &c tar ieaCe Terms low
and easy.
Also.
That very valuable Basiarss stand Broad street.
No. SO, between College aad Cherry. The lot frons
- feet inches and bark ~. fc,.t on Whct Is
taree story Brsyk HOUSE, covering the eutire lot
occupiet At press AZ BY oar old freud a. = Weller
Inc owner having removed 90 the c0urtry this prop
erty can ne bought for a very little more dian the
ground Il worth, on long time u early application be
made q T.. *. GLASCICK a Co
feb2-u Agents.