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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05

DRESS AND DEBT AT SARAToGA.-A letter
from Saratoga to the New York Post has the
following remarks Ito a mere locker on
Saratoga is an interesting place. Fashion
there displays itself in its widest vagaries.
The enormity of the luggage required by the
feminines is such that Saratoga trunk has
become a by-word. Tue wide piazzas, &c
afford women an ample field for the most am
bilious to display their whole wardrobe, and
a soiourn here a single day will convince
even the most skeptical that the ladies are
very dear in all that concern the outward
adornment of their person but to an observ-
ing man it is as good as show to attend
drawing room or a hop at the United States.
1t is a national surprise to see so many rlchIy
dressed ladies, and one cannot but think that
our American sovereigns will rival, not
merely in face, but in outward adornment,
the ladies belonging to the court OF any
crowned sovereign in Europe. 1t is true we
do not witness such diamonds, but III laces
and silks, &C., our fair countrywomen are re-
gal in their expense, and. we may add, regal
in their bankruptcies. How many thousands
of those we see at Saratoga are shining in
borrowed plumeS. They wear what they can
not afford to. and are, therefore, themselves,
or their fathers, husbands, &C., slave to the
lender. This is the vice of American society.
Everywhere you 60. debt, in some form,
presses its spectre before you. A lady dress
ed within her means, wherever she may be, Is
to us a much better picture than when 1t is
notorious her laces. and silks, and jewels, are
genteely swindled out of some confding cred
itor. Yet Americans have such an insane
passion for. display that the same wheel rolls
on year after year. Each summer brings
different set but each one straining to dress
beyond their means. DisbonOr and suicides
springing from these causes. hardly create
ripple on the surface of that portion OF society
which lives for display"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05
Roger A. Pryor.

ROGER A. PRYoR-says the Louisville
Jovndl-who is running for Congress In Vir-
ginia, pouIs some terrible broadsides into the
Administration. Here is a specimen
After defining his position with reference
to convention, Mr.. Pryor, says the Lateii,-
oencer reviewed the prodigal conduct of the
Congress of the Union, with the President at
its head, in such fearful language as 10 make
one think, who did not know that he called
himself Democrat, that he had not voted
for Buchanan. The gentleman spurned the
idea of protective tariff and of Internal i'm
provemonts by the Federal Government. He
concluded by denouncing IN bitter terms, the
Abolition influences which had crept into the
Government, and called upon the people to
witness his prediction that he would be elect
ed TO Congress without any sort of doubt"
Mr.. PRYOR, it will be remembered, is the
gentleman, who, as editor of the Washington
STATES, put the question: +" Have we a Demo-
cratic party among us ?" aud answered it
with emphasis in the negative. He lie able,
acute, sharpsighted, intelligent, and as fear.
less morally as be is physically. file will be
apt to cut figure in Congress, |: he gets
there.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST S. 1859.
Hon. John He'll.

This distinguished statesman during the
past canvass in this State, was the subject
daily of the rankest calumny and abuse. His
political integrity and devotion to the South,
were constantly impugned. He was held up
as an intriguing traitor whose ambition led
him to contlive coalition with SEWARD and
GREELEY, and their black republican follow
ers, with view to place himself in the Pres
idential chair. No means of disparagement
and villifcation were spared. The demo-
cratic party bad for thirty years and more
felt his power, and they continued TO dread,
even though by an ungenerous use of power
they had exiIed him from public life, and
they could not let canvass, in which he had
taken no part, pass without opening upon
him the full charged sluices of their denun-
citation. Wednesday night, availing himself
of the occasion offered by an invitation to
address his neighbors and political friends,
he commented upon the treatment he had
experienced at the hands of the democratic
leaders. He was excessively severe upon
them, though he spoke with proud and
lofty scorn. A nobler defence, or a more
has never been made. The veteran chief
was fully aroused and spoke with the vehem-
ence and fire which, in earlier days, made
him invincible before the people. There was
nothing of anger in his invective. He could
not cherish such an emotion for his revilers.
Contempt and pity he could and did express.
We would that the people Of the whole State
ho,v II
selves the effective and conclusive manner in
which he turned his enemies weapons upon
themselves, and drove them from the field.
The contest is now over in this State
Whatever its result, whether the Opposition
have succeeded, or been beaten, we presume
the war upon JOHN BELL will be continued
A patriot, whose public services have en-
deared him to the opponents of democracy in
every section of the Union, his prominence
as Improbable candidate for the Presidency
will still draw upon him the envenomed
shafts of those who fear and hate him. Deep
seated in the true hearts of the conservative
masses of the country, who love him for what
he has been and is, he can afford to bear with
the malice of the "mousiug owls" who would
pull him down from his "pride of place"
Whether called to serve his country in the
exalted position of the presidency, or per-
mitted to enjoy the repose and comforts of
private life, he will always be remembered as
one of those statesmen, the whole aim and
object of whose life, was to perpetuate our
free institutions, and to confer the greatest
blessings of prosperity and happiness upon
mankind. ------.
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Remarkable cave i'm AIabama.
The Huntsville Democrat thus describes
cave in Morgan county, Alabama:

The Huntsville Democrat thus describes
cave in Morgan county, Alabama:
Three miles from Valhermosa is Kings
Gave, called by the Greek Indians Htdchoonaa"
which in many respects is not interior to the
Mammoth Cave itself. Here are some OF the
most striking features noted down during a
flying visit You enter under ledge lime
stone and first reach Snowflake room," whose
beautiful gypsum formations give it its name
Some distance beyond yon enter The p" 10
t,slda" a semi-circular room at least 100 feet
long, 81 feet wide. and 80 feet high Here
are some beautiful stalacities and stalactic
pillars. A short distance beyond you reach
Vdmpire Room where you find an immense
colony of bats hung against the ceiling in re-
gular festoons This room is over 800 feet
long. 100 feet high, gloomy, rugged and
grand. After nassing the Alps and the Hail
of Statues and descending through narrow
winding way you arrive at Hebe's Hall, which
contains a magnificent stalagmitlc pillar,
which resembles woman with an eagle at
her feet. which gives name to the room. Pass-
ing along a narrow dehle, In which stands a
pillar Ike a sentinel, you come to the Haul OF
jupiter. 100 feet long and about as high
This is the most beautiful part of the cave as
here you find the statue of Jupiter, 20 feet
high standing on pedestal 80 feet In length
Around him are other limestone formations
resembling the gods in councll-tbe gravesi
and most venerable ofwhich is called Saturn
the father of the gods. Passing on your wind
ing way through Corinne's avenue. and Ger
trude's Bower you reach the river; crossing
YOU enter Coronation Hall, 100 feet long and
so high. in the center of which is an immense
crown, which would have bowed down even
the head of Jupiter. For hours we rambleo
on through halls, avenues and chambers SUI
perior to anything we have seen outside o
the great Kentucky Cave:
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Mg- The Richmond (Va.) L7der of the End
inst. has long article in relation to the
Charleston Convention. 1t combats the idea
of the unhealthiness of Charleston in June,
which has been thrown out by northern de-
mocrats with hope to induce the selection
of some other place. The hader is willing to
defer to the wishes of " a considerable num-
Der of democrats and consent to a meeting
at Charleston in April or early in May.
In regard to the personnel of the Conven-
ton, the Lnder makes some timely and we'll
considered remarks. 1t condemns the ap-
pointment of delegates who are mere politi-
clans, and who have personal interest in
the success of particular persons and cliques.
1t desires the exclusion of members of Con-
gress, federal Office holders, and asprants to
federal Offices. The aims of the Ladez are
good. If it were possible to carry them out,
the Charleston Convention would be a para
gon of excellence compared with other Ma
tiOnal Conventions of the party. But the
badtz is " kicking against the pricks," and
will only get wounded for its good works.
Congressmen, federal Office holders. and as
plrants 10 1eOerai ONCE have constituted The
chief staple of democratic conventions, both
State and National, and such is likely to con-
tinue to be the history of these bodies. They
have degenerated into mere spoils conclaves,
and will have TO be abolished altogether
They are, however, but natural ofisboot OF
the democratic party as at present organized.
A party which is kept altogether by the
cohesive power Of public plumber" cannot
expect aught of purity in its conventions.
Rivalry for the good of the country, instead
of for self-aggrandizement, cannot be expect
ed. 1t cannot grow in soil encountered
with noxious weeds. The work of puri6ca-
tion should begin in the organization of the
party. 1.-THE leaders who have demoralized its
organization, made its integrity questionable.
its honor doubtful, and its character bad, ;"
should be cast out, and the organization re-
constructed upon sounder basis. Purify
the party, and then you, may hope to have
National Conventions which will reflect honor
upon your cause. But we doubt whether this
can now be done. We apprehend the whole
concern is too rotten to be saved. 1t must
die the death. In that case the country will
be greatly benefited.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05
The stencil OF the Thames.

We who live on the margin of sweet waters
cannot understand the miseries of dwelling
on the banks Of river which is continually
sending feted vapers as the ''silver Thames
does where it flows past London. The Lon
don Illustrated Times says:
The stencil from the Thames on Monday
night, about 8 o'clock. something hideous.
Take this fact as an illustration In the
ncighborhood Of the river there was quiet
party -pater-families, mater-families,
three or four olive branches, and couple of
friends. The second course was on when sud-
denly the party became aware Of the presence
of the demon. OF course the windows were
shut down Immediately, and the doors closed
but it was all to no purpose. The foul fiend
had got possession, and there was nothing TO
be done but TO fly. But where were they to
go? That was the question. Every room in
the house was in the hands of the enemy.
Dat Of doors the atmosphere was equally
possessed; aud there seemed 10 be no alter
native but 10 start of in straight line from
the banks OF the river until they could obtain
something like pure air. And this they did,
postponing the remaining acts of the dinner
performance 10 a later period OF the evening.
In about an hour they come back and finding
matters somewhat mendvd, they finished their
meal, with what appetite you can imagine
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Troops for the British Army

The adoption of the Zouaves and Turcos
into the French army, and their success
against European troops, have melted the
British government TO attempt the organiza-
ton of similar corps from their colonies in
the West Indies. Some time black soldiers in
Bermuda were uniformed a Ia Zouave, and
we now learn that orders have been issued by
the War Department for the transportation
of three thousand Jamaica negroes to Eng
land Once arrived, they are to be drilled
in the use of the latest and most destructive
patterns of small arms, and trained to serve
the new rified cannon. When this first squad
has been incorporated with the army it will
doubtless be followed by others, until the
English will have black division which will
cope. in barbarity and ferocity at least, with
the Turcos. In case of war between Eng
land and France, it would be curious to see
these troops pitted against each other; but
they are edged tools, which the European
governments may find exceedingly dangerous
playthings. Failing an enemy TO contend
with, they may one day Initiate the sepoy-
and cut their white masters throats.-N T.
Herald.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05

A KIND WISE HINT.-An angry letter. es-
pecially if the writer be well lOvedis so much
fiercer than an angry speech, so much more
uncomfortable. There the words remain scorch-
ing, not to be explained away, not to be
atoned for by a kiss, not to be softened down
by the word of love that may follow so
quickly upon spoken anger. Heaven defend
as from angry letters. They should never be
written, unless to schoolboys and men at
college, and not often to them if they be any
way tender-hearted. This at least should be
the rule through the letter-writing world,
that no angry letter should be posted until
four and twenty hours shall have elapsed
since it was written. We all know how alb
surd is that other rule. that of saying the
alphabet when you are angry. Trash Sit
down and write your letter. Write it with
all the venom in your power, spit out your
spleen at the fullest-it will do you good.
You think you have been injured. Say all
that you can say with your poisoned eloquence
and crafty yourselfby reading it while your
temper is still hot. Then put it in your desk,
and as a matter of course, burn 1t before
breakfast the next morning. Believe me
that you will then have double gratifica-
tion.--IHe Bertrams
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nu- The Sentlne1s ofMe Jura relates an er

M1- The .SenttneHe of the Jura relates an ep-
isolde of the battle of SolferinO:-"We were
fighting to get into Cavrianna. The Emper-
or came to satisfy himself as to what was go
ing on; the balls whistled around us, and a
shell bursting close by, made his Majesty
horse rear. The resort proceeded to the
head of the battalion, and the fire became
warmer, as the uniform of the Generals and
the cuirasses of the Cent Gardes served as
points to aim at. The Colonel threw himself
in front of the Emperor, and said, Sire, do
not expose yourself; it is at you they are
aiming Very well,' replied the Emperor,
with smile, "silence them, and they will
then fire no longer" This expression gave
us fresh vigor, and / know not how it was,
but at a bound we gained one hundred yards.
and twenty minutes after wehad taken Cav
riana.
"There are $4,000 Jews in the Austrian
army in Italy, and captain of the Jewish
persuasion, in the late engagement, most he
roically rescued the colors of his regiment
from the French, who had taken them.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05

GS-The Kansas Constitutional Conven-
ton has framed constitution and adjourned
It makes Kansas free State. The constitu-
tIon is said to be based upon that of Ohio
The new State will apply for admission at
the next session OF Congress, and will doubt
less in the next Presidential election cast
her vote for the Republican ticket. We pre-
sumo there will be considerable opposition
made to her admission by those who desire
for the worst of purposes, to prolong the Sec
tional strife which her affairs have engen.
dered, but as it is generally agreed that the
people of territory, when they come to
form State government, can dispose Of
slavery as they please, her prayer for admis-
sion cannot be rejected, unless there be
something unrepublican in her constitu-
ton.
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cowauyrcsTToN-
E,l;tors of The Nashvizle Patriot j.

To the Editors Of the Nashville Patrid:
GENTLEMEN In yesterdays Union and
American is card from Mr. F. S. BADoux, in
which he expresses himself not a little sur
prised TO find bis name ION a certain list pub
lished in the PATRIOT We are still more
surprised at this announcement from Mr..
BADoUx, as he was one of the first to suggest
the idea of getting up the paper to which be
refers. 1t is certainly very strange that, be-
ing in town, almost every day since that
" certain list " was published, he should have
known nothing about it until now-about
three weeks after it appeared. We hope thai
now the election is over he will no longer
disavow an act which was done with his OWL
consent.
SOME OF THOSE WHO SIGNED
THE DOCUMENT IN QUESTION,
AND WHO DO NOT REGRET IT.
August 4th, 1858.
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A Curious resurrection Case.

A curious case occurred last week at Rome,
in Franklin county, Ohio. Mrs. Peters. wife
Of II German of that name, after short i'll
ness, was supposed TO have died. Her hus-
band made immediate arrangements for her
funeral, having procured eotin in this city.
On placing her body In the coffin, a general
perspiration was observed throughout the
skin. which was reported to the husband,
with the suggestion that the burial be defer
red. in the hope of termination. To this the
husband objected, and bad her inferred the
same day, (Sasnrday.)
After the burial services were over, some
relatives OF the supposed deceased, who re
side ia this city, arrived at Rome 10 attend
the funeral, which had already taken place.
aud hearing OF the circumstances. caused the
body, which then had been four hours In tho
grave, to be dlsinterred. when. to their sur
prise and joy. tiny ioaad signs % life still
remaining Rrstoratives beiag administ red.
Mrs. Peters gradually recovered, was taken
by her friends TO this city, and Is now well.
We are informed that she refuses TO again live
with her husband. The circumstances con-
neeted with the affair are strange indeed, aud
should experimentation.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05

Hon. RICHARD RUsH.-We regret to an
nounce the death of one of those illustrious
citizens whose fame has so long been the
pride of Philadelphia. The Hon. Richard
Rush. died on Saturday, at his residence in
this city, No. 238 South Eighth street, below
Locust. He expired very calmly, and in full
possession of all his faculties, in the seventy
ninth year of his age. At this advanced age
Mr.. Rush has been for some time past grad
ually declining in health. but with the phi
losophic repose of mind characteristic of
the Christian and the sage, he surveyed the
approaching termination of his protracted
and useful career serenely, like one who, hav-
ing fulfilled his mission, was content to re-
tire.-Pha. ". Anler. dug. L.
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The Hor WEATHER IN EURoPE.-The for
sign journals received by the Europa con-
sain numerous paragraphs about the extreme
heat of the first half of the last month.
July was reported to be the hottest day
ever known IN the south Of France, the Their
.~ometer having attained the extraordinary
height Of lis degrees of Fahrenheit's scale
There has been no heat approaching to this
since July 1882, and then the highest degree
marked was but Ill Fahrenheit.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-05

A CITIZEN OF THE RIGHT STAMP. - We
learn from the Cassville Standard. that Col.
Warren AIKEN, has succeeded in raising fund
of ten thousand dollars for the education of
poor young men in the Cassville Male College.
He now proposes TO raise the sum of twenty
thousand dollars, in addition to the above,
for the education of poor young ladies in the
one thousand.
1t is men of Mr.. Aken's stamp who give
character and glory to a State-not the NOUS
ing politicians, who mouth so much about the
interests of the dear people and attend to
their own.-Sapdnnah Republican.
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PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
IulU Of 1870

SIR In reply TO your note, suggesting that
il is your purpose TO request the Postmasters
throughout the United States 10 open boxes.
within their respective Offices, for the recep-
ton Of contributions 10 the Washington Ma
tionai Monument, and asking if / have any
objection TO this proceeding on your part, /
hasten to say, that / have none whatever.
The erection, at the Metropolis of the Repub-
lie, of monument which shall express the
Nations estimate of the grandeur of WASH
ington's character, and the greatness of bis
services to the cause of human liberty. is an
enterprise which addresses itself warmly to
the patriotism OF every American heart. 1t
is the privilege of Postmasters, and others as
ISOLATED with the postal service, in common
with all other citizens, 10 give to this enter
prise such support as their judgment and feel
ings may prompt. 1t is as citizens, and not
as officers, that their influence will be in
voked and doubt not that in this laudable
endeavor worthily TO illustrate and perpetuate
the fame of the Father of his Country, they
will yield to none in the prOmptness and earn
estness of their cooperation.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. HOLT.
Lieut. J. G. Ives, Top. Engineers, Engineer
Washington National Monument.
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Nashville Fem ale Academy.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.

NEARLY all our Boarding Pupils, and more than
IN half of our Day Pupils, are interested in this de
partment. In painting, drawing, and music, we have
endeavored to secure for patrons the very best
talent in the country. In some large cities sup
pose there nay be found teachers better than ours
year make additions TO faculty of that class OF
Teachers who appear to be so popular with our low
OF music.
For TIE Piano, Harp, Guitar, and Vocal Music, we
shall have the Academy ample supply of Teach
ers, not only for pupils, but also for those
ladies in the city (~ho are not school-grls) who
may wish to take lessons here Such must not ex-
pect to pay Academy prices but the prices they
would have to pay such Teachers elsew here
II is very desirable to know how many from the
city wish to take lessons here before the time of
Teachers is fully occupied by pupils Of the Academy
aug2-u G. ID. ELLI0TT.
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ma- There does no

Na- There does not seem to be much re-
spect entertained for the Presidents organ,
the Washington Constitution by the party.
The Cincinnati Enquirer makes the following
remark about the thing:
The Wheeling, Virginia. argus laments the
decay of Washington Organism. 1t very
properly remarks that when Thomas Richie
edited the Union, is spoke the voice Of wisdom
and sagacity. 1t thinks the contrast present
ed by its successor, the Constitution, is fearfully
vivid. Nobody cares what it says or does.
1t is safe, pretty generally to take an opposite
direction from It's teachings"
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Warrington national monument.

An attempt is now being made 20 resume
the construction of the Washington National
Monument, under charter granted by the
last Congress. Lieut.. j. c. IVES, of the q. 5.
Typographical Engineers, has been appointed
to superintend the work To raise funds, be
proposes the placing of box at each Post
Office in the country, to receive such contrl'
buttons as the people may choose to make
The President approves the plan, and the
Postmaster General replies to note from 1t
IVES as follows:
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The Washington correspondent Of the
Charleston Mercury says, '.some sharp prac-
tees of certain Surveyors General of the pub.
lie lands have lately been detected, and are
being ferreted out by the Government. TO be
followed by the removal and punishment OF
the offenders"