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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03
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The IL railroad Tax.

The city has been thoroughly canvassed
taking stock in the Nashville and North
western Railroad Company, and levying a
tax on The people to pay the same.
BY law Of the State no city, county or
town can subscribe more than one.ffteenh in
value Gifts taxable property. The proposition
here is to take such amount OF stock in the
Nashville and NOrthwesn Railroad as will
amount to one-ffteenth of the value OF
our taxable property. II is estimated that
it will be S250.000, more or less The road
claims. we believe, that it will reach $210,-
600 to $500 900. If the tax is voted, the "a
mount is to be levied and paid in cash in
three equal annual instruments; and the tax
is to bear proportionalIy zoe all property and
faraBles in tie city, Including polls, privileges and
merchandise. &c" The amount of tax to be
paid each year will be from SIS 900 to $780,
900. Those who vote for the tax will have
on their tickets .'F0r Subscription" and those
who vote against the tax will have on their
tickets No Subscription"
The proposition is to he carried, If at all,
by majority OF the vote po'ted Ut Inc last
Governors election
We do not know what better we can DO
than to urge upon the people to turn out 20
tire polls, and vote We would ike to see
the full strength OF the friends Of the project
polled, as well as that OF its oPponcots- 1t is
a question of the highest Importance to the
people ofall classes-and should receive their
approbation or condemnation emrhaticaliy.
We doubt not all who favor the tax will vote,
but we fear those who oppose it will rely Tor
its defeat upon tive number OF votes 1t is re-
ouired to have. But il they desire to make
an end of the question, they should not ia'I to
make that desire known through the ballot
box. We therefore urge upon all parties
alike to 60 to the polls and vote each as he
nav think the great interests OF the city de-
pand.
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DIR. KINGS DISPENsARY
FOR PRIVATE DISEASES.

Kf]&sSS> DR.. KING formerly of New York, for
AE@AaS the last four years of Louisville, Ken
lucky and who has devoted his attention TO the treat
menI of private diseases for 80 years, hatters
himself, having attended to practice for many
years. and cured so many thousands he is enabled to
cure all diseases of private nature, matter how
bad they may be from mjudicous medical treatment,
or from neglect of their DR.. Kings Dispensary
is No % Deaderick street, between Cherry and the
Square second story whore he all diseases of
private nature.
GoNoRRHEA cured without nauseious me diclne or in
reference with business.
STRUCTURES OF old recent date eectually cured in
a few days, by operation which pain.
Where Structure exists health cannot be enjoyed.
Perhaps no disease causes more mischief and under
mines the constitution much.
SYPHILIS, with all the diseases of the skin, growing
out OF neglect or bad treatment, can be eHectually
cured in a few days.
SEMINAL Observation-Disclosures ha wing been
given TO this disease and all The consequences grow
ing out of II, brought on in many cases by the de-
structive habits of inccnsdcrate Youths and exces
sve indulgence of the passions neglect of which will
undermine the constitution rene the subject unfit
for business society and causing premature old age
Females who may be labOrag with any difficulty of
Persons residing abroad, by writing and stating
their case, with fee enclosed directed to Dr. A King
No. D Deaderlck street, Nashville, Tenn, will have
the necessary medicnesent to their address, with
sessary directions. Strict secrecy observed. Office
hoursfrom o'clockin the morning until in the eve
ming may3O-indAwly
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motive that be should occupy position free
| from even the semblance OF individual in
terest; and whereas, the Board of Directory,
without conceding that the cause mentioned
should govern their action, are willing to
yield to his wishes.
ResoiUed, therefore, That the resignation ofV
K. Stevenson. Esq. of the Presidency Of the
Nashville and Northwestern Railroad Com
pany is hereby accept,d d.
ResoLced further. That in accepting the re-
signation we take the opportunity to bear
(, stimony 10 the uniform urbanity which has
characterised the Official conduct of Col.
Stevenson, 30 &is uncommon energy and
efficiency under the most trying and d.fficult
circumstances and the high sense of duty
which has governed him in accepting and
continuing in the Office now voluntarily
given up; and we tender TO him our profound
regret that he should feel constrained TO
sever the connection between US, and our
warmest wishes foI his welfare.
RESOLVED, Also, that the same causes which
have influenced the action OF Col. Stevenson
are equally applicable to this Board, by
whom he was elected to the Presidency OF
this company, and that we are now ready to
resign our positions a. Directors, aud will, if
the proposed subscription is sanctioned by
the popular vote on Saturday, call general
meeting of the Stockholders 50 soon as the
same can be done, and tender TO them our
resignation.
ResOioed, Also, that in our opinion the Nash
vile and Northwest tern Railroad can be built
with the aid now asked from the CITY, and
we carncs silly urge upon the voters of the city
the vital importance OF the election to be held
on Saturday. We do this the more freely in
view of the determination to which we have
come to resign our POSITIONS and to have a
reorganization Of the Board at a meeting of
he f. bC,i d. i..b bo La
represented. In this view. we are acting on
ly as citizens of Nashville, having a common
interest with the other tax payers, and having,
from our connection with the road, thor
Ough acquaintance with its means and its
liabilities.
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IT'S FREE FROM POISON.
NEW YORK. October LIST Is5


Mr.. E LYoN-Dcar Sir: We have analysed and
tested your Magnetic Powders and find them perfect
Iy harmless to mankind and domestic animals, but
certain death when inhaled by bugs ants and insects
JAMES R. Chiffon, NJ. D., Chemist.
LAURANCE REID Prof. Chemistry, n. Y Hos.
Mr. John L. Rome, Superintendent of the New
York Hospital says, che has expelled all the bugs
ants, reaches, moths, &c, with Lyons Pow Ter, and
finds it Of immense value"
Every gardener and housekeeper must have a di-
rect interest in article of this kind Reference
be made to the Aston, ST. Nicholas, and Metropolitan
Hotels to Judge Meigs, President of the American
Insttue James Gordon Bennett, Gen. Winfield Scott
Cyrus W Field, L. NJ Pe1se, of the Five Points Mis-
sion &c, &c. Judge Meigs says, "Ths discovery of
Prof. Lyon is of national Importance The farmers
Club have tested thoroughly. II will destroy To-
Gusts, grasshoppers, ants, moths, bugs and all
min Garden plants be preserved, and houses
made pure.'
Arrangements made through Messrs.
BARNES & PARK, of New York to have it sold
throughout the world. Many worthless limitations
are advertised. Be cautiousl
"NEw YORK, November sth, 1858.
f'In retiring from business, have sold all my In
sect Powders ana Pills. Letters Patent. aud the
crets pertaining thereto, To Messrs Barnes Park.
This powder is a discovery made by myself, and
brought from the interior of Asia and unknown TO
any other persons The genuine and effective article
is put up tin canisters, and will continue bear
my name. &c LYON"
Rats and mice cannot be reached by powder,
and killed by Magnetic PILL. Order them
through any merchant.
It's lyons Powder kills insects in trice,
But Lyons Pills mixed for rats and mice
Sample Flasks 25 cents; regular sizes so cents and
81 co. Follow directions. Use freely and thorough
Iy. BARNES PARK,
aprI4-4mdwtw. IS and Is Park Row, n. York
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

THE PgBIIc ScHooLs.-The examinations
at the different Public Schools of the city
have been in progress during the present
week. We regret to say that our engage
ments have not permitted us to attend any
of them; but we learn that they have been
pretty we'll attended throughout by the
parents of the pupils and The friends of the
Schools, and that the exercises were satisfac-
tory in the highest degree. The teachers
have evidently bound themselves down to
most faithful discharge of their duties, and
the pupils have made fine progress with their
studies.
Few, if any cities, in the Union can boast
better schools than those of Nashville, and it
is to be regretted that the public do not man
ifest more interest in them. No examina-
ton should be suffered TO pass unattended by
the parents of the pupils. Their presence on
such an occasion is always encouraging 10th
to the teachers and the children, and should
never be withheld. They should also visit
the schools frequently during the session.
bat they know all this full well, and we are
not sure that we shall receive any thanks for
thus reminding them of their duty. Tell
yOnr friend of the duty he has performed,
aud he is aattered; tell him of the duty he
should perform, and he is offended.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

ia" The Nashville and Northwestern Rail
road il said to be about l75 miles in length.
It's lowest estimated cost and outfit is three
millions and quarter of dollars. The val
ne of the work already done is S250000; the
BALANCE of ,ncoHec,ed undisputed stock is S295,
3S3 SO. The balance of the means of the
Company consists of credit. State aid aud
second mortgage bonds. The interest on bonds
has to he paid from the time they <" these
into the Company's hands, and the principal
is also to be paid when the bonds fall due
Docs the real means bear anything like a
reasonable proportion to the credit Ought
a work of such magnitude to he undertaken
on such basis? Can it be safely prosecuted
on such a basis?
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

TIE CONCERT. Concert ut the Capitol
the other eveningfur the benefit of the Mount
Vernon Associatian, was an unusually brill
liant affair The music WAS divine or as
nearly divine as music from human lips may
be-and the audience was very large, every
seat in the hall being occupied. We have
heard the number in attendance estimated at
from seven hundred to fifteen hundred; but
as the lirst-named figure is probably too large
aud the latter too small, the reader will
please do US the kindness to accept one thou
sand as a compromise. The Concert was an
effort in glorious cause, and we rejoice that
it was so eminently successful.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

Be GAREFUI--As nearly everybody occa-
sionaIly feels inclined to take something 10
drink during this warm weather, we would
utter a word Of warning. When whisky can
be had conveniently, you should by all means
avoid the use Of lager beer, rs a man living
near Evansville, Ind, recently died from the
effects Of drinking that seductive beverage.
Like many others be was lead TO believe Il
healthful; but after drinking the small guam
tity of forty-fve glasses In rapid suceesaipn,
he went under-the victim ola misplaced eon-
idence
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Markets.

NEW York, June Cotton declined 4Cag;
sales to-day 1900 bales; Middling Uplauds
l0sOGlO3. -Four has declining tendency;
sales 600 bblS, Z0CG7 50 for Ohio. White
Corn S9(992. Mess P0;k IL 00GdI7 25. Su-
gar dnli. declined t; Muscovado 54CG6. Cof-
fee firm; Rio declined /, 81: Java declined /
ca l4@lI4.
CINCINNATI, June 2.-FlOur has a declining
tendency ut so. WHISKY %. Mess pork is
Neglected.
NEW ORLEANS. June Coiton-sales
2200 bales; mostly before the steamers news
received. Quotations are nominal.
Sugar buoyant, advanced b(9i. Flour
bunyant, ad, anced 12] cents. Corn has an
advancing tendency. Whisky 26k.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

fE5- Is the resignation OF the Presidency Of
the Nashville q n. w. Railroad by Col.
STEVENSON, any thing in its fayorI Who
will fill his place! VIII be not probably re-
sumo his official station alter the pending
election? Aud why should be not The
resignation was admitted to be maneusre
to secure more votes for The proposed tax;
but IL is not shown how that resignation will
advance the interests OF the road-render IL
more solyent-or accelerate .its completion
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

FRE.-The fire which occurred about 7
o'clock yesterday morning, was in building
on Dcmumbrane street, between Summer and
Cherry. The house was one of the oldest in
the city was probably the pride fits occupant
in ''the oden time long agO'-and though
not entirely consumed, owing to the speedy
arrival of the firemen Oh the ground, it was
what might be called beautifully damaged.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

DON'T WANT Tive find on our table
how long it has lain there we do not know-a
circular, which some kind and considerate
friend in New Orleans has sent US, setting
forth the merits of a discovery of his to cure
negroes of the habit of eating dirt. OF
course he expects us to order large supply,
but we are reluctantly compelled to blast
that expectation. We have mt got any
negroes that are in the habit of eating dirt;
and if we had, they would MT hurt them
else's soil besides our own.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

Gs-What guarantee have the citizens of
Nashville that the proposed city subscription
will build the Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad? There are some (amOng whom we
class the Directors) who truly belteUe that it
that fact! VIII the statements that have been
given to the public warrant the conclusion
upon a fair and impartial examination? We
think not
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03
WiU destroy Garden Insects, Cockroaches, Bed
Bugs, F1eas, Ants, Moths, and all
pests of the UeTnaia kind

The importance of a reliable article of this kind is
inestmable. In warm weather all nature teens with
these annoying foes. This powder is the only article
discovered which will extermnate them. A
company of botanists, from the Horticultural Society
of Paris while amidst the ferns of Asia, observed
that all insects lighting upon certain kind of plant
very soon dropped dead. This fact made use of
TO guard their night camps from these intruders.
Quantities Of the plant were brought home by Mr. z.
Lyon, and found positive insect destroyer every
experiment. 1t is simply powdered leaf chemi-
caly prepared TO resist the effect of age and climate
Medals and Letters Patent have been obtained from
the governments Cf England, France, Germany and
Russia, from the Worlds Fair, and numerous medi-
al and horticultural coIIegeS and sociptier
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Rreacn orPromt.e Case.

ST. LOUIS, June I'm the case OF Carstang
versus Shaw for breach of promise. the jury
brought in verdict in favor of the pluintiff
for one hundred thousand dollars damages.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

G1-We observe that amongst the warm
est advocates of the proposed city tax, are
to be found those who own suburban pro-
perry, out side of the limits of the corpora
iion. 1t is quite natural that those who will
he benefited by the building of the Road,
but who escape the payment of the tax,
should favor the subscription.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03
The German Language.

We learn that DIR. A. w. MEsECE has
yielded TO the solicitations Of numerous per-
class the German Language. Those who
may desire TO join bis class should make early
application. lie will devote TO the class an
hour each morning and evening. His sysiem
Of teaching Is such that he confidently be-
lieves be can learn any person OF ordinary
intelligence to speak the Language IN three
months. Apply al bis Office. corner Of Line
aud College streets. May I4-tE
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

9fG-The Nashville and Henderson Road,
last February, made application for loan Of
Sl5O,O0O Of the city bonds. Why should not
that connection meet with as much favor, as
the Nashville and Northwestern Road from
the people of this city? Is it not as impor-
tant, and will its building not be as beneii-
cal to the general interests of the city?
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CHARLES FOSTER

Such language this is but the constant and nat
ural echo wherever this article is used.
This Linment is indispensable to planters and own.
ers Of horses and mules. Mr.. John Daniels, Mont
gomery, Ala, sold slave for $500, who raised
from utter uselessness by this Linment. Every
family should have it. Be very particular and en-
quire for the Mustang Lipment and take other.
Sold by all dealers throughout North and South
America, Europe, and the Islands of the ocean, for
% cents, so cents, ann 81 90 per bottle.
BARNES 4 PARK, New York.
apr14-6mdwtw.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

WOULDN'T TRUST 'EM.-A correspondent o
the Memphis APpeaL says an Opposition can
didate in West Tennessee declares that "he
would not hire a negro to Democratic
editor, because he believes the editor would
corrupt the negro" That man has rather
poor opinion of Democratic editors.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03
Iohnson,s Mail Con1ract Perfected.

New YORK. June 2.-Johnson's contract
for Carrying the mails from New York and
New Orleans to San Francisco, via Nicara-
qua, has been perfected and sent to Washing
ton for acceptance. Jerez is making ar
engagements to get the Transit Line in opera
ton by August. Negotiations are pending
for steamers to run on both sides of the 18TH
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

JrS-It should be borne in mind that the
real property in almost one entire ward OF
the city is exempt from taxation; and that
ii the city should vote the proposed Railroad
tax, it will have to be paid principally by
tue other seven wards.
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Commercial.
DAILY PATRIOT OFFICE, /
NASHVILLE. June 3. 1859. [

DAILY PATRIOT OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, June 3, 1859.
TOBACCO.-Sold yesterday at 81 Sc, SIS.
sos, 7 10, 5 IS, 3 SIS. 40, 3 IS, IS, 90,
5 IS. As; in all II hhds.
COTTON.-Nothing doing. A few lots in
store, but holders unwilling to take prices
offered.
BACoN.-Demand light; Shoulders to
7Ic-decline of half cent. since our last re-
port; Hams Sic TO SIC. Clear Sides 10 to
I0ie.
LARD.-10 to l0ie. But little demand.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The Navy Depart
ment is advised by the commander of the
Brooklyn, from Vera Cruz, the 2lst. tina Nc
Lane desires ship at Tampico, anticipating
an attack there by the MiramOn party. He
says 81 shall direct commander Tur .er to pro
coed there Immediately and land a force of
marines to protect the American consulate
and American citiZeus.'
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03
River and Steamboat News.

ARRIVED.
June 2.-Minnetonka, Paducah.
DEPARTED.
June -Minnetonka, Paducah.
John Gault, Louisville.
The Cuba will leave for Paducah to-day at
noon.
River falling slowly with 81 feet water
(scnnt) on the shoals.
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To HOusekeepers.

We have just received new supply Of those fine
Ivory Handle Plated and Steel Blade Table Knives.
Warranted Plated (Nicle Silver) Spoons, Forks and
Bird Cages SIaugh Cutters, Sticks, &C, which We
offer greatly less than market prices, for cash
MCCALL CO.,
june2-tf "a Public Square.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

ga Tho Match Race at Gallatin yesterday
for 81 900 Il side, attracted an immense con-
course of spectators-sevcral hundreds going
from this city. The race was an exciting
one, and was won by Col. GUILDS Ha,0atha.
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400 BRoAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA, P

(ExTRAcT0 "In lifting the kettle from the fire it
became VI manageable, tilted over, and scalded my
hands very severely, almost to a crisp. 1t an
awful sight. The Mustang Liniment appeared to
tract the pain. 1t healed rapidly. without soreness
and left scar of account. Truly yours.
CHARLES FOSTER
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Fire.

New ORLEANS, June "A portion of the
Banks Arcade and the two adjoining build
ings were burned last night. The Bulletin Of
flee narrowly escaped. Loss $4,000.
MEMPHIS. June 1.-The building and prem
iseS OF the Navy Yard are burned. 1t was
leased by Mcssrs. Walt & Co. Loss ST.
900. Uninsured.
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From HAVANA.

New ORLEANS, June 2.-The steamer Indi-
Olola is below with Havana dates of the 30rh.
Sugar steady and active; SC1St; Molasses ac-
tive, 44@54. Lard buoyant, IS(@l9. Ex-
change ON London dull, l6; on New York
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VALUABLE HORSE SAVED!

Mr. S. LIrcH, Hyde Park, VT, writes:-'That the
horse was considered worthless" (hls case was
Spavin0 butts ite' ,cnhe free of the Mustang
Liniment, have sold him for $3.50 cash. Your Lin
iment has been doing wonders up here"
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Nashville and North western Rail
Road.

Road.
| A perusal of the following proceedings of
the Board of Directors of the Nashville and
Northwestern Railroad, had on the occasion
| o, the resignation of the President. Col. V.
X. STEVENSON. is necessary to proper under
standing of the motives which Influenced Col.
S. in taking that step, as well as the motives
which influenced the Board in accepting the
resignation of their President at this time:
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad
Company. present V. X. Stevenson. Presi-
dent, W. f. Bang, Il. c. McNairy, Jno. B.
Johnson, Thos l.. BransfoFd, ID. T. McGav-
ock, A. H. Hicks, aud W. +. Cooper, Direc-
tors. the President rendered TO the Board his
resignation as follows:
OFFICE n. & n. W. r. rec
Nashville, June i, 1859.
To The Directors Of The Nadriiie and North Hest-
err RGiiroad Company
GENTLEMEN In canva~sing for the city
subscription to the n. n n. W. r. r.. have
met some opposition that thought | could
trace to myself personally, and 80 suggested
at the speaking on Broad street.
As my ohicct is To get lhe benefit Of the
road for our city aud the country through
which IL passes. / have thought IL possible We
could obtain more votes for u II | would
resign as President, and have therefore con
cuded To do 80. and here tender my resigna-
lion aud hope you will accept tn sane.
In separating from the board ia this re-
sp-ct. | assure every member that do so
with regret, our relations have uniformly
been kind and agreeable.
| do not propose 10 cease 10 work for the
road, but assure you that shall continue the
canvass with ali the yigor | ana capable Of,
and believe ! can carry much strength
working in the ranks a. at the head of the
board. Most truly,
V. X. STEVENSON.
Upon the above letter of resignation being
rendered TO the Board OF Directors OF the
Nashville aud Northwestern Railroad Com
pihy, the following preamble and revolutions
were offered and unanimously adopteo:
WHEREAS, Col. V. X. Stevenson has ten
dersd 20 this Board bic resignation Of the
Presidency OF the Company, under the i'm
PRESTON that some OF the opposition 10 the
city subscription may be traced 10 himself
personally, aad igom the high and honorable
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

THE HELENA SHIELD-The last number of
this paper comes to us clothed in a new dress
and considerably enlarged.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-06-03

RAILROAD SPEAKING.--B. S. RHEA and
others, will deliver addresses this evening
at o'clock at Johnson's Corner on Broad
street.