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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02
Randolph Among the Roy..

correspondent of the Central Presbyterinn
furnishes some "reminiscences of his school
days, more than fifty years ago. The cele-
brated John Randolph, then at the zenith OF
his power as leading member of Congress,
had three wards (nephews) at the school.
Chat of Rev. Drury Lacy, Prince Edward
county, Va.,) and used to be frequent visi-
tor. The writer says:
1t was Mr.. Lacy's custom to hear his boys
recite their Latin and Greek grammar lessons
before breakfast, and have known Mr. Ran
dOlph, more than once, to come from Bizarre
1.-TWO miles,, and enter the school house by
sun-up. At 8 o'clock the school was formal
ly opened, when all the boys read verses
about in the Bible, until the chapter or por-
ton was finished. Mr.. Randolph alws VS.
seemed highly pleased with this exercise. read
his verse in turn, and with Mr.. Lacy would
sometimes ask questions On one occasion,
whilst reading one of the books of the PEN
tateuch, he stopped lad with the question:
TON Miller, can you tell me who was
Mosess father?'
"Jethro sir, was the prompt answer.
"Why-you little dog, Jethro was his faith
er-in-law"
Then putting the question to four or five
others 10y name. not one of whom could an
swer, he berated them soundly for their care
lessness and inattention in reading, saying:
when you were reading last week, William
Cook read the verse containing the names of
MOses's father, and have you all forgotten it
already?'
Just then young man caught the name,
and, unable to repeat the verse of the Bible
repeated part of line from Milton-"The
potent rod of Abrams son." &c.
'Ah," said Mr.. Randolph. that is the way
you learn your Bible-gct it out of other
books-what little you know of it''-and,
with an exceedingly solemn manner and tone.
added, land so it is with US all and a terri
bic proof OF our deep depravity it is that we
relish and remember anything better than THE
Book"
The very utterance, simple as it was. filled
every one with awe, and made him feel gull
ty, whilst at the same time it impaired a rev.
erence for the Bible which was never felt be-
fore, and which, from one mind at least, new
er will be effaced. Mr.. Randolph was so
pleased, however, with the young man who
quoted from his favorite author that in "a
short time-as soon, perhaps, as he could get
it from RichmoDd-be presented him with
beautiful copy of Millions Paradise Lost,
with suitable inscription in his own elegant
handwriting.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02
The Fruit Trade OF New York.

The fruit trade of New York is immense,
and shows the growth of luxury in the city.
By a calculation arrived at from Mr.. Gilman
tin. of l5SFront street, something like an ap-
Proclamation to the amount of fruit imported
into New York has been arrived at The
quantity represents in value above FIVE hun
dred thousand five hundred dollars per an
mum. The following is a brief summary:
From the LIST of April to the LIST of July. no
fewer that eighty thousand lunches of banan-
as are imported from Baracoa and Cuba
alone. OF this quantity seventy thousand
lunches have already been received this year.
A small quantity has been received from ia
macia. By wholesale, bansnas average about
one dollar per bunch.
During the same period sixty thousand do
zen piaeapples are usually imported from Ma
tanZas, forty thousand dozen from st. Bar
thoemcw, and fifteen thousand dozen from
Bahamas, at from six to seven dollars per
hundred.
This season some plantains have reached
New York. the first importation for a num-
Der of years. Thirty thousand have arrived,
selling at two dollars and fifty cents per hun
drcd.
Some tamarinds have also arrived in a raw
state, but more are imported in syrup. The
quantity now received is four hundred kegs at
So per keg. The tamarind is a majestic tim.
Der tree, with a1eaf similar to the locust. Tho
boys Of the West Indies have an antipathy to
the tree. because the switches are too often
had in requisition to their fogging.
OF oranges, seventy-fi millions are annu
ally imported, which, at twenty dollars pei
| thousand. represents one hundred and forty
thousand dollars per annum. A large guam
| tity of lemons is also imported.
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New Hampshire.

SECOND SOBER THoUGHT.-It was stated
some days ago, that the New Hampshire
House of Representatives had passed a bill,
by a vote of l3l yeas to l0l nays, Furnishing
all persons who shall hid in the rendition OF
fugitive slaves, under acts of Congress, with
imprisonment, for five years for the first
offense, and for life for the second ofiense. We
were shocked when we read this statement
not only by the open declaration of war
against the constitution of the United States
and the spirit of the federal compact, but
from the exceeding hardships which the State
of New Hampshire was willing TO impose
upon her own citizens.
We are pleased To see that later accounts
place entirely different face upon the matter.
ANIL that even the fanatics of New Hamp-
shire have been brought to pause in their
work of disloyalty and Dissertation. The day
previous to the adjournment, the bill was re-
considered. aud subsequently,. indefinitely
postponed by the heavy vote OF 277 TO IL.
We are rejoiced to chronicle the fact, and
hope we may take il as an evidence that the
State ofNew, Hampshire intends to keep sloof
from policy that is obliged 10 result in
alienation and ill-will, and, eventually, a
practical disruption Of the Federal Union
Savannah Repubiicdn.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02
The:"Apo.tIe o, Demoeracy.,,

Mr.. YANCEY, of Alabama, the ablest demo-
crat in the State, in recent publication, in
stating the origin of the opposition to slavery
In this country, says;
Exceedingly loose, and indeed unconstitn--
tional, ideas on the subject of slavery, early
crept into the public mind. Wild, impracti-
cable. and false notions, as to the equality of
the human race, got abroad, both here and
IN Europe. The world bad so long been
pressed down under the weight of absolute
despotism, that the rebound of opinion went
far beyond the line of truth; and the error,
starting IN France, swept across the Atlantic.
and Tor time unsettled, even here. the we'll
balanced principles of our Constitution. and
TIE opinions of some of our greatest states
men, From this source Mr.. JEFFERSON be-
came trn6ued ,cah the spirit Of slavery emancipation;
and under has poacerfm influence this mental rois-
on spread Through our political sphere while I'M
der The still stronger influence of several
mighty preachers of the gospel. it became q
creed OF our religion that slavery was a moral
leprosy fastened upon the land.
Col. BENTON, together with the abolitionists
and republicans, held that the ordinance dedi-
eating the great Northwest to freedom, % orig
mated with this same Mr.. JEFFERSON, whose
influence first spread the mental poison of sla-
very emancipation in this country. OREsTEs
A. BRowNsoN declared, as long ago as 1889
that democracy would strike the manacles
firm the slave and set the captive free. So
much for democracy and its apostlel
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STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1859.

But we remind the Patriot that. in 1857, it
used 10 declare that the vote of 1856 was no
test of the strength of the parties that 1.-The
no chance cry" of the Democrats, in regard
to FILLMORE, frightened the Know NOtblngs,
and that thousands of "Old Line Wings" vo-
ted for BUCHANAN as the only way to defeat
FREMONT, who would support HArToN, and
probably elect him. That was the explana-
ton, made by our opponents in 1857 to in
spire confidence. The explanation now made
by the Patriot for like purpose is entirely
inconsistent with the explanation Of 1851
Union and american.
By no means. In 1857 we stated, what we
then and now believe to be true, that the re-
suit In 1856, was not then true test of the
strength of parties in this State. We had no
doubt that great many, who were really the
friends of Mr.. FILLMORE, were driven into the
support of Mr.. BUCHANAN by the belief that
the contest was mainly between him and Mr..
FREMONT. We urged this as reason that
our friends should not be discouraged. But
the result of the election in 1857 showed that
the opponents OF Democracy were dispirited
and did not go to the polls. The loss of Col.
HArToN on the vote of Mr.. FILLMORE was
6.37I. while the loss of Mr.. HARRIS on that
of Mr.. BUCHANAN was 2, AGO and thus it was
that there was an apparent net gain on the
majority of Mr.. BUCHANAN, of nearly -four
thousaud, when there was positive loss on
the apparent Democratic strength of 2,46O
We believe that the Democratic vote OF 1857
reprcsented very nearly, if not quite the full
vote of that party in 1857 and the loss oil
2.46O was the result of the refusal of Wings
TO vote for HARRIS, who had voted for BUCH-
ASAN. Now, if these Wings shall vote for
NETHERLAND as there seems no reason to doubt
they will, and the full FILLMORE vote shall be
SO PEELED for him, we submit whether that
would not make the vote close for Governor
in this contest.
This is our theory, and we direct the at
tention of our friends to it, that they may
redouble their exertions and use every hon
orable means to bring out full cote Of all the
opponey,ts to the ruinous rule of the present
democratic administration on the 4th day OF
August We are perfectly willing that the
Union and American shall doubt the correct
ness of our construction of the votes of 1856
and '57, but we can see nothing in it to pro-
duce feeling of despair, but, on the con-
trary, every thing to encourage us to renewed
exertions in the great effort we are making
to change and reform the present corrupt
administration of public affairs Let each
and every one of us do our duty, and we
firmly and sincerely believe that success
awaits us. If we have any doubt of the vim
dicaiion and triumph of correct principles in
this momentous, and it may be final, strug-
gle to rescue the country from the sway of
. party which has brought the country to the
verge of ruin, it is that the apathy of our
friends may possibly Cause them not to turn
out in the fullnoss of their real strength.
Yet we shall not believe that such is the
case till we see il.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02
To the Mark.
We find the following pointed letter in the
oolup,na Of fha W.

We ma the following pointed letter In the
columns Of the Washington Star:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 81, 1859.
Editor Star: notice in to-day's paper, I'M
der the editorial head, an article, on the Ma
turalization question, subject which ut pres
ent is raising great commotion among our
foreign-born citizens Being an interested
party, I read everything bearing on this mat
ter. While / perceive you have succeeded
in making game of Mr.. Bolts, / do not see
that you have answered his arguments. l am
probably as much opposed TO this gentleman
and his party as you can be. but In this case
| firmly believe him to be in the right. II
protection is only extended TO the naturaliZed
citizen while he is on American soil, where is
the USE let me ask you, for him TO become ma
turalized? The laws would protect him
while here, IL he had never taken out papers.
When foreign born person becomes citizen
here. he renonnces and disowns the laws and
protection of fatherland, and swears allegi-
ance TO the laws and government OF the Uni
ted States. In becoming citizen herr he
ceases to be citizen Of the old country, and
consequently is no longer amenable 10 Its
laws as be Is no longer citizen there. When
| became naturalzed here. i understood that
l was admitted 10 a perfect equality with the
native born citizens, and ] have been very
proud of IL; but il appears have been mis-
taken. The Constitution guarantees "protec-
ton abroad to citizens of the United States,
and why does the Administration seek to de-
prive US of our privilege! Hard as the Know
Nothings were on foreigners, i never yet
knew an Instance when they sought 10 deny
us our rights after naturalization; even the
platform declares mo Interference with the
vested rights Of foreign bora citizens" II
Secretary Cass is right in this construction
of the law. will you please tell me what was
the cause Of the war of 1877 Aud why was
q national vessel sent after Martin koszta,
not -citizen." but only man who had ode
clared bis intention" of becoming one,
By Publishing the above. aud answering my
questions, you will greatly eblise
A NkTuRAifzED FOREIGNER.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02

A BUIL-DoG ATTACKING AN ELEPHANT-
How HE CANE OUT.-The Petersburg (Va.)
Express says:
An amusing incident occurred while Van
Amburg's menagerie was crossing the Apo
mattoX a short distance above the Pocahon-
tas bridge, strikingly Illustrative of the fact
that the bulldog is the most courageous of
all animals, and will attack any creature, re-
gardless of size. As the elephant entered the
water with his usual slow and cautious step,
some individual IN the crowd, prompted by
spirit of mischief. hied on a large bulldog to
attack the huge animal.
The animal instantly obeyed, and, plung-
ing into the water. seized hold OF one of the
hind legs of the elephant. on which the latter
only switched him with bis tail as he would
brush off a fy; but not Kidding himself Of
his assaIlant by such gentle means, and feel
lug sharp teeth at work upon his leg, he sud-
denly threw his snout around. and, seiziug
the dog. held him under the water Till be was
nearly drowned; then. raising him high IN
the air, threw aim at least hundred feet out
in the stream. Fully satisfied with the pun
ishment he had received. the dog made his
way TO the shore aud beat hasty retreat
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02

Mr.. ALFRED JANSEN, of LIE Claire, Illinois,
died few days ago from the sting OF bee.
He was a wealthy young Englishman, and
was stung in the neck by common honey
bee.-When stung he said it was a serious
matter for him, as he had once, after being
stung, swooned away and remained insensible
for several hours. Salcratus was applied to
the wound, but he was soon violestly ill., be-
came insensible and in a few minutes had
commissions, and three quarters of an hour
from the time he was stung he was dead. He
was young man of liberal education, and
was about going to England to pay a visit to
his relations
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02
TnAvELrse-our wives and daughters 10,

TRAvELNG.-Our wives and daughters lose
three-fOurths of the pleasures of summer trav-
el, by the inexcusable. the eXecrable perver
sion of true taste and common sense, in dress
ing for a rail car or q steamboat as if they
were going to a court reception. 1t does
seem that they have no more sense of the fit
ness Of things than idiots. Cannot some few
gentlemen have their own way at once, and
thereby set the fashion, by dressing their
families for summer travel, in plain, sub
stantial garments, allowing no member any
thing beyond what small carpet bag would
contain. and which should be the sole article
which each one was to take care of. Let us
all put ourselves upon our behavior and
not on our dress. The'fact is, the clerks and
proprietors of hotels, the captains of steam
boats. and the conductors of railroads, see at
the very first glance. the real status of a
traveller; the dullest chambermaid, the most
stupid cabin boy, and the --latest waiter, are
neither dull. nor stupid. nor lazy, nor erring
either, in the estimate they make of people.
as if by intuition. At first sight" they don t
see the dazzling watch chain the fancy vest :;
the shiny hat the point lace veil the en-
broidercd handkerchief; the cashmere shawl !;
the thousand dollar dress and boundess crno.
line; it is that presence which the face and
features and, countenance diffuse around. sus-
tanned by gait, and manner, and modula-
ton of voice, which the brightest of them
never can describe. but which the meanest in
tellect of them all, cannot help but see and
feel, ut the instant of IL first glance.--HaU $
Journaiof Health.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-02

Hlrs.-The advent OF the summer season
has again introduced the fashion Of ventila-
ting hats. as they are termed but which really
are aught but yentilators. The ScieasiGc
American referring TO the erroneous impress
sion, says a great number Of hard-shell hats
are made with small opening covered with
gauge in the crown Of each, and with this ar
rangement il Is supposed they afford ventila.
ton for the head, and tend TO keep II cool
during the warm weather. This a mistake,
because ventilation eau only be effected by a
current OF air. and as there are no means pro-
vided for the inlet of air, but only for Its out
LET. In such hats, Of course they cannot afford
ventilating bat must have perforations Mt or
near the band to secure the inward passage
OF air, aud quite namber Of such hats are
manufactured and worn. Felt hats, being
somewhat porous in their texture, afford
partial ventilation. Silk plush bats being
katprated with Iack-vernish arr perfectly in.-
peryious la h a mosphere.
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For the Patriot.
10 Mary Jane,
on HER ACCUSING NE, AT MRS. rAsTADIISGs rAKTr, on
BE1sG LOVE.
BIZ G. wAsmseTos BRICKS.

All yes, dear girl. an. in Lowell
And with syIph, WI ose starry eyes
Those radiant realms Of love and light
Where's my spirits Mecca lies
The lute-like music Of her voice
Her rosebud lips-her lily brow
Have won me to her shrine, whereI
With more than Brahmin fervor bowl
love heri-but dare not speak
The passion that my soul enchains,
Lest by that act should dethrone
The hope that in my bosom reigns.
A thousand times would have breaihed
The love to which can but yield:
A thousand times my recreaat lips
Have been by fear in silence sealed.
love heri-but, my gentle friend,
To thee of all the world beside,
(ARd oh. for loves sake, blame me notD,
Her dear, sweet name must be deLiedi
Not that fear thou'lt fail to guard
Ny Utmost bosom's secret WE'LL
For thou art Truths embodied SELF
But tis-no, nol-I dare not tell
Her sunny smi!e-her soul-lit eyes,
That with such heavenly iustre beam,
Are with me in my waking hours
Are with me in my every dream;
And Eiy dark eyes-so like to hers!-
Did on her angel face repose,
This very morn when thou didst place
That curious patch upon thy nose!
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Congressional Protection.

Hon. W. l.. YANCEY, of Alabama, in re-
cent letter, which we find in the Montgomery
Mud, declares that "large majority of the
Southern Democracy" and other State Rights
men, shave declared for protection to the
rights Of the Shareholder in the Territories by
law OF Congress against abolition legislation,
and will sustain no party, belt national or Sec
tional, which does not unequivocally avow
this doctrine II large majority of the de-
mocracy of the South are in the category
mentioned 10y Mr.. YASc.Y, what is TO become
OF the so-caIled National Democracy When
the Charleston Convention assemblies, this
large majority, through its representatives,
will attempt to introduce the doctrine OF Con-
gressioral Protection into the platform. The
Southern minority, acting with the undivided
North, will vote it down. IL Mr.. YANcEY is
correct, the large majority delegates will feel
bound to retire from the Convention; and
the party will then be hopelessly broken.
With this prospect before them, it is supreme
ly ridiculous for Tennessee democrats to be
holding up the National Democracy as the
party, the only party, that, ia 1860, can de-
feat the nominee of the Republicans for the
Presidency Why. where will the National
Democracy get any votesi The ''large ma
tjority of the Southern Democracy" having
seceded IRON their ranks, and the great ma
jority Of the Northern people confessedly Re
publicans, the National Democracy will be
but miserable faction incapable Of accom-
plishing anything. If the South is to de-
pend upon National Democracy for salvation,
she might as well propose now either to sub
nit to degradation, or break up the Union.
That party cannot arrest the progress Of her
enemies. She must look to another source
the union OF all the conservative elements Of
the country, North and South, East and
West.
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90 lelter from cnsale in the !Srint P.lsl.e

x8-A letter from Casale, in the Saiat Ptbise
OF Lyons. says:--I met la The Piazza Savoae a
French light infantry soldier with a sparrow
perched on bis shoulder; the soldier smoking,
the sparrow Oh rruping. "You breed blrds,
my brave fellow!' said |. The man smiled
aud answered: This is an orphan from Mon
iebello. The day oi the fight, on leaving the
village, we chased the Aastrians across the
fields Bullets whlstied among the trees Ike
hail. and this poor bird. quite young. being
terrified, Tell from is nest on my arm. 4
thrust II into my snake, which had been
pierced through by two balls. and thoughi
no more OF ID, until. GA returning. felt some-
thing scratching my head, and then said;
IL Is my little prisoner aud 70 the surprise
and great amusement Of my comrades pro-
duced him. have kept him since. and now
we love each other drsfiy--do we not, Mex.
tebeiio., And as be sp ke be held out his
finger 60 the bird, which hopped cn IL with
oul hesitation. l begged permission 20 buy
Monfebeilo a few cherries. and 10 cares II
Catnl!as would not have kissed more tendes-
~ the bird Of LeshIa than did that spar
row.
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The Mi,,i.sIpol papers report seuai

The Mississippi papers report Senator
BRowy, who was barbecued the other day
and made speech. TO have spoken in extreme
ly eontemptuous terms of The Democratic
party. The Senator, who caused the debate
in the Senate on the 23d Of February last, by
his determination TO have such sn underslan-
ding that be would no longer cheat or be
cheated. said that the Democratic party was
being aboiitionieed. |, refused. he said, TO
aeknowiedse the duty Of coag ess Ia proircs
slavery In the Territories. lie proclaimed
that the only hope Of the Southern Democracy
was to make light In Charleston Conven-
iion-to go there determined to have then
views incorporated In The erred q the party
burst the concern up In row.