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Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
Foreign Insurance Companies.

The Gazette, of yesterday. makes the fol-
| lowing sensible remarks relative TO the bill
before the Legislature on the subject of
Foreign Insurance Companies:
A bill has recently been introduced into
our Legislature, and passed ON fhree several
| readings in the Senate, which if it becomes a
law will completely demOlish and crush out
the entire list of foreign Insurance agencies
that have been established of late years in
our State. The bill provides that lit shall
not be lawful for any agent or agents of any
insurance company not charter by the
State of Tennessee. to take risks or transact
any business of insurance in this State, with
out first depOsiting with the Comptroller one
hundred thousand dollars in bonds of the
State, to be held 10y the Comptroller as in
demnIty for any loss which may be incurred
under any policy of insurance which may be
Issued by such company within the State"
This Is the substance of the first section of
the bill, and without referring to other sec
tons equally as OdIOus, We are led to inquire
for the reasons which render the passage of
such a bill necessary. Have these agencies
ever incurred a lOss which have not been
promptly paid? If not, why attempt to drive
them from our midst They have become a
matter of necessity here. and without them
in our city, We may safely say that one third
of the business community could not be ac-
cOmmOdated with insurance. Those who
have the control of our home offices know
full well that they are not prepared to sup
ply the demand for risks, aud it may there
fore be supposed that they have not been in
strumental In the passage of such a bill.
Some of the very best offices in the United
States are represented here by agents, and
the promptness with which losses have here
tofore been paid is the only good reason that
can be offered for the liberal patronage they
have received. Under the act of 1856, they
are required to make oath of the condition
OF the companies, and the same is filed in
the office of the Comptroller, and these state
ments according to the same law, are pub
lished to the world.
These agencies are not confined alone TO
the city of Nashville, but are to he found in
all the principal towns in the State, thus
giving the people everywhere the means of
obtaining insurance when if it were other
wise. they would have no opportunity of
indemnity from loss by fire. 1t is really OF
more accommodation To those who reside in
country towns than the business man in The
city, simply because the form of application
Is not understood except by those who make
it an every day business
We hope the good judgement of the mem
bers OF the House of Representatives will
lead them to consider the usefulness OF these
agencies, the immense revenue they bring
into the Slate. likewise in the different
counties in which they are located, and the
loss the business community would sustain
by the passage OF the bill.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

In the SENATE on the 18th, Mr.. Mason,
from the Harper's Ferry Committee, offered
. resolution authorizing the President of the
SASBoRS and REDPATH who had refused to
obey the summons of the Committee to testify
and to have them brought before the Senate
to answer for contempt The resolution was
adopted-yeas 46, nays IMessrs. BINGHAM,
HALE, SUMNER, and TooMBs voting in the
negative.
The Senate then spent the remainder Of the
day in the consideration of the Postofice De-
fciency Bill, and adjourned after amending
and passing it on second reading.
In the House Mr.. ADAMS, of Kentucky, pre-
sented the petition of the delegate from Jeffer-
son and the memorial of the provisional
government of that Territory, asking that he
be recognized as such; also a memorial au-
thOriziDg the inhabitants thereof to call q
convention and form q constitution pre-
liminary to admission into the Union. Re
ferred to the Committee on Territories.
Several inefft ctiye ballots were then had
for Public Printer.
A large number of bills and resolutions
were introduced, and among them bill by
Mr.. Morrill, granting land for The promotion
of arts and scit noes to the various States, and
bill for the prevention of polygamy in the
Territories.
Mr.. Fenton introduced bill for the settle
ment of the claims of officers and soldiers of
the revolutionary and the widows and
children of those who died in the service; also
Pacific Railroad bill. Referred to the Com
mittee or Military Affairs.
Mr.. DuelI introduced resolution request
ing the Postmaster General to communicate
copies of all resolutions or instructions to
the POsmasters as to the opening and deSSpy-
ing of newspapers supposed to contain incen-
diary matter. Referred to the Committee on
Post office.
Mr.. John Cochrane introduced bill to
amend the passenger laws for the better pro-
lection and security OF female passengers.
Also, bill to establish the collection dis
tricts of the United States, and To- designate
ports of entry and delivery for the SAINT, and
to regulate the appointment and compensa-
ton of the officers OF customs.
Also, bill for the simplification and codi-
fcatIOn of tie revenue laws, and for other
purposes.
Mr.. Grow introduced bill to prevent the
sale of public lands. except TO actual settlers,
until ten years after their survey.
Also. a bill for the admission OF Kansas into
the Union, and a homestead bill.
Mr. Florence introduced French spolia-
ton bill. and bill granting pensions to the
soldiers OF the war OF 1872.
Al>O, bill equalizing the army, navy and
marine pensions. and a bill fixing aud regu-
lating the duties on imports.
Mr.. Moorbead introduced bill for the i'm
prOvement of the navigation of the Ohio river.
Mr.. Morris. of Pa, introduced u national
copyright bill.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

Nh. MENxNGER. Of s. c.. the special mes
sengcr to Virginia. has been called "a con-
sentative Unionis,," and "indisposed TO mea-
sures tending to a dissolution of the Union -
Strangely does such declaration sound,
when it is remembered that as late ms 1852,
after the passage of the compromise measures,
he said. in the South Carolina Legislature,
that 'he had rather South Carolina was at
tached TO the Government of Great Britain,
as she was previous to the Revolutionary
War, than to remain member OF this Union!n
The Petershnrgh tva.l hnteiligososr says:
-Ii such declaration entities public man
10 be considered a conservative Unionist' In
South Carolina. 1t would net be 50 under
stood ia Virginia; aud this shows. a. clearly
any Thug can do.how diverse are tue Union
sentiments Of South Carolina and Virginia"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

The Convention of the Opposition party,
place on the first Monday of the present
month, was the largest aud most enthusiastic
political meeting we have ever seen in the
county OF Stewart. IL appeared that the
whole county was awake upon The subject OF
preserving the Union, striking down sectional
discOrd and Democratic misrulc. At an ear
ly hour the streets Of our little town were
thronged with men from every part of The
county, aud at twelve o'clock the Court
House was filed to overlooking. 1t is always
great source of pleasure 10 us TO meet in
convention with the Opposition of this coun-
ty. When we the noble little band to-
geiher it is u perfect feast Tor our eyes to see
with what remarkable Observation-Disclosures they
leave the Office. the furnace, the work shop,
the pillow, the hoe and the anvil TO go upon
their country's errand.-Dorer Journal.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
Opposition Meeting.

At a meeting OF portion of the citizens
of Benton county held in the town Of Cam
den, on the 9th of February. 1860. it being
County Court day. for the purpose of APP
pointing delegates to a Convention of the OPP
position party of Tennessee, 10 be held in the
city of Nashville, on the 22d inst, A. C. Pres
son was called to the Chair. and VIM III.
SmaIly appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was then explain
cd by Hon. A. p. Hall, in a few eloquent and
appropriate remarks. which were extended to
"A brief review Of the present distracted con-
dition Of our once happy and prosperous
country, aud which were replete with patri-
Ollie ardor aud warm devotion to the Consti-
tuition and the Union and which said remarks
were listened to with marked attention,
Judging from the deeply interested ''sea of
upiurned faces present, at the conclusion of
which the following gentlemen were appoint
ed a committee to draft a suitable preamble
aud resolutions expressive of the sense Of the
meeting, viz: ]. p. Doris. Esq, W. X. Alden,
Thomas III. Kelly. aud J. G. Mcdaniel. who
after returning made the following report:
WHEREAS. We see with pleasure in the op-
position papers OF the State call for n Con-
vention to- meet In the city Of Nashville on
the 22d OF Feb, 1860; aud whereas We APP
prove of the ohjrcts contemplated By said
Convention, aud the time aud place Of hold
ing the saIne, therefore
Resolved, That A. p. Hall, WIN. p. Morris,
Wm. Nj. AcAuley, NJ. l.. TRAVIS and David
Brewer be appointed delegates to attend said
Convention.
Resolrei, That we will resist with all law
full means within our power the enemies of
the Constitution of this great Republic or the
union of these States, whether they be aboli-
tionists OF the North, or nullifiers and sece.-
sioni-ts of the South.
ResotUed, That We will by all lawful means
support aud sustain the constitutional rights,
institutions aud privileges of the South with
the same zsai aud devotion that We would
battle for The Union.
R>soiUsd, That we warmly approve the
course pursued by the patriotic citizens of
our elder sister. the commonwealth oi Yir-
GINA, In the prompt arrest, trial, and exeea-
tion OF old John Brown. and his lawless asso-
ciates, In the Harpcr's Ferry instruction.
Resolved. That this preamble and resolutions
be sent 10 the Nashville PATRIOT for publIca
ton.
On motion the President and Secretary of
this meeting was added to the list Of dele
gates.
Then on motion the meeting adjourned.
A. @. PREssos, Chairman.
w ii. SauLr, Secretary.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IT, 1860.

CONVENTIONAL ISTEREsT-Senate bill to
amend the usury laws Of this State and to
establish a conventional rate of interest was
slightly amended and finally passed the House
of Representatives yesterday by majority
of one vote. The bill enacts that the legal
rate of interest Tin the absence of contract
in writing) shall remain as heretofore, at
six per cent per annum: and proceeds to an-
thorize parties TO agree to any other rate OF
interest not exceeding ten per cent; and
where such agreement is made in writing,
shall be enforced in the courts of the State;
bat this provision is restricted to transac-
tions relating to the loaning and borrowing
of money. The bill also contains additional
safeguards and penalties against the taxing
of usurious or unlawful interest 1t Is to
take effect from and after the first of Septem-
her next. These constitute the main pro-
visions of the bill. The greatest opposition
to the bill came from the representatives OF
the Eastern division of the State. The re-
striction of the application Ofthe convention
al rate to money lenders and borrowers, was
objected to by some who favor the principle
of such law. We will lay the bill before
our readers as soon as il is finally acted up
On by the Senate.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
1 VOL, limo. 4s2 pages.
from the Boston Post. !

This is an American reprint Of 8 work destin ed to
create little excitement and conflict IN the scen-
tifc world. Its, substantially, re establishment
Of the Lamarkian theory OF the mutability OF spe-
cies, a heory which has been opposed by learning
and theology, but which still keeps hold upon the
minds OF thinkers, and from time to time gathers
new strength from the support some great intel.
lect. ''The Vestiges Of Creatoni' at one time de
lighted the reading world with its seductive logic
but opposed on every side facts denied its posi-
lions overthrown, it has flIlen into disrepute and
been judged splendid Illusion. Still the broad idea
on which il was established seems to possess a firm
foundation in at least class of m iuds Charles
Darwin, one OF the leading naturaIists of the day
mas given MS attention for years to the calculation
OF this reconcile theory He has gathered together
an immense mass Of facts bearing on the subject
and the book under notice is en- abstract of his L.
bors, intended TO be sort OF introduction to a much
more extensive work. His idea is that species arise
from gradual changes in individuals made perm,.
nent and contin by the circumstances in which
they occur. This is, of course, entirely opposed TO
the prevailing belief the original creation OF dis
tnct species permanent and unchanging He does
not believe in the establishment of hybrid forms
but in the gradual shange, through law Of selec-
ton and adaptation which goes on through extend
ed periods Of time until the original form disappears
giving place to the successive changes which are in
turn established to the exclusion OF tie preceding
In support of this theory Mr.. Darwin adduces host
OF facts and his logic has had the power TO in fu-
once such men as DR.. Hooker, who has pubIics
avowed his conversion TO this belief. We hope this
book will be extensively read. 1t is food for refec-
ton and thought and is worth the attention OF all
those to whom topics this kind have any interest
1t is destined to create great excitement among
scientific men.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE on WoMAN's DRESS.
in her recent work published in London,
Florence Nightingale has the following para
graph:
at is, think, alarming, peculiarly at this
time when female ink-bottles are perpetbally
imprersing upon US 'wOmans particular
worth and general missionaries" TO see that
the dress of women is daily more aud more
uniting them for any mission" or useful
ness at all. 1t is equally untitled for all po
etc and all domestic purposes. A man is
now "a more handy and far less Objectionable
being in sick room than woman. Com
PEELED by her dress, every woman now either
shuffies or waddes; only man can cross the
floor of a sick room without shaking it. What
is become of wonan's light step?-the firm,
light, quick step We have beeu'asking for.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

The discovered joint-snake, known In our
political annals, as the National Democra-
cy." is making an effort to unIte. A caucus
of Joints was recently held in Washington.
What was done is stated in the following
despatch to the n. Y. Times. DOUGLAS, it
will be noted. '.stoops to conquer" Oh.
ambition, what monster art thoul
Six hours were spent in the effort to es-
tablisb, in advance, Territorial platform for
the Charleston Convention. The discussion
on the resolutions of Senators Brown and
Davis became very spirited. They were the
same as were introduced into the Senate
come DAYS ago, The object of Gov. Brown
in introducing bis resolution in the Senate
was mainly to expose the hypocrisy of Fitch
and others who pretended to take ground
against Mr.. Douglas. A vote on these reso-
buttons will show that Mr.. Fitch stands On
the Douglas Platform Gen. Davis, suspect
pecting that his colleague was getting on
rather fast, followed suit with his six resolu-
tions, to all of which, with slight mOdi(ica-
tions, Mr.. Douglas himself will heartily sub
scribe.
Mr.. Douglas speech in caucus yesterday
was highly conciliaiory, and gave great sat
isfactlOn TO Southern Senators. He said be
would support the Charleston nomination.
whoever might be the nominee or whatever
might be the platform adopted.
Gen. Davis made an able but violent de
mOnstration against Squatter Sovereignty,
but without harmonizing in the slightest de-
gree the conflicting views of Senators.
Mr.. ToOmbs said he doubted not plat
form could be constructed, even on the Ter
ritorial policy, on which all could stand
without doing violence to individual Opin-
ions, and Committee of five Senators was
appointed, to which were retired all the
resolutions, with instructions to prepare and
report a new series, for which all Democrats
can vote. The Committee will be appointed
by Mr.. Bright, who Officiated as Chairman of
the caucus, and it may be that the platform
of the Charleston Convention will be settled
in advance. and to the satisfaction of the en-
tire party. Such seems TO be the impression
tonight, and that Mr.. Douglas will be the
nominee
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
A Family Necessity.

The following statement speaks for itself Extract
In lifung the kettle from the IRE caught and scld
ed my hands and person very severely-one hand
almost to a crisp. The torture was uubearable. Ii
was an aw al sight. The Mustang Lini
ment appeared TO extract the pain almost immedi
ately. 1t hca led rapidly and left scar of account
CHARLES FOSTER, 40 Broad street, Pha -
It is truly wonderful article It will cure any
cas-, of Swelling, Burns stG Joints, Sruptons or
Rheumatism. For Horses, II should never be dis
pensed with. One dollars worth Of Mustang has FIRE
quenty saved a valuable horse. 1t Galds
Sprains Ringbone, Spawn and Founders. Beware Of
limitations. Sold in III parts OF the habitat Globe.
BARNES & PARK, PropTietors,
feb2-lm New York.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

WELL DoNE.-On the 14.h inst Capt
NJ. SHERLEY, of the steamboat Jacob Strdder,
presented tn Mr.. ROBERT S. DUNNING, Clerk
of the boat, silver goblet, slight token
OF esteem for his unremitting and untiring
attentions to the passengers on the boat on
for his attentions at all times and at all hours
during bis long connection with the Compa-
n.y." Mr.. DUNNO has been in the employ
of the Company twenty-three years. The
goblet, we learn from the Louisville Courier.
is very fine one. OF elaborate workmanship,
and lined with gold. 1t bears the following
inscription:
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, Feb. 16.

THURSDAY, Feb. 16.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
By general consent, Mr.. Woodland intro
duced bill to change the time of holding
the Chancery Court at Springfield. And
Mr.. Speaker Whitthorne offered resOlu-
ton directing the Comptroller to issue his
warrant TO T. E. S. Rus>wurm, late Clerk,
for sixty dollars, paid by him for extra clerk
hire. Rule suspended and resolution adopt
ed.
The House then resumed the consideration
of Senate bill 10 amend the usury laws and
to establish conventional rate of interest.
And after call of the House the vote was
taken and the bill as amended passed, yeas
80, navs 29.
Mr.. Vaughn offered a resolution expressive
of the enseof the General ASS mbly on the
rights of the States under the Federal COM
pact and condemnatory of the doctrines OF
the b lack Republicans. Lies over.
The resolution fixing the number of Acts
and Journals of the present Legislature TO be
distributed to each OF the counties in the
State, amended and adopted.
The House then took up the calendar OF
Senate bills on first reading, number of
which were disposed Of.
MIR. Guy offered resolution to elect an
assistant Clerk tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Rule
suspended and resolution adopted.
The House then adjourned till 2 p. IN.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17
The House Prfntership-The Mexican
treaty.

special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.1
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.
The struggle for the Printcr-hip TO the
House still continues. Mr. Glossbrehner
came very near defeating Defrees, of Indiana
yesterday, and was very confident of success
to-day, and had the Democrats all been pre-
sent be would oubtedly have succeeded.
but several Of them were absent. and the re-
mainder iiilibustered until il became evident
that no election could take place when the
whole matter was postponed for the time be-
ing.
The success of Mr.. Dcfrees is now consid-
cred as extremely doubtful. Mr.. Stanton, of
o., and Adams, of Mass, still stand out
against him, charging il as a corrupt combi-
nation, aud one which would be fatal TO the
party TO adopt. The course pursued by
these gentlemen Is undoubtedly conscien-
tious.
McLane and Ocampo are doing their ut
most TO force through the McLRne Mexican
treaty. IL is a most singular procedure from
beginning 10 end. and dangerous as prece-
dent, aud although these considerations weigh
heavily against its ratification. the Executive
is urgent respecting its adoption, while the
New York Herald aud other Administration
organs are employed 10 write il into popu-
larity with the people.
Under this pressure il will probably be
ratified.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

SENATE.
THURSDAY, Feb. 16.

471 THURSDAY, Feb. 10.
Mr. Bradford withdrew his motion to recon-
slider the vote passing Senate bill to allow ev-
cry free white man to bank under the Gene
raj Banking Law. passed at this session with
out the power of issuing notes. ----
Mr.. Stanton entcred motions to reconsider
the votes rejecting House bills to amend the
Code by repeating the law requiring defend
ants to pay $40 on appeals to the Supreme
Court, and to make il misdemeanor to pull
fruit from an apple tree. g g
HOUSE Bills on FIRST READING. -
To incorporate Taylorsville Lodge, 242, of
Free and Accepted Masons, and for other pur-
poses Passed.
To extend the corporation limits of Gen.
treville. and for other purposes: Passed.
To amend the law regulating weights and
measures. Passed.
To amend and extend the charter of the
Moses Thompson turnpike road in Cumber-
land. Rhea and other counties; to incorpo-
rate Richland Valley Turnpike Company,
and for various other purposes. Passed.
HOUSE BILLS on ID READING
Were taken up, and the bill requiring
weights and measures to be sealed once in
four years instead of once in six months, was
indefinitely postponed.
Bill requiring the publication of statements
of the disbursements of County Courts, was
indefinitely postponed.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To amend section 566 of the code in regard
to the assessor law. Passed.
To incorporate the Aontvale and Crystal
Spring Companies in Cannon and Rutherford
counties. Passed
To amend section 500 of the code, requir-
ing slaves to be assessed to owners in the
counties where the owner resides. Passed.
Were taken up.
Senate resolution for the benefit of 7. E. S.
Rnsswurm was adopted.
For the increase of the Common School
Fund. Rejected.
To establish Mayors Court in Woodbury.,
passed.
Adjourned to A. NJ. tomorrow.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-02-17

The Pennsylvania. Mr.. Ruchansn's Phila-
deIphia organ, expresses lgs hope thai the In
ION party viii be built ap from .snaseriaI out
side Of the Democrats party The Washington
Constitution. 10 the mean lime. attacks the
new paris with great violence, charging them
with utiering the saseh-zoEds OF u aiof state
Rights aHd Constitution for toe purpose Of
cheating the people. IL calls them ssrnIlc con
Jurors standing aEnoag political grayes,p aad
ether hard names.
The Dlssnioa Democracy are alarmed
al the spread OF the Union raetion. Their
fears are well grounded. They made fatal
mistake In plleAIsg their strata - hish.-- Csa