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Immense Time sale
OF
PIANOS, MELODEONS, &c, &c.
,prle-ap MsEss. street. Door from the Public Square.

HARDY HROTHERSy AuctiOneers.
nE TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 22d, ls6Os 81 ~ eloos,
~ viii Commerce grand Auction Sale Of hfy two mag
us8ceut HoseVoOd Pianos Mel0deOnss elcss
and continue until whole stock shall have been closed Ia
ynr he attention Of tie public this sale promise 70 ex
array instruments, such as has never before % seer
before In any Southern city, and this eaterprise
simply 70 make fair Of the Nashville market ior te SAFE Oh
Pianos have emphatic orders fron the
and consFno 70 close the without limit or reserve We
are furthermore authorized &c guarantee every instrument Iny
and fairly promise complete satisfaction to every urchs
These are ali class and from SIX ano
half Octave the finest and most superb grand acon Kan
sad an from the hands Of the best kanuacturer ~ America
The complete stock will be exhibition - the l' o Ay'
when 6 viii be exposed 70 public inspection
Terms Of Sale.--Al sums six months time notes Well
ndorsed payable OF The City Banks All instruments
carefully packed in original cases ct the Smallest possible cost
HARDY BROTHERS,
AucHoneers and GenI Ag'ts, ~ PHlie Square,
anrQI-tar Nashville, Tenn.
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To CorrospOndsnts.

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in writing to win beal in mird the following rules
Always give the date, Post Once, county and STATE In the body
Of your letter.
II you wsh the PspeT changed from eoe smother, give
both Offices in full.
II you and other matters, write separate
sheets Of paper, or different leaves Of one sheet.
Letters and communications solicited upon an such facts
and subjects may Of information interest public
Anonymous denominations oEhateTer character win receive
ttenton.
Correspondents should write only upon side Of the pape-
We csuuOt undertake to return rejected communications
All letters business should be directed Messrs =
GRIFFITH CO., and not personally to either Of the Pro
pretOrs
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THE PUBLIC ACTS.

Persons wishing procure copies Of the Public Acts Of the
legislature just closed obtain them by applying this Of
ac or to the Secretary of State there few copies for
81 per co spFi4-h
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MOUNT VERNON GARDEN.

TVIs Popular Resorts open the snd the cit
Nashville invited visit and eEoy its delight
breezes invigoratng sir II especially inviting 70
those whose business keeps them In the city durng the week
band the direction Of Prof MURs viii be In at
Sundays whose sacred music viii ad greatly to the
attractions the place Those who desire to visit the Garden
nav rest assured that the perfect order viii bemaiEtaned
spral-dla " CoLLETT, Proprietor
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Rates of AaversIsing.

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OE dollar per Square the first Frr crs for each
subsequent Insertion.
Advertisements published both the Daily and Weekly will
be charged the full daily with half the weekly
added.
Transient Advertisements sssst Be paid Tor ct TIE time Of
in8srfiOR
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FINE PLENTS, EVERGEENS, ETC, ETC.
TENE friends Of Mr. WILLIAM HEAVIER, Of the
"Resding Road Nursery Ohio, will be pleased to learn
hahe his way to this city, with crOce collection frem his
extensive Horticultural Garden
guarantees all sales made BY him, and those who know
him buy foil confidence He opens in the front auton
OF Benz Shields Co. No q College street, where the ladies
and having for flowers particularly invited to
al
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CSEAIED Proposaa fer building Freight Depot Clarke
Fe for tae Memphis, CarKsYe and Louisville Railroad
Company viii Be receied BY The undersigned until the first day
Of June, ls60 The building to be Of brick so BY $50, and viii
cenn about brick and about sos yards ofsone. Plans
spechcatonsO the building may at this Office and
after the 18th day Of Nay.
GEO. B. FL EEOE, Chief Engineer.
Engineers Once NJ @ &LR R, Clarksvlie.
LIN
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NEW FIRM.

TE the undersigned having entered into partnership have
w lust ftted up and opened adjoining NJ. & Z. r
Chesthss Church street. Just below The Postoce, where We
win keep constantly on hand an extensive assortment Of
Choice and Plain Groceries and Liquors,
All nss of county produce &C To which invite the city
DoRMAN, CALHOUN & co.
FWHHE highest market prices viii be paid at all times for M
seed late Red Irish Potatoes Corn, ssleG and in the ear
Oats Bacon Lard Feathers, Ginseng BeeHE, Cheese Eggs
Butter and Dried Fruit, BY DORMANs CALHOUN 4 w.
Ii kinds Of country produce taken At all times in exc59nge
~ for Groceries, by DOkhAh, CALHOUN & "
ieh5-dly
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MEszEs. ". B. DoDDs 4 Co., CrSopuATE
DEAR sRsTks safe purchased Of you in ssnismber last
has stood the great Gre which occurred n he ga
February 5Flendd- had large of notss reoepl
&c. in it. before the building burned took the papers cut pat
in sheets Of paper, and upon opening it since the bns,
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TWyUE light draught passenger steamer EDmVNAA, -
KINNEY Mater, viii ran regularly throughout
the season as above, ouchiRg al priEs that my
be desired Her htness diaught. together with her superior
freight and passenger facilities render her desrvedy popu
lar. For freight or passage sppy on board OF @
anr 90 P. II. MITCHELL. Agent
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$50 kENVAH
VyoR the apurehenson and delivery Of SAMUEL HOosER,
who under charge Of ouseousy having broken the
bou IN William Hamilton James Christopher, with intent
10 mit us has made kiS escape and is running at large
The above reward viii hereoye be psid 70 any one Eho will de-
liver the sid Ioosr to the Sheriff Of Wilson county 30 that be
may be brought 10 justice. ,
said Hoosr about years age about Eve fest ten inches
high, built rather sandy hair, has at this time
J. NJ CHRIsToPHER,
sepy6-E Gladesville.
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p.rrrlr. Kr.. Mar.h7.l lssa.

very safectuliy yours
Isiuedl CIV. WHICH a CO.
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COAL UIL.
= B8Ls Coal Oil, very superior article, just reoev,
ID and for sale BY
ns-a-a RAINS. RRoWN 4 90
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PICARC'S CEREmONIES AND RELI-
GIOUs CUSTOMS Of ne various nations CT The world,
together with Historical Annota0n and Curious Dis.
equally instructive entertaining Six folio voumes
in three large paper, with sz3 fine plates.
s'The most extensive and extraordinary Illustrations Of the
Ceremonies Customs IdOaes Of the various nations ever
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NOTICE.
For Sale or Erchnnrl


q D0ZEN Coal oil Lamps Of various styles, fitted with
mar9-tf RAINs, BROWN & CO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03
MILWAUKEE, Wis, i,

Gentlemen Your generous note,
inviting me to partake of public ban
quet at such time as night be conven-
lent, was handed me about the expira-
ton of the time prescribed for my So
iourn in your city, and in the press Of
engagements incident to my departure,
it was found impossible to reply in
terms fitting the occasion; hence this
delay, which | pray you to excuse.
1t is needless for me to assure You Of
the high degree of pleasure which a
guished would afford me, nor how deep
" sensible | am of an honor SO unexpec-
ted and undeserved. But it seems to
me that there are obstacles in the way
of an indulgence which are insurmount-
able. and considerations which render
self-denial an imperative duty. Though
it might be quite safe to incur the risk
Of precedent from anything SO humble
a person as myself might do, yet it
seems to me that demonstrations for
popular approval for judgments render
cd, however important, ought not to be
encouraged.
While in particular eases they might
be quite harmless, IL others they might
be construed AS rewards for judgments.
and once established as precedent,
courts and judgments might be charg-
ed with framing their decisions with
an eye to the ovation rather than the
law. Though these considerations can
in no manner apply to the present case
yet similar principle may be supposed
to be involved, and I prefer to deny
myself the enjoyment of the occasion
SO generously profered, even at the
risk Of being charged with unwaranta-
bile squeamishness. But I beg to as
sure you, gentlemen, that am none
the less grateful for this manifestation
of your regard, nor is this expression of
your approval of my official conduct,
on the trying occasion referred to, the
less appreciated.
In pronouncing the decision which it
became my duty to make, in June, 1854,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

Life is but a varied pathway,
All uneven and unshorn,
Here adorned with blooming flowers,
1onder set with many thorn.
Der this pat athway we must journey,
We lonely pilgrim band,
Toward place of JOY or sorrow
In far off "spirit land"
There are footprints by the wayside,
Many footprints here and there;
Some that tell of heavenward journeying!
Some ofjsurneyings toward despair.
These dim footprints all are left us
BY the travellers gone before,
Left as guides or silent wanderings
In the road we travel DER.
Here footprint firmly planted,
Ever tending toward the right,
Tells that one, his journey ended,
Reisns in realms forever bright.
Here another, weak, uncertain,
Wandering out in errors way,
Tells Of one who, misled, blinded,
Squandered all of life's short day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1860-03-03

THE MAYOR WANTS TO SEE THEE
A young man, nephew, had be en- tc
sea and on his return, he was nara.
ting to his uncle an adventure which he
had met On board a ship. ... ..
Il was one night leaning ov er the
taffrail, looking down into the mighty
ocean, said the nephew, whom we will
call William, "when my gold watch
fell from my fob and Immediately sunk
out of sight. The vessel was going
ten knots an hour; but nothing daunted
[ sprang over the rail, down, down,
and, after long search, found it. came
up close under the stern, and climbed
back TO the deck, without any one
knowing [ had been absent"
"William," said his uncle, slightly
elcvating his broad brim and opening
his eyes to their widest capacity, Chow
fast did thee say the vessel was
going?'
''Ten knots, uncle.''
''And thee dove down into the sea,
and came up with the watch, and
climbed up by the rudder chains!'
''I es uncle"
E'And thee expects me to believe
thy story?''
''Of course You Would't dream of
calling me liar, would you uncle %
William, replied the uncle, grave
ly, 'sthee knows [ never call anybody
names but, William, if the Mayor of
the CITY w ara fo cnrna TO mo au6 sow
"Josiah, l want thee to find the big
gest liar i'll all Philadelphia I would
come straight to thee, and put my
hand on thy shoulder, and say to thee,
J" William, the Mayor arants to see
Mee.n' ~ = -'.' ~ .--
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From the New York Evening Post.
Fugitive Slave Law Unconstitutional

LETTER OF JUDGE SMITH OF WISCONSIN.
An offer of a public dinner in New
York TO Judge Smith, Of Wisconsin, as
a mark of respect for his official char
acter, has given rise to the following
correspondence:
To IK1'. Justice Smith of the Supreme
Court Of WiscOnsia:-SIR: DESTROYS
of availine ourselves of the opportuni-
ty afforded by your presence among us,
to express to you our sense of your inde-
peEdence and love of Justice in your
action on the Fugitive Slave Law, we
beg leave to tender you q public ban
quet at such time as may be convent
cnt to you.
AS an original question, we entertain
no doubt of the accuracy of your posi-
ton in that regard. We admire the
courage with which, at many hazards
to yourself, you avowed sentiments in
the highest degree important to the
cause of Freedom; and we deem this
an important occasion to avow our ap-
proval of principles sanctioned alike by
the constitution and the general senti-
ment Of our common Country.
We are, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servants,
Wm. Curtis Noyes, David Dudley
Field, John Bigelow, John Jay, Sam
Blanchard, Horace Greely, Moses I'll
Grinnell, Henry G. Bowen, f. D.
Morgan, James Bowen, J. w. Ed
monds, w. B. Bryant, A. Oakley
Hall, Robert Emmett, E. p. Cowles
r. nj. Blatchford, Erastus G. Ben
edict, Samuel Leeds, William Jay
J. A. c. Gray.
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ENOX PLUGGlNS.
The human race have been en-
.--z@ e@e ~

The human race have been en-
gagged for thousands Of years in trying
to invent wings to fly with. They have
a desperate ambition to become an
awkward kind of poultry.
There is an observing nan about
town, who says that he always took no
tice that whenever he lived through
the month Of May, he always lived
through the year.
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ton being fully presented to the tribu-
nal to which complaint was made, it
could not be avoided without gross de-
reelection of duty. The court exercised
its judgment in that case precisely as
in all others, and adiudicated accor-
dinghy. The court thought the Fugi-
tive Slave act of 1850 unauthorized by
the federal constitution, and so declar-
ed in consequence whereof the prison
er was discharged. And can you be-
lieve it, gentlemen, almost three years
have elapsed, and the Union is not dis
solved.
This, gentlemen, is the head and
front of Wisconsin's offending, and I
am bound to admit that [ see no imme-
diate prospect Of her behaving much
better.
1t is not for me to defend the sever
al decisions made by the court and
judges in the matter to which reference
is made. They are placed upon the
records Of the State, have become a
part Of its history, to abide the impair
tial judgment Of posterity. By those
decisions, though the relation of mas
ter and servant is recognized in the
States where by law it is established,
yet the idea of property in man is re-
pudiated. Though we may recognize
a claim of service due by the laws of
another State, it is by the laws Of that
State, not Of Wisconsin. If the slave
escapes, however, the obligation of SER
vice may adhere to him, he can bring
no chattlehood into Wisconsin. There
he is recognized as the States agreed
they would recognize him, viz: per-
son owing service not in Wisconsin,
but, by the municipal law Of another
State, i3e that other State.
This is the position of Wisconsin.
She will be faithful to all the covenants
and compacts of the Constitution, and
she will also be faithful to all her high
and solemn obligations of a sovereign
State, cheerfully conceding to federal
authority all the power delegated, and
ready at all times to strengthen the
arms of the federal fJnctionaries in
their execution; but yielding not one
jot Or title of her inherent or reserved
powers, alike essential to her own exis-
tence and to the liberty and prosperi-
ty other citizens. BY firm adherence
to these doctrines and the cooperation
of the several States, I believe the glo-
rlous vision Of our Fathers will be real
lied of an expansive and expanding
Union Of sovereign and independent
States, not an empire composed of de-
pendent provinces. Let these princi-
pies be preserved, and Union and lib
erty will continue our happy inheri-
tance. Allow them to be trodden un-
der foot, and consolidation and tyran-
ny will be the inevitable result.
Pardon me, gentlemen, for the length
of this communication, and permit me
again to return you my most sincere
Acknowledgements for your distinguish
ed favor, and to subscribe myself, with
sentiments of profound respect,
Your obedient servant
A. d. SMITH.
To Messrs. J. W. .Edmonds, w. Cur
It's Noyes, VIM. G. Bryant, David Dud-
ley Field, r. Emmett, and others.
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Call me cousin, but do not cozen me.
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Wayside Footprints.

BY MARY A. DEVER.
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To Messrs. J. W. Edmonds, w. Cur.
It's Noyes, VIM. G. Bryant, David Dud
ley Field, r. Emmett, and others.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-06-22
BIO N DIN,

The muscle monarch, resumed his tight rope
achievements at Niagara, last week. His
line of operation this season is midway be-
tween the Suspension Bridge aud the Mon
tcagh Hotel, 1900 fact across gulf, whose
steep hanks at this point arc full hundred
feet high. At this point the feat Of the dar-
ing performer seems moro terrible, for here
tho waters are moro turbid, swift and noisy,
and nearer the whirlpool. The rope along
which he passes is an entirely new fabric Of
MANILA, procured at cost of $500, and to.
gcthcr with the guys and other preparations,
cost about $1,000. 1t is fastened by thirty
six guys on each side to the adjacent banks.
The Niagara correspondent Of tho N. Y.
Time, gives the following account Of his c1-
ploit on Wednesday, 9th inst:
A shout greeted HIN on the American side
of the river m he came forth from che apart
ment in which he bad mctamorploscd him
self into an Indian chief, and stepped
towards the rope. Blondin wore buff hose
and white upper garments. with q collar and
short tnnic Of Indian bcad-worx, and hat
crested with varied-colored plumos. Alter
converting for q few moments with thoss
around him hc seized his balancing pole,
which weighs IS pounds. and stepping light
ly ON to the rope began to dssccnd rapidly
towards the centre Of II. Seen from the Can
aiian shore another figure ON another cable
seemed dancing bchind him and going down.
ward with him. II was his shadow-for the
sun. bright and clear, was aiming directly
In his lace. Presently Blondin stopped,
stood ON one foot, touched tho upe with bis
pole, and then proceeded again. Again he
stood still, sat down, took OF his hat and
waved Il. When he reached the middle of
the river be laidsdown on his back, and the
Maid OF the Mist gave him shrill saluts.-
The cruwd on the two shores made no noIsy
demonstration. There were those there who
scarcely brcathed. Among them wss Mme.
Blondin, who to-day, for the 6ut time, nv
her husband croa Niagara river. She stead.
lily refused 10 be witness of his performan.
Cos last Summer. lie did not rest long In his
reclining psturo. Step after step, not slow.
ly but surely, he ascendcd tho rope 10 tho
Canadian bank, stopping only once on tho
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way, and was soon shaking bands with bis
friends. endeayorcd In vain 10 detect tho
slightest trcmor, which usually succeeds an
exciting and difficult effort In his movements
or manner Of speaking when he stepped ON
to firm land again. He came Oh from tho
ripe laughing and talked with his friends
with as much nonchaidnce as II he had not Juss
accomplished something which made him tho
marvel Of the moment. lie had crossed In
eight minutes. Alter brief respite, .cccu-
pied meantime In conversation, and not sit.
ting down for moment, he took glass OF
lemonade and started backwards for America
again. As soon as no had descended % Tar
that the shadow of tho bank no longer rest
cd ON him, In accordance with q prcconcertcd
plan, pistol was fired-a signal for him TO
stand still-and his daguerrcotype wns taken,
and another pistol was fired and nc sat down,
turned around, and continued his promcn-
ade, without false step or IN incident. to
the American bank and there the exhibi-
ton ended. Tho assomblagcs gathered to
witness his feats were not enormous; the yis-
itos ut the Falls at this carly day aro few,
and most of those who live in this vicinity
have already seen Blondin cross the river
And what OF oil this! you ask. What good
has Blondin effected by risking his life thus
fearfully1 Is the world wiser or better for
1t? Perhaps neither the one nor the other.
But Is It fair to expect him 10 make tho
worlds interests, and not his own, his first
object, when 50 many besides are seen work.
ing solely for their own advancemcntg--
Blondin was born with peculiar faculty,
and he is turning II to his own advantage.
lie reaped substantial rewards from his tight.
rope dancing, last summer-has been ena-
blcd to purchase pretty dwelling in tho vii.
lagc Of the Falls, keeps stylish pair Of
horses, and lives comfortably. As for tho
risk of losing life that is connected with tho
idea Of walking over the chasm on such u
narrow bridge, one almost forgsts that thero
is any after seeing Blondin, with perfect
confidence and unerring certainty, pass back
and forth on the rope, with scarcely more cf-
fort than another would put forth In going
across the Suspension Bridge. lie Is us
much ut home on his single string as Olc
Bull on his half dozen; and glides over II al
most as speedily and harmoniously. Praised
be Allah! There is no Blondin but Blon-
din, and Muscle Is his profit.
De Lave was unfortunate ut his last asccn-
sion ut Passaic Falls. Two willing fricnds
offered to cell tickets for him, and kindly
marched of with the proceeds, amounting to
about $50. They were intercepted at tho
cars. and disgorgcd Of $50 by way OF com.
promise. A pickpockct, who was detected
IN the act of practicing his art. narrowly On
caped being thrown over the Falls.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-06-22
OFFICE IN HooPER's BRICK
BIDDEFoRD, ME-, FRIDAY

the first page that tho society were not res
ponsible for the sentiments 1t contained.
We don't object to little excitement In
the medical profession, for perchance. II oil
wisdom did not die with Galen and llippoc-
rates, an item may now and then turn up
even in these degenerate times, that may be
of value. But the place where the laugh
comes in is here-thc men who blow the
hardest arguments against the NJ. ID. IS and
d. D.'s when they are in health, are the first
to send for them when they are brought to
sick bed-a fact from which the cloth may
derive some comfort under their persecution.
Nsrburyport Herald.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-06-22

~ The talented and eccentric DR.: o. W.
Holmes has thrown bomb shell into the
camp of pukes and powders, in the shape OF
an address delivered before the MASSACHUSETTS,
Medical Society, on Wednesday. He said In
plain English that mankind had been drugges,,
to death: that whatever would injurc wei
man would ipjure sick one; and that the
world would be better OF II every apothecary
shop was cmptied into the sea, though the
consequences TO the fshes would be lamenta-
bio. A long discussion was held ON the pro-
priety of publishing Il, though II was finally
voted by the small majority Of nine 10 give
il % the public, but with notification on