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FROM INDIA.

Extract of letter received from Rev B. C. Thomas
T4voY, November 18th, 1858.
Messrs. z. Daris G Son Dear Sire The Karens
here have more confidence in the charms of their
They desire rational remedies for the sick
By various means principally through the agency Of
the Rev d. l. Brayton, these Karen people have be-
come acquainted with your medicine, and their de-
mands for it is very surprising
have now by me orders for more than fifty bottles;
but have not got bottles therefore wish you to
send me quantity. could dispose Of at least one
hundred bottles this year. Send it and will pay
you through the Treasurer of the Missionary Union.
hope We shall be favored with some of it soon as
possible. There is medicine which stands so high
the estimation of the Kareas these provinces
the Pain Killer, and feel willing crafty them,
entertain very high opinion of its merits.
may1-1m B. C. THOMAS.
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WAsHrNeroN CRY. April 20, 1s6.

WASHINGTON CRY. April 20. 1861.
Sir: enclose you letter, corresponding
very nearly with one I addressed 10 you one
week ago, 18th April.) to which have not
had any reply. The letter is simply one of
enquiry in reference to facts concerning
which, l think, / am entitled to an explana-
ton. have not adopted any opinion in re-
ference to them which may not be modified
by explanation, nor have l affirmed in that
letter, nor do in this, any conclusion of my
own unfavorable to your integrity in the
whole transaction
All that have said and mean to say is,
that an explanation is due from you To my
self. will not say what l shall do in Case
this request is not cnmplied with, but am
justified in saying that shall feel at liberty
to place these letters before any person who
is entitled to ask an explanation of myself
Very respectfully.
JOHN A. CAMPBELL.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, U. S.
Hon. VIM. ii. SEWARD. Secretary of State.
No reply has BEEN made to this letter.
April "a 1861.
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letter s very troublesome cru tion on the skin,
often attacking the face and hands For this all that
is necessary to wash the parts thoroughly from all
discharge, Gf any should have accumulated and ap-
ply DIR. S. A. Weavers Cerate few times, and the
effected One two bottles will generally
the worst cases.
lady in New Jersey says that her hands and arms
affected with acute letter of long standing,
and 1t spreading at the time she commenced the
of the medicines. She had the best medical treat
ment and they did her good. She stopped every
thing else and used but bottle of Cerate with
attention Diet and perfectly cured her. and she
l0eH yet.
1t is sold by medicine dealers generally.
apr1-dlW.
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The maxims of the wisest men are to preserve the
body in perfect health not to wait for the development
of disease. 'fBe wise in time - check and guard
against the first approach. Keep the stomach and
blood healthy and pure and the plaques of poisoned
atmosphere fall harmless. The only remedy that will
thoroughly purify the blood, aud at the same time
strengthen and invigorate the system, is McLEAN's
STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND BLOOD PURIFIER Try it,
and you will be convinced. See advertisement
mayl-lm
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Sherif,s Sale

DY virtue of a FL Fa, No. SOC, to directed, and
ID delivered from the Honorable Supreme Court of
Davidson county, Tennessee, at its December Term,
$780, will expose to public sale, to the highest bidder,
Nashville, Monday the Sd day of June, 1861 all the
right, title claim interest and estate which Thomas
G. James then had, may have since acquired, in
the following described piece parcel Of land
situated, lying and being in District No. %, in the
county Of Davidson and State of Tennessee, about
miles from the city of Nashville the North side of
Cumberland river, bounded follows: on the North
by the lands of Daniel Young and Jesse Smith and
Whites Creek, the East by the lands of John D..
James and JOIN va1en, on the South by the Hyde's
Ferry Turnpike road and the West by the lands of
Davii Alternately and Benjamin Hyde, containing
about 800 acres, levied the property Of Thomas
G. James, to satisfy judgment in favor of Landon
harrison against Thomas G. James and Fsster 4 Nc
Even. j. K. EDMUNDSON, Sheriff.
may II, 1861. by E. ID. WENTWORTH, d. s.
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DR. RICHARDSON'S Sherry Wine Bitters is most
certainly valuable family medicine it is much sought
for and every day affords proofs of the peculiar
effects of this preparation In where disorder
ed condition of the stomach liver and bowels is
bned with great debility, nervous weakness, and
tense melancholy, its effects most beneficial and
wonderful.
Sold by druggists generally may1-1m
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ETollowa,,s Ptn.---rmpurtty OF tho

Ho1lOWayss Pills-.-ImPurity of tho
BLOOD. Health consists in the purity of the fluids
and solids which compose the human body; if the
blood becomes tiated it inects the whole system by
its through every fibre and tissue. Hooway's
Pills ouiy expeIl all humors which faint or npo
verish this vital element but purify and nvigorate IT,
and by supplying gentle and who esome st muus to
the circulation they strengthen each part and give
tone to the whole frame Sold by all Druggists st 25c
&c, to 81 per box. may14-lw
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AN ACT

The better to secure the peace and good order Of
the City.
SEC l. Be il enacted by the City Council of Nash
ville In view of the repeated violation Of the num-
cpal police regulations by houses Of public entertain
mrnt, that il hereby declared to be unlawful for
beer house, restaurant confectionery drug store
except for medicinal purposes to sell, barter give
away, upon sunday, any ale, peer porter, or other
be drank upcn in about his her or their premises
SEQ. 2. That no keeper of any TAVERN coffee house,
ale house, beer house, house. restaurant, Con-
kind of rotng, reveling, drunkenness, lewd dsor
DERBY conduct, gaming of any description, upon in
o about his, her or their premises.
SEC. 3. That keeper of any tavern, coffee house.
ale house, beer house, porter house. restaurant,
fectonery, drug store, shall sell, barter give
away, cause TO be sold, bartered or given away,
any wine, Cordial spirituous liquors, any person
persons under the age of twenty years, any
be drunk shall entce harbor any such minor or
minors, who may be unemployed, in about his, her
their premises.
SEC 4. That all houses Of whatever name or char
acter where ale, beer porter, other fermented Ii
quors sold by retail except drug selling
medicinal purposes, shall be cosed each and every
fossr O'Clock, NJ, during which time aie, beer,
porter wine, Cordial or any other kind Of either fer
mented or spirtuous liquors shall be Sold barered
given away to ny person or persons whatever.
SEC g. That the penalty for the violation of any of
the provisions OF this Act Ordinance shall not be
ldss than ten nor more than ty dollars, with costs
OF suit
SEC. 6. That it shall be the especial duty Of the
Mayor, City Marshal and his Deputies together with
the Night Police Of this city aud they hereby
qured TO see that this Act Ordinance is strictly
enforced and that 1t take effect from and after its pas
sage L. b CHEATaAM Mayor.
fAttesto W. A. GLENN, Recorder.
w. H. HORN,
President Board Of Aldermen.
GEO. W. DARDES,
President Board Of Common Council.
Passed May eth, 1861. may1o
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LOOK HERE.

please, call at the Law Once Of n. N. BreH, No. is
and 10 Colorado Building Cherry Street. and settle the
same longer indulgence cannot be given the Books
accounts, &C., having been assigned 20 said Bren in
trust for certain purposes who alone is authorized
settle the same. N. NJ BRIEN,
apr20-3m Trustee, &c.
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CHILBLAINs OR FROST BTEs.-Use DIR. S. A. Weaver's
Cerate according to directions and they cured 1t
cures them by subduing the Inflammation, and brings
the parts to their healthy action 1t will also all
disease or eruptions of the skin; and mothers
friend is and will Immediately every
case of SORE NIPPLES in short order. mayl-1m
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Committed to Jail.

COMMITTED to the JAN Of Davidson County, as a
~ runaway, May 9Th, 1851, negro boy who says
b Is SIM and that he belongs TO DR.. Thompson,
Of 0kolnna, Chckasaw county, Miss Said roy is very
high The owner is requested TO come forward,
prove property, and pay charges as the law din ects
= 80 - - WA. H. FUNSTON,
May l0-w3t Jaor at Nashville Tenn
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TRAVELLERS

AITHEN you go to New York, drive direct 10 the
w SMITHSONIAN HOUSE, Broadway, corner Of
Houston street, conducted on the European plan.
moderate charges Single rooms, so cents, IS cents
and 81 per day. Double rooms and paxlors LOO 70
S. meals e ordered This Hote has all the appoint
ments Of the hotels most central location and
b hestsd thronghout By steam. t5E
feb2s-dSu SAMUEL T. NEkD, Proprietor.
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State of Tennessee, Davidson COnnty---ss.
In q case By Attachment

Andrew Morr1son Us. ii. +. GrlswoId.
Justice Court at Nashville on the 18th day of
n May, 1861, on motion of plaintiff in the above
cause and appearing to the satisfaction of the JUS
ce, that the said defendant nonresident of the
State of Tennessee, and therefore the ordinary pro-
cess of this Court cannot be served upon him. 1t is
therefore ordered that the said defendant appear
office, in the city of Nashville, Tennessee the
18th day of June, 1861, to plead, demur to
the said Attachment otherwise the said cause will be
heard parte. G. NJ SOUTHGATE, J. p.
mayl3. W4t-prs fee 49,
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ly this spirit is not confined to ewrowdies.
but pervades the entire community. I
came here strong Union man, but must
confess nosp that desire afiliation with no
sach scoundrels.
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NOTICE.
COnsfable3s Sale.

DY virtue of an Execution 10 me directed from the
II Hon w. Robertson, Justice OF the Peace of
Davidson County, Tennessee, on the 18th of April,
1861, will expose to public sale al the Court House
Gate in Nashville. TO the highest bidder for Cash. on
the 10Th day of May, 1851 one NEGRO BOY named
Jacob being levied as the property Of John Dungy,
TO satisfy an execution in favor Of W. Greenfield.
mayo JNO. ID. GOWER, c. ID. C.
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DRUMS! FIFES!!

T HAVE nearly completed $50 Wood Shell Drums,
i which will compare favorably with those of New
York manufacture, and will be sold follows-Ten-
nor $40 to SIS Bass $1S to $25. Orders from the
country will receive prompt attention and satIsfac-
tion guaranteed Also FLIES qualities from so
to 81 For Wood Drums apply to the old Music House
of JAS. A. MCCLURE,
may12 80 Uniln street.
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FUNERAL INVITATION.

The friends and acquaintance of W. D. RICHARDS
are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral this
morning, at his residence on Cherry street.
Divine service by the Rev. ]. B. McFERRIN.
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COUNTY (OURT.

THE Justices of Davidson County urgently re-
i euested to meet at the Court House on Sal UR-
DAY, MAY 18TH INST, UPON business of import
ance JAMES WENTWORTH,
may12 County Judge.
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MARRUEn-

At Spring Place, five miles from the city, May 9th,
by John Powell, Esq, Mr.. JAMES A. CARTER and
Miss HANNAH FLEMING, all of Davidgon county.
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3. FOR HIRE.

Y HREE valuable House servants, good Washers
] and Cooks to hire for a short time. For particu-
lars apply TO s. E. HARE,
may12-lw* Commercial Hotel.
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pOtatOcS.
sheriH,s Sale.

Sher16's Sale.
DY virtue of fl. IA. to me directed and delivered
ID from the Honorable Supreme Court of Davidson
county, Tennessee. at its December Term, 1860, will
expose to public sale TO the highest bidder, for cash,
the Court House Yard, in the city of Nashville,
Monday, the Sd day OF June, 1861, all the right,
title, claim, interest and estate, which A. H. Ford then
had or may have since acquired IN and to the follow
ing described to wit: Four of Land including
the Dwelling house and all the improvements thereon
about two miles from Nashville, the Murfreesboro
Turnpike, being levied the property OF A II.
Ford to satisfy judgment rendered in favor of Bran
don Brantley against A. III. Ford
J. K. EDMUNDSON, Sheriff.
may13 by A. CREEL, D. 5.
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eminent to upply Fort Sumter by force. you
will at once demand its evacuation. and if
this is refused proceed in such manner as you
may determine to reduce it.
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WANlrED 10 HIRE.

A GOOD house Servant wanted for the balance Of
"A the year. Apply st this Office. - spr25
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DISPATCHES.

10 L. p. Walker, Secretary Of War.
coin Just informed Governor Pickens and
myself that provisions will be sent to Fort
Sumter peaceably, or otherwise by force.
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Gen p. g. r. Beauregard: - A.
If you have no doubt as to the authorized
character Of the agent who communicated to
you the intention Of the Washington Coy
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MoNrGoMzRY. ALA.. Mav7.


BELL were laid before the Confederate States
Congress on the 1lth inst, by President
DAVIS:
MONTGOMERY, ALA, May Z. 1861.
SRI submit to you two letters that were
Secretary of State Of the q. s., that contain
an explanation of the nature and result of
an Intervention by me in the Intercourse of
the Commissioners of the Confederate States
with that officer. considered that l could
perform no duty in which the entire Ameri-
can people whether of the Federal Union or
OF the Confederate States, were more in
terested than that of promoting the counsels
aud the policy that bad for their object the
preservation of peace. This motive dictated
my Intervention. Besides the interview re-
ferred to in these letters informed the as
sstant Secretary of State of the U. S. (not
being able to see the Secretary on the 18th
of April, nlt-, of the existence of tele-
gram of that date from Gen. Beauregard to
the Commissioners, in which he informed the
Commissioners that he had demanded the
evacuation of Sumter, and if refused, he
would proceed to reduce it. On the same
day, had been told that President Lincoln
had said that none of the vessels sent to
Charleston were war vessels. and that force
was not to be used in the attempt to supply
the Fort. l had no means of testing the ac
curacy of this information; but offered that
If the information was accurate L would
send telegram to the authorities al Charles
ton. and it might prevent the disastrous con-
sequences of a collision at that fort between
the opposing forces 1t was the last effort
that / would make to avert the calsmities OF
war. The Assistant Secretary promised to
give the matter attention, but had no other
Intercourse with him or any other person on
the subject, nor have had any reply to the
letters submitted to you.
Very respectfully,
JOHN A. CAMPBELL.
Gen. DAVIS, President of the Confederate
States.
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present population rs 66, ratio OF loS per cent M
ten years.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
The Agricultural Products Of Illinois greater than
those Of any other State The products sent out during
the pas, year exceeded 900 The wheat crop
OF 1860 approaches 100000 bushels, while the CON
crop yields not less than 40. 900 900 bushels
FERTILITY OF THE SOIL.
Nowhere can the industrious farmer secure such i'm
mediate results his labor upon these prairie ss,
they being composed Of deep rich oam the fertility
of which is unsurpassed by any on the globe
TO ACTUAL CULTIvAToRs.
Since 1854 the Company hare sold 900, 900 aeyts
They sell only actual cltiudtors, and epy conduct
contains an agreement culirate. The road has ban
constructed through lands at expense Of $50 ,OeO,
oOo In 1850 The population Of Jortyaine counties,
through ,Oic passes only S35, 59s since och 47s,
2ss hare been added; making the 'vlOle population sls,
se1, gain Of 1l3 per cent
EVIDENCES OF PROSPERITY.
As evidence of the thrift of the people, tmay be
stated that 600 of freight including goo
bushels grain $50 900 barrels Of -four for
warded over the line last year.
EDUCATION.
Mechanics and workingmen will find the free school
system encouraged by the State and endowed with
large revenue for the support of schools. Their chill
dren can live sight of the church and schoohouses,
and grow up with the prosperity Of the leading State in
the Great Western Empire
PRICES AND TERMS OF PAYMENT.
The prices of these lands vary from So to SIS per
acre. according location, quality, &c. First class
farming lands sell for about $40 to So per and
the relative expense Of subduing prairie land
pared with wood land the Of in favor
of the former The of sale for the bulk of these
lands will be
ONE YEARS INTEREST IN ADVANCE,
six per per annum, and six interest notes at six
per payable respectively in one, two three four,
five and six years from date of sale and four
for principal payable in four, ve and years
from date sae the STIMULATING that oneenth
of the purchased shall be fenced and cultivated
each and every year. for five years from date OF sale
that the end OF FIVE years onehalf shall fenced
and under cultivation.
TWENTY PER CENT. WILL BE DEDUCTED.
from the valuation for cash. except the should
at dollars per acre, when the cash price viii be i've
dollars.
PRIZES, and terms OF payment, be had
0STER, Land Commissioners,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Iges, and Cities situated upon the IlIf-
Iss &c 100, APPLETON,S RAILWAY
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MECHANICS, FARMERS & WORKING MEN.
THE attention Of the enterprsng and industrious por
ton OF the community is directed to the following
statements and liberal inducements offered them by the
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.
which, as they will perceive, Will enable them, by
proper energy and industry, to provide
comfortable homes for themselves and families, with
comparatively speaking, very little capital.
LANDS OF ILLINOIS.
No State in the Valley OF the Mississippi offers great
inducement to the settler the State OF illinois,
There is no portion of the world where all the condi
tons of climate and soil admirably combine to pro-
duce those two great staples CoKS and WHEAT, the
Prairies of Illinois,
RICH ROLLING PRAIRIE LANDS.
The deep rich loan of the praries is cultivated with
such wonderful facility that the farmers of the Eastern
and Middle States moving to Illinois in great num-
bers The area Of Illinois is equal to that Of En-
gland and the soil is 30 rich that win support twenty
millions Of people.
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MARKETS.
These lands are contiguous to a railroad 700 miles
in length which connects with other roads and naviga
BILE lakes and rivers, thus afording an unbroken COM
munication with the Eastern and Southern markets
APPLICATION OF CAPITAL.
Thus far, capital and labor have been applied to de-
velopng TIE soil the great Of the State in
coal and iron are almost untouched The nvariabe rule
that the mechanic flourish best where food and fuel
are cheapest will follow early day in Illinois, and
In the course of thext years the patura laws and
necessities of the warrant the belief that at least
five undred thousand people will be engaged in the
State of Illinois in various manufacturing employ
ments.
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The Per1dy of the Administration
Exposed.

The following letters from Judge CAMP
BELL were laid before the Confederate States
Congress on the l1th inst, by President