Davidson County TN Archives News.....Nashville Patriot, partial abstract October 9, 1857
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Library Of Congress October 9, 1857

Source: The Nashville Patriot, Friday, October 9, 1857 (from the Library of
Congress, loc.gov)

Go It While You're Young. The following marriage notice, from the Memphis Appeal
of the 4th ult., is a practical carrying out of the above advice: Married: On
Friday the 26th of June, in Hernando, Miss., by Green D. CAMPBELL, Esq., John
POUNDS, aged 15 years, to Miss Louisa HARRIS, aged 11 years.

Tennessee Historical Society. The following contributions were made to the
Society at the October meeting, held on Tuesday afternoon:
By Miss Mary E. EICHBAUM: A leaf from the charter oak, Hartford, Connecticut
By Miss Mary C. STEARNS…among other items, "The Posthumous Works of the Rev.
Jas. MCREADY, late Minister of the Gospel in Henderson, Ky." by Rev. Jas. SMITH,
1837
By W. L. TARDIFF, Esq…
By Wilkins TANNEHILL, Esq. Three bound volumes of the "Orthopolitan," a
newspaper edited by the donor and published in Nashville in 1845-6.
By Dr. Jo. C. NEWMAN: "Historical Sketches of North Carolina, from 1584 to 1851,
compiled from original records, official documents, and traditional statements
with Biographical Sketches…by Jno. H. Wheeler, late Treasurer of the State…1851
By Thomas GOWDEY, Esq. A copy of the "Ulster County Gazette," published at
Kingston, Ulster County, N.Y., January 4th, 1800, by Sam Freer & Son…mourns the
death of Gen. Washington…more…The foreign news in the paper is up to the 20th
October, 1799.
By Wm. T. WEAKLEY, Esq. "A short description of the State of Tennessee, lately
called the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio, to which is
prefixed the Constitution of that State," Philadelphia, printed for Matthew
Carey by Lang & Ustick, Sept. 20, 1796.
By Mrs. Alex. PATTERSON: A Poetical Letter…from John Leyden of Scotland…letter
was written to Mr. Jas. ROGERSON, an uncle of Mrs. Patterson…
President A. W. PUTNAM presented quite a numerous number of pamphlets, etc.

LEGISLATURE OF TENNESSEE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1857.
PETITIONS. Mr. BRADFORD from several hundred citizens of Haywood county asking
that SHEARON'S Landing be declared the head of navigation on the South fork of
Forked Deer River...

MARRIED: On the 6th inst., by Rev. Dr. EDGAR, Miss Mollie RYAN, daughter of Maj.
Moses Ryan, and Napoleon B. HYDE, all of this vicinity.

BROADWAY HOUSE. This new hotel is now open…Wm. P. BRANCH

Col. WOOD'S Museum of Living Wonders. Chang & Eng, the original and world
renowned Siamese Twins, after a retirement from public life for twenty years
will exhibit at the hall over Beech's Store on College Street in Nashville…these
extraordinary individuals…

$10 REWARD. Strayed from the pasture of J. A. PAYNE about the 1st of August
last, a bay horse with a snip nose and a blemish in the left eye, one or both
hind feet white, some saddle marks on his back, fox-trots and walks well. Wm. T.
WRIGHT

The Mechanic's Institute Fair. Since the opening Monday night the Fair has been
attended by large crowds…The first floor of the spacious storeroom contains some
specimens of mechanical work which are highly creditable. We are surprised at
the paucity of entries in this line, considering that it is a Mechanic's Fair…a
note of some of the things to be seen:

a watch movement complete…made entirely in this city by Mr. A. COCHRANE…also a
fine display from home and abroad. EWING & Brothers and MORGAN & Co. enter some
excellent specimens of cotton yarns and staple domestics from the factory of
Messrs. THOMPSON & CLAIBORNE of Franklin, Tenn. Messrs. MORGAN and W. H. LUCAS 
exhibit…the addition of jeans and linseys from Sylvan Mills at Shelbyville by
GOSLING and GILLILAND.

Mark R. COCKRILL exhibits a piece of very fine cashmere made at a factory in
Connecticut from wool grown by himself in this vicinity.

Hats, caps and furs, of superior make, fashion, and finish are presented by
FRANCISCO…much more

Among the distinguished arrivals in the city yesterday we notice that of Col.
Robt. HATTON of Wilson county. The Colonel is stopping at the City Hotel. 

Hon. Isham G. HARRIS, Governor elect, arrived in the city yesterday and has
taken rooms at the Commercial Hotel. 

The Bank of Middle Tennessee…To the Public. In view of the excitement growing
out of the suspension of some of the Banks of the State, the undersigned owners
of the Bank of Middle Tennessee deem it proper to announce that their individual
property is hereby pledged to the depositors and note-holders. The Bank is amply
able to meet all demands at a moment's notice. Signed by Sam. T. MOTTLEY, C. W.
JACKSON, W. B. CAMPBELL

The undersigned pledge their property for the redemption of all the notes issued
by the Bank of Middle Tennessee and the payment of all deposits made in said
Bank. Signed October 1st, 1857 by:

Jo. MOTTLEY, B. D. MOTTLEY, John K. HOWARD, Sam P. THOMPSON, J. Y. BLYTHE, J. H.
DRAKE, W. F. MOTTLEY, M. B. KITRELL, P. ANDERSON, J. M. ANDERSON

BANK OF NASHVILLE. I have twenty thousand dollars worth of real estate which I
will exchange for certified checks on the Bank of Nashville or the notes of the
same. Also, will take at par the notes on all the Free Banks of this State for
clothing. The above is all city property except one house and lot in Edgefield.
L. POWERS, 34 Market street

93 ACRES, CLIFTON. Joseph BRANCH, Ex'r, and Narcissa MARTIN, Ex'x, vs. Moses W.
WETMORE. In pursuance of the decree pronounced in the above case, at the May
term last of this court, I will sell…all that interest in the parcel of real
estate known as "Clifton" which formerly belonged to the estate of the late
George W. MARTIN, and which is supposed to be about ninety-three acres. C. D.
BRIEN, Clerk and Master, Chancery Court at Nashville

BUCKSKIN SHIRTS. A few best quality of buckskin shirts received and for sale by
J. H. MCGILL

THE WHITE PROPERTY at public sale…I will sell to the highest bidder…that
valuable property, now occupied and owned by Mrs. Winifred WHITE situated in
south Nashville opposite the University, fronting on Market street 117 feet to
an alley and extending back to College street, 288 feet, more or less, making
two fronts…E. R. GLASCOCK, Agent, No. 67 Cherry street

Valuable Tract of Land For Sale…on which I reside, containing 350 acres…land
lies 1+ miles west of Goodlettsville with a good road out to the turnpike…I will
sell the land all together or in parcels to suit purchasers. Any person desiring
information may apply to E. C. DRAKE or to the subscriber on the premises. L. B.
WOOLFOLK

Valuable Farm for Sale. The tract of land surrounding the Bellefonte Depot on
the Memphis & Charleston Railroad is offered for sale…about 590 acres. J. J.
SAMPLE. Refer to W. T. SAMPLE at the store of A. J. DUNCAN & Co., Nashville.

Fine Stock Farms at public sale. Lying in the county of Warren, immediately on
the Stage Road leading from Murfreesboro to McMinnville, 9 miles from the latter
place and within 7 miles of the Manchester and McMinnville Railroad…7,000 acres
of excellent lands in Warren county…Charley's creek, an unfailing stream
furnishing an abundance of water, runs through the center of them, in addition,
twenty fine Springs scattered through them…portion of the lands are improved,
there being some eight or ten cultivated farms with cottages upon the tract,
independent of the beautiful residence of Mr. GLASCOCK…the celebrated watering
place, Beersheba, is but 25 miles distant…a free Barbecue will be prepared at
the Big Spring, head of Charley's Creek, for the accommodation of all who may
attend…Persons desiring further information will address Geo. GLASCOCK,
McMinnville, Tenn., or E. R. GLASCOCK, Agent, No. 67 Cherry st., Nashville

CHANCERY SALE. Charles S. CHILDRESS et. al. vs. Morgan VANCE et. al. In
pursuance of decree of this court, May term last, I will sell…a certain lot on
the southwest side of College street and at the corner of Franklin street in
south Nashville…a brick dwelling house formerly occupied by Henry ALLEY…and a
lot sold to Morgan VANCE by John NIXON. C. D. DIXON, Clerk & Master, Chancery
Court at Nashville

A Valuable Business Lot for Sale…lot on Market street adjoining the store of
MORRIS & MATHEWS. The lot fronts 52 feet on Market and runs back 107 feet
towards Front street. For terms apply to A. V. S. LINDSLEY…also a lot at the
corner of Front and Clark streets adjoining the ware house of H. S. FRENCH &
Son. The lot fronts 90 feet on Front street and 60 on Clark.

The Cheapest Property and Best Bargain. I am now offering at a great sacrifice
that valuable property on College Hill immediately opposite the University, so
long occupied by the late Dr. TROOST…lot fronts sixty feet on Market Street with
the same front on College. The house is large and commodious…Claiborne's Omnibus
has practically moved College Hill right into the Public Square…also from LINDSLEY

Chancery Sale, HAY'S Addition. Pursuant to a decree of the Chancery Court at
Clarksville, in the case of Thos. W. BARKSDALE et. al. vs. Philander PRIESTLY,
A. V. S. LINDSLEY, et. al. - I will sell to the highest bidder, three lots in
Hay's Addition in Nashville…by A. V. S. LINDSLEY, Commissioner

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