RELIGIOUS & LITERARY INTELLIGENCER Tuesday, July 24, 1832 List of letters remaining in the post office at Maryville on the quarter ending 1st July, which if not taken out before the 1st October 1832, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters. James Berry, P.M John Ambrister Jacob Kite Thomas Adney Miss. E. Kirkpatrick Rev. Isaac Anderson Dr. Alex McGhee Rev. Ruben Alphin John B. McLin John S. Berry Stephen McReynolds Rev. J.W. Beecher Mrs. Eliza Moore Joshua Boring James McCulloch Armstead Blackwell Mrs. Nelly McFadden Samuel Brooke Daniel McPherson Bazel C. Brown James Moore Mathew M. Brooks Little Berry May R.G. Cook A.C. Montgomery Isaac Campbell David McCarty James Clark William McAlister Thomas Cowden William Malcomn Williston Cox William H. McNeely David Carr Esq. James Poore James Cundiff Abner J. Parks Silas Cohern Dr. Samuel Pride Andrew Cummings Bedford Ryland Dr. John Dickson James Ray Reuben Dowty Thomas Russell Elizabeth Donaldson Rev. George Russell Silas Dean James Rush Elias Debusk William Rossin Andrew Duncan William Robertson James H. Davis Jacob Smith Moses Elliot Miles Scruggs Coonrod Easterly Edward Sharp Daniel Folkner Sheriff of Blount Co. Daniel D. Foute John Simerly Hugh Golightly Richard Stone John Hendrix Samuel E. Sherrell Robert Hamill Maj. Samuel Steel William Haskew James Stewart Esq. Samuel Henry George Snider Esq. James Henry William Tipton Joseph Holbert William Turner Alexander Hale Rev. And. Vance Albert G. Hale Dr. William Woods Moses Holcoman Richard Williams Jesse Hammer Esq. John Williams Esq. Thomas Henderson Miss. Malvina Wright John Jones Daniel Yearout Willie Jones Larkin Yount Aaron Waller MILLENNIAL TRUMPETER Saturday, March 7, 1835 Married -- In Louisville, (this county) on Wednesday evening last, the Rev. Jefferson P. Brown, of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to Miss. Hester Ann, daughter of Nathaniel Cox, merchant of that place. In Athens, Tenn., Rev. William J. Keith, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of that place, to Miss. Shumake, late of New Orleans. On Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. King, Mr. A.K. Bradford, merchant of Dandridge, to Miss. Jane Keith, daughter of Ichem Keith, Esq., of McMinn County. On Thursday evening last Mr. William Webster of Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Miss. Nancy Holcomb of this county. On Thursday evening last, Mr. David Hood of this county, to Miss. Jane Swan of Knox County Secular Items On yesterday at the race ground in this vicinity, an affray took place between Messrs. Russell, Weaver, and Mabry, in which Russell and Weaver were both badly wounded, Weaver mortally. We were not present to witness ourselves and those who were, seem somewhat confused as to the report they make; the following however seems to be the fact; Russell by some means offended Weaver, and he (Weaver) struck him (Russell) with a horse whip; upon which he stabbed Weaver and for the infliction of which Mabry shot Russell in the arm; it is also said that Russell fired at Mabry without effect. The wounded men were brought into the tavern and the best medical aid present was called, but about 9 o'clock last night Weaver died. Russell will probably recover. Is it not the above in character with horse racing? Truly "the wages of sin is death." Christians, you who were there--lay it to heart. Madisonville (TN), Friday, (Feb) 27th. Monitor. On the 8th inst., at Frankfort, KY, Samuel Q. Richardson, Esq., a distinguished lawyer, was shot through the body, and almost instantly died, by John U. Warring, also a member of the bar, and who has long been celebrated for his turbulent spirit. It grew out of a personal altercation. Warring was in custody. On the 11th inst., an affray took place in Lexington, Kentucky, between Ralph B. Mattingly, of that state and Alexander S. Greene, of Georgia, which resulted in the death of the former. A encounter took place at Fort Smith, Arkansas on the 17th ult., between William S. Cowan and Washington Coffee, in which the former was killed, and the latter supposed to be mortally wounded MARYVILLE INTELLIGENCER August 19, 1837 The painful task devolves upon us this week of recording the death of our esteemed friend and fellow citizen, the Rev. Professor Darius Hoyt. Lamented by all who knew him he passed off the stage of action amidst the tears and prayers of his neighbors, but while all seriously deplored his untimely loss, they had the signal and unfailing evidence that it was his eternal gain. Mr. Hoyt was the projector and establisher of the "Intelligencer." He continued the publisher and editor about 12 months, at which time he relinquished an interest in the establishment to the present publisher, and in the third volume, retired from the editorial chair, to attend more incumbent duties. Many of the present readers of the Intelligencer can testify to the ability with which he discharged his duty in the capacity of an editor. Happily endowed with a searching, penetrating mind, which often enabled him to see the end of complicated questions before investigation, he was always judicious in the selection of articles for his paper. But if he erred and wounded the feelings of any, even the injured chose rather to impute it to his judgement than his heart, and willingness which he always manifested to give reparation wherever due, exalted him in the estimation of all. In the writings of Mr. Hoyt there was a striking illustration of the fact that more good can be accomplished by mild and persuasive language than abusive epithets. While he would be as far as any from compromising the interest of any good cause for offending, or to retain personal popularity he nevertheless was uniformly respected by the most violent opponents of the cause which he espoused. The deceased was truly a conscientious man, and was scrupulous almost to error, in abiding the decision of the golden rule, "Do unto all men, as you would have them to do unto you." In an intimate connection with him for several years, as a partner in business, associate editor and etc., we can unhesitatingly say, we never knew him to aderr from the path of unwavering honesty, or hesitate a moment to sacrifice his interest when justice required it. He endeavored to inculcate the principle in the bosoms of all around him that true happiness consists in a conscience void of offence towards God and man--and that however successful a man might be in concealing his errors and dishonesty from his fellow-men, he could not silent that inward monitor, conscience, or rest in peace beyond the grave. Mr. Hoyt was the slaves friend, although he did not feel safe in sanctioning the ultra measures of some other friends of the cause of universal liberty, he never laid aside his golden rule in directing his course on the subject. He was a Colonizationist, and used as an argument why the slaves should be returned to their father-land instead of being freed among us, and the following illustration: "If the captain of a ship which had on board, in irons, some two or three hundred Africans bound to some land of slavery should become convinced that he was doing wrong in thus enslaving his fellow-men, and feel inclined to restore them to liberty it was his duty to return them to their native land before he threw off their shackles, because if he were to set them at liberty in the middle of the ocean, their first impulse might be revenge, and the Captain and his crew fall victims to the injured Africans, and the ship be left without pilot or commander to be cast away on the trackless ocean." Every reader can apply the illustration to the present attitude of American slavery. Mr. Hoyt was a philanthropist. Perhaps the southern and western country might be searched in vain for a more devoted friend and advocate of the cause of temperance. It seemed to lie near his heart and he held it as "dear as the apple of his eye." Next to dispensing the Gospel, his heart and talents was with and laboring for the spread of temperance principles. He was abundantly succesful, too in this department of usefulness. A brilliant example himself, abiding by the principle of temperance in all things necessary and useful (unreadable) total abstinence from every thing (unreadable) unnecessary, even the drunkard (unreadbale) the sincerity of his profession. (Unreadable) cause, too, his success was in a great measure the result of his kind and persuasive language. While the boisterous and hearty advocate of temperance was disliked, and his arguments disregarded by those he intended to benefit, one short paragraph or a few remarks from Mr. Hoyt would reach the conscience and receive the attention of those very persons who receive offence from others. There was a power which this good man possessed, over professors and non-professors which is indescribable, but which it was sweet to feel and profitable to be governed by. But why need we attempt to delineate the excellencies of our dear departed friend. Our pen is impotent to the task. His memory like the withered rose will retain its fragrance, long, long, after the vital spark has left his clay tabernacle. His good works while he was permitted to remain on Earth, will be felt while succeeding ages shall roll around and in the great day of accounts he will have many living and polished witnesses of his zeal in his Master's service here below, which will be bright stars in his crown of glory, throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord for their works do follow them." The follwing brief obituary of Mr. Hoyt was handed in by a friend. Died---At his residence in Maryville on the 16th of this inst., Rev. Darius Hoyt, Professor of languages, in the Southern and Western Theological Seminary, after an illness of 10 or 12 days, in the 33rd year of his age. The footsteps of the Almighty has been in the great deep in this afflictive providence. A widowed wife and five fatherless children with a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances have been left to mourn his early fate. Mr. Hoyt entered this Institution as a student when he was but a youth, he was distinguished for talents, application and a sound taste while acquiring his education. His study of theology was thorough; and he was licensed to preach the gospel March 1827. In 1832 he was elected a member of the American Education Society. His literary attainments recommended him to this Institution as a suitable tutor at an early period and shortly afterwards as a suitable person to fill the chair of Professor of languages. The duties of this station he discharged with such ability and fidelity, as to give general satisfaction. His qualifications as a minister of the New Testament has been before the public for ten years; and also his abilities as an editor and the public have decided on his merits: In the death of this beloved minister, the public, and especially the church have sustained a great loss. His innocence, and purity of character; his benevolence and active devotedness in every good word and work, gave him no ordinary right of character, and were opening for him a wide door of usefulness. The course of education has lost one of its most efficient friends. The temperance reform has lost one of its most able advocates; and the church one of her most gifted servants. But he was ripe for glory! And his Heavenly Father has removed him from, the harvest field below, to his reward on high. It is the Lord, who can do but what is best! And we would bow with adoring submission to his holy will. LOOK OUT FOR A VILLIAN!!! $25 REWARD One of those numerous scoundrels which are prowling through the land, cheating, stealing, and swindling the honest and working part of the community, hailed at Knoxville, a few days, and procured of me, my son's horse, saddle, etc., on the 7th inst., to go to his uncle's, as he said, some eight or ten miles above here, and has forgotten to return. Said villian called himself Robertson, in Knoxville, but entered his name Mann, on the way-bill at Sparta. This Robertson, alias Mann is upwards of five feet high, fair complexion, wore a blue cloth coat, had two pair of saddle bags. The horse was of a sorrel color, low and heavy built, about seven years old, blaze face, a scar over his right eye, and several fresh cuts on different parts of his body, racks and paces, and walks well. I am aware that the foregoing descriptions are too imperfect for a stranger to detect the thief, or discover the horse, without close observation; but I hope, as every honest man is interested in the detection of villians, that a strict vigilance will be observed. It is thought that he is aiming for Richmond, Va. He was seen passing through Rutledge the same day he left Knoxville. Such villians have it in their power to do an extensive business in this kind of roguery, as it would cost a poor man too much time and money, to follow them hundreds of miles; and consequently they must pass with impunity, unless they are detected by advertisements. I will give the above reward for the apprehension of the villian with the horse. Any information addressed to me at Knoxville will be thankfully received. Lewis A. Parham, Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 8th, 1837. Eagle Hotel The subscriber having opened a house of public entertainment in Maryville, begs leave most respectfully to inform his friends and the traveling community generally, that he is now prepared for their reception and comfortable accommodation. His house is commodious and pleasantly situated with large rooms, well furnished with every thing necessary for the accommodation of travelers. His table is good and furnished with all the necessaries which the country affords. His stables are large, dry, and comfortable--well supplied with grain and provender, and attended by a good and careful ostler. The subscriber pledges himself that no traveler, while at his house, shall be disturbed by disorderly company. It will be his constant endeavor to render comfortable, and give entire satisfaction to all who may call on him. William McClure. Maryville, Tenn., April 24, 1837. NOTICE By virtue of a writ of Vendi Exponas issued from the Circuit Court of Blount County, I will sell for cash at the court house in Maryville on Saturday the 30th day of September next all the right title interest and claim that Samuel Gibson has of in and to, a certain tract of land, whereon Jane Gibson now lives, lying on the waters of Crooked Creek, joining lands of John Potter and others, levied on to satisfy a Judgement that Joseph Ashley assignee of Jonathan Merrel recovered against the said Samuel Gibson, etc. Will Wallace, Sheriff. July 4th, 1837. THE ADVOCATE November 19, 1853 A few days ago, we visited for the first time our friend Alex Kennedy's Mill and Manufactory. We must confess, on approaching them, that their external appearance created an unfavorable impression. And is this (thought we) the spot, where Kennedy's far-famed flour and thread is manufactured? We ascended a dilapidated flight of steps, entered by a rude door, and stood in the presence of an ingenious combination of wheels, screws and straps, by whose agency with but slight aid from the hand of man, the cotton undergoes its interesting metamorphos. After spending half an hour in examining the intricacies of the machinery, we retired, under the impression, that the factory resembled its proprietor; rather an unpolished exterior, but within, full of energy and ingenuity. Long may he live to exercise them, and to receive a patronage equivalent to his perseverance and usefulness. Melancholy Suicide From a Nashville newspaper: Yesterday morning an abandoned woman known as Mary P. Smith, committed suicide by shooting herself in the heart, in a back room in the second story of the block adjoining the post office on Cedar Street. An inquest was held, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the above facts. Some of the particulars of this unfortunate woman's history are of a peculiarly melancholy nature. We learn that she received, in one of the best female schools in this state, located in a neighboring town, a finished education and at the age which young ladies generally leave the seminary, was an accomplished, handsome, and interesting girl. But in an evil hour, she departed from the path of virtue, and became dishonored. About 18 months since she came to Nashville and has ever since been an inmate of one of the numerous houses of ill-fame which infest the city. Yesterday morning, awakened at about daylight by her paramour, she arose, and with the remark that she presumed he had become tired of her, she opened a drawer, from which she took a loaded pistol, and deliberately shot herself. We learn that she was just about 19 years of age. THE EAST TENNESSEEAN June 8, 1855 Louisville, Tenn., June 4, 1855, Mr. Swan: Considerable excitement has prevailed on account of one Miss. Lucinda Small, who very mysteriously left the house of a respectable citizen of this place, on the night of the 2nd inst. The manner in which she absented herself, and the condition in which her clothes and bedroom were found, has led to serious doubts with regard to her safety. As the most vigilant search has not led to any clue to her whereabouts, it is supposed she has committed suicide. She has been heard to converse frequently on the various modes of committing the act heretofore. We take the liberty of publishing the above extract from a letter received from a Louisville friend. It is truly a distressing event. We are unacquainted with the female who has so mysteriously absented herself, but hope the fears of her friends may not be realized as to the imputed cause. A Sad Occurrence A few days since says the Jonesboro Republican, at a wedding at the residence of Henry S. Kane, Esq., of Scott County, Va., some 30 or 40 persons were poisoned by some fiendish person, and many of the patients were in a critical situation. At last accounts but one had died, though others are dangerously ill. It is supposed the poison was arsenic, which was put into the "float," of which a large portion of the guests partook. This is a distressing and frightful outrage, and should teach everybody to be cautious. Suspicion rests upon a black woman, who it is thought had white accomplices. Horse Thief---A man, who gave his name as Smith, (one of the John's perhaps,) hired a horse from Bridges' Livery Stable, on Saturday morning last, to ride a few miles into the country, since which time he or the horse has been heard of. A reward of 25 dollars is offered for his apprehension. Athens Post. A young son of Mr. David Carter of Elizabethton, Carter County was accidentally shot with a rifle a few days ago. He and his brother were shooting fish, the one who was shot was in a tree over the river, the other on the bank with a rifle. Seeing a fish he asked his brother to hand him the gun which he did, but in drawing it up to him it fired, shooting him through the body. At last accounts he was not dead though little hope was entertained of his recovery. Rogersville Times. October 26, 1855 Large Beet---We have been shown a mammoth beet raised in this country, about three miles from this place, by Mrs. Mary Cummings, which will do to keep. It measures 28 inches in circumference, weighs 5 1/4 lbs., is well proportioned and perfectly sound. We challenge this country to beat that beet. We learn from the Knoxville papers that the Supreme Court, which has just closed its session at that place, confirmed the judgement of the Circuit Court, in the case of Gardner R. Earles, indicted for the murder of his wife. He is sentenced to be hung at Jacksboro in Campbell County, on Friday, the 7th day of December next. The murder was perpetrated in Campbell County, and the case removed to Scott, and thence to Knox, for trial. It is rumored that M.W. Williams who left Knoxville very suddenly a few weeks ago, and sent a dispatch that he was dead, has come to life, and has been arrested somewhere in Illinois. If reports are correct, he has been playing a "high-handed game" out west. He is, perhaps, one of those "perfect spirits" that play on the "harp of a thousand strings." We learn that a negro boy, the property of a Mr. White; living in Franklin County, some 4 miles from this place, was found dead in the woods near his master's residence. It is supposed that he was thrown from the horse he was riding, and killed. Tullahoma Courier. Heavy Frost---Jack Frost made his appearance in great profusion this morning. We do not recollect of ever seeing such heavy frost in October. An Indian Selling A White Girl---A letter from Springfield, Texas, dated August, furnishes the Houston Telegraph with the following account of a very singular affair. About four weeks since, and Indian was passing through this country, offering for sale a girl who is white as any white person, and who has every appearance of being a full white person. She was taken from the Indian by 19 or 20 men, of this county. She says she was brought from Mississippi when a child; that her father's name was Rusk or Rush; that she was brought to this state by a Mr. Hawkins and sold by him to a Mr. Cox, living near Bonham, and that Cox sold her to G.S. Oaines (the Indian) who was offering her for sale here. Married---On Thursday evening, the 25th instant, at the residence of Dr. Samuel Pride, by Rev. Isaac Anderson, D.D., Gen. William Wallace, to Miss. Mary S. Towne, all of this place. November 30, 1855 Married---On Wednesday the 26th inst., by Rev. Mr. Lawson, Frank M. Lanter to Miss. Adaline Scott, all of this county. January 18, 1856 Lost---I dropped a gold watch chain with a small brass key on it on New Years Day, in or about Maryville. I will give a reward of five dollars to any person that will return it to me or leave it at the office of The East Tennesseean. William S. Porter. March 7, 1856 Died, in the morning, Feb. 23d, 1856, at her residence in the town of Louisville, Blount County, East Tennessee, Mrs. Julia Englantine Hamby, wife of Christopher C. Hamby, born April 26, 1821. Mrs. Hamby was, for years, a member of the Methodist Church; and naturally of a mild and pleasant frame of mind. She moreover added the purity and adornment of the Christian. March 28, 1856 John R. Cribbs, an old citizen of Gibson County, Tennessee, was shot dead by his son on the 18th inst. Both father and son were under the influence of liquor. At the latest accounts, young Cribbs was running at large. ---Murfreesboro Telegraph. Information has been received at this place that fire broke out in the town of Sevierville on Tuesday last, from the residence of Mr. Duggan, and was not arrested until nearly the whole town was in ruins. There remains but three or four buildings in the place. Dwelling houses, store houses, court house, jail and all met the same disastrous fate. One prisoner in the jail was burned to death. We have heard of no others. The loss of property was enormous. Not withstanding the severe and continued cold weather, "winter continues to linger in the lap of spring," and today, the 27th March, it has snowed, a short time, as hard as at any time during the winter. April 4, 1856 The Nashville (Texas) Republican, of the 8th inst. says: On Thursday morning last, Mr. Hastings Dial, a planter living ten miles northeast of this place, attempted to chastise a negro man named Isaac, belonging to the estate of B.B.B. Hunter, deceased, by whom he had been annoyed, when the negro turned on him, dealing him two very violent blows on the head with a stick, and completed the murderous work by stabbing him to the heart. Mr. Dial died almost without a struggle. A number of gentlemen started some time afterwards in pursuit of the negro, He was in the field when he saw them coming, and fled. When they came up, they found him in possession of an axe, declaring that he would not be taken. Dr. William H. Dial, brother of the deceased, finding he was determined to resist, shot him and he died in a short time afterwards. Fatal Affray---On last Saturday at an election held for Justice of the Peace in a precinct a few miles above this place, in this county, a man by the name of Lewis, was mortally wounded with a knife, by a young Mr. Hedrick. He died on Tuesday. Dandridge Herald. Religious Notice---We are requested to state that Rev. Mr. Nye will preach in the court house, at this place, on Sabbath evening next, at 6:30 o'clock. Married---On Thursday 13th March, by the Rev. R.F. Tedford, Mr. Hugh L. McNutt, of Blount County, to Miss. Emily Tipton, of Monroe. April 25, 1856 The Murder---Some weeks ago the Athens Post published an account of the murder of a young man by the name of Rowland, and that a negro boy was arrested, tried and discharged. Since that time, however, facts came to light sufficient to have the negro arrested the second time, brought to custody and tried before Judge Alexander. The negro was convicted of the murder of Rowland and sentenced to be hung on the 20th day of June. Joseph F. Curtis advertises in today's paper for employment at the carpenter's business. We think that when a man will advertise for work he ought to get it. Curtis will work cheap and do it well. Try him. May 9, 1856 Fatal Affray---A difficulty occurred in this place, on Thursday evening last, between Mr. George Carter and Mr. King Stewart, which resulted in the death of the latter. Stewart stabbed Carter with a knife in the left breast, when Carter shot Stewart with a pistol, the ball taking effect in Stewart's forehead. He lived about two hours, but never spoke after he was shot. Lebanon Herald. Two Men Murdered by a Wife and Her Brother---We yesterday heard that a man by the name of Stark and a married sister, between whom and her husband there had been some difficulty, had murdered her husband some two or three days ago. The parties resided near Noble, Illinois. We understand that the brother was interfering to persuade the wife to go back to her husband--but she became infuriated and inflicted several blows upon him, when her brother finished the work by striking him on the head with a railroad chair, killing him instantly. Stark mounted a horse and attempted to escape, when he was pursued and overtaken by three men. Upon coming up with him one of them caught the bridle reins of Stark's horse, and at the same time telling him he was a prisoner. Stark quickly drew a pistol and shot this man dead on the spot. He then put whip to his horse and made his escape, though the other pursuers followed and fired at him several times. He had not been taken at the last accounts. The woman was arrested, examined and lodged in jail for trial and accessory. Vincennes (Indiana) Gazette. June 13, 1856 Murder---A friend writing to us from Rockbridge, Ozark County (Missouri), under the date of April 13, 1856, gives the following particulars of the murder of a man named John W. Shorb, on the 10th. The deceased lived 3 miles west of Rockbridge, with his daughters, having lost his wife some 18 months ago. He came to this state from Tennessee, some 8 years ago: The deceased was in his field plowing some three hundred yards from his house and had stopped his nag and stepped to the fence for some purpose, either to get a drink or had been called there by the man who shot him. About the time he got to the top of the fence he was shot, we suppose with a shot-gun. We found the wadding. There were 7 or 8 shot and slugs that struck him from his knees to his hat-band. After he fell from the top of the fence he was shot in the back with 14 shot or balls, and the gun was so close to his person that he was powder burned. His daughters say three guns fired--one fired and in a little time thereafter two nearly together. The person that shot him the first time was in 20 or 30 yards of him. Who the murderer was we know not. Shorb was about 47 years of age, and a large robust man, and has left 2 daughters to mourn the loss of a murdered father. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. He has two sons somewhere. Our brethren of the press are requested to give the above an insertion, so that Shorb's sons may learn the situation their sisters are in, and assist them. Springfield Mirror. To Be Hung---M.M. Chury and Moses Gossett were sentenced, during the Appeal Court in Columbia, to be hung on Friday, 11th July. Their crime is negro stealing. It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of James M. Peak, of Madison County, Miss. He was killed by a negro belonging to Maj. William Maney in whose employ Mr. Peak, was acting in the capacity of an overseer. The fact of his death was communicated the same evening to Mr. James Dejarhett of this vicinity by telegraph, and since then, other communications have been received by his relatives in this county, but none of them, as we learn, state the particulars, except that a negro killed him with a club. Mr. Peak was a native of Rutherford County (TN), and he leaves an aged mother and many relatives here to lament his untimely end. He also leaves a wife and several small children to mourn their irrepairable loss. He was one greatly beloved by those who knew him, and was remarkable for the affection he manifested towards his family and relations generally. He was a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity, and in his death the order has lost a good member. May his bereaved family and friends look to Him who is a present help in need, in this their deep affliction. Murfreesboro Telegraph. We clip the following from the Nashville Gazette: Death of Capt. James Walker. The telegraph brings us the painful intelligence of the death of this gallant young man, brother of Gen. William Walker, and son of James Walker, Esq., of this city. Not two months ago, when the prospects of the Republican Party in Nicaragua were darkest, and when certain defeat and overthrow seemed to await, Gen. Walker and his noble army, he whose death we now record, accompanied by five other gallant spirits, left Nashville to join the army in Nicaragua. Soon after their arrival, Mr. Walker was promoted to the lieutenancy, and subsequently to a captaincy. Possessing qualities, both of head and heart, which eminently fitted him for command, his friends were warranted in hoping for him a brilliant military career. Had his life been spared, he would doubtless have been of essential service in the great struggle for Republican liberty in Nicaragua. But an All-wise Providence, has decreed otherwise, and he for whom we had predicted a brilliant and glorious career, has passed from the walks of men, and his remains now repose in a distant land. Tragical Affray---A tragical affair occurred upon the R.L. Cobb, at the island shute, while on her late trip up. The circumstances as we gathered them during the trial are as follows: A man by the name of Bryson Harper, and a lad named William Minnis, had quarreled. The man, it seems from the evidence, was of an overbearing, bullying disposition, and had threatened the boy with violence. Some words were passed at the time of the last difficulty, when Harper rushed upon the lad with a hatchet in one hand, and struck him with the other. Minnis had a twine knife in his hand at the time, and after Harper hit him, the former struck a random blow, cutting the latter in the thigh, and severing a main artery, from the effects of which, he died in a very short time. The lad was secured, and upon the arrival of the boat here, he was placed in the hands of officer John A. Petty. An examination of the affair was had shortly after before Justices Robertson and Rives, and the boy discharged on the ground that the crime was a justifiable homicide. Nashville Patriot. Another Case of Poisoning in Scott County---We learn from our Junior now in Scott, that another case of wholesale poisoning occurred in that county a few days ago. It was at a log-rolling at the residence of Mr. Peter Morell. Twenty-one were poisoned, and several are seriously ill; but hopes are entertained of their recovery. It was supposed by some that the poisoning occurred from eating chicken cooked in a copper vessel; but Dis. Herren and Dulaney say that it was occasioned by arsenic. No one, so far as we have learned, has as yet been suspected. Abingdon, Virginia. Interesting Relic---The Tera Haute, Indiana, Journal states that quite an "interesting relic" was discovered recently by a Mr. William King, Sullivan County. It is a sword, with a lengthy silver chain attached to it, and a quantity of silver on the belt: and was found sticking in the ground near what is called Wagner's Defeat Branch. Here a guard with several wagon loads of provisions destined for Fort Harrison in 1812, was surprised, and the men all killed but one Black. This sword is supposed to have been the property of the officer in command, whose name is Fairbanks. September 26, 1856 Married---At Louisville, Blount County, on Thursday the 18th inst., by Rev. S.A. Taylor, Mr. James D. Temple, to Miss. Victoria, daughter of Col. Hiram Heartsill, all of Louisville. In Knox County on Monday the 22nd inst., by Esquire Nelson, Mr. Samuel C. Swan to Miss. Mary L., daughter of B.L. Warren of Louisville, Blount County. October 10, 1856 Died---At the residence of Mr. James H. Rowan, in this county, Miss. Sarah Berry, in the 61st year of her age. At his residence in this county, on the 2nd inst., Benjamin Taylor, aged 68 years. Another veteran who in the war of 1812 shouldered his rifle in defense of his country has passed away. Mr. Taylor, fought under General Jackson in several of his severe encounters with the enemy. A few years only will elapse, ere the remnant of those who battled for their native land, will forever be seperated from it by the mighty conqueror, death. But though they shall depart, the memory of gallant deeds will remain engraven on the hearts of survivors, stimulating them to follow the example of their ancestors, whenever their country may demand their aid. October 31, 1856 Married---On Tuesday the 29th inst., by Rev. John S. Craig, Mr. Campbell Gillespie, Sheriff, to Miss. Ann Holliday, all of this county. On the 22nd inst., by Rev. R.E. Tedford, Mr. William E. Talbott to Miss. Eugenia Anderson. On the 20th inst., by S.L. Yearout. Esq., Mr. John Campbell to Miss. Mary Grindstaff. Died---At her father's residence in Louisville on the 22nd October, Martha Melinda, daughter of James S. and L.C. Bonham, after a painful illness of two days, aged 7 months and 9 days. "He gave thee, he took thee and soon will restore thee, For death has no sting since the Saviour died."