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thickness, on the top of which is a cornice and blocking course, surmounted by an eagle, resting upon a shield of cast iron, bronzed and gilt. One foot from each end of the screen, on a die of black marble, the Roman faces are placed-which are of beauti- fully variegated East Tennessee marble, one foot two inches in diameter, and ten feet in height. There are eight committee- rooms flanking the hall to the right and left of the main entrance, which are 16 by 17 feet square. These rooms are beautifully fin- ished, and conveniently adapted for the various committees of the House of Representatives. There are 46 large double desks, of white oak, made by the-South Nashville Manufacturing Company, and 127 large chairs, of the same material, with cushions, manu- factured by the firm of McCombs and Cornelius, for the use of the members. To the right and left of the clerks' desk are seats for the reporters of the daily papers. The curtains of the Hall of Representatives are of red damask ; those of the committee-rooms are of figured damask of various colors, while that at the back of the Speaker's stand is of red damask ; there are in all 410 yards of curtaining in the Hall of Representatives. Over the windows of the hall and committee-rooms, is a fine gilt cornice of beautiful finish, manufactured by Freeman & Co.
The Senate Chamber is of oblong form, thirty-five by seventy feet, having pilasters of the Ionic order, with a full entablature, which is 12 inches in diameter, and 10 feet in height. The ceil- ing of this room is formed into radiating pannels or lacunaria, and is forty-three feet in height. There is a gallery of 12 feet in width on three sides of the room, supported by 12 columns of East Tennessee variegated marble, with white capitals and black bases, similar to those of the Erectheum. The forum in this room consists of a platform of two steps. The appealer's and clerk's desks are of fine East Tennessee marble. There are 30 single desks and chairs, of the same order as those of the Hall of Repre- sentatives. In the Senate Chamber there are 10 windows, the curtains of which are of fine silk and worsted damask, and the cornices over them are beautifully gilt.
The Library-room is immediately opposite the Senate Chamber, and is 35 by 35 feet : on each side there are committee-rooms
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communicating. Over the arches of these rooms are alcoves which may be used for books, papers, and archives of the State.
SOUTHERN METHODIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.
A xoxa the lateimprovements in Nashville, the Publishing House of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is by far the most im- portant. It is located on the Public Square, near the City Hotel, sixty-eight feet front, and running back to the river nearly three hundred feet. The buildings are mostly four story, with rooms very large and commodious.
They commenced operations in April 1855, and now have four of Adam's large improved power presses, with one of Hoe's largest cylinder presses in successful operation.
There are now employed in the different departments of the Publishing House, including editors, agents, clerks, etc., as well as mechanics, workmen, and other operators, one hundred and twenty-three persons, male and female; and this number will be increased in proportion to the increasing demands of the busi- ness.
Having a magnificent capital as their foundation, one of the best locations in the South, agents, trustees, and managers of great energy, and acknowledged ability, and the whole patronage of the rich and growing South, it has control of an immense influ- ence for good. It is a most valuable acquisition to Nashville, as well as the whole South : also to other Christian Churches and publishers, prepared as it is to do a large amount of work outside of their own denomination.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.
THE University of Nashville was incorporated by the General Assembly of North Carolina, December 29th, 1785, under the name and title of Davidson Academy ; and subsequently, by the
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Legislature of Tennessee, September 11th, 1806. Finally, in November 26th, 1826, by an act of the Legislature, it acquired its present legal style. It now comprises, beside the Collegiate De- partment, organized as above, a flourishing Medical College, whose growth, present character, and standing, are subjects of most encouraging gratulations. In the Medical Department there are eight chairs, filled by professors of distinguished abili- ties and practice, and prominent in standing in their profession in the South. A Law and a Scientific Department are in process of organization, in which students will be received during the next session.
The number of volumes in the Libraries of the University is about 14,000. An ample Chemical Apparatus, a handsome Cabi- net of Minerals, Fossils, and other specimens of Natural History, with Casts and Maps, and a good collection of Mathematical and Philosophical Instruments.
The buildings of the Collegiate Department consist of a magni- ficent stone edifice, erected at a cost of $50,000, containing lecture, recitation, and society rooms, libraries and offices, an imposing brick building three stories high, 154 feet long, and 54 feet wide, of a style of architecture in harmony with the stone edifice, in which the Cadets will be pleasantly quartered, generally two in a room; and a large brick building for the accommodation of Professors and their families, with a wing attached, 132 feet long, containing dining-hall, kitchen, laundry, store, and shops for the accommodation of Professors and Students. The brick building for cadets' quarters, and the wing to the president's house, erected this summer, are warmed by steam. The whole cost of the two buildings may be put down at $40,000.
The stately edifice appropriated to the Medical College was erected at a cost of about $40,000; and the whole property of the University, in lands and buildings, may be estimated at about $300,000.
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THE WIRE SUSPENSION BRIDGE.
This bridge, as lately repaired and strengthened, is an object of interest to all. It is suspended by four wire cables on each side, which are anchored about 150 feet from the tower. The probable weight of floor and girders is 220,000 pounds. The length of the floor is 688 feet ; width, 25 feet. Height of bridge above low-water mark, 108 feet; height of tower above floor, 35 feet: distance between towers, 500 feet. Cost of bridge about · $100,000.
Steps are being taken to build another at the mouth of Spring street, which the great increase of trade will soon demand.
THE PENITENTIARY.
THIS institution, situated on Spring street, one mile from the Public Square, is in a flourishing condition. The prison occu- pies a space of about three acres, enclosed by a substantial stone wall, 27 feet high and from 4 to 5 feet thick. There are 232 cells in the building. A hospital for the sick is attached to the prison, over which Dr. Felix Robertson (the first male child born in the City of Nashville) presides. There are now confined in the penitentiary 250 convicts : 248 males and two females.
We collect the following from the Agent's report in 1853 :- Out of 240 convicts then in custody, 38 are reported temperate and 202 intemperate; 127 have acknowledged that they were in- toxicated when they committed the crimes of which they were convicted-thus furnishing another proof, if any were needed, of the baneful consequences of a great and growing evil which besets the path of young and old, almost from the cradle to the grave. Out of the above number of convicts, the fathers of 43 only were temperate, 125 intemperate, and 72 common drunkards. Since the prison first went into operation, (1831,) there have been 1400 convicts received-numbers per year varying from 33 to 82.
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ACADEMIES. PAGE
HIess and Weber, (Musical.)
11
Elliott, Rev. C. D., (Nashville Female,) 90
Hoyt, J. W., (Ladies' College,)
61
AGENTS, COLLECTORS, ETC.
Ballowe, R. A.
16
Fort, E. P.
45
Hunter, W. K.
62
Nelson. Anson
90
Scott, Walter
103
Smith & Jones
107
Shields, B. F.
129
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, MACHINES, ETC.
Allen, D. M.
13
Amstrong & Co.
15
Erb, John,
41
ARTISTS.
Hughes, Brothers
61
BANKERS, ETC.
Herriford, Slaughter & Co.
57
James, John D. & Co.
63
Shapard, W. B. & Co.
105
BASKETS.
Brunker, F.
24
BOOKSTORES, ETC.
Toon, Nelson & Co. 118
Whiteman, W. S. . 125
129
CABINET AND ARTIST'S MATERIALS.
Freeman, W. R
45
Hicks, A. H.
58
COACH & CARRIAGE MAKERS, ETC.
Bassett, G. M. & Co. 109
Cram & Shepherd
32
Crookshanks, S. K. & Co. 33
JIempelman, A.
56
Monohan & Shirk 79
Townsend, William H. 118
126
Wilson, James, (colored)
(189)
York, John, & Co.
CHINA, ETC.
190
INDEX.
CONFECTIONERS, ETC.
PAGE
Greig, George
51
Johnson, John
64
Robertson, J. G. & C.
101
DENTISTS.
Gunn & Peabody
52
Herman, E. A.
57
Ross & McDaniel
101
DRUGGISTS.
Berry & Demoville
18
Demoville & Bell
36
Hodges & Richards
59
DRY AND FURNISHING GOODS.
Allison, Anderson & Co.
14
Beach, A. C. & A. B.
18
Bohme, Oscar
20
Eakin, T. & W. & Co.
39
Evans, Porter & Co.
41 77
Minor & Yeargin
79
Morgan & Co.
80 80
McClelland, J. G. W. A.
84
McGill, J. II.
86
Orleans Store
92
Thompson & Co.
117
FOUNDERIES, ETC.
Anderson, Andrew
14
Brennan, T. M.
21
Ellis & Ament
41
Ellis & Moore
116
Moffatt, James
79
FURNITURE, ETC.
Patterson, John,
94
Spotswood, J. M.
110
GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Cooley, S.
31 38
Doxey & Hugheston.
French, Lewis H.
46
French, H. S. & Son
Gordon, W. H. & Co.
Hamilton, A.
Hart & Hollingsmorth
Johnson, Horne & Co.
Johnson & Weaver
Joynt, Robert,
Kirkpatrick & Nevins
Leliyett & Nolen
Miles, Doom & Co.
Morris & Stratton
Moulton & Reed
McAlister, James A. & Co.
McCrea & Terrass
McKinley, W. C.
Peet, W. L. 95
104
Seaberry & Thomas
Seymour, Fanning & Co. 105
46 50 53 55 64 64 66 68 70 78 81 82 83 84 87
Metz, Nathan & Co.
Morgan, Irby. & Co.
INDEX.
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HARDWARE, ETC.
Hillman, Brothers
58
Kirkman & Ellis 68
Macey & Hamilton 73
Stewart, William.
112
HATS, ETC.
Myers, John
82
Waterfield & Walker
128
HOTEL.
City Hotel.
103
Lumsden, J. & Co.
HIDES, LEATHER, ETC.
72
Hill, John M.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
115
Pilcher, Capt. M. S.
96
JEWELERS, ETC.
Campbell & Donigan
25
Gowdey, Thomas
50
Creighton, A. D. & Co.
LIVERY STABLES.
33
Sloan, John H.
70
MAIL CONTRACTORS.
Carter, Thomas & Hough
27
106
Slaughter, G. H. & Co ...
Hammond, C.
MANUFACTURERS.
54
Bradford, John W.
MILLS.
40
Brown & Anderson
103
MUSIC STORES, ETC.
Diggons, James.
36
Hess & Weber
11
PAINTERS.
Fleming, R. T.
44
McGhee, William
86
PLUMBERS, ETC.
Henderson, Brothers
56
Seaberry & Co.
104
SADDLERS, ETC.
March & Sont
74
Morrow, John
81
SHOES, ETC.
Gardner, Shepherd & Co. .. 47
Hollins, R. S. & Co.
60
Murkin, J. A .. McDonald, James 85
82
Ramage & Church
98
Strickler, Ellis & Co.
113
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Burlington, John
24
87
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Shelton, M. L.
105
Sloan, James
107
TINNERS, ETC.
Jones, A.
65
McBride & McCaslin
83
McClure & Moore 84
Maxey & McClure 77
Snow, Mckenzie & Co.
109
TOBACCO, ETC.
Meredith, W.
77
Johnson, John
64
WAGONMAKING AND BLACKSMITHING.
Allen, M. S. & S. M.
13
Allen, D. M.
13
Allen, W. W.
13
Gunter, G. B.
52
WALL PAPER, ETC.
Finn, W. W.
43
Gorbey, L. M.
50
VARIETY STORE.
Morrison, A. & Co.
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