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FALL ARRANGEMENTS.
FRUGHTs BETWEEN CHARLESTON AND NASH


ID arrangement between the South Carolina, ts5-
ID Georgia, Western and Atlantic and Nashville tSzsF
and Chattanooga railroads, goods will be brOughtS
through to Nashville at the following rates:
CLASS.
Boxes Hats, Bonnes Furniture, Teas and other light
gOOdSp per CUBIC Ioot 81
SECOND
Boxes Shoes Dry Goods, Saddlery, Glass Drugs Con-
dictionaries, Camphene, Spirits Turpsntine casks
&c per 100 g. 20
All articles not coming under specific rates. euumeF-
sted in the tariff OF the roads between Chattanooga
and Charleston, copies of which can be seen or had
at the Freight gents Office per 100 lbs ...SI Is
Goods to be delivered Nashville above rates must
be plainly and distinctly marked the care Of Agent of
Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad Co., at Chattanooga
and Agent of South Carolina Railroad Co. at Charleston
Persons shipping from eastern cities can ship by steam
about l2c by propeers at &c. and sailing ves-
sells at from &c. to &c. per foot
When the Nashville and Chattanooga road is completed
from Chattanooga to the River farther reduction will be
made of which due notice will be given
H. |. ANDERSON Supt n. & c. R. R. Co.
n. B. The same difference will be made when goods are
to be delivered at Decherd Shelbyve and Murf~oosbor,
other stations road, made between
freIghts from Nashville to Chattanooga and freghts from
the above points to Chattanooga under the arrangement
with the Tennessee River NJ. NJ. i T. Co.
june LIFT II. l. A.
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MARSHAL,S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF FOUR WRITS of feri foeias to me
ID directed from the Circuit Court of the United States
for the Middle District of Tennessee founded four Judg
mens rendered in said Court at its September Term 1861
to wit:
David Jayne Son. rs. Mark L. Cartwright, and Leroy
Armstrong Judgment 18th September, 1853; same,
same judgment 18th September, 1885, W. MCally Son,
rs same Judgment 18th September, 1853 and John NJ.
Oty U.s. same Judgment 9Th September, 1858.
will sell to the highest bidder for Cash at the Court
House door in the City Of Nashville MONDAY, the
18th day of December 1853 all the right title claim and
interest of the said Defendant. Leroy Armstrong in and
to the following Lots in the City OF Nashville wit:
LOT No 49, designated in the plan Of the College
Academy property, fronting so feet Cherry street. and
running back the usual depth of Lots in that part Of the
CITY, and is adjoining the residence OF VIM. Stocke.
ALSO part Of Lot, No. 81 fronting so feet Summer
street. as extended bounded follows beginning the
Northwest Of B. F. Moseys Lot the side Of
Summer street. thence along the east side Of said street
feet thence at right angles norhwardly and parallel with
back with said line about 80 feet TO Alley; thence south
with the line of Moses Lot about 10 feet to the begin
ming corner
The undivided interest of Mark L. Cartwright in tho
above described Lots conveyed to Leroy Armstrong by
Deeds bearing date the 2st june ls3 and Of
cord in the Registers office for Davidson county, in Book
No II, pages 2y5 and 2s6.
Both said Lots have been levied upon the property Of
Defendant Armstrong and will be sold 10 satisfy said wTs
this 25th day Of October 1888.
J. B. CLEMENTS
Marshall, .. 5. Middle Division Tennessee.
BY his Deputy, b n. CLEMENTS.
OctZ7-t.
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z. z. BELL.
Wholesale and Retail Grocer Dealer in Foreign and
Domestic Liquors Receiving, Forwarding and
Commission Merchant
Opposite Sewanee House. College ST, No %.
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NOTICE TO WESTERN TRAVELLERS

THROUGH by Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroads. Phil
L adelphia to Pittsburg. Pa MsssilOn Wooster Cleve-
land Toledo Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis LAFAYETTE
Terre Hsute Chicago and Mkauke. Through by Railroad
from Philadelphia to Cincinnati in 81 hours.
Shortest and quickest from the Atlantic Cities to the
Great West Passengers will find this the peaSan
to " Orleans Only Sl to Cincinnati Sl2 to Louis
vile; $40 To St Louis Via Pennsyvan Railroad an the
following daily Steam Packets from Ptsburg BuckeyeStae
Capt Beltshoover leaves Psburg Sunday; hey stone
State, Capt Charles Stone, leaves Psburg Monday; ALE
cheney Capt Charles Bachelor, leaves Ptsburg Tues
day; Crystal Palace Capt Kountz leaves Psburg We'd
desday; Brilliant Capt K Grace leaves Pittsburg Thurs
dav: Ptisburg Capt Hugh Campbell leaves Pttsburg Fri
dgy; Messenger No. 3 Capt John Knseer leaves Pitts
burg Saturday Boarding and lodging board the Packets
extra. Pittsburg to Cincinnati, 81; Louisville 50; St.
Louis, IS.
Fare through by Railroad from Philadelphia to Pittsburg
80 50; MaSson 80; Cleveland $l0 Mansfield and Crest
line 81; Columbus Sl2 IS; Toledo Sl3; Cincinnati via
Crestne,) Sl5 Chicago via Michigan Southern X. R.
sS %. To Chicago, Waukegan, KenOsha, Ill., Racine Mil
wauke SbebOygan Wisconsin, via Detroit and Michigan
Central Railroad, SIS.
The Cars will leave the Commonwealth Station n F.
Cornear of chuyk Fifth and Market Streets where tickets
be purchased OF Bingham Dock Agents of the State
and Columbia Railroad Lines
The morning Express Train through to Pttsburg Cleve
land, Cincinnati and Chicago will leave at O'Clock, A. N.
Through to Cincinnati in 81 hours.
The night Mail Train at lOA p NJ. Through to Cncin-
matt in 46 hours including nights comfortable rest al
Pittsburg
The above lines pass through and stop Lancaster Har
risburg, LewistOwn, Huntingdon HOllidaysburg John
stOwn, Greenburg, and intermediate places.
NoTICE.ln loss the Company will hold themse
responsible for personal baggage only and for amount
not exceeding 800. THOS. MOORE, Agent
june 4 IT, Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
The Columbia Railroad Line for Harrisburg via Column
ba and all intermediate places, will leave the above station
at 49, p NJ
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DAGUERREAN STOCK AND PICTURE ESTABLISH
MENT
nOBYSS YEAROUT, Nashville, Tennessee, COiisee
IL Street.
DoBYNs HALL, Louisville XIV.
DoBYSs RICHARDSON, MOrssewet New York
DoBYSs SPAULDISG, St Louis, no.
DoBYNs YEAROUT, Memphis Tenn.
DOBYNs HARRINGTON, New Orleans
Atany Of the shove establishments YOU can procure as
fine Pictures be had any CITY of any desired style
or finish, have every improvement and expect to
keep up with any snd all Improvements. We prepared
in either city to furnish artists with article used the
art. Our arrangements SUCH furnish stock
the most reasonable terms. DOBYNS 4 co.
N B-Pctures taken in any kind Of weather. and of de
ceased persons at all times.
augl7-f D.&CO.
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PENNsYLVANIA RAILROAD.

THIS road complete, it opens communication be-
Pittsburg and Philadelphia oTPtsburg and Balt
BY which Freight from the west reach eastern
quicker and cheaper than the rival
they connect with the daily packets at Psburg,
st Louis Louisyil Cincinnati Wheeling and all the
aud Psburg Rail Road, and Ohio and pennsylvania
Rail Road Ptsburg Cars through between Pittsburgh
and Philadelphia Neutrality-suspicious. of freight advan
tage that be appreciated by all shippers.
In of obstruction of navigation By ice low water
fregh westward be forwarded from Pttsburg to Gin
cinnati, towns in the interior by Railroad.
RATES OF EREGGHE
Between Pittsburg and Philadelphia or Baltimore.
First Class. Winter Summer
Rates. Rates.
Dry Goods Books and Stationary Boos) per 100 lbs.
Shoes, Hats and Carpeting Furs and Pei 81 Is cts.
tries, Feathers, Saddlery &C..
second Glass.
Brown Shooting & Shifting in Bales
Drugs Glass Ware Groceries, except Co IS cts 60 cts
fee, Hardware, Hollow Ware, Machinery,
Third Class.
Butterin Firkils & Kegs, Candles, Cot
ton, in winter,l Queensware, Tallow, IS cts. cts.
ward, &c. &c.
Fourth Glass.
Bacon, Cotton lin summary Coffee, Lardl
and Lard Oil, Through Pork in full 65 cts. 40 cts.
loads at owners risk.
Geo. c. Franciscus.
Freight AgeHt, Pittsbnrg.
Il. j. Sneeder,
Freight agent, Philadelphia
magFaV & Rooms,
J.L Elliott.
Freight Agsnt, Ne. West ST., ". y.
IA a.. Houston,
Gen. Freight agent, Philadelphia.
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NASHVILLE STEAM MARBLE WORKS.
JAMES SLOAN, Proprietor.

ST. OPPOSITE JOHNSON HoRNEs TOBACCO WAREHOUSE
NASHVILLE TENN.
AIre arerOos at The old stand Corner Of Summer and
Spring Streets.
TIAVING made extensive engagements in my Marble
l. Works, my facilities such that | execute all
kinds ofwork in the most tasteful manner and the latest STYLE
cheap it be dOpe in any of the Eastern Cities
BY calling at my Warerooms the of Spring and
Summer Streets specimens may be which will enable
persons Ojudge for themselves which is the best method
Having hand all kinds of Marble from Feast Tennessee
Also fine assortment of Egyptian, Italian and American
Marble, which will sell low to the trade wholesale and
tail finished or in the rough state.
A large assortment of MONUMENTS, ToNBs, BAPTsMAL
FoUNTs, URNs, VASES GARDEN FIGURES GRAVE STONES &C.
carved and etered to order FURNITURE MARBLE executed
TO order and sent any part of the Southwest cheap
it be procured from the East Also MARBLE MANTEIs
Of every description plain carved BUILDING STONE, sold
Wholesale and Retail
All orders LEFT at WareRooms the of Spring
summer Streets viii meet with prompt attention. My
friends generally viii find their interest TO call and
anime my stock before purchasing elsewhere Thankful to
my old friends and customers for their liberal patronage
hope by strict attention business merit continuance
Of their favOrs. JAMES SLOAN,
Corner offspring and Summer streets, Nashville
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REGULATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS
Single Packages weighing less than loo lbs, will be in
variably charged as 100 lbs, First Class Rates
All articles of unusual size weight charged in proper
ton to the trouble and expense of handling and space
pied.
Goods in Packages not secure or ms cient for the pro-
lection of contents, will be transported only at owners
risk.
All claims for damages must be collected of the party de-
verng the goods and claims for lost missing goods
must be made within 80 days from date of Shipment they
will not be allowed.
The above Companies will not be responsible for Leakage
ofOis, Liquors. other Liquids oro the Breakage of
Jugs, Demlohns Tin Cans CarbOys of Liquids unless
they be securely Packed Wooden Cases with their tops
exposed.
The following Articles will only be Transported at Gown
ers Risk, Brcakage, Chatting, Frost, Heat Storms
Accidents or Unavoidable Delays, viz
Molasses, Dressed Marble Glass and Chnaware Green
Fruits, Tomb Stones Bags of Shot loose Demjons, Fur
nture unlocked Moveables and Household Goods, Fresh
Fish, Poultry, Live Stock OF every description Boxes CT
gars not Cased CarbOys Acids Looking Glasses Musical
Instruments Books and Stationary Glazed SASH Trees and
Shrubbery, Stoves and Stove Castings Light and Hollow
Castings.
On Freight destined for Chattanooga or Decatur and all
intermediate points 10 extra charge will be made during the
low water season. except that all articles carried less than
Third Class Rates will then be charged at Third Class but
detentons arising from low water entirely at the risk Of
the owner.
On Freight to Knoxville intermediate points to
Chattanooga Twenty 2 cents for 100 lbs be added
during low water but IN no case there any responsibility
assumed for the detention OF Goods during on account OF
low water.
Goods consigned to c. W. Anderson, Agent n. C. R.
r. c. Nashville will be received the wharf, all charges
paid and forward without extra charge for Drsyage
Commission.
No Freight received the Wharf charges paid,
cept on Goods for Tennessee river
Furniture and all other Articles enumerated above sub
ect to special contract.
Emgrans with families aud moveables taken through
at low rates
Persons wishing TO make contracts desiring inorma
ton with regard connected with this arrangement will
address c. W. Anderson. agent, n. c. r. K C., Nnsh-
vile, or JAS Williams Pres Tenn River NJ. N. I. C.,
Chattanooga.
H. LANDERSON, Supt N 4 CR.R.C.
JAS. WILLIAMS, Pres. Tenn. River NJ. NJ. h I. G.
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VALUABLE IRON PROPERTY AND FARM FOR SALE

TINE subscriber would call the attention of those who
wish embark in the Iron business also those who
wish a handsome and fertile farm TO the following
property which he offers for sale.
lst jackson Furnace and lands say about $500
This furnace is Beaver Dam Greek, Dickson county,
Tennessee and the stack is the largest in the State being
At feet high The furnace except the stack being
rebuilt and will be ready TO put in blast by the ls of No
veber. The route of the North Western Railroad as
veyed passes Immediately by the Furnace The is
surpassed and the timber and ground admirably adapted
for coaling.
Also, Beleview Furnace and about 5000 acres of land
including the Dickson bank. This Furnacei is Jones
Creek three miles South Of Charlotte. There is
good water power and also good farming lands attached to
Also, The Valley Forge on Jones' Greek, and about ST.
90 land The tall % feet and the head of water
immense. There very hne farming lands in this
tract and it is altogether most desirable location.
Also the Mill Greek property and Duck River bank
in Hickman county, Tennessee The Mill Greek sites, Of
which there five SIX present the best water powers
fer the size of the stream that be found in country
The Duck River bank the heaviest dePose of in
the State and the can be procured with less labor than
at any bank in the country II IS within half mile OF
Duck River and the lands around covered with the
best coaling timber
Also the Lower TuHne at the Narrows of Harpeh In
Davidson county, Tennessee with ten of land for
buildings and machinery 1t is unneces airy speak of the
water power the NarrOws of Harpeh. is known TO
every one and twenty-five OF experience enables the
subscriber speak with certainty Of great benefits and
usefulness Ii is indeed only to be to be appreciated
Lastly my Williamson Farm which now reside, and
which for beauty and fertility second To none The house
is large and airy and the Oubudngs Of the best descrp
ton 1t is mtersected by the Southern Railroad, and also
bv the Nashville and Franklin Turnpike. 1t is II miles
from Nashville and from Franklin. 1t is meadow
farm waered by Little Harpeth and the best evidence Of
its quality the hay produced it this year. which all
who have pronounce II the best they have
tits altogether of the desirable farms for beauty
and profit that is the Southwest contains about 500
acres.
The above property is offered for SALE not for the purpose
of profit or speculation but simply from the fac that the
subscribers health makes necessary to relieve himself Of
the care necessarily incident much real property To-
cd at
that personal attention which it requires
ANY wishing purchase any of the above property
will please call the subscriber at his residence ad
dress him at Good Spring p. o. Williamson county Ten
neeSee. aug3l-4m NJ. BELL.
Cincinnati Enquirer will publish the above until the lst
ofJauuary 1884 and send bill to this office.
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ERBs PATENT STRAW CUTTER AND INDEPFN-
DENT CORN CHOPPER

THIS very important invention has been in use about
l. three years The inventor has made Improvements
which have rendered it perfect as STRAW AND CORN
CUTTING MACHINE. II has given entire satisfaction to
every who has used it and the superior machine
use for the purpose for which designed 1t sim
pie all its parts durable and easily kept order. 1t is
selffeedng and easily worked by boy ~ years of age
Ii will straw the shuck from half inch
three inches in length. Many certificates might be pro
duced from Farmers who have used them to prove their
superiority any other straw and cutler in
use Persons needing such article may rest assured
that in they will ind valuable acquisition to their farm
or stable
The subscriber has greatly extended his formsn-
uacturng these machines and he SELECTS for them
the attention of the public and the farmers and planters
particularly, Of the South and West lie will hereafter be
able TO I'LL all orders rapidly, and all machines 10
do the work for which they are designed.
Being the inventor and patentee and sole proprietor he
will dispose of rights for counties States reasonable
terms, Mechanic who wish manufacture ihem
and will furnish one set OF casting for patterns
sep7-6m JOHN E. ERB.
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NASHVILLE. TENN
A RE now receiving their Fall supply Of Hardware
IA and Cutlery direct from the manufacturers IN Eu.
rope and America TO which they invite the particular aten-
ton of Merchants visiting Nashville for their Fall
Their stock in store and daily coming hand comprises
full assortment of Baeksmhs and Carpenters Tools Cut
lery, Guns and all articles in their line
They receive Feathers, Wool Ginseng and Beeswax at
the very highest market price in exchange for Hardware
or in payment Of debts aupIS
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TRANSPORTATION.
RATES REnIICFn,

THE Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad 0Tl
Il Company, and the Tennessee River NJ. M. EezSzSzS
and Transportation Company, have adopted the--<sA
following rates OF Transportation freight between Nash
Vile Tenn, and the various landings the Tennessee
River.
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INSURANCE, &C.
THE MUTUAL PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
nR NASHVILLE TENNESSEE

THE MUTUAL PKUIECIIUN NSUhhNUL OUNtEN I
OF NASHVILLE. TENNESSEE.
OFFICE on Cedar Street. adjoining the Post Office, and
opposite the Verandah win insure tina mutual prn-
cpe Houses Merchandise &C. against Loss Damage by
Fire. Steamboats, any of the Western waters against the
Hazards of Inland Navigation and the Cargces of Vessels OF
every description against the Peris of the Seas and Rivers
Also the Lives of persons in good health for single year,
for of years. during life. Also Bank Notes Trans
mtted per mail.
All persons having their lives property insured in this
Insttlton entitled to full participation in all the prof
it's without any liability loss beyond the amount of Pre-
mums which they may pay.
n. S. PITCHER, President,
j. b. JOHNSON, Vice President
c. ]. T. WHARroN Secretary. lanl
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VI tested durng the past year. by many of the
spectacle citizens OF Nashville The advertiser permitted
to refer to Mr.. Samuel Watkins whose cured
offs most inveterate Screfua Also the servant of Mr.
Collins of the disease. Five of Cancer have
been cured twenty of Bone FelUn Mr. R. H. Joness
cured of Sore Eyes ae- having been under the
treatment Of two of the most distinguished Physicians for
eight months almost totally blind.
At least hundred respectable persons in Nashville
and its vicinity be who will yOuch for the great
benefits of his of treatment without the of the
knife mercury.
Cancer Scrofula, Rheumatism, Fstula Mercural Dis
eases Ulcers old Chronic Diseases Sore Eyes, and all i'm
purities of the blood.
Twenty years constant Practice fifteen in New Orleans
prior to coming to Nashville Those interested,
pectfuy invited to call examine and consult free of any
charge.
Office No AZ Union st. near Cherry.
noviO-ly. EDWARD THOMAS
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NASHVILLE. June 2s, 1883
Col L. p. CHFATHtN:-Dedr Sri have been using
he "Reaping and Moving Machine patent tented by Nancy
of Illinois, which you offering 10 the citizens of Ten
nessee tits FIRST LABOR SAVING MACHINE II works
and The amount cut per day will depend
principally upon the speed of the team. If the
Tayel four miles per hour it will Reap Now fifteen
ten hours 1t is entitled to the confidence Of the public.
Respectfully J. SHELBY.
l. L.F. Bradley, managing the fern Of DR.. Shelby
make the following statement: We have bad for more than
week, one Of Col. Cheaham's moving and reaping
machines haveted it in clover and grain blown and tan
ged and state that tmows and cleaner than the
sythe blade, and that it will per day as much as IA
hands, and eau reap at least twentyour per day.
iune29-t6w. l.. +. BRADLEY
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Manney'S Reaper and
Blower.

I REFER the Farmers TO the statements below made By
DIR. John Shelby and L. F. Bradley. have seen it in
operation several times am satisfied ofits great utility As
he is advancing, now offer those have hand for
$500. LIP CHEATHAM
june29, 1858. Nashville Tenn.
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MERCHANDISE.
FaEI and Winter
srOcK OF DRY aOODs

a u MI HOi OOh n II II,
NJ Is. C,..qs- .Sgscsrs and Harss Street. EassyiHs
TF As received his now Fan Importations Of RICH AND
i 81 kLE3 Assi FAIL AND WINTER GOODS, to which
lie kes ueasn1e ~ inviting the attention of friends and
ahe pubo e assured that be can offer as great bar
srasas 81 can b. f5and in the city,
INRICH FAIL AMI WINTER SILKS.
OF the latest Partisan styles which truly elegant in-
Guiding beauaIsvariety q the richest and handsonest
Plaid Brocaie Block, Baskdere Striped. National, Repp,
kew and beautiful Partisan PIaids,
of entire new designs, with thenaadsoinestan
RICHEST COMBINATION 0fNCOLORs,
Iacludirg The gay, grave, rich and elegant
New and Choice French MeTinOs.
The most desirable colors market embracing the most
fashionable shadeswhich the ladies viii find beautiful.
ELEGANT RICH DELA4NES AND CASH
MEkES,
Ofthe choicest patterns and most beautiful color, and in
fscteeerv otler ki8d Of Dry Goods. suitable for
LADIES' ana CHILDREN,s W,ARDRQBEeS.
Canton Grippe aud Embroidered Shaws Of all kinds, an
Guiding the Rich Broche, Cashmere Shawls-
MOURNING GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
ofBonbaznes Alpaca Cloths, Canton, Black de LANES
BaIeges Grenadins, Mourning Sleeves Collars Chemlzes
Handkerchief and everything else suitable Tor
LADY'S MOURNING WARDROBE
Also beautiful variety Of
LACE GOODS,
Hnniton Valencienne and Needle-wurk Collars; Rich
Cambria OheInizets and Sleeves; nsetts Jaconet and
applique work. Also a fine assortment Of
LADIES' AND GENLEMEN'S GLOVES,
haRdkerces Cravats; Six, Cotton, and Merno Under
mOTisEH0IO AND FAMILY GOODS,
or Linen ami Cotton sheengs and ShTtngs, Table Da-
masks Napkins Toweings, Crashes and Diapers.
WOOBLEN BLANKETS,
Quilts Fannes Canton Fannels, Welsh Flannels aud
Cambria, &c, &c. -
FRENCH CLOTHS, DOE SKIN AND
Tweed Cassineres over Coatngs of all kinds And VIII
open in eg days beautiful assortment OF the ,,s
LATEST STYLES OF PARTISAN CLOAhS
AND MANTlLLAS,
Made of the very best material, &c, DC.
Gail aud examine this large and fine assortment of goods
suitable approaching season. and you Will not be
DISAPPOINTED either il styles or prices.
Sept =, l5J3. JAMES NlCHoL.