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The Washington union., 1857-04-23
RyC w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.

GALE OF VERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FUR.
- nure Monday, April 2oth ut 10 O'clock M,
shall SELL 18th between and streets largo
furniture consisting III part
One superior rosewood pianoforte
Large ril frame French plate mans and mirrors
Rosewood parlor chairs covered with plush and brooae
Mahogany rier tables, with marble top
Tapestry Brussels brussels, and three Ply carpets
Rosewood pedestal, with marble top
lIenyy domask and ace curtains and ornaments
Mahogany chairs mahogany tote sofa parlor clock
Walnut cieseres, superior mahogany bookcase
Carved rosewood table, with marble TOP
Mahogany sidcboard With marble tor glrnndolcs
brussels carpeing venitian blinds
Mahogany tables, with marble tops
Walnut dining table straw mattng
Walnut lounge, covered with plush
China aud crockcry plated castor anu sao
generally
Oak dining room chairs, mahogany hatrack
Hall oclot mahogany high and French bedods
Superior curcd and feather beds
Mahogany dressing bureaus mahogany waslands with marble
Handsome double mahogany wardrobe
Cks handsome set cottage furniture consisting OF
dressing bureau with marble top French pedss
table, washstand, marble top, and four chairs
Walnut wardoe dressing bureau with marble top wal
nut washstands, with marble top
Radiator and other stoves
Together with large useful articles worthy the at
tention OF persons furnishing
Terms All sums Of $40 credit OF sixty
and ninety approved endorsed notes bearing Interest
w s g. W. BOTELER,
Ap17--d&ds Aucoheer.
Rss- The above sale is postponed in consequence
" 80 - c. W. BOTEIER,
An 22-TuThSF Auconeer- IA
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
mo. 7.

JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the furnishing of a
complete set of weights and MEASURES to The State OF
Vermont
Resolrcd BY the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of he
United States Of Amerca Congress assembled That the Sec
retary OF the Treasury be and he hereby directed to
cause complete set Of all the weights and measures
adopted standards such made for the use OF
the several custom houses to be delivered to the gov
of the State of Vermont such person as he may
appoint for the of said State, and in order to
place the set recently destroyed by fire in the capitol Of
said State.
Approved February 49, 1857.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

amount found due by such settlement and adjustment
out of the appropriation made for paying the habities
for the said aquadue by the act ''making appropra-
tons for certain civil expenses of the government or the
year ending June hreth eighteen hundred and nity-
seven, approved the eighteenth OF August, eighteen
hundred and fftysx Proridd, That the said parties
first surrender to the United States all tho brick made
together with all the machinery and appliances ana other
personal property prepared for executing the said
tract and that the said contract be cancelled.
Approved March s. 1851.
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ny Authority.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

AN ACT to procure bust in marble, of the late Chief
Justice John Rutedge
Be enacted By The Senate and House Of Representatives Of e
Ued States Of Aerca C0agress assembled, That the joint
committee of the two houses of Congress the library
be and they hereby authorized and required to
tract with suitable artist for the execution, in marble
and delivery in the of the Supreme Court of the
ledge.
SIC g. And Be further enacted That for the purpose Of
carrying this act into effect there be and hereby is appro
pad eight hundred dollars to be paid out of any money
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated
Approved January 21, 1851
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Markets.

NEW YORK, April 22.-Cotton is heavy at decline of
cents sales of 1000 bales Orleans middng, IL cs.;
Uplands do Ia cents Flour is buoyant at advance
sales of I5 900 barrels State, Sc 65 So 75; southern
Sc As Sc S. Wheat is tirm--sales of Is, 900 bush
els white, 81 81 81 66; red, 81 38 81 As Corn is
frmsaes of 81 500 bushels; white, IS cents; mixed
10 cents. Pork has dcclined-mess, $22 so q S22 CO.
Lard is slightly lowerin barrels IA cts Whskey low
Ohio, 2s4 cents. Sugar is buoyant Cuba, 9s l0t
cents Coffee is buoyant Rio, 10 ia Molasses is
active-Oreans, IS cents Spirits turpentinc has adj
yanced to 81 cents Rosin is buoyant at 81 s5 Rice
has advanced to ~ "a cents Freights cotton to
Liverpool have declined
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
Trouble IL Me Neo York Police Department.

NEw YoRK April %. This morning. ut the instga-
ton of Mayor Wood, Injunction served on the
new police commissionersthe mayor entering into bonds
in the OF 900 to abide the issue There has been
great excitement all day at the City Hall The mayor
addressed the police captains telling them that the new
law is unconstitutional, and charging them to obey no
authority except the present police commissioners.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
mo. Is.l

Rcsolred by e Senae and House Of R4'reseadre o ne
Urod States Of Anerica Congress assembled That the Sec
retary of the Treasury shall settle and adjust with all the
parties respectively interested therein, principles Of
Justice and equity all damages losses, and liabilities in
CURED sustained by said parties respectively on account
of their contract for manufacturing brick for the Wash
ington Aquoduct and he is hereby directed to pay the
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
BY TELEGRAPH
Later from Europe,

New York, April 22.-Thc steamer Glasgow, from
Glasgow with Liverpool dates of the evening of the 8th
arrived here this afternoon Her advces unmport-
ant being but few hours later than the Fulton and the
City of Washington
The estimated sales of cotton Wednesday amounted
to 900 bales, of which speculators took 1000 The
market closed steady.
Consols closcck very heavy at 92A 92a. Strong
fears were entertained that there would be another adj
vance OF bank rates.
tcegaphc despatch from Paris says that the Empe-
ror's coronation will take place the 4th of May.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
MARRIED,

city tho let by tho Rev Mr. MoRsyI Mr. JOHN
H. DOB OF New York city, TO Miss ELIZA JANE MoGREfRY Of
this city.
10th WILLIAM W. CusrsAN Mr. BERNARD
". BRYAN 10 Miss SARAH v. HOWE all OF this city
Episcopal Church South by the
Dr. DoGGgr Mr. GEORGE r. FITCH OF San Francisco California
to CLARA " DUyNL, Of this city,
the 18th Instant by the Rev A. H. MAEKs Mr. CHRISTOPHER
McKENNY TO Miss MARION v. KIRBY, all Of this city.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
No. 6.1

A RESOLUTION for the appointment of Regents OF the
Smithsonian Institution.
Resolred By e Senate and House Of Representatives q s
United States Of Amera IN C6gess assembled, That the va
cancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian In
sttuton, of the class /" other than members OF Con-
gress be filled by the rcappontment of the late in
cumbents, viz Richard Rush, of Philadelphia, and Jo
seph g. Totten, of Washington.
Approved January 2S, 1857.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

TINS FISHERIES or NEwroUSpL,ND. We learn from the
Anglo Saxon that Mcssrs Carter Kent the gentlemen
dcputcd by the Newfoundland legislature to procure the
cooperation of the western provinces in reference to the
Objectionable fishery treaty recently entered into between
England aud France, have been very favoraby received
at Halifax ST. John N b. Quebec, and, in short where
ever they have visited Their looked upon one
of great hardship and in which the sympathes of
their fcllow-colonists should entirely be with them,
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
mo. 15.l

JOINT RESOLUTION for the presentation of medals to
DR.. Kane, his officers and men.
Resolrod bu the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the
United States Of america Congress assembled, That the Sec.
retay of the Navy shall to be struck and presented
Dr. Kane, his officers and men, respectively, such ap
propatc medals in the judgment of the said Secretary
shall express the high estimation in which Congress hold
their respective merits and services.
Approved March 8, 1857.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
mo. l3]
A RESOLUTION concerning Wolf Island,

~ 1 A RESOLUTION concerning Wolf Island
Resolred 5y de Senate and House Of Representatives Q the U
ted States Of America Congress assembled, That the United
States hereby discaims all title to any and all lands on
"Wolf Island in the Mississippi river Prorded, That
nothing herein contained shall be construed in any
manner affecting the question Of jurisdiction over said
island as between the States of Kentucky and Missouri
Approved, March 8, 1857
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

LiFtt house at La Poime Lake Superior. "A lighthouse
has been erected at La Ponte Lake Superior and will
be exhibited for the first time at sunset the 10Th Of
May next, and will be lighted during every night there
after from sunset to sunrise whilst the navigation is
open.
The lighthouse is conica stone structure, white
washed and shows at elevation of about 70 feet from
the base q fred ,elae hgM.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Nasal.Captain James Nicholson has been ordered to
the command Of the United States steamer Mississippi
which, in the course Of month, it is expected will pro-
cccd to her destination, to join the East India squadron
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTTE-
RIES OE MARYLAND.

following the numbers Of the Maryland Consolidated
Lottery for the benefit Of Washington County &c. class ~ drawn
April 20, 1857:
Al 6s 20 4s 80 65 10 8 AZ 81 80
following Of the Paapsco Institute lot
terry, class 92, drawn April 81, 1857
AZ 29 " 62 70 46 sc So % A 35 60
R. FRANCE 4 Co., Managers,
d. H McHAI, Commissioner.
~ 2
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
No. l4.l

A RESOLUTION relating to the compensation of the
chaplans Of Congress.
Be enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of he
United States Of America Congress assembled That the chap
las Of the two houses of Congress- be paid the last
day of each month during the regular sessions of Con-
annum beginning with tho present Congress- and at the
end Of each regular session. they shall be paid the residue
of said annual salary
Approved March 8, 1857
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Death Of Darid Land 0bfcer.--The Commissioner Of
the General Land Office has received information of the
death, the 18th inst, of Thomas j. Preratt esq., re-
gistcr Of the land Office at Ncwnansvic, Florida
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

VTTII.LARD'S HOTEL.--J. G. e. ii. A. Willard,
wv Pennsylvania and Fourteenth street. Washington d. O
Jan 2e-dift
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

NEVER pRocRAsrISATE.--N is stated that Mr.. Andrew
Hoover who died SO suddenly on Tuesday left his home
in the morning in fine health and spirits, casually
marking to his family that that day his policy of life
insurance would expire His son in the course Of the
morning took the policy and had it renewed In a short
time that ry last day. the father speechlcss, and
has departed His remark and prompt attention has
saved worthy family $4,000
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

MATTHEW HALE SMITH, Counsellor -at-law in
vI the United courts the Of tho state Of New
York. No. 119 Nassau street, New York, n. y,
Ap left
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

Refers TO Hon Charles Mason Commissioner OF Patents Jos
Fas ea Ohioo; William NJ Ferguson, farc
Senate.
Mar 25--dif1 Inns
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

RECOVERED The Louisville Courier in noticing the
visit Of the proprietor Of the celebrated Novelty Steam
Engine Mandatory to that city, says 'Mr. Stillman
was one of the victims of the National Hotel poisoning
but his friends in New York and throughout the country
will be pleased to learn that his sojourn in Cuba and
New Orleans has completely recuperated him."
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

n AND AGENCY, at Council Bluffs, Iowa, and
Omaha city NebraskaE LOWE the Office OF
public Council Bluffs Iowa. for the purpose Of
Indicated will and sell real estate
collections taxes and buy SELL and locate lind
rants both in Iowa and Nebraska.
Address f. LOWE
The Washington union., 1857-04-23
1THE COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE, No. 81 Boule-


ward de capucines, Paris silk suns lace, novelties of az
eent textures ready printed mu India and French
house the most highly recommended France
and the most establishment Europe not only on ac
its manufactures and Its extensive sa p
grandeur Of its having nm entrance IN
The COPAGNIE LfONNE sell none put
articles and thus by bringing purchasers IN
direct manufacturer enabled TO oer Them great
er advantages than any other establishment
Aprill l0-d1mif
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

ARRIVAL OF MoRMoys-It is stated that eight hundred
and fifty Mormons arrived in Boston Monday last by
the ship Washington, from Liverpool These are, Of
course ON their way to Utah.
The Washington union., 1857-04-23

jews CHANGING TIE SABBATH-Tho Baltimore True
Union says Lords Day services have of late been held
by the Israelitcs of city call is made for
decision the continuance of the arrange
ment This will prove important step to the Jews
should the arrang cement prove permanent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
Ho! for the West.

FARM FOR SALE, containing zoe acres Ien u Hrich
rolling prairie, and % OF the best white opk and
oaeK walnut TIMBER a. acres under fence
10 acres OF this land raised bushels OF corn 10
the acre Land situated 90 miles nom Keok Iowa direct
vest on the main road for all travel. A BeverGinR spring
Market street, south Of Broad.
July 7, IS57-tf.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
StraWberry Plants,

SOt ~ W UOA n 3 = EdaANSe
OFFER The following strawberry Plants for sale
Iowa, at 81 per hundred rpens obsut the 4h of May
Boston Pine at 81 per hundred; rpens the 8h of May
18th of May. Georgia Mammoth 80 per hundred; RI
pens the 18th of May The above LIST of plants are al
large and self i'm ;regnatOrs and will produce fru
without mixing psste and ct inmate plants with them
All orders for strawberry Plants left Demlville
Bells No. 26 Cherry treet will be promptly attended to
oy aug 29!W9IH JAMES T. WALKER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
Augu.ta Market, September %

Corrox.-About 100 bales Of new Cotton received
to-day. The demand is active, and all offered has
been sold at from Is to 154 cents, showing an ad-
vance of ! cent on the better qualues.
The Crops The prevailing opinion is, we believe,
that the crop of Georgia will be less than that OF
last year Some sections will afford better yield,
while in other sections the crop will be shorter.
BAoON.-There is nothing new to report In this
article. The demand continues fair, the stock on
hand moderate, and prices unchanged. Shoulders
l56153c.; Western Ribbed Sides, 16 Tennessee do.
176171c.: clear Tennessee Sides 1903; Hams
10000.
FLoUR.-The trade has slightly improved since
our last weekly report, and prices are firm at our
quotations Tennessee Superfne SIS 80; Tennessee
Extra Family Sc 50@6 rs.
CoRN.-The accommodating stocks and the large
crop of new, have depressed prices, and it is Diff
cpIt IN state what large lot could be sold for
While the retail price is 80 cents large sales could
not be made for over 65 or 20 cents, and the ten
dencv of the market is to a lower point.
WHEAr-Any quotations for Wheat that we can
give will not convey an accurate state of the trade.
Small lots lin sacks) of Red sell from 90c. to 81;
and White 81 TO 81 10; while large lots Of White
command from 81 IL to 81 80, and some large lsts
ere held e. higher .ssufss. Prices are vsfT hTsga!
Gt7l asa qstsa's q Eass fFssfass % 7saAsy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26

SIAMMEKkNGs ~ -. -..,,hou,
pain o,opesop one 10 tive hours, By the success
Dr. jones' Of phladelphiH the only now living NhO
can cure impediments Of speech. he viii prAetee - -
81. Cloud Hotel in this city, two three weeks.
Deafness, Dyspepsia, and Chronse -.
eases OF ali kin is cured with hitherto
By Dr. jones' the ST. Cloud Hotel, Nashville, fenn-
Artificial Human Eyes-lnssrsed WITHOUT pan
which move AZ the natural eye, and cannot Be
nom the stura eye, BY Dr. Jones, Of Phadelpha' ne
variants every case; his eyes the only ones In the
world that do move and pain He viii practice IN
this city al the St. Cloud Hotel three weeks.
jones' whole tenton given 10 that class OF diseases
10 which Family Physicians give butlie attention. Refer
eness given to several huudrsd persons cured By him
principal cities South, Ea and West required Persons
Wishing to have eye inserted have opportunity
before offered. He any Of dezfness where
the membrane Of The ear Is not wholly Destroyed. On IN
Psdtmeats Of Peesh &c Hsrer falls.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
OBITUARY.

DIR. C. MILLER died recently Of con sumption
At The residence of his brother Isaac L. fdiller in
Rutherford county, aged about thirty years. DR..
Miller had for several years past devoted his time
almost exclusively to the acquisition OF useful
knowledge in various parts Of learning and had
but a few months previously graduated IN b is pro-
fession at the Medical College in Nashville Few
gentlemen we're endow ed with more of those virtues
that constitute an agre cable companion, ar earnest
friend and useful citiz en- in all the relations of life
tits supposed that he ever had an enemy, but died
surrounded by many friends, leaving ar aged mo-
Their and other relatives to mourn his loss
P R. R.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

| PHILADELPHIA. Sept. '25.--The Bsnk OF Penn
sylvanis has suspended, the President says only
temporary. The Girard bank is paying specie ior
notes but cbacs will not be hon Jred till one o'clock
| A heavv RIM Il made on the City banks, ana all
banks are besieeed with depostors and note holders
There Is much alarm and almost suspension OF
business. ,,,, ..s,s.. r..n....
| - 49, Several other banks are taking the
n1se and the run viii probably cause sus-
N specie payment. The excitement is be-
| coming intense.
NEW YORK, Sept 25.-The Bank Of Medina has
failed Bangs Brothers, book auctiOneers have also
failed
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 25;-Cotton, sales $500
bales; sitter, 16kal6l; sales Of the week 16, 400
bales; to-days receipts 1000 bales weeks receipts
19, 800 bales; stock &c, PIG bales
Flour Sc. No wheat in market Exchange worse
Sterling 81.
NFW YORK, Sept. 25.-Cotton quiet; -four s, 45a
$50 for State, 5,75a6.00 for southern.
Wheat-white l,27a1, 40; red 1,26 Corn heavy;
pork dull; beef declined 25c; hams 123; shoulders
II b lard bOuysnt at advance; coffee 1O2al24 for
Rio; sugar declined l. lnseed oil 76 tea declined
to sc.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 25.-FlOur 25a4 so; wheat
declined; corn 5Oa55; whisky l7a171, good demand;
sugar lower.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-Money affairs are
worse, if possible, than There is great de-
mand for Eastern Exchange at per cent.
(NoTE.-In the report of the Bank difficulties at
Philadelphia, it should read" The Girard bank
still refuses payment checks and notes above ten
dollars The Commercial and several other banks
are taking the same course" &c. REPoRTER.)
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
Valuable Real Estate
Ok SALE AT AUCTION.

A am improving farm AshpOrt. Tenn, on the
IA Mississippi river have determined 10 sell at auction
Wed esd ". 7th October the farm reside on, ~
miles from Nashville near the Nashv lie and Louisville
Railroad and the Galshn Turnpike hafa mile rem Cum
berand river containing l2S Acres well improved with
good brick house with rooms brick kitchen and store
mona and room in the basement story; au ssary
cut buildings Of every descriptions superior apple and
peach orchards; tine garden and vineyard About lily
acres ceard balance good timber and well set IN Bo
Grass
TERws-One third cash. meta at months, will two
approved endOTsers payable IN bank balnce IN tiqual
payments in and years, without interest Posse - on
viii he given at any time from 10Th October 20 LIST Jan ~
next
AT the same time will sell eff my st OK Crop Htso.
hold and kitchen furniture, farming mpemezts &C. n
time made known day Of sale. Sals commences e
J9 o'clock N. aug 25-Wfd kMBRA.
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Powder Powder
500 REV ARD,

UsT received in Magazine and for sale, 1000 kegs 500
half kegs quart Dupont celebrated Rife Powder
~ M. * d r ChEAlh nam, agent
mYhII-u for the Manufacturers
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
County characterization March, 1858.

County Trustee.
Weare authorised 10 announce JOHN RAINEs, canddate
reelection Trustee OF Davidson county sep lite
W. are az horised . william JACKSON. EsqI
candidate Trustee OF Davidson county. sept lS-td
We are authorised 10 announce THOMAS T. SANDERS q
candidate for Trustee Davidson County. sept l7t+
FOX COUNTY COURT CLERK.
We are authorized 70 announce FELII X. CHATHAM a
candidate reelection Clerk Of the County Court Of
Davidson county
We are authorize to announce Capt. JOHN s. DAsHEn
candidate for Csrk Of the County Court Of Davidson
county. ySId
We are authorized to announce THoNAsD. sToGNER
candidate for OF the County Court Of Davidson
County sug6
FOR SHERIFF.
are authorised to announce A GRIEF, as candidate
for Sheriff OF Davidson county Iuly2o.
We are authorized announce JAMES NJ. HIETON CRndi
date for Sheriff OF Davidson county mayH
We are authorized - announce JOIN X. BDHoEDsoF Z
candidate for reelection Sheriff of Davidson county
may d
We are authorized to &. B. BIsLEI a candidate
Tor Sheriff Of Davidson county. may2o
FOR CONSTABLE
We are authorised announce B. REDDIcK candidate
for Constable of DAVIDSON County sept I7-ts
We are authorized to announce JEssR b PERRY cand'
date for Constable in the Nashville District sepL23
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-26
cnMPTROLLER.

We are author ed to announce WILLIAM F. McGREs
Of YcMnDve candidate for 0ompt oller ofthe State
sept 4-tS% -....-.-,-.
We are author d TO announce EUGH FRANcn, Of Wi
chester, candidate for Comptroller of the state.
aug Cots
We are authorized 10 announce Gen. JAMES T. DuN
lap of Paris. candidate for State Comptroller.
aug 25-te#
We are authorized TO announce GEoRGE R. McCLns
LAX of Su ivan county candidate for STATE Comptroller
aug 2l-te ...
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SheriT's Sale

DY virtue ofa vendOni exponas directed from the
ID Circuit Court Of Stewart County Tennessee at the Jul,
Term, 1857 will expose TO Public Sale the Court House
door in the town Of Daves Stewart County,
bidder for cash. the 2nt DAY Of November all the
right ii e and interest that Bartholomew AIsup has in and
tracts of Land, being sixth part lying in stew
county and in District No bound follows 10 wit: the
drs tract beginning hickory, running south, thence
thence north, thence east, bounded The
James Daniel containing 100 The 2nd tract begin
ming the south Of the 1O0arTe tract running
eas thence north, thence cas- thence south, thence west
thence norh thence tast containing 900 levied on
The properly OF Bartholomew Asup, satsf debt and eo
In favor OF Benjamin Moody Sale within the hours ore
scribed by Law. August 10, 1857.
sept l3-pr's fee "a 4. T. BOGARD, Sheriff