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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-26
Spirit of the Press.

The Litchfeld Enquirer lets us know, that they have taken down an old stove, considerably cracked and burnt out. What ne1t' It will be an announce ment of no less astounding importance, probably than that the editor thereof has got his boots tap ped or his hair cut But these subjects are toc mighty for an editorial in sober prose. Brother Goodwin must give us nothing short of Poem or this occasion, and he will pardon us for suggesting the measure:
 s-7 ~Cut-cut- adah-cut! a'r.sS srH'-
 The Editor had his hair cut
 I'm afraid it's cut shorter,
 Very much than it oughter ,,, Be-cut-cut-cadah-cu > s Winsted UxaM
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

INDIGNATION. is a piece Of information
which We find among the selected items in tie
Savannah Georgian. The gentlemen alluded 10
are entire strangers to Us, as they are, no Doubt to
every Tennessee n, but that makes the informs
ton ro1s the 'eis valuable, nor the compimeI
the less aPPrecis'ei BY tbs sbls aud distinguished
gentlemen mearioned.
Col Savage, Attorney General Of Tennessee, has
been pronounced BY enc of Its most eble jurists,
Chief Justice Of the susie, smong the most learned
and accomplished lawyers and advocates Of the
country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

OF The Mutual Insurance Company, of Ne =
Orleans, have presented Capt. b. J. Booker, Of
the Belfast with an elegant gold headed cane, sp.
proprialely inscribed, and diamond breastpi0, il
testimony OF their high appreciation Of the disia.
terested and important services rem 5srsd BY him in
their behalf on the OCCASION of the recent collision
between the steamers Blast ard HUMBOLDT
Through Capt Boxers exertionE, Sc 900 in specie,
insured 10 that cfiC', were saved from the sinking
boat, The Company also gave him check for
$500 10 be distributed among be men who assist
ed in saving the specie.
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COTToH Pr DUcTIoE.-The mails of the Niagara
give US information Of considerable excitement in
England in regard to the presen. high price Of cot
ton. The Manchester people reslly spprehend q
cotton famine. Mr.. Thomas Bszley, the Chairman
Of the Manchester Chamber OF Commerce, has been
addressing the members of that body at t6eir an
nual meeting, in which be threw GU, variety Of
suggestions for rsmedying the anticipated evil. He
does not wish the Americans to grow BILE Ct
cotton less bat lie desires that other parts Of the
world should groF much more. Mr.. Bailey ssyI
tie consumption Of cotton is proceeding Sd r-uch
more rapidly than the grow TO- that tn the present
limited EupEly prices ara certain to rise t. point
which will arrest trade. H advocated c0nled-
Grafton of the ;rade-s cotton league, in fact, -
tCwords which ell sbo1ld contribute in propors-
ton to the horse power which they employ, and
with the funds so raised encourage the growth Of
cotton in every part Of the world I
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10 Agents and Correspondonts.

viii great deal Of Unnecessary trouble Il
isDdl in VI ling to Us will bear in mind The follow.
ag rules
Always give The date post Office sOuuy, and State in
be body Of your letter
Il you wish the paper changed from one once 10 an.
Oihsr give both Offices in full
yea Writs business and other matters write On
separate sheets Of pspe different leaves Of one sheet
Attention o thsss matters win greatly oblge rs.
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81 We call the attention Of our readers to the
advertisement Of Mr. g. W. KIBBEE, in another
column. Mr.. KIBsEE has been long known in Ten
Desses as tuner ard rePairer of Planes, and bis
business would necessarily make him good Judge
Of the best Instruments. If it Is the interest Of
any one to sell good Piano, it is so 10 the man
who keeps them in tune, and Otherwise in order,
year after year We think Mr. KIBBEE's propositions
to those who wish to get PiaaOs, or anything in
the musical way, are very fair, and would recon-
mend him to their favorable notice
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

- Inorder 10 close out The remainder Of the immense
stock Of China and fancy goods that have been on ras
during the last week at hr. B. F, SHEDS he has
adopted the following liberal plan Of giving every one
present who purchases to the amount Of $3.50 The pre-
ssnts consist Of Tea Sets Pspisr Maehe Tables and
general assortment Of fine fancy China, and other rich
goods. The articles sold at the lowest price, the value
Of the presents range from so cents to S5 They are de-
lVersd Immediately at the time of purchase the sale and
distribution commencing Thursday ct o'clock.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

EB- Mst,eson is the only one Of the four men,
bers Of the late Congress, implicated by ther re-
port Of the Conception COMMITTEES, who will he in
the next Congress Gilbert and Edwards were
dSfzsted at tie last Congressional election in New
York by Democrats, and Welch, of Connecticut,
has been passed over in the recent Congressional
nominations Of the Republican party of that State.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

TEE BAsQUE.-Ons of the most charming ar.
tiolss Of dress worn by our fashionable bellies is
the basque It sets of the grace AID beauty Of
the female form to par.ection. Toe most recherche
basque Of the selsOu, for ladies elegant figure
is one made or rich black vevst, fitting the form
with easy grace, so as not to appear pule o.
dragged or forced in 'ny direction. It is edget
with two wide rows Of gupure lace, wbi,h lend.
3 surPerbly rich euchantmeat to the view. The
sleeves are full aud flowing not too long sud
bOrdercd with s row Of the same rich lace which
makes the fair arm beneath, fairer still. The from;
of this magnificent garment as we'll as the upper
part Of the sleeves, and the shoulders, se enriched
in Harmonious grace by bauds Of moss trimming
mingled with small buttons; buttons that any
bAtchsIoJ might long to possess with the fair
weaver
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

OF Advertising gives life to every thing it
touches. Byltrays Of light are thrown out which
enable purchasers to sit st home and examine tbs
contents of distant warehouse with nesr,y the
facility Of actual observation. It gives business
an impetus that no other agent can; and without
the use Of it man puts bis light uude, busbe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

NASHVILLE lHKATKE The Robertson DramGfo
Club give their third performance at this establish
meut tonight They present an excellent bill, "TAs
ROUsT'S Bride Honesty is tIe best Policy, aad
''Faaey Dance" by two young ladies' Of this city.
Mr. JoHH W. BRANCH, who is so highly praised
and admired by our thestre-goers, sps'aius the
leading character in the first piece. All be wants Of
being an actor of the first rank, is little more ex-
periencs on the stage; he msds decided hit in bis
Jafry at their last performance. His elocution ard
conception Of characters is very good. Besides
him there are several other gentlemen and ladies'
possessing coed talent for the stage, among them
we will mention QUINCY De GROvE, who played
Pierre 50 well at their last performance This Az
ISOLATION was organized for benevolent purposes
and We wish the ladies and gentlemen engaged in
it success
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

Insurance Persons wishing protection sgsinst
tie loss Of their property by The elements are re
Ierred 70 the advertisement Of the Farmers and
Mechanics Insurance Company Of Philadelphia, Of
which Mr.. Nah is the agent in this city.
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NASHVILLE +:


We would call The attention Of Merchants, Business msn
and others facilities for executing with promplnesl
and 10 superior manner JoH PnETIua 10 az s varieties,
gasss ana eOoEl and sOliei share Of heir pasrOnsgs
Saving gone % considerable expense 10 hng NJ job
Ding Esiaeishsni We are prepared ali kadS q
Plain and ornamsnta work. such as Ball Tickets, Pre-
g1mmea, Cards or every desept0s, Cireulas all varieties
Of Phning in Cold Silver Bronze Coors also Pamphlets
LaWyer' Breis, Cheeks, Bill Heads, Bills Of Lhding, Pro-
miaso9 Notes, Way Bills Hand BI etc. ETC., with
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DIED Ga the h Of Mlrc3, in Robertson coun.
ty, WILLIAM WASHINGTON yHssoS, ia the 44:h of
year Of his age
lam the resurrection and the ie he that beleiveth
on ms, though be were dead, Jet shall be live. &"
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
fs.-S
PORT OF NASHVILLE.

ARR1vrD-Fary Queen Cincinnati; Aleona Memphis
Commerce ports above; ChaitauOags, Louisville.
DFPARrEO Fairy Queen, Cincinnati
Bears EIPEcTED -Elra St. LCus; Aida, Cairo; Scot
land New Oies1s L. Davis from Scotland at Cla ks.
vile; City Of uu1tsvile CAIRO.
BoATs LEAvNG,-Tbi' ~ tie popular Memphis packet
Aeouia Since the abandonment Of this trade by the old
line of steamers tie new lire 1g ofths AIeoaa and
Daniel Boone appear to have the whole travelling pub
lud the res. OF mankind to ratronz, them At twelve
O'Clock precisely al who DESTROYS Of taking quick
and pleasant trip the Bluff City, had better mind Glib
ralter Miller and Ben RayenJ motion they will be dis
appointed OF a travel with these worthless who know 81
well how to do The agreeatle
FoR F1r7sBURG-At 10 O'Clock Il e commoiious SPEEDY
safe an com Portable craft Rochester, Cap leuS vii
leave as above and all informed ate audrg4. This craft
will Rave but slight detention BY the way therefore, will
make IN unusual quick trip
FoR BUEksvILLE -Stesmsr A. L. Davis on her arrival
ICE-Commeuced again to / Troublesome in the Upper
Mississippi.
Business moderately brisk.
WEATHER AND WATER.-Wealhsrc Of AID ciou5y-water
still declines, four feet large on Barpeth Shoals
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~ Stock payments in the City Bulliug As
ISOLATION viii be due on Saturday next l4th inst.
Sale Of n9nsy, Monday light, 10th inst
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-03-11

~ Messrs CARTEH, MCKAY, s Co, sell on Thursday
morning next wen assorted stock Of groceries, to which
the attention Of The sde is directed See their advertise
msut in this mornings paper.
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LOCAL NEWS.

e Elder PHILIP 8 FAIL viii preach in the basement
o. The Christian Church on tomorrow night at early
candle Lighting.
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PLANO FURTES.
IocskENE Glasses. &c

EETE have now iu store @ fns stock Of
= EI1-.-, .alg.. -l.a 81 Il.tr ol-. Is,
Artisis a-IeIisl. lie q arz soil manuals Il q i II
turing Inside Blinds aud l.t ll.s Of Gilt
" crks-l-ve -rg.1-ir -aGsi largely .- our stock Of
OENA Ey'rs rDE MIRRORS, sc.
10 2 word We intend 10 hErE Up HI6 Tah ZINES,
please cusf.=ss and INDUCE mem To Patronise HoHE
instead u Sen 1lrE H.r.-I-
f1.u-tf RI Freeman
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Wu. simmons,

CARPENTER AID B ILnER, r-sprcif ly announres %
~ The ci lz-Hs fl Has1r lite, bar be heated o.
corner ct CHurch ard streets opp sire the - Uiaud
Hotel, where Dee b. Do cI ycE-cIts u kud ~ Carreu-
isrs and J.ruer's Work ton ~asl add 5iuds saHir
"a 70, show Gases OdI Desks Fltr up JnbIux
aud hepari' Gc., prompt at udsd d.. at2j-1ia-
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JAMS . oaAlsEran- VILLAS n. Hlssuu
CRAlGHEAD B MlNCHIN.


ITITF" IN LTLo OF
Hare VVaEO and Cutlery.
and Dealers " hO1o@a1o
and ~ oEER1ls NEeEohan1a
and others are Ro8Toccrs
fully f1aV~1 eCE to call nzacI
O<RntnC CUR &EE~n@1vo
stock or ~ INV GOODS,
AZo5- q IN a j "A -. A. V-1Im,
poHtSr-ssr TOOLS, OIzTlo-
ry, CIIaasi, E9datO1El, LOC1z8s
2in5Oz- sc &. &c
All or which VIII oo
SOLD at the lowest mar
1kOf raSo@ to cash IozECaa-
SoTBs and tho usual EdEaD
On RcCO1zat win 10 ale
1OwOd to rhO@O who buy
to coli again
No. % Public SQUARE. Nashville. Tenn.
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500 Haxrarn.

rTHE underszncd al pay 500 for the apprehension Of
negro man me- bEN,u tsvn up IN uuy free state
and so, q taken upiH Che rs of Tennessee and useurd
IN suy ID 80 Tia they ATM delivered Them No.
L. Cedar street. Nasrvi bu about lrty aIa,
inches high of brown color % fro
head, agd Is ~ -turibs laI snsr. be raised
Whe's Greer i avii c1uaty b samuel Casey, and
probably ia Nashville, % To the eglbvrhood Of whites
Geek.
tebzs-dGvfr JAMES AH4RRtsnN
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Charles E4eIClsiCk
EE#R NJ

THE rapid sale W 20 ry Les Imports u tn1
Article GA. ha- Hd .ce. me 90 order supply,
ehieu arrived u- dy. lrir. ,l FEHtJk anT ol
jet OfersI. uIrdHt tu ave Trade vel f1F
tamIy u~e. q. T. SlMP-OH, A. PHhfc squire,
nHN Hstl-6i mo Sc tf 60 80. %
I AW nov reclviuz my ~t1rs 0f SPIN AAu SUMNER
GOODS the ia --t Styles rrFressy Gonfs teu'u
ear, which invite Lls ZIIguiuu Of my clstJmCrI and
The public geHyrlIy
Also, sCuTT-s EEFoEr Fasntoys Tor the SIR and
sumner. SAN. FHl'ulfT.
frbl7-u Cuileaa sirsot
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FIa0IS117=-I. 57D-TaTC1 GJ17-S7

U~T received ger rrt= pIfb a-s7riuent Of shra,
q Neck lies Cra Hrr-, urUsug ber, 5uspsndo-a.
taf Hose sfosks nii mod -il. Glove every
variety, TruHs-, Nu--s tarprt rags. Also, "a
supply # Psrfulier a rlet saspa, Hi Toih and Sail
Brusl-s. Together liCs oft Shell. Badtlo and
Ivurl rnbs ~ iare a e1afa no oar 80. <,
and prouis- tU sell 90 mr Iersla Be- ces % MeGILL,
Lad e. AIT teu el' -aius Store, The
square AMI ti.l..E1 -t-erL fmrn5-df
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FINE GROCERIES FOR SOUTHERN
FAMILIES .....

HOMAS HOPE & CO., No. 1872 Chambers street,
NBx-YOrk established isgO-u DoItsrs aad d. alers
Wines Finest Old Brandits. Superior Old Jamaica, St.
CToix end Antigua Rum Old HOlsnd Gin and every variety
Of Fine Imported and Domestic Liquors.
ChamPagne-max suaine, hOvt & Chandon aad
Humm Imperial Cabinet and VeIzenay, Heljseick and
other Brands.
CIaTet and SauteTBe-Includirg Chaisau Mar
gaux, cha eau LATTE, uve, LaT0se, MaJgRuX AID S.
Jul en-, Chateau aRd haut saul
Rock Wsmes-Of J0haanuesberZer, MaEcoorunner
r. heimer, HOc- heer, spark ling Hos AID Musslis
SegaTS-Oi all The ehr1cgst varieties utes, teaias
Conenas, Operas, Pressed aud GCu.uunts
Foreign Erufts-Of All khcsi kaisins, AnOnds
Pruues, G.
cas- "a nd CCffees-all II the faest qualities.
lSamIs and WOnEues-Burltl gt0n, virginia AMI
" estphalia TIA s. Nm0k Ud ard Fickled T. ngnes
Goshen Butter-Iu kirk ms, tubs and Stone lars.
Foreign BiCkels-sauces, CatsuPs, sariines, Ca
peTs, Olyes-aLc.
EsFeaerVes-Easta and West India and Domestic. ADD
a faI and general OF every varIey of FINE
GRUCRklES marho, 5l--dly.
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COOKE, BAILEY & Co.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS CAPS, BONNETS, SC.
NO. T. soUTH SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE,
WASEFVVT.EE.

WE Ia receipt Spd assortment Of Foods,
w to which fully ask the attention of Retail
Msichanls.
Our Of Straw Goods will be found very complies aud
desirable, and stock Of Boots SHOES and Hats 0eey
ed 10 be In suceut variety the requirem Of all
may avnr Us with an examination. AS purchase
eusvey from the Manufacturers, feel warranted In
sorting that supply trade with all goods In
inc low they be delivered here from the large JOB
bling Establish snts Of Philadelphia ard New York.
Of Credits SIX Months prompt dsasrs, aud
make liberal allowances for Cash payments.
febI5-2n COOKE. BAILEY & co.
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Com mErriQL.
Atlanta Market.

Atlanta Market.
ATLANTA Ga, March 9.
Editors RashpiLs Union and dHsrieaH:
We refer you the following quotations Of leading articles
Of Tennessee produce:
BAC0N.-Hog round IlE9ll &c.. Clear Sides l2.... Rib
Sides II k@U%. Hams Hoe Hc... Shoulders lOc.
FAMILY LARD.-In bis, i3c...In kegs l3Ec....In Tin
I4c.
BUrTER.-Cboce l61B9Oc. &c. Common y K9I5c
FLOUR-Bbs and sacks . 100 BGOnd SHperdne 7593 so
Low 6A3 65..... Fine 1898 40. Extra 1904 20
Extra Family OO84 25.
GRArNCorn, racked sOc.... Wheat, white, 81 So.
Red, ] 40.
PoTATors.-sweet, seed s2....Irish SEGA 50 p bushe
FEATHERs.-Scarce, so cents b.
FRuIT.-Uhsd Peaches 5093 co.. Dried Apples g09
l 2j. Green Apples . O093 90 2 bushel.
SToCK.-Cattle on foot, net &c.
REMARKS.Your readers will bear in mind that we are no
paid getting those reports and they accurate
We are able make them. The demand for Bacon cont
good asO moderate demand for Corn Flour No Lard
OF any consequence in market.
Respectfully.
SEAGO ABBOTT & CO.
Wholesale Commission Merchants,
Atlanta
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1ayzg0EzLiGg Cord al.
TTHI~ Co-f4l ~ % l-r -l-e permanently. General De.
4 Bills. lHira snc laair.sucs lsss Muscular En-
s-yr Physical L-su1s az General Pr1sraL0n, lrritah
iy, aii luFFous u---F-s i-runstf tle Liver Sc. % %
Considered r-r I.Caieu C1usump tian. This
c1rIiu hI4 srlseizl laer cplrll1ns rVes 018red
10 the pualc fr tr- ABOVE af- ad The quantity cold
for lle rec renders d. dee cheapest PREPARATION
ia NGH..l..ci D. IT, o. %. King 80. 1872 Broadway
n. y, ana l.y
EIEy4y q RAINS,
Sole AGENTS or Tsn-e--sa A.. 10, sOuh sids Public
sqiare, l4s.Ttal eala-s-e- Hb5-u
SCOTCH NIl'isIl Whisky.
--.- DIRECT rUHTATIONs
TUST received rrH-r f-eV-rai puuchenns and ksr4
q OF this l-lrs ilr-1l as Ireland Do
Wi! ue lOald '-T sllf 90 arg red 81 IN mafksl
Is. H. SfMF-gN.
marcl4 g Public Square.
GENUS tOs, no ara So SgIEHHH VINE.
FHEsu sHpgy in oHluy package Iist reeeivs1 and
"A for sale ys q. L. SIMFroE,
marcbt 4. PubesgdaTs.
UG.I' 70 o.. re .f-U b .lDEIkA.
fPbkEE original casks L-h ofer and
Il FEEtuR b IaE- Is O. rtNP-ON,
Usrrf4 e. Public rClaro.
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?
EzNLT HAEE. "a B. v. JoHs s HAET
HART, MACEiAi4 81 CO.,
H0LEsALE GR ROGERS aCOMMIssION
MERCEANTS
Nos and South Market street. Nashville Tenn.
JUST Received AND NOV IL STORE,
ls5 hhds n. 0, Sugar. barrels Jamaica Rum
IS boxes Havana Sugar, 60 assorted Eemiiohus
I2s barrels n. Y. CTushed2OO paeksgss ". T. Eaisinz
Sugar 100 coils Cotton Rope
A barrels ~ Z PUHdere 800 gross Matches,
Sugar, 20 dozen Painted Buckets
so BARRELS n. D. Loci Sugar 30 nests 3 Painted Tuba
80 barrels ~ D. MoaSsss, 20 bUIes Stone PIPES
laew croP) 50 boxes Tennessee Axes
$50 bsgs Selected Baltimore (superiOr GualtY,l
CoHee, 500 kegs White Lead
$50 beg j. o. BIO oHee, loco kegs Nals (Assortel
So b4gs .agIIrs Coffee Size5,)
- bags Old GUvsFumeng5tU arOss Backibr
Jsya Cutise. leo boxes Palm lEd Germ-u
20 baSs spiios, 10 CASES Carolina Rice,
leo sks Super Carbonate 90 LCZ Zrc Wash Boards
soda so Te4mg Superior Wrap
40 bait chests Imperial pis2 Pepper,
bscE Tel, 500 81. g. u Caps
$50 boxes Va and Ky. TO1v0 g shot,
tSccJ, 10 kegs bar Lead,
A large assortment Of com 200 barrels Clover Seed
mon and hne Cigars. 50 barrels Butter and soda
100 boxes CARROTS Scotch Crackers.
snuff $50 bbs RsCu6ed WEiskev
50 boxes smoking Tobacco, Is barrels Old Bourbon
80 coils Manila kOps, Wbisksy,
81 boxes Pearl Staic6. Is barrels Mononrabela and
25 cases Sardinss Gid Rye Whisky
SO ses Oysiers, so barrels Robertson Coun.
30 boxes assorted Pickles, & WhisSey,
81 boxes Casup and Ptp-l5 barrels Old Lincoln Wbis
per Sauce, key,
IS boxes Ass'd Pie Fruits, Or casks Pure French
. cases Brandy Cherries, brandy,
30 b, xes " Cheese, 10 Tasks Pure Port Wire
80 boxes English Dairy easEs Pure Ma aga do
cheese, casks Pure sherry do
400 Paekigss Star Candles, casks Pure Madeira co
50 DO TalloW do 20 bbs Naive sweet do
g bags Timothy Seed, so hbls. American Brandy
So bikes assd Glass Ware, 10 Bbis Apple Brandy,
loo boxes oAlO and lOAi2 10 bbls. Peach Brandy.
window Glass,
lana Fart UACgAE o. IN
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aEohsA nt@-LL - --''- ~ ---s--A
Q. EA TgE2 & Co
WHOLESALE GRCCEES. AND DEALERS
New-York daily tribune., 1857-08-24

bouse. Young SsDpsOt proceeded ~ tie bDuss. wen
he saw bic father the rca1 being beaten by tree
uA with hudgeons, one OF whom saw h IN ,rnirg
up when they attacked The son in snils- o. su,er,
who, however managed TO escape through the biro
into The swamp, where he remained till mornlag Tho
three me n pursuit. c'Dg 70 the barn, Bosse,
who was putting on his boots, whom they beat add
bruised in frieh,ful manner, and viii likely be an
object should be recover. The body Of decsesed vas
discovered rext morning a. the edge OF q bush about
three acres from the house, where II was evi1ent
from the marks on the grouod he had teen ersgged
by the three rufisns. lie was still alive but wholly
insepsble, and on being removed 10 the house 10 q
jumper INN edately expired. The body presented .
frghtful appearance, particularly about the head,
which was literally smashed to pieces.
The perpetra.ors Of these disbolcd outrages niuys
have been well acqusinttd with the house and pvemi-
ses form the cool and Systematic 10 which they
performed their work and it Is therefore reasonable
70 surpose that they reside at great distance from
the scere Of this tragedy, although there was evil
6epce sd6uced at the Inquest TO warrant the Jury in
rendering verdict other than they did, which wa
"Wilfu murder agsinst person or persons TO ;ho
jury unknown" Ii would appear from the evidence
that TIE deceased and Of his neighsors were on
bad terms about land and other matters and IL was
proved by several witnesses that one Of the parties
alluded to, named James Kans had used threatening
language Of deadly purpose agai 1t the dessssed,
ard that within few days previous TO the moraer,
and with whom deceased had lawsuit at soms tioe
relative to the crops the disputed land, which was
in favor of deceased.