Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-04-28

many that it did not
Ia The attention Of those wishing to purchase
lots upon which 10 erect suburban residences, il
directed to the advertisement Of A. H. Ford in this
mornings paper.
HSF- In consequences Of the continued indisposi
ton Of Mss DURAED, the Manager Of the Gaiety
has found necessary to further postpone the open
ing Of the Opera Season until tomorrow evening.
We are happy to learn that MISS DURAED is improv-
ing rapidly, and it is confidently believed she will
be able to appear tomorrow evening. The piece
selected for the opening perfect gem. and those
who fail to attend wimss one Of the richest musical
treats Of the season.
ES- To all whom it may concern, and it con-
Germs every body who appreciates the comfort Of q
neat barber shop good bari ers, sharp razors, and
the most complete bathing establishment in this or
any other country.
All the above, and everything else in the line Of
barber viii be administered under the direction Of
the veteran barber, FRANK PARISH, at his Office ad-
joining the St Cloud Hotel, Church street. We
advise or ufriends to call and give FRANKS trial
THr srn1so MEETno.-Ths prospect for fne
Spring Meeting over the Nashville Course has not
been 50 great for many years as at present. There
is an unusually large number o. horses in training
the stakes are all filled, and from the list advertised
in our columns, any one posted in horse flesh will
fad no difHoulty in picking out score or more Of
"frst-rsters" Before the commencement Of the
Spring Meeting, We shall take occasion to point out
some features that are likely TO prove highly inter
estng in the approaching struggle. For the present
we only refer our readers to the advertisement Of
Sam. J. CARTER, Esq, whose Inauguration, as Pro-
prietor Of the Old Nashville Course, we hail as an
omen Of brighter prospects in store for turfmen
If his zeal industry and attention to the responsible
duties Of his post are only met with becoming
sideratiOn at the hands @! breeders and turfmen
generally, we shall look confidently for cheering
revival here in Tennessee Of this long fsvOrite but
now declining sport, That such may be the result
we sincerely hope.
Texas LAxDs.-We take pleasure in referring
parties desiring locate in Teazs to the advertise
msnt Of citizen of that State which may be found
in this paper who proposes TO sell some 900 acres
Of land lying in some Of the best portions of Texas.
We understand his titles have been submitted to 8
legal gentlemen Of this city who PronOunces them
perfect. These who wish to make an investment in
the lands Of this growing State will find this very
favorable opportunity.
Extending from latitude go to 360 3V, Texas
possesses every variety Of climate and soil. Along
her Gulf coast is grown sugar and all the tropical
fruts her second plateau produces the finest cotton
the Sea Island being successfully cultivated whilst
farther North wheat and ali the cereals are grown
of 6ner quality and in greater quantity than
even on the fruitful plains Of Indiana and Illinois
Her great western plains covered with fOcks
and herds, and the fine native grasses present
living carpet Of green throughout the entire year.
The education Of her children is amply provided
for She has two million Of dollars Of United States
Bonds with the accumulated interest set apart for
public schools, besides annual appropriation Of
one tenth Of her revenue frsm taxation. Each
oouns in the State has four leagues l77l2 acres
land for the same purpose. At the last session Of
her Legislature State University established,
and muni6cently endowed with 100000 in cash,
and one hundred leagues or 100000 acres Of land.
Her internal improvements are progressing rap
idly. Five railroads are already in successful oper
alton penetrating from the coast to the interior.
The great Pacific railroad is fixed fact the COM
pany having completed the first twenty miles,
thereby saving their charter from forfeiture That
company mas q RESERVATION OF g-bN0 u4Albo eA
tending from the eastern border TO FL Paso on the
Rio Grande. Other railroads have smaller reserva-
lions. The State donates to each mile Of railroad,
sixteen sections Of land or 1920 acres to the mile
besides loan Of $4,000 per mile in cash, which
insures the speedy completion Of her works. In .
few years the State will be covered with net work
Of railroads which will rival that Of Illinois
Such is the present condition of Texas. Her fu-
ture is not a matter Of speculation. Her march is
onward to certain wealth, greatness and empire
RSy- One Of the most marked and to the casual
observer readiest indications of the that is
upon US despite the fact that winter still ''lngsrs
in the lap Of spring" is furnshediE disappearance
Of our fashionable thoroughfares any Of the bright
and beautiful days with which we are occasionally
cheered The change from " winters chilly blasts
to "springs verdure and bloom" has been rather
tardy; Notwithstanding, we can every where see
evidences Ofthe exhilerang influences Ofthe season
The gaily dressed shop windows the counters piled
with goods, the crowd Of fair purchasers, the bun
dies Of rich freight in the form of dry goods hourly
conveyed to the numerous private dwellings in sll
directions, the cheering faces Of our merchants
after the apathy and stagnatoL in business of the
past wier; one and all demonstrate that change
has come over the spirit Of dreams while every
thing around us gives ample evidence that spring
with all her revvifyiug and recuPerative power is
waking our whole city from a stagnation which has
been general throughout the country.
In no department of business does this evidence
appear strikingy than in that Of the dry goods
trade. Take, for example, the new and spacious
store Of Messrs. A. G. & A. B. BEECH, which has
sresdy bscome one Of the most popular resorts for
the fair shoppers of our city. These entsrprising
gentlemen. who are no strangers in our city, have
recently returned to the retail dry goods trade
a trade which they thoroughly understand-and
have on sale one Of the most elegant complete and
extensive stocks TO be found in the city, embracing
every thing necessary to furnish a complete ward
robe for lady in any style which her taste may
qure This stock has been selected with the excel
lent judgment and taste which these gentlemen have
80 often displayed in their line and being entirely
new and fresh, every lady who drops in to " look
a. the nice things, finds herself almost irresistby
tempted to purchase 4" a darling Of founced dress, "
Ca love Of a shawl, and dozen other sweet, or
beautiful, " OF charming articles which 90 TO
make up her wardrobe. And the ladies should net
be ceusurey for this amiabe weakness for even the
strong minded lords who have accomplished wives
and handsome daughters, would find it difficult to
pass the ordeal without more than once unloOsing
the strings Of their purses
RIVER NEws.-Tbe river continues to fall though
there is yet enough water on the Shoals for all class
boats.
Arrved-Tempest from Louisville; Cuba, from
Plducah; Golden age, from New Orleans Hastings,
from Cincinnati.
Deparled-Duuleith, for Cincinnati; V. K Ste.
vensOu, for up Cumberland; Sallie West, FOR St.
Louis; Scolaud, for New Orleans.
The new aud elegant steamer Golden Age,
under command Of the veteran McCoNAs, will leave
for New Orleans to day at O'clock, P. NJ, better
opportunity for pleasant trip to the Crescent City
could not be desired. Shippers and passengers will
bear in mind that she leaves punc.uaIy at her hour