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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

QUEER.--One Of the most remarkable facts
recorded by M. Boudn is the immunity
which towns, especially the larger and more
populous ones, enjoy from accident to life by
lightning. Thus between 800 and 1851 not
a single death was recorded from this cause
in Paris !; and in 1886 it was calculated that
out Of 100000 deaths in London during
thirty years only two had been produced by
lightning. Comparing these numbers with
the total number of deaths from this cause,
and with the fact that twenty-five per cent.
Of all happen under trees. he holds il reason
able to conclude that lightning finds more
victims in the open country than in cities"
The average annual number of deaths by
lightning in France, from 1885 to 1852, in
elusive, was seyenty-two. In 1885 there
were Ill.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

A CniScrpEScT.--A Sandwich tMas..) cor.
respondent ~ the Boston Traveller. writing
about the CaLle celebration IN that town.
says;
!" is rather a remarkable circumstance
that tie powder which was used ~ firing the
cannon e. celebrate tie connection by Cable
from England TO the United States. Is the
same which was purchased 10 the war 81
1919 10 fight our then English enemy. u
has been kept IN tight cask in the old
Magazine situated IN The old Cemetery, since
hat time"
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22
sUNDRIEs.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will offer Tor sale. on Wednesday
= the ssd day OF September, Plantation Containing
23S acres, lying three miles Of Marlborough on
the Fish DAN Road. About 100 acres of il il wood
land, and is well waereds The plantation hns on il
three good dwelling houses, Barns, stables. ard aI
ather necessary oHl.honses. Also al my Household
aud Kitchen Furniture. Hoss sheep, hnd Cow; and
also my Nhea, and Com, and other things Too tedious
to mention. Nine months credit will be given, the
purchaser giving bond and security.
GOODMAN BLaCKWO0D.
August 30. b5-
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A. II. c. BRocKEN,
&c Ciin. street. Scw YORK.

UIass Syflnges, IInmWpaIHlc FaIsi GTaHu.
aicd Measures. Nursing BOT.
Hes. Sc.
GLASS Ware fot Chemists. Druggists rftfumeEs.
~ Photographers. Sc. GIesn Gas, Waie b. the
psckaae. liberal discount iuaie 10 Inc trade. ut.
lers from Country Druggists and Dealers solicited.
Price Lists sent 90 application.
Sept IS. s7--Sm.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

EUROPEAN ADvIcEs.--Ihe Persia brings in
telligence from Liverpool to the 4th inst,
but nothing of much Importance.
Details of the American treaty with China
had been received. The treaty is 10 be ra-
tilted within year. 1t stipulates for the
good Offices Of the United States, in case Of
difficulties with other powers.
Cotton had slightly decli6ed--lower quail
ties I'D.
The whole of the Notifications at Sherness
are to be reconstructed and mounted with
guns Of the heaviest eaIibre.
The Sultan HAS imprisoned the Mufti Of
constantinopie for fomeniing discord be-
tween Mah0medans and Christians.
Lord Redcliffe goes 10 .Constantinople on
a confidential expedition.
Threats Of death to the Christians are
made at 'rripoli.
/ A mutiny had occurred on board the Anne
rican ship conqueror lying in the Mersey
bound for Mobile, Seventeen negroes armed
themselves and refused TO work. The L. s.
Consul and posse arrested and placed them
in irons. There was no blood she'd.
BY the recent treaty with China the
United States obtained very important com
mercial and diplomatic concessions from the
Emperor.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

A telegram published in the Paris Mont
teur from Baron eros, dated at Tien Sien,
June 10. contains a full confirmation of the
reports relative to the treaty Of peace with
China previously published. The whole en-
pire is thrown open to Christianity, and
nearly the whole of it to commerce; diplo-
matte agents will be allowed to reside tenn
porarily at Pekin; missionaries will be adj
mitted everywhere, and Chinese ENJOYS will
be sent to other countries.
The commercial reports from France an
nounces gradual improvement. Great
hopes, moreover, are entertained that the
treaty of commerce with the Chinese govern
ment will create a further demand for
French manufactures.
The London Times says:
1t is now feared that the efforts which have
been in progress during the past three weeks
to overcome the difficulties Of some large
timber firms at Liverpool, who were known
to have applied for assistance, may prove
unsuccessful, notwithstanding the constant
statements lately made that every necessary
arrangement was within few hours Of COM
pleti0n.
Twelve vessels were wrecked in recent
storm on the English coast. The crews were
all saved with one exception.
Mr.. Morphy played eight games of chess
blindfolded at once at the Birmingham Chess
Congress. winning all but one game.
Messrs. Rudolph, Jung & Co.. silk traders,
at Paris. have suspended. Their liabilities
are very large.
Great hopes are entertained Of a treaty of
commerce with China.
The Turkish ministry have gone out and
a new one has been formed.
The Jesuits have obtained exclusive au-
thority to establish branch Of their order in
China.
Russia has addressed note TO Vienna on
her occupation Of Rastadt.
From India the accounts say that the Raj
pootan rebels fled after plundering Tenk,
pursued by Gen. Roberts.
The Gwallior rebels were menacing Before
and Bughore.
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SmithWnod Female School.

11Hls institution is row under the control Of Miss
= ANN ]. LYNCH, whpsc experience and sue
cess ~ teaching viii sFrGfe literal patronage. The
next session mil commence on The first Mpfdsy &C
August nett. This school = pIasanily situated ii The
south East corner of Guofd IN sliisily moral neigh
laFhood. pl1m ran be obiinrd a from is 10 seven
dollars. near The Academy i i.ir design II The ric-
pfslnrs q AAr Ills permanent Institution 90 the
thorough instruction 81 girls bpil 10 tie uselu and or
namenial branches Musit viii Is l1ughi rs Tie most
eomtisn, teachers and sItu ele sill 5s taken Of tho
morals ard dcparimani II pupils,
' v; !. J. l hoNg, Projectors.
July 81. ss-ew
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puRK WATER AND yellow Fsyrr.-The
New York !" News" says: yellow fever
has never visited any city where the water
was really pure. and this we say with great
respect to the Crescent City. which swears
by the waters Of the muddy Mississippi.
Our attention was called to, this fact by an
eminent officer who served in Mexico, and
his observation will be corroborated by all
who. have paid any attention to the subject.
hat the INTRODUCTION Of pure and wholesome
water reduces almost to nothing the dangers
Of epidemic.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

THE GRAVE OF FRANKLIN,--An informal
meeting of,he members Of The vestry Of Christ
and Saint James Church, Philadelphia. was
held onSunday, for the purpose Of considering
the propriety Of opening to public view the
grave of Franklin, and Deborah his wife, at
Fifth and Arch streets. It's proposed to re-
move the brick wall in that immediate vicini-
ty, and put in its place an iron railing, so that
passers by and strangers can view the grave
without the necessity Of hunting the sexton
Of the church, or obtaining permits.
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1868. 1858.
FILL IMPORTATION.
KERR & MARBURY,
Importers Of China, Glass and Earthenware,
~ and 76 Sycamore Street,

~ and 76 Sycamore Street,
PETERSBURG, VA,
a RE receiving, of their own direct importation,
~ French and English China and Eauhenware, Of
the best quality and latest styles; also from Boston,
Pittsbure aud Wheeling, very large stock Of Glass
Ware Of every description together with Silver Plated
and Britannia Ware, Walters, Fancy Goods, Girar-
doles, Kerosine, Fluid, and Oil Lamps with extra
wick Chimneys Globes, Kerosne Oil, &c.--Iooking
Glasses in great yarietyin fact every article 10 be
found in first class China Establishment. Their ia
cili,ies for obtaining goods enables them to compete
successfully with Northern Houses They respectfully
solicit Merchants Hotel Keepers, and others to an ex-
animation Of their stock aud prices
KERR & MARBuRY, Petersburg.
7. s.-ioods careiuIy packed for transportation.
August ~, 54-iw,
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f'IGARS. Leniher Drinking Cups. and Pocket
" Travelling fiasks, just received at the
DRUG STORE.
September /.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

I A BBLS. Mulletts on hand and for sale by
ALEX. PLEASANTS.
Sept, s2. -3w.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-09-22

A GESnRous DKsD. Mr.. @. Rives. Of The
Washington Globe. has recently made pres
ent of upwards Of five thousand dolla's TO one
Of his employees, Mr.. Michael Cation, as a
token Of his appreciation Of his faithful SER
vices. Mr.. Cation has been in Mr.. Ryes's
Office for more than twenty, five years, and
is now venerable old man Of about &C years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10


The Cincinnati 6dsss Of the 7t There vas increaS
81 dsmaud for money yesterday the supply Of vas
equal tie offerings Of good pape and the market for the
batter continued comparatively easy az IO9ls cent OF Ex
change the Gasfts says:
Eastern EXCHANGE vas scarcer and frmer Saturday.
Al houses the purchases fell short Of the sales audin
no instance was there an excess Of seng a eontnaanee OF
this things three days would lead to the estab
lfment Of advance and as il is rates favor sellers irac
ton over par vas 10 some cases aid ny dealers et NeN horN
checks and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Boston we're taAen gen
era par while banksrs drafts not ote hadso any ex
ten below q premium We Change our quotations 70 correspond
with the Of the day. New Orleans sill very scarce
bills the business sof limited char.
acteF the offerings continuing light Gold IS dull
The ST. Louis Dea,oeFaf Of the 9Th says:
There good demand money, and good outside paper
ia of cnt With some OF the private hank cnTre
ey more plenfi Teinrn berg made ol recent e1ense
BE they wiz and shipments u PORK and other produce
viii b g time bills in abundance viii be offered We make
Ila on 60 days on 90 and 3a3z months. Sight
exchange hs East and South offered but sarng to banks
and selling rates hrm at = on New York and q prem on
New 0resns. Gold 20 buying, and nominaiy' Z pre
selling.
The St. Louis Republican 9th says: hs issues Of such
banks Of Tennessee in full credit wanted This cur
rency now ranks with Kentcy Large parcels indeed could be
disposed Of from a to 3 discount"
The Louisville Journal Of the s, reports sale Of goo bbls
Nashville packed pork deliverable at New Orleans between
January 25th February and March 10Th, at SIS So
The Louisville papers contain The following dispatches
cISc1xSArl, Dec. 7, P n.
Hogsruhsr easiersaes OF 1000 head sea- Is. Mess
pork 5000 bbs for future delivery S7 soc
Ss the batter rate for March delivery 100000 lbs bulk meat
sold at CSC - Lald firm at iellAe.
NV YORK, Dee T. T. cotton unsettel-sales OF 4O0
iales at Holt gl5e Tor midiling upanas Flour Is o9-
sales 95OI hbs Wheat dn, and quotations nominal Corn
600 bushels at TGg7c for mixed, soc for old
hogs 7 Hides lowersales Of Western at 9c Tobacco
quet-Bentucky "a 2c. Sugar is rm0rleans 79sse Mo-
lasss S59s6c COTE firm Freights hr-On Hour to Liver
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10
professor HaskeITs Electric OH,

POSITIVE and speedy for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
n Deafness, Eryspeas, ScrOula Bronchitis, letter, Hing
worm, Scaid Head, Nervous and sick Headaches.
IT , Cured ia from three to tlCsRtg minutes. 4
Corns, Piles TOOhache Chronic sG joints, sprains and
Lameness in Man Beast kinds Of Sores Fs and HUI
mOrs Cramps and Collie, Pains Of every description cease In
Prices 50 cts, 81 and 50 per Bottle.
It is the only real HAIR INTIG0RATOR that will make the
hair when everything else fails; clean the head white and
free from DANDRUFF In ten minutds It shiny glossy JET
This wonderful Oil perfectly harmless no burning or bis
terng sensations with other lotions and nimentSi It IS plea
to eonques fire. soothing and healing severe burn
scald in five minutes
This Oil operates the principles Of Electricity thousands Of
miraculous cures performed by it all the land
Use everything then give this Oil one trial. and you VIII
be convinced INDECENT PERSONS unable to purchase bottle
shall have Il free.
Friend sur no Ionger send bottle Of HsSkels Electric
OIL Consultation and advice given gratis at ae Depot No. %
Pine st.
Persons severely afflicted With Acute Rheumatism Contac
tiOn Of the muscles, should try the ElectrOpedn Bath Be
ticular about the directions accompanying each bottle No ped
ders sell this medicine Only respectable druggists and country
Merchant agents, who have large Autograph certificate
signed by the proprietor.
Be18ars Of C0rnte1eas!
Every bottle has professor Haskes Electric Oil blown
the side edges Of the glass; and the envelope has bis portrait
and signature, to counterfeit which is forgery.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPOT.
No. 65 Pine Street, Saint Louis, AissOuFi.
Druggists and Merchants supplied at wholesale liberal
terms Druggists merchants desiring supply Of this popu
lar and wonderful remedy by calling in person. addressing By
letter. Prof. HASKELL 60 Pine Street, St. Louis, will have their
orders promptly filled and forwarded
Terms Cash g. IS S6 per Dozen II Is elegantly put
up, securely packed and variety Of superb Lthogsps Pine
Bills, &c, furnished ErauitOusy Send in your ordsrs you
will End itcures and rays
yJO. G. PROV mafld&wly
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dee 9-HoUsE.-The following
appointments were made to FIJI vacancies in com.
mitiees oeoasioned by changes, Sc;
On Ways and Means-Wright and Cavanaugh
On Claims-PHeIps. McClay, and Morrien
On Revolutionary Claims-Jaekson, Lands, and
Garnet.
On Indian Afairs-Ysnee, Trip, and Keim.
On Military Afairs-Bryan.
On Foreign Affairs MeIsas.
On Terri,ories--BFaneh.
On Revolutionary sllsndingb4n.
On Invalid PeRsions-Leidy and FarnsFurth.
On Roads aud Canals-Palmer
On Patents-Mason, Goreh, and Walhridge.
On Aeeounts-Niblsck.
On Millase-s Soaring Dick, Powell, Kunkel, and
Spinner.
The Chairman Of the committees are the came as
last session, except BOyce, Chairman Of the Com
ttee on Elections.
Mr. Phelps. of Missouri Chairman of the Cons
mittee on Ways and Means
Mr. Faulkner, Chairman Of the Committee on
Military Affairs, and Mr. Hopkins Chairman Of the
Committeecn Foreign Affairs.
Morris, Of Illinois, gave nOice Of bill providing
for the election Of Governors and Judges Of Terrific
ries by the people thereof; also bill 10 admit su
gar and salt duty free.
The WatFons case was discussed
ITerson gave notice Of bill 10 abolish the frank
ing privilege substituting money eommutstion.
sENATE-Cbarles S. Jones was elected Door
keeper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

The Great English Remedy $50 Sig James
CIarIzess Celebrated FamiIe pile.
This iyausbls Medicine unang sha cure Of All hots
painful and dangerous diseases which the female constitution IL
subject Itmodres ali excess all
asoesiy care may be relied on
To Married Ladies.
Rigespealy suited twill short e bring the MONTH
period WITH regularity.
Zach bottle price dollar, bears TIE Government stamp
Great Britain, 70 prevent eounierfss.
CAUTION
zsse Pis shou1d 81 enldes during the FIRST
TREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy they are sure bring on
sgsoqyyiqgs 5us at any other time hey are SAFE.
mall cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections pain in the back
and bs fatigue exeron, Papitaon Of the Heart,
ness Of Spirits, Mysteries Sick Headaches, Whites and all the
prinful diseases Oceaond by dsordered ystem these Pill
will effect a cure when ali Others have failed
Fall directions in the pamphlet around esch package, which
should be carefully preserved
bottle containing so pills and enecea with the Government
Stamp Brtsin post free for 81 and post
age stamps
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES.
Rochester, n. Y.
Sold in Nashvieb by Berry Dsmov ana g. W. HebershOt
and all respectable Druggists. noy23-d&Wlyins
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From California.

SAN FRAECIsoo, Nov 20 The 9th regiment ar
rived at Bericis on the 18th.
The State has sued Wells, Fargo & Co, for %,
600 of the 80 900 scrip stolen from The Treasurer.
Mining is good; rain is needed; the cattle are
suffering for the want of feed.
The appointment Of Receiver for the new Al
nader Quick Silver Mines, was denied by the Fed
era Court, and the Injunction continued.
Rents are scarce and advancing; business i'm
proved markets unsettled.
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RIVER AND sTEAmBOAT NEWS.

The river still continues to rise slowly and there
we're last evening eight feet large on HarPeth
Shoals The present rise is sufficient TO admit the
largest class boats pass the shoals. Shippers
and travellers win find it an easy matter to procure
first class steamers to almost any point
The Umpire arrived yesterday from Paducah, and
the Glenwood from Pittsburg.
The Shingles departed for Pittsburg
The steamers Delegate, Quaker City, Acacia Cot
taee. John Bell, Blanche Lewis, Ella, MinnetOnks,
william Henry, are expected 10 day.
The light draught steamer Hudson, Capt Riden-
hour is advertised to leave for Cincinnati to day at
&c o'clock This is regular packet and desirable
beat.
The B. NJ. Ruuyan is taking on freight for St.
Louis, Tor which port she viii depart on Saturday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

WAsmEGroS, Dee 9-HoUsE-The Watrons esse
was acknowledgement in favor and Tsppan
against impeachment.
The selections of committees for the Senate have
not yet been made f
The Democratic Senatorial caucus has arranged
to substitute Green for Douglas Chairman of the
Committee On Territories.
HoUsE.-A memorial from the Minnesota Legisla-
ture was presented, asking for aid to construct a
wagon road from Lake Superior to the South Pass
Of the Rocky Mountains
The Indian Bureau received letter from DR.. kOr
ney, saying that the Indians between Humboldt
river aud Salt Lake were destitute and degraded,
and were willing to make treaty to obey the laws
of the United States. Forney returned to Utah the
first Of November, after tour Of enquiry respecting
the robbery of the mail and other outrsges.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

At tbe last term Of the United States Circuit
Conr in this city, John Elliot Harrison vas indiot-
Ell Tor manslaughter by the Grand Jury, IN causing
the sinking Of the steamer City Of Huntsville several
months ago, by which several persons lost tkeir
lives Mr.. Harrison vas the pilot in charge Of the
craft Yesterday he was brought before the Hon.
West H. Humphreys on 8 writ of habeas corpus and
admitted to bail in the sum Of 81 500.
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SELLING OFF!

SELLING OFF!
AT COST!I
SELLING OFF
AT COST!II!
TO CLOSE BUSINESS,
at CLIFTON, ALBRIGHT Co.'s No. Is Cedar Street
Cal and examine for yourselves, the greatest in
ducements ever offered to cash purchasers. We are
fully determined to close cut our entire stock prime
Eastern cost prior to the first day Of January next
Merchants wishing TO replenish their stock will
find it greatly to their advantage to examine our
prices To those wishing to embark in the Clothing
Business, we will dispose of the entire stock, good
will and fixtures the most favorable and satisfse-
tory terms.
All persons knowing themselves indebted, viii
confer favor by making early payments. Thqse
having claims will present them for settlement.
Nov25dtJaul'59
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From the Enaigrants.

MOBILE, Dec 9.-Ths schooner Susan with the
Nicsragus emigrants escaped Tuesday evening.
The cutter is aground at Navy Cove The schoon-
expressed.
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New YORK, Dec. 8, noon.-COrn, firm, 76a77 !;
Mess Pork, old, 18 co, new, 1900.
New York, Dec O. evening COTTON, sales to-
day, 700 bales, Middling Uplands, IL 516all Z To-;
Sugar, steady, Orleans, 7aT3; Coffee steady.
CIEo1ExAr1, Dec. 9.-Flour firm, 5Os5 90.
New ORLEANS, Dec 9 Cotton, sales 1900 bales,
market unchanged; Molssses, 273; Flour hiss de-
clining tendency, 25; Corn has an advancing
tendeDcy. Soc Freight on Cotton 10 Liverpool
II. 32a9-16; to Boston &.
CINoINEATTI, December 9, evening.-FIour, firm /;
Whisky, steady. but dull MOlssses, 34a35; Sugar,
65a74 Mess Pork sales of 1000 bbls deliverable
in March at IS co. and 1000 bbls the spot at II 80;
Hogs; declined 10 to Is cents per oWt; Lard dull
att lie.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9.-Flour, quiet, 4 IS; Wheat,
frG red l. 224; Corn, firm and scarce, he'd at S0a
90; Oats, quiet, 76a80: Pork, firm, 1850; Hogs,
active, 6a64
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coal! coal!
ETNA MINE RACCOON MOUNT

rTNA MINE RACCOON MOUNTAIN.
my 90 isi successful operatirn and ready supply
The Nashville market any extent II will be found 70 ne
~ t Coal offered this city, PRODUCING MORE 1NIENSh
am MAKING VERY LITTLE ASHES.
light up quickly as the or river Coa
vet il il NV no means hard kindle, and with little care IN the
morning ibis will be found burn with great reaess We
guarantee far economical than any oeF Goal IN
this market.
The mixed Coal makes the best and most beautiful FIRE and
covered fine coal at night and just lifted with the poker IN
the morning will soon blaze up make bright IRE II Is rs
rate stoves CRATES machine shops Iron furnaces
backsniths, &c,
Try ALL and come and burn at the Office Of the
EtnA Coal Co.
nOY20-R SD A6NEh, Agent
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NASHVILLE.
HEoRNINs, DEoEmHEEs 10, 1855.

EIrcTIous BY THR CITT CsUzclL.-The following
officers we're elected by The City Council last night
% serve for the ensuing twelve months:
John L. Glenn, Water Tax Collector
John NJ seabury, Superintendent Of Water
Works.
] NJ Reeder, First Engineer Of Water Works.
Charles c. Harmon, Second Engineer Of Water
Works.
Robert A. Cole, Wharf Master
NJ C. Cotton, Sexton Of Cemetery.
WIN DIX, Keeper Of Work House.
James E. R1ins. City. Attorney.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

We understand hat usually fun hour is Oecu'
pied in transporting the newspaper mail from the
louisville aud Nashville Railroad in Edgeheld to
the Post Office We trust the contractor will sur up
his drivers in regard to this matter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-10

ExrrEs1vR sALB.-The sale Of land, stock, farm
ing utensils, corn, fodder, hay, &c, belonging to
the estate Of the late Chas Hays takesPecs to-day,
at Antioch. train will leave at o'clock, free Of
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River News by Telegraph.

CmoxsAr1, Dec. 9.--The river is rising with 223
feet water in the channel
LOUISVILLE, Dec 9.-noOn-River falling feet
9 inches water in the canal.
PlrrsBuRo, Dec 9.-noon-The river is rising
with u feet water in the channel. No ice.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9-The river is falling sn inch
an hour.
Navigation abOve.is regarded as closed; heavy ice
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by TEL.EGRAPH.


EDDry1LLE. Dec. 9-The Rock City, hound from
Nashville for Paducah, sunk at Little River Shoals,
a few miles above there; since raised and passed
here this morning on her way 10 Padueah.
M lives lost