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WatsonVille Female Seminary.

YNHE next Session Of this School will commence on
= the frst Thursday in January next, and continue
five months.
Terms the same a. heretofore. The Proprietor has
40 bis employ for ihs ensuing session full corps q
experienced TescheIs and every pains will be taken
render this school worthy the patronage Of the public
Young ladies' will lie conveyed from Graham station
81 the Companys shops, n. g. Railroad, % Watson
vile, tree Of charge, ~ informing the Proprietor Of the
time 81 arrival Al those places.
Z. F. WATSON.
November 30. So
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NEW GOODS,
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Bible Depository.

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August6 60
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DENTAL NOTICE.
nR JONES, Dentist, having located IN Hill.bo-
rough, will take great pleasure 10 attending the
professional calls Of the citizens Of the Town and sur.
rounding country. Those who think i proper 10 favor
him with their calls, may rely % having sl class oe.
raiions performed. The Doctor Is member 81 the
Baltimore College Of Dental Surgeons. he has taken
rooms ); the Orange Hotel.
Dr.. Jones will be ID Chapel Hin onr week ii each
month, and in Grshafn Superior Couu weeks.
A. II. JONES.
February 6. a-3G
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ID UBBER DRESSING COMBS,
N Rubber Fine Combs,
Rubber Pocket Combs,
Rubber Round Combs
Rubber Side Combs,
Rubber Puff Combs,
Rubber Hair Pins.
Also, Bonnet Combs, new and excellen
article, at
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July ID. 97-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

jeffrey Devon, formerly slave of J osePh RObi>
doux, the founder Of st. Joseph, No., died in that
town on the 3lst uh. Deceased by long association
with his master in the Iudian country, became an
expert trader, and realized sufficient 10 puachase
his freedom 10 1885 lie was then employed as gov
ernm.nt interpreter. In 1874 he accompanied
number of Iowa, and Sacs, and Fox Indian chiefs
under the charge of Col. Melody, to Europe. His
Interpretation Ct their language Intelligent
that be not only made favorable impression upon
all the dignitsres Of foreign courts at which they
we're received, but it is said fascinated lady Of
high rank. DIsraei and other literai showed him
marked attention. He returned to this country
loaded with presents, having mastered several Eu-
ropean languages during his visit. lie has since
served to guide the United States exploring expo
ditiens
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05
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JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor Rochester, n Y. /
Price IS cents per box. For sale by
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

An ExTRAORDINARY Casa "A corresp Ondent Of the
Stockton (Csl Republican, wiring from Loving's
Ferry San Joaquin river California relates the fol-
lowing extraordinary affair:
''Mr. Maloy, native of Kentucky, aged about 90
years, who resides in this vicinity, and who served
in Walkers ct flhbustering expedition, has been
afflicted for about twelve months with tum0r ia HIS
left breast extending from the fourth rib the col
lar bone. 1t had the PUlsatiOn aud oil the other
symptoms of Rneurism. For the last two months
his breathing had become 50 lab Jrious thai life
burden 10 Lin. Last week DR.. Riddle, of Bear Val
ley made deep incison in the lower part Of the
tumOr, and efter pint Of thick, yellow matter was
discharged, he succeeded in extracting from the iu
cision musket ball Ii had entered from the back,
q little below the shoulder blade. "he most curious
circumstance in the case is, that the patient has
idea in what battle he received the shot lie can
only remember that at one time, in Nicaragua, be
experienced smarting buring sensation il mis- left
shoulder; but as he slept the sand in the open air
and had no change of clothes for long time, he did
not discover the cause. The patient is rapidly re-
covering"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05
MORE TO BE- ADxIRED THAN THE
RICH EST Ola DEM
EVER

Worn by Kings or EmperOrs
what! Why a Beautiful Head OF Hair.
DECAUsEitis the ornament God Hinsel( PrcUida for all
ID our Reader, although the bloom
brightly In the glowing cheek, the eye he sparkling, the
tee 6e those Of pearls il the head eft Of lis covering
the hair be share and srivee, hTsh aud d s
sprinkled with gray, nature will lose half her charms. Prof
Woods Hair Restorative, II used two three tines week. viii
restore and permanently all such ornhent Read
The olleSing and judge The writer is the celebrated Pianist
DR WooD:- NEw YOEx, April 70, Is5s.
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welsh Newspaper Of5se y Nassau st april y lsSs
PAOs- Q. J. WoOB Deir SiSone month or six weeks ago
received SOte your Hair Restorative and wife,
who e0uelud try Il her hail. little thinking At the time
As well as nv surprise after few weeks trial has performed
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receuend tbs Restorative 70 all persons such
esugeh Of IhsiE hair. CHARLES CARDEW.
Nav YORK, July -, lr57.
PasE O. J. WsOD win confidence do | recommend your
Hair Restorative icing the ec2ei9as article
we're almost white gradually grown and feel
confident that few applications will restore them to their
naturi color has relieved me Of all danruf and
pleasant itching common among persons who PerPre freely
p,oy woooAbout two years sge nv hair comuepc fsinK
sa and turning Eay; fast becoming bald, and had tried
many remedies effect. commenced using your Resora
tive ia January last few applications fastened hair Hry
Il began to ali up grow out and turned color
ack. this time ully restored to its original color
health sAd sna ee0sna rs use . All
ne Restorative put up in bottles Of Sizes viz large ne
dum and small the small holds pint, retals
dellar per bse the medium holds at twenty per mere
IL proportion thn the small, retas Tor dollars per cts
large holds quart forty per cent in proportion Gnd
O. b Wo0bGCc ,ProprietOrs sls Broadway New York. Gin
great Wre Railing EstAbshDent1 and ia Market S.,
And Sold y all ssod Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
~ uul
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

A DooMED FAMILY.-Mike Walsh, of New York
who was recently found dead in the street. belonged
to doomed family. He had three brothers and sis
ter, all of whom met violent death. The sister was
burned to death brother persisted in the burn
ing of the Lexington on Lake Erie; another
killed on a steamboat one Of the Western rivers;
another met a violent death in st. Louis, and now
the last one has fallen victim to the same kind of
fate that seems to have been marked out for the
rest
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

DEATH OF MuRDERKR.-AbOut year s0ce
Sarah j. Gould, of st. Lawrence csubty, Y, a
school teacher, was murdered 10y lanes Eldridge
q young man who was thought 10 be engaged 10 her
IN marriage. He was tried and conyc el Of the
murder, but a trial was ordered, which was soon
to have taken place, but he died of consumption in
iail ON the 94th ult.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

ssTHE GOODWORK GOES BRAVELY ON"
may be aPtly applied 10 the manner i'm
which new subscribers are responding to
OUR CASH SYSTEM. May we not expect
that our OLD SUBSCRIBERS will respond
with pleasure and pronAPtness with their
CASH. i'm order 40 enable us 10 carry cut
such Beneficial system as that adopted
byus! We will also add that now is the
time, at the opening of the year, and an-
other campaigns TO su Bscribe fer the UNION
AND AMERICAN, the CHEAPEST paper ia
Tennessee. NO4Ets the time. subscribe and
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

TWENTY thousand DOLLAR RAoH.-We learn
from the New Orleans PieayAe that match had been
closed for $50 600 $4,000 side,) distance four
miles aud repest, weights for age, halffOrfeit, be
tween Nicholas l., owned by MIR. Hunter, of New
York, aud Tar River, the recent champion of the
Washington Course, Charleston owned by Mr.. Hare,
of Virginia. The raeo to come off in the coarse Of
this spring or the ensuing summer, over the Fash
ion Course on Long Island
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

SHAM G. HARRIS, Governor Of the state of Tennessee To
all who shall these pTesen-Greetng Whereas IL has
ben made known that a certain MITCHELL POLLOCK
alias ROGUE charged with having nmitted foul and afro
cous tie st day OF December 1859 upon the body Of
Wa H. Dansi a0f Of HariD has fled from jus
tce, and is run.s1g at large
Now therefore, G. Harris Governor aforesaid, by
the power vested, do reward Of Two
and Fifty Dollar any person persons who
psghend the said Mitchell Pollock and deliver him to the Sheriff
Of county Of Hardin, in order that justice in that
behalf may tg had and executed.
In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal Of the STATE 10 be affixed, at
H. Office in Nashville the 9Th day Of March. 1853.
ISIIAM g. HARRIS.
By the Governor:
J. Z. r Ray, Secretary OF State.
DESCRIPTION The said Pollock alias POgue is twenty
DID, cOmpeSOn light hair about feet 6Or inches hgh
heavy built would weigh about 40 1j pounds broad features
light bel and has rather grum cOunenance; raised in
Lincoln county. march9-d3t&w4t.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05
NEW TRIMMING STORE.
BORGFELDT d GUNTRATH,

NEW TRIMMING STORE.
BORGFELDT q GUNTRATH,
20 Cherry street,
Lately occupied by DemOvilIe Bell,
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE,
EsPECTFULLY beg leave to inform their iienas and the
y public generally, that they WILL Tuesday March lst
at the above mentioned stand large assortment OF the fell
lowing goods, viz:
Paris Dress and HIantilIa Trimming.
The newest and choicest patterns in all colors.
Leather and SILK Elastic Belts,
so per less than before offered this MARKET
Buttons
Of all kinds-a great variety.
Fancy Goods.
The newest styles in Fans, Hair Pins Bracelets Brooches II
prices which defy competition.
Com bs and brushes.
A splendid assortment
Hosiery
English and German, all sizes and qualities.
small Wares
Thread, Needles, Tapes Pins etc.
Baskets
The finest French goods and the largest assortment ntrs
ducel in Nashville.
Soaps, PerfnmerieS and Toilet Articles.
Such genuine Lnln Extracts Eau de Cologne, Ln Soaps
etc. ETC. aud aEge of Miscellaneous Goods. AL Of
which will be offered at great bargains and the calls Of dealers and
consumers respectfully solicited.
S-Country dealers will find Il TO their interest give
call, afford sell them the secaed goods
Eastern cost being agents for several Importing and MAnufac
turing houses. febg7.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

RENOVATION OF THE Peach TREE.-The editor CT
the Nsw Eag1aHd Farmer says that gentleman re
siding in Cambridge informs him that charcoal rlserd
around the roots of the diseased peach stock was
Valu4ble Hs Immediately removed the soil from
around the trunk Of a sickly tree in bis garden,
supplied its place with charcoal and supprisd at
its sudden renovation and subsequent rapidly of it's
groElh, and the tenaciy with which the fruit I'D
the branches and the unusual richness Of its fla,
vor when matured.
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BEAVER DAM sPRER


DURsUANr to decreal orasr made the Chancry esart
Ceueyille, at It's March Term, lr59 Eiil prucer
eli, the IsT saturday in May next, s6aing the
7 day Of the MONTH Besver Dam springs and binds attached
thereto specifically describes 10 the ree bear upon the ish
March, 1853 there being about zQ3 land,
o0gng calits One half o. hs purcasc
ey paid the lst day q January, ir. and or half
the Is ay Of January, 1861, taking The notes VI @ ps
vita good security and refining lien e land untlh
purchase money paid On The dag and aes Wiii pre-
coed to sell, and continue until finished All TOE furnur aps
ing said springs, consisting the following ce
il until the lt % september neNt-lar double and
Tass twenty ave counierpshes forty comforts fifteen bel
spreads forty double tsle4s thirty ave lguRses and c0is
twenty i've small tables iEo bureaus, plane, rocking ais
hundred and forty windsor and split csiIs song
glasses. dining tshss and table u every description
hack and and stock, and indeed every thing e0n
ing appeTtsning the SPRINGS keeping tni
The character o. this delightful watering Pes
fully established for its beauty, and heathianes
without extended remarks from Tie unssigne The neil
einal properties q the have sn tested aud found highly
beneficial IN their relief the invalid situated in dis
trict sublime beautiful u uasafa scrnsre
sportsman finds ample o. sxsr1sng his tste er
deli the chase pleasant and quet
o. tackle Any person desiring e1aine the Place ai
apPly 70 Mr.. McGee upSn ne Premees-
apS-dh. ORVILL A. NIXON, C a IT.
s-Ths Menphis Appeal and Fo-enes Gazette s please
eopy and send efr accounts 10 Il eenroylle, fenn
A. NIXON. q. 4 n.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

NoTICE TO COUNTRY MERCHANTs.-We are selling
many articles OF Hardware, being part of Kirk
man & Ells's last importation, at a small advance
on Cost for Cash. Our new stock, which is being
made complete by daily arrivals, offer at reduced
prices for Cash or negotiable paper. You eau save
money by buying your Hardware at "a Public
Square, Kirkmau s. Ellis's old stand, from
mh7 IT, MCCALL s co.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05

HAVE for sale likely boy - old, that hls
been we'll trained hOuss and dining at No.
g. Cedar street mh3l r. }. LYLEs-
THE THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FAIR
OF he Davidson County Agricultural Socey, will held
on the Fair Grounds Nashville, entries commencing Nay
I5th. 1853, and continue fOur days
The Premium Is large and embraces variety Do
nestle Animals and Agricultural Implements
country to which competition IS invited for The world.
The Premiums Different sized Farms in Davidson county
offered follows:
Best market garden less than acres Davidson
ty, $50.
NoTE-The committee to the preference earien
which, Judgment hest calculated to subsrye the pur
poses for which il is intended
To the farmer whose stock farm Of not less than leo
in the highest state OF improvements fertility Of the the
fencing sapness OF building, and other fixtures needed to ac
Iitae The permanent interests Of the owner, SIS.
For Of not less than 500 under the spHla
tons a above, So
By vote of Society the time making entries
extended until the LIST day Of May and the examination will
take pace that date and the opening of the Fair
The last day the Fair will devoted Public Sale Of
ces and Live Stock under the following stipulsons:
The Secretary will open his at his Once January
st 1889 end keep open until the hour Of
charged fer privilege of sale animal article the
owner asks less than for 50 cents aud article or
nal for the would not take that must be
pad when the entry made all proper
" to he may publish CATALOGUES of their stock &c. at their
own discretion The sale will take place in the order Of
Premium be Ojtaine aHd entries made the Office
of the Secretary P. Williams Southern Homestead Ode No.
p College street, (up stairsi) Nashville.
R. C. FOSTER, 4th,
NH President
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-05


BOATS LEAvISs THIs DAY.
hor Cincinnati, Dunleith. at u N.
Pittsburgh, GlenwoOd, at P. n.
New Orleans, James johnson, at 8 a. m.
The river has risen rapidly, and continued TO rise
last evening The prospect that the river will be
as high q. {. was few weeks ago.
The Eastport and the Scotland viii leave for New
Orleans tomorrow. aud the john Gauh for Leuis-
Vile
The Reliance and Hamilton, from Cincinnati, are
expected to-day.
ARRIVED YssTEEDsY
Eastpo from New Orleans.
Scotland
John GaOlt from Louisville.
Minneionka from Paducah.
Clifton from Pittsburgh
Dunleith from Cincinnati.
WIN Henry from Ports above.
DEPARTED YESTERDAY.
Sam KirkmSn for cincinnati.
Minuetonka for Paduclh
AcomEHT TO THE STEAMER JANIS JoHEsoN-THR
BKIDoE IKJ0RED.--ln consequence Of the high stage
of the water the James johnson experienced con
siderable difficulty in passing under the bridge yes
timbers Of the bridge, the opposite shore, hav
ing been driven hither by the wind. damaged her
hurroan roof and hung by enc of her hog ehaia
posts several hours breaking several Of the stream
ers Of the bride and rendering mpsssabe for horses
and vehicles. A large number Of persons were
the bridge at the time. to witness the passage Of the
boat, and the collision caused the greatest excite
ment and generalsiampede. There was also great
excitement among the passengers on the johnson, of
whom there was large number. After eOnsidera>
BILE exertion the Johnson was extri catei from her
periOus situation, by cutting away portion of the
floor of the bridge The damage to the boat will
be fully repaired by this morning, and a. eight
O'Clock she viii be off for the Crescent City.
We presume the damage 10 the bridge will be re
plirel in 3 day or two
The river is now very high and immense guam
titles OF drift God cover its surface. great deal
of damage to farms on the bottom lands will be the
result We notice that the lower portions of the
city are inundated, which will cause q good deal Of
and suffering among those residing
in these localities